klone MSN, RN

Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery

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    Why Colorado Nurses need a Union

    klone replied to mikkie1317's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Because those are doctorate-level professions and nursing is
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    What do you guys like to do in your free time?

    klone replied to PianoTiles's topic in General Nursing

    Eh, not all that true. Yes, studying is a major part of it, but you will still have time for a life. While in nursing school, I got divorced, dated, remarried, ran a home business out of my garage,...
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    Non-smokers and Nicotine Tests

    klone replied to seasidesoul's topic in General Nursing

    Cotinine tests are typically quantitative, and there is a threshold of positive that they realize comes from passive exposure. Active smoking causes a much higher level. I wouldn't worry about it....
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    Did I screw myself out of this job??

    klone replied to nurselia's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Something similar happened to a candidate we were interviewing. She was an internal candidate, and she harangued her colleagues into doing their reference surveys all at once, that same day, from the...
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    Missing my AN friends

    klone replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

    Shoot, I missed that
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    Frontier Midwifery Program

    klone replied to JennyS's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Frontier has an excellent reputation in the midwifery community. It's true that it's ultimately your responsibility to find a preceptor. They do assist you, and have a roster of CNMs that regularly...
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    RN-BSN CSULB VS ONLINE (Western Governors)

    klone replied to setsu's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well, CSULB must not be THAT well known, because I have no idea what it is. I did my RN-BSN through WGU, and I have no regrets. And WGU is becoming more well-known for their quality
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    Fastest BA/RN to BSN program?

    klone replied to zrc2009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The OP was written 6 years
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    New Grad outlook in Denver

    klone replied to shadricks's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I imagine that's because they're a world-class facility and get a lot of attractive applicants from other states. But there is no requirement of hiring out of state with regards to Magnet
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    Required Prerequisites at SPC

    klone replied to FutureNurseChelsea's topic in School, College Programs

    "Prerequisite" means required before starting the program. Sometimes it has to be finished before you can even apply, other times they will accept it as long as you are finished before the program...
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    Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    klone replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    For
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    That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

    klone replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    It's a heart block (2nd degree? 3rd?) - also called a Wenckebach block, presumably after the middle-aged white guy who discovered it. My last job, all nurses during orientation were required to do an...
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    HIPPA and retaliation

    klone replied to NurseFriend19's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The problem is, even if the doc participated in it, she no longer works there, and you do. So the question is, did YOU provide protected health information over text? Was this your personal cell...
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    New Grad outlook in Denver

    klone replied to shadricks's topic in Colorado Nursing

    How do you figure? Hiring out of state has nothing to do with magnet status. Also, I'm pretty sure the pay raise at UCH happens at 12 months, not six months. That's how long their residency
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    That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

    klone replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    "No pee, no K" Don't give potassium to someone who doesn't have good output. Never ever had to worry about it because we typically don't give K-riders in OB, but I've never forgotten
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    Looking to relocate to CO

    klone replied to missyrad's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I liked UCH fine. It's a great facility. I know there has been some recent upheaval in L&D over the past year and a lot of staff has left, including the nurse manager. So I can't really speak for...
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    Looking to relocate to CO

    klone replied to missyrad's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I relocated to Denver from central Arizona 5 years ago, and I was able to easily find a job (two, actually) but I came with 5 years of L&D experience. I've worked L&D at UCH, as well as...
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    Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    klone replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Exactly.
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    Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    klone replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I get what you're saying, but I don't fully agree. Many would call me ambitious. I have two certifications that are relevant to my area of nursing, one of which I got while in the thick of finishing...
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    Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    klone replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I would always hire the super smart rock star that I know will move on in two years over the mediocre nurse who will stay for
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    What were your job interview red flags?

    klone replied to Destiny12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    "You have great experience and we'd love to have you!" when you have NO experience in that area of
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    IBCLC

    klone replied to CrazyMommy's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Well, it's not always just a matter of making phone calls and doing it. You would need to become a La Leche League Leader, which takes at least a year for for most people, plus you must meet certain...
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    IBCLC

    klone replied to CrazyMommy's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    You cannot earn consultancy hours on your own - you need to be under general supervision by either another IBCLC, or under a nursing manager, or through a volunteer organization like La Leche League...
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    Unprepared interviewer

    klone replied to armygirlabn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I once had a very weird interview experience. It was for an infusion clinic. The interview itself went fine - not bad, but I've had better. When I got home, I tried to mail a thank you card, but it...
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    Final Capstone paper PASSED!!

    klone posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Holy hell. I cannot believe this day has arrived. My final written capstone was submitted on Saturday and I woke up this morning, immediately went to Taskstream to see if it had been picked up yet (it...