nataliadab MSN, RN

nataliadab has 9 years experience as a MSN, RN and specializes in Pediatrics and NICU.

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1. The Need for Maternal Healthcare Restructure

   nataliadab posted a topic in Activism

   By now, we have all likely heard about the Massachusetts woman who killed her 3 children and attempted to kill herself as well. I will not mention her name because she does not deserve the shame. She was suffering from postpartum psychosis. She was a...

2. One Nurse's Approach to Discussing the COVID-19 Vaccine

   nataliadab posted a topic in COVID

   I am a pediatric pulmonary nurse coordinator and remain per diem as a bedside NICU nurse. I made the decision to get vaccinated a couple of months after it became available at my hospital. As the vaccine was brand new, I put a lot of thought and rese...

3. How to Staff Better During COVID-19 and Disasters

   nataliadab posted a topic in COVID

   Any disaster brings in an influx of patients at a higher rate and volume than most hospitals are staffed for even on a good day. In fact, one hospital I used to work for only ever hired for 78% capacity because they usually averaged this census. If i...

4. Considering Quitting my Job

   nataliadab replied to Marianna5's topic in COVID

   I'm a little late-- but have you talked to your child's doctor? For some of my asthma patients and cystic fibrosis patients, we have gotten calls from parents who work in different areas--including Navy, nurse on an adult pulm floor, and pharmacy--an...