Natasha, RN, BSN

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1. Miss being a bedside nurse?

   Natasha, RN, BSN replied to Jenny Leigh's topic in NP

   Do I miss being a bedside nurse? Not. One. Bit.

2. Are You Where You Thought You'd Be?

   Natasha, RN, BSN replied to Fancychicken's topic in General Nursing

   For me, I remained open to the possibility of venturing different nursing avenues as I knew throughout school that once I GOT into nursing, I would see and learn much more than what I did during school. The first unit I ended up working on, that I TH...

3. Nurse forced to work as a CNA

   Natasha, RN, BSN replied to hillbillienurse's topic in General Nursing

   I absolutely agree! And I have been an aide a few times myself, when I'm needed. It's fun every now and again to shake up your normal routine and do something different :)

4. Day VS Night shift...help

   Natasha, RN, BSN replied to Joanie49's topic in General Nursing

   I LOVED LOVED LOVED working nights. More relaxed yet still a busy pace (at least on my former unit). However, couldn't sleep well during the day. So, irritability was sometimes an issue.

5. What do you hate most about your job?

   Natasha, RN, BSN replied to PancakeSaturdays's topic in General Nursing

   Short staffed!!!

6. "Cell phone" vibration in your thigh?

   Natasha, RN, BSN replied to srercg's topic in Lounge

   Yep, I know EXACTLY what you are talking about, as this happens to me a couple times a week. It could happen at anytime, anywhere, and always leaves me wondering what the heck??? :) Glad I am not the only one!

7. Is it really that bad?

   Natasha, RN, BSN replied to Sage611's topic in General Nursing

   Is it really that bad? Well, it depends on how you want to balance your work/family life. I recently left bedside because I needed a job where the hours were more consistent (during the week, with nights, weekends and holidays off). I personally foun...

8. Feeling a little down about taking a summer class

   Natasha, RN, BSN replied to Ambreree's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I would give anything to have this 'problem.' I would also give anything to have the time to take micro over again, simply because I absolutely loved that class. Nursing is HARD and STRESSFUL. You will need to sacrifice a whole lot more than just a ...

9. Best way to avoid bedside care?

   Natasha, RN, BSN replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

   It's good you know what you do, and do not, want. However, getting the first year of bedside 'under your belt' is a good idea for a foundation to work from, utilizing nursing skills in your new role. Believe me, it's very different than when someone ...

10. Warning about scrubs and beyond

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to Grosenbaum's topic in Uniform/Gear

    Sorry you had such a bad experience, I myself have never had any problems either. I have also ordered several times.

11. Nursing Vs. Teaching

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to Ashbeelee's topic in General Nursing

    Me too... taught for a number of years, and now a nurse for a number of years. BOTH are stressful, but nursing is WAY more stressful, IMHO. Plus, WAY more physically demanding than teaching. I, too, am considering going back to the teaching professio...

12. "Your job is to make me happy"

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to Nurse216's topic in Relations

    All. The. Time. But then again, I do work on a postpartum unit where our NM lets us know at every morning huddle that we are the unit the hospital depends on for bringing in the high pt satisfaction scores. Because after all, we are the "happy" unit....

13. Doc Vader vs pt satisfaction

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to mtjoanna's topic in Humor

    THAT. IS. AWESOME. ...and unfortunately so truthful

14. What to do about coworker not pulling her weight

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to guest947568's topic in Relations

    Definitely let management know... sounds like a huge safety issue to me with possible critical pts needing to be seen ASAP and there she is doing diddily-squat. IMHO, whether email or in person, just keep your concern objective with pt safety at the ...

15. Do you still have to do dosages math by hand as an RN now?

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I still do some dosages by hand, and depending on what I am calculating, another nurse will double check.