Natkat BSN, MSN, RN

Corrections, neurology, dialysis

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    Nursing and abortions

    Natkat replied to breakinglightx's topic in General Nursing

    Very thoughtfully worded. Part of our job is taking care of people we don't agree with or even feel are deserving of anything at all. Believe me, you'll take care of plenty of people you wouldn't...
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    Nursing and abortions

    Natkat replied to breakinglightx's topic in General Nursing

    Just don't take a job where your parents are females of child bearing age. Pretty simple
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    How much is too much? - working with hostile nurses and management

    Natkat replied to grant88's topic in General Nursing

    If she says she downright doesn't like new people, give it some and you won't be "new people" anymore. Some folks are territorial and don't like change. In my experience with people like this I just...
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    applying to lone star colleges for fall 09

    Natkat replied to jeneecw's topic in Texas Nursing

    I didn't think the study guide was all that helpful. The entrance HESI basically tests your reading comprehension skills. There is a math portion but they don't take that into consideration for your...
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    Another irritating question...CBI

    Natkat replied to garciadiego's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Ooops!! Urology is included under this heading. Sorry!!! I don't know anything about CBI either. Double
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    Another irritating question...CBI

    Natkat replied to garciadiego's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    That's really more of a urology issue than a renal issue. Maybe you could post something over
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    Want to do ICU nursing.....I think

    Natkat replied to heaverboo's topic in MICU, SICU

    I work as a dialysis nurse and I spend a lot of time in the ICU and I can tell I would love it. The other day I had a patient take a turn for the worse and was tranferred from MICU to CCU and I was...
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    applying to lone star colleges for fall 09

    Natkat replied to jeneecw's topic in Texas Nursing

    Don't despair. I spent four years trying to get in before I made it. I think the cut-off for points has more to do with the number of points your competitors have. I don't think it's a particular...
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    HESI How accurate is it really?

    Natkat replied to merrywhiterose's topic in General Students

    HESI says zero about how you will do as a nurse. However, you need to pass it to graduate, so just figure out what you have to do to pass and get on with life. Don't fret about it's purpose,...
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    Dodo Birds We all Know and Work With

    Natkat replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    Back in the day nurses were told not to wear gloves while doing patient care because it was considered too impersonal and might offend patients. So yeah, it's gross, but try and understand that she...
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    I Hate Dialysis

    Natkat replied to MizzDo~LPN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I was just thinking that myself. If you are bored in dialysis you're not doing your
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    I Hate Dialysis

    Natkat replied to MizzDo~LPN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm so sorry this happened. It sounds like you are a victim of bullying. Other people can laugh but you can't? Naw, that's silly. As for being a tech that day, even though you are working as a...
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    dilemma between FMC and Davita...which one?anyone?

    Natkat replied to JRLO's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Yep I think it's the management that sets the tone for the clinic you work for. I had a wonderful manager in the chronic unit, and switched to acutes later. That manager left and the staff there...
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    I Hate Dialysis

    Natkat replied to MizzDo~LPN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Exactly! There are long moments when nothing is going on and I'm not doing much at my job - which I love - but when things go wrong I have to be able to act quickly. And if you are a dialysis nurse...
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    I Hate Dialysis

    Natkat replied to MizzDo~LPN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Wow. That was harsh. I think I'm rather above a trained monkey, but maybe I'm wrong since I lost my dignity and ability to think as a human being. Maybe I didn't hear crackles when I assessed my...
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    dialysis tech training

    Natkat replied to LPN2RNBSN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    When I got my training through Fresenius we were given a trouble shooting guide for when the machines alarm. It's a sort of logorithm that we can follow to try and solve the problem depending on what...
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    No time for gloves??

    Natkat replied to Ocelot's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. I'm a dialysis nurse and part of what I do is apply pressure to the patient's needle insertion sites after treatment. If after I've put dressing over the wounds and they start bleeding...
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    Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    Natkat replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Huh? Um, people can be penetrated anally by women too. Also please know that the desire for anal stimulation does not equal "gay". Also, not all gay men enjoy that sort of thing. Oh never
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    I want out of this mess

    Natkat replied to nanae_snow's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so glad it went well. Believe it or not you may go to another facility that's even worse and look back on this one as a better option. Not saying, probably, but maybe. It's better to not burn...
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    A Frustrated Nurse Writes About Poor Conditions in Evacuee Shelters

    Natkat replied to cpkRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think there is a certain amount of blame to be placed on the disaster. OTOH I see this kind of behavior from people every day who aren't involved in disasters. They're just awful, hateful people...
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    I want out of this mess

    Natkat replied to nanae_snow's topic in General Nursing

    I can't help thinking about the nurse who got stuck pulling a double shift when you didn't show up. Quitting is fine but you should warn people in advance to they can provide staffing for the area...
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    Culture Shock

    Natkat replied to dustblown's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with a filipino tech who did that with our Hispanic patients. He knew a few words of Spanish and liked to show off his knowledge by bellowing loudly in their faces. I finally had to say...
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    A Frustrated Nurse Writes About Poor Conditions in Evacuee Shelters

    Natkat replied to cpkRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, that's what I have noticed too. This woman has a fit and her family scrambles. I see it in so many people and it makes me sad for their families. Not to hijack the thread, but many dialysis...
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    who has time?

    Natkat replied to stumpy1's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm. Do you mean "young" nures or "new" nurses? I just graduated in May but I'm certainly not young. I think that has more to do with who the nurse is, her work habits, her values, etc. I can't...
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    A Frustrated Nurse Writes About Poor Conditions in Evacuee Shelters

    Natkat replied to cpkRN's topic in General Nursing

    I witnessed similarly awful behavior from a dialysis patient 2 days ago. She is in a rehab facility after breaking her hip, but has many medical problems mostly from neglecting her health and making...