klone MSN, RN

Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery

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    Mr. Harry the Excessive Hair Patient

    klone replied to Barbie8808's topic in General Nursing

    Everywhere I've ever heard of, CNA means certified nursing assistant. I see no reason why a CNA, with training, could not be delegated to initiating IV
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    Patient Conscious During CPR

    klone replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I was trying to internally give that physician the benefit of the doubt, but all I could come up with was "Nope, didn't happen." I'm pretty sure lack of blood flow to the brain causes...
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    Patient Conscious During CPR

    klone replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Huh. Not sure what to make of
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    Are nurses generally more attractive

    klone replied to rfms's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well, that explains
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    working as a midwife

    klone replied to lydiakwakye's topic in International Nursing

    Depending on the state, there is very little one has to do to qualify to be a home birth
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    Is it okay for RN to ask recovery patients not to swear?

    klone replied to SweetieBeeSandy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I remember using the f-bomb liberally during transition in labor (unmedicated). If my nurse had asked me not to swear, I may have hauled off and smacked
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    Studying for NCLEX, WHATS THE ANSWER?!

    klone replied to studyingnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with you. Shutting off Pit is the FIRST thing you would do, then you would do the other things in order of how quickly it can be done. Changing position can be accomplished faster than putting...
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    working as a midwife

    klone replied to lydiakwakye's topic in International Nursing

    Homebirth midwife or
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    MA in charge of clinic?

    klone replied to anchordown16's topic in General Nursing

    None of those things require a nursing license. So whoever has the current evidence to back their practice trumps,
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    MA in charge of clinic?

    klone replied to anchordown16's topic in General Nursing

    Can you give us some examples of how the MA has exerted her "clinical supervision" over you? When I started in the clinic setting, while they did not have supervision over me, they were able to show...
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    How much is a normal raise

    klone replied to Sully64's topic in General Nursing

    'Pay Secrecy' Policies At Work: Often Illegal, And Misunderstood : NPR When the Boss Says, 'Don't Tell Your Coworkers How Much You Get Paid' - The Atlantic Employee Rights |
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    How much is a normal raise

    klone replied to Sully64's topic in General Nursing

    Except for retirement
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    How much is a normal raise

    klone replied to Sully64's topic in General Nursing

    But if a policy breaks federal law, then not only can a company not enforce it, but they can also be penalized. Companies can't just make any old policy, if it's against the law. A gag order on...
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    Clinic RN pay

    klone replied to Hopeful1003's topic in General Nursing

    What is your current salary and what did they offer
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    Small Pill - Big Results: Aspirin Shown to Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer

    klone replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    Aspirin also helps prevent pre-eclampsia in pregnant women who have a history of it in past
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    Calling all Introverts....

    klone replied to JaxJax5423's topic in Nurse Management

    I would recommend reading the book "Quiet". Introverts can definitely shine in leadership roles. People appreciate a calm, quiet presence when things are crazy. And I've learned that often, people...
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    How much is a normal raise

    klone replied to Sully64's topic in General Nursing

    It's illegal per federal law to fire or penalize staff for discussing compensation amongst
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    Patient Catches Fire During Surgery At NYU Medical Center

    klone replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Nursing News

    It sounds like it was a special instrument that can't be used when there is oxygen, not just a plain old Bovey. Any idea what it might
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    Is WGU RN-BSN similar to Excelsior?

    klone replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Western Governors University

    No, not all papers. There will be powerpoint presentations as well, and in the case of biochem, lots of drawings and
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    What are your views on male nurses

    klone replied to jared.butler90's topic in Men in Nursing

    My husband is a nurse. He's not common or boring, but the idea that male nurses are rare birds IS. FWIW, I get called "doctor" all the time too. And I'm a chick. IMO it has more to do with patients'...
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    I don't have time to pee!

    klone replied to bossman's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I can't stand the "nurse as martyr"
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    Is WGU RN-BSN similar to Excelsior?

    klone replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Western Governors University

    Your mentor's job is to make sure you stay on schedule. To that end, there is a certain amount of "hounding" that may take place during your weekly call. As long as you finish at least 12 credits per...
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    I don't have time to pee!

    klone replied to bossman's topic in General Nursing

    If you literally don't have time to pee on a regular basis, then you need to work on your time management. If you literally cannot take 45 seconds out of your day to pee, then you have poor...
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    How often does the CNO address nurses? Why? How?

    klone replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Our upper leadership is VERY active in our organization. I've only been at my facility for under three years, and I've personally met our CNO and had a conversation three
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    Hipaa violation

    klone replied to Betty52's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Read up on the 18 patient identifiers. There is more involved when you're talking about large metro areas, but I'm on my phone and didn't want to type the whole thing