klone MSN, RN

Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery

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    How are the OB nurses?

    klone replied to soljhs's topic in General Nursing

    What a ridiculous stereotype. OB nurses are human, just like everyone else. As such, there are always going to be a few people who are unpleasant. It's that way in every profession, and every nursing...
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    I hate fake call outs.

    klone replied to KonichiwaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nevertheless, it can and does happen. When I had influenza, I called out for the entire week in advance. From a scheduling perspective, it's much better to know a day or two in advance, than 2 hours...
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    I hate fake call outs.

    klone replied to KonichiwaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know - does your facility call them "sick days" or are they simply called PTO days, and are categorized as planned/scheduled/excused (not subject to disciplinary action) and...
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    I hate fake call outs.

    klone replied to KonichiwaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I guess that's the difference between you and me. I think it oddly mean-spirited to hope others fall ill, regardless of their actions or
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    I hate fake call outs.

    klone replied to KonichiwaRN's topic in General Nursing

    FWIW, when I do provide disciplinary action to staff for attendance issues, I always mention that frequent call-outs affect staff morale and the attitudes of one's coworkers towards the person. Hoping...
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    I hate fake call outs.

    klone replied to KonichiwaRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's kind of a *** sentiment, regardless of their actions. Wishing ill upon others is...odd. Particularly since you've said it multiple times in this thread. Yeah, we get it. You hope your coworkers...
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    I hate fake call outs.

    klone replied to KonichiwaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Holding people accountable to attendance is, like, the EASIEST discipline task of a manager (because it's black and white, rather than performance or personality issues, which are a lot more murky and...
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    OR to L&D? New Grad Seeks Advice

    klone replied to ccking7's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, I definitely think that would strengthen your resume. I would not hesitate to hire someone into OB who has OR AND women's health
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    Bloody Urine in Foley Catheter Postpartum?

    klone replied to Hope888's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As someone who has seen a woman need pelvic floor PT due to urethral trauma from pushing out a Foley balloon during 2nd stage, I never recommend keeping a foley in place once a woman is complete and...
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    Bloody Urine in Foley Catheter Postpartum?

    klone replied to Hope888's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wait, what? You catheterize your postpartum lady partsL moms? Why?
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    OR to L&D? New Grad Seeks Advice

    klone replied to ccking7's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No, it's not true that managers will not hire nurses from the OR. No, you should not bail. I would recommend sticking it out for at least a year before looking elsewhere. Staying there for a year...
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    Is there any way to get your initial RN license in a different state?

    klone replied to Sarahe_1022's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, absolutely. You just need to apply for your license through the BON of the state you wish it to be in. My husband did that - he went to school in IL and applied to the AZ BON for his license. You...
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    klone replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I'm living on the western edge of Montana, now. About half an hour from the Idaho border. Winter was pretty damn cold (but no worse than Minnesota or Denver, which I'm used to), but holy cow, is...
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    Labor & Delivery - highly litigated field

    klone replied to SaraKay76's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's an excellent idea to defensively chart, to chart per AWHONN recommendations, and to use approved NICHD nomenclature. If you're doing those things correctly, you shouldn't have to worry...
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    klone replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    When we lived in Oregon, we used to LOVE going crab fishing! It entailed sitting on the dock in a folding chair with a beer and every 15 minutes, pulling up the crab rings from over the side of the...
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    klone replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    Deadliest Catch didn't make it seem too
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    60 hr work week cap?

    klone replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I think the 8-hour amendment to the bill is ridiculous. I think the amendment that another senator wrote that restricted work to 60 hours/week is
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    What is dinosaur hospital?

    klone replied to soljhs's topic in General Nursing

    I would guess she means that the hospital is
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    klone replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe drive through in January? Seriously, it's cold there in the winter. I'm not sure why you feel the need to argue this. It's, like, near
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    klone replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    Boise is one small part of Idaho. Just like Oregon (and Washington, I imagine, depending on how close or far you are to the coast), the temps vary WIDELY depending on where you
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    klone replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    Idaho is pretty darn cold in the
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    klone replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    I thought the main purpose of the senate version of the bill was to exempt CAH from the break
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    klone replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    My understanding is the original bill passed in the house, then was changed by the Senate. Was she the author of the changed Senate
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    klone replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    By “Californiaized” I assume you mean
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    klone replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    Well, that escalated quickly. Good luck, OP. I hope, for your sake, the bill dies a swift and painless