klone MSN, RN

Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery

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    How to support a friend with cancer?

    klone replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, next question: How do I toe the line between being hopeful and positive and not trying to negate or dismiss her very real fears and concerns? I want to say "Okay, no metastasis shown, and 20%...
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    Info about P/SL and St. Josephs in Denver

    klone replied to Franco81's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Curious why you're asking about those two hospitals,
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    CNM vs WHNP

    klone replied to ScreamBoxDolly's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts as a women's health nurse who is NOT an APRN, but works with wonderful CNMs and WHNPs daily: If you think there is even the remotest inkling that you may want to manage labor or work in...
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    The Real Brian Short - Words from a Friend

    klone replied to allnurses Admin Team's topic in General Nursing

    This is where I admit that it was just a few months ago that I realized that Brian and Joe were not the same
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    Mandatory flu vaccines

    klone replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand the rationale behind why you think it's unfair that you have to wear a mask. The purpose of the mask is not to punish you, but to protect yourself and others from getting influenza....
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    in the wake of this tragedy do we really know our breaking point ?

    klone replied to rudecat's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the same way. In my first marriage, it was the opposite. I quit my job and put my heart, soul and breath into raising my kids. And we are now
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    in the wake of this tragedy do we really know our breaking point ?

    klone replied to rudecat's topic in General Nursing

    ****. The tears won. *********. I feel like we're all broken. Will we ever
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    in the wake of this tragedy do we really know our breaking point ?

    klone replied to rudecat's topic in General Nursing

    This simultaneously made me smile and get teary-eyed. Big hugs to you, Trauma. Hugs to all the
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    UA C&S question

    klone replied to djquiggles's topic in General Nursing

    Aretaeus, I don't think you're correct in your interpretation of the report in the OP. I will get back to that when I have more time. (two years later, and I now have WAY more understanding and...
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    Going "Above and Beyond" UGH

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

    I know this is an old thread, but I'm coming back to it. Your quote above is spot-on, and I can give you a great example. In my role as clinic RN, one of my jobs is checking the messages on the triage...
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    Anyone Who Says They Don't is Lying: Medication Error

    klone replied to BonnieSc's topic in Patient Medications

    What I mean is, can "right documentation" also refer to proper written order, not just nurse
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    Anyone Who Says They Don't is Lying: Medication Error

    klone replied to BonnieSc's topic in Patient Medications

    Okay, but as I said earlier, right documentation can also refer to a written order, which you should have and should view before drawing up the med. I can name two specific med errors that have...
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    Brian Short News

    klone replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry to the AN administrators and mods. I can't begin to imagine how acutely you must be feeling this
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    Work rules

    klone replied to Dragonstrike's topic in General Nursing

    Find a different
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    Do not order scrubs from scrubland beyond.com

    klone replied to SarahLizzyLVN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    But it is now Thursday and they told her it still hasn't been shipped. Hence her
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    Do not order scrubs from scrubland beyond.com

    klone replied to SarahLizzyLVN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    SHE SELECTED NEXT DAY SERVICE. By selecting that, and paying a premium, it should have shipped Wednesday at the
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    Do not order scrubs from scrubland beyond.com

    klone replied to SarahLizzyLVN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    But you are. The OP paid extra for same day processing and next day shipping. She should have received it yesterday, per the service they provide, that she paid extra
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    Do not order scrubs from scrubland beyond.com

    klone replied to SarahLizzyLVN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Except that she paid extra for same-day processing of her order. Which she didn't
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    Do not order scrubs from scrubland beyond.com

    klone replied to SarahLizzyLVN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    OC, you are being puzzlingly argumentative. The OP ordered it in Monday. There was no weekend involved. It was a holiday, so like ordering Tuesday morning. It should have been shipped Wednesday,...
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    Brian Short News

    klone replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my god. I'm in shock. My thoughts are with his family during this horrible
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    What topic did you use for C157 essentials of advanced nursing practice field experience?

    klone replied to jenrninmi's topic in Western Governors University

    I don't know how helpful it will be to know what other people did their topic on, because it's going to be very unique to everyone and where they work. It's okay that you've only been there 5 months,...
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    A Poll of sorts... how long does pt work up take you?

    klone replied to Oedgar's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Well, those things are typically done by the MAs. But when I've filled in or helped out, it takes me about 10-15 minutes. (Please tell me you're not getting a clean catch from all
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    The Ship Is Sinking

    klone replied to beachtomountainsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, that's exactly what she's
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    The Ship Is Sinking

    klone replied to beachtomountainsRN's topic in General Nursing

    This. Your wishes to change the culture are admirable, but you are fighting a losing battle, my friend. In order to effect facility-wide culture change, it HAS to come from the top, and not just one...
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    Bachelor of Science vs. Bachelor of Nursing

    klone replied to vickiv13's topic in General Students

    For hospitals that want a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), a BS in another area will not suffice. As far as classes covered in the BSN that aren't covered in the ADN - nursing leadership,...