NurseNatashaRN

NurseNatashaRN has 9 years experience and specializes in Best care giving possible.

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1. "I'm a Nurse Practitioner!"

   NurseNatashaRN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

   By the way, what part of "took blood work in the ambulance on the way in" didn't they understand. Whether or not they are a nurse practitioner or not doesn't really matter. Should have sent them to the audiologist for an exam.

2. LPN Starting Salary

   NurseNatashaRN replied to pat8585's topic in LPN/LVN

   Most employers adhere to pay scales according to the cities, metro areas and type of health care facilities they operate. For example, even a national provider with facilities in many different cities will vary pay based on cities being segmented by...

3. Sick of being a nurse in the Prison

   NurseNatashaRN replied to goldensfo's topic in Correctional

   The problem with this type of work (although needed and noble) is that the "person" you are dealing with in many cases never learned to respect others, which is one of the reasons they are there in the first place. Many of the cases are really sad a...

4. Include reference letters with resume, even if not requested?

   NurseNatashaRN replied to Faith0203's topic in Career Support

   IMHO you are always better off being over prepared than under prepared. Therefore, including references with a resume if they are qualified can't hurt and can only help. By qualified, I mean from Physicians or senior RN's rather than from a friend ...

5. new lpn salary

   NurseNatashaRN replied to blondie218's topic in LPN/LVN

   Seems that the top states for lpn salary are in the northeast. States such as MA, CT, RI, Washington DC (not a state, but high salary area), and NJ. These are also high cost of living areas which is part of the reason.

6. Speaking Of The Heat Wave - Hospitals Before Central Air Conditioning

   NurseNatashaRN replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

   In south Florida. Hot like an oven. Trying to study on a break, thought of going outside, but just can't. Cannot imaging a hospital without a/c. Working hard to further education.

7. How many of you took the LVN-RN-BSN/MSN route???

   NurseNatashaRN replied to camiluvsNURSING's topic in LPN-RN

   Great work favthing. Working hard and hard work always pays off.

8. Advice for going into Pediatrics

   NurseNatashaRN replied to OpheliasWings's topic in Pediatric

   I too have an affinity to the pediatric nursing field. Watching a child smile along with their parent(s) keeps my heart pumping. I love pediatrics.

9. How much student loan debt and how much is it a month to pay back?

   NurseNatashaRN replied to sunshine100's topic in General Nursing

   ouch!! See if you can re-negotiate that somehow based on a hardship. That's too much money every month.

10. Help Would you negotiate salary LVN Home health rate

    NurseNatashaRN replied to BeautifulDoeLVN's topic in Home Health

    You can try to use the strategy that lets them think you have other offers and tell them that You really want this opportunity, the the other one is offering $$ higher, are they willing to match it. When you're the new kid on the block, you will not...

11. Help Would you negotiate salary LVN Home health rate

    NurseNatashaRN replied to BeautifulDoeLVN's topic in Home Health

    If it's your only option right now, it's a good way to get a foot in the door and work your way into a better salary later. Also, those have have a job seem to be in more demand than those that don't. You may simply use it or look at it as a steppi...

12. How much student loan debt and how much is it a month to pay back?

    NurseNatashaRN replied to sunshine100's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate to the student loans and debt. Fortunately I had the correct advise after school and learned how to pay them off as fast as possible, and now I'm thankful. Hint - Don't pay the minimum balance only, pay as much as you can, even if it m...

13. Will I ever become a nurse ??

    NurseNatashaRN replied to Happynow2011's topic in Criminal

    I admire following your dream. I don't think the issue will prevent the education aspect of the process, however applying for employment may be a different story. I do believe in second chances and forgiveness, but many people don't. If you contin...

14. How much student loan debt and how much is it a month to pay back?

    NurseNatashaRN replied to sunshine100's topic in General Nursing

    Be careful. From experience, the student loans can be with you for a very long time. Check to see if you qualify for any grants first before committing to a loan. FYI - Good luck!

15. Help Would you negotiate salary LVN Home health rate

    NurseNatashaRN replied to BeautifulDoeLVN's topic in Home Health

    Keep in mind that all levels of nurses have been in great demand and continue to be increasingly needed by our society.