Natkat BSN, MSN, RN

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    What field of Nursing will you work in??? & best/worst place to work?

    Natkat replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, in dialysis they accept new grads. To get started find a dialysis clinic in your area - the two biggest companies are Fresenius and Davita - and make an appointment to talk to the clinic...
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    Disrespectful Nurse aids

    Natkat replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    It seems to me she has her panties in a knot because you have moved on to the next level and she can't, for whatever reason. That issue can be dealt with over time, but the priority today is making...
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    Misled during job interview, realized after being employed for several months

    Natkat replied to jam2007's topic in General Nursing

    For places that offer tuition assistance, you usually have to be there six months before you qualify. Then you pay for the class and they reimburse you after you can show that you passed the class....
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    Homeopathics and Cancer

    Natkat replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Right, if it is working and the patient feels better. But if it is not working and the patient doesn't feel better, we try something else. With MS and AIDS we know they aren't going to get better. We...
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    How hard was nursing school?

    Natkat replied to pgray1229's topic in General Nursing

    My children are 5 years apart and I thought it was the perfect. Besides, who cares? I know a couple who had a son that they adored, gave him all their time, attention and money. When he went off to...
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    Homeopathics and Cancer

    Natkat replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Because they don't. As the poster above said, they make you feel better, and I'm all for that, but they are not cures. And what about those who
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    Patient family issues

    Natkat replied to foxc1121's topic in General Nursing

    You found a safe place to vent. I don't see anything wrong with what you said.I think I might probably ask a family member if they would like to help out. I'd probably feel them out first, try to...
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    Homeopathics and Cancer

    Natkat replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I do happen to know something about homeopathy and alternative methods for treating cancer......stay away.I worked in a cancer hospital for a couple of years. We saw many patients who opted for...
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    Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    Natkat replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've developed a few since the start of this thread.BTW I tried the "we're trying to keep the beer cold" line. They were not amused.For postop patients, if I ask if they passed gas and they say "yes",...
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    "Med Student" syndrome

    Natkat replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah. I was sure I had peripheral neuropathy, pulmonary dysplasia, duodenal ulcer, schizoaffective disorder - you name it. Actually it helped me rule out what I have. When we studies abnormal psych...
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    Don't want to become a nurse anymore...

    Natkat replied to yawn's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the same way you do, but I'm 46 and don't feel it makes much sense to quit after I've worked so hard to get here. When I was your age I dropped out of college algebra because it was "too hard"....
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    Are you allowed to wear Makeup ?

    Natkat replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    Same here! Once I started working in dialysis, I noticed I would sweat the make-up off in about 30 minutes so I stopped wearing it. Besides, I appreciate the extra sleep AND not trying to make myself...
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    EEK! There's a MAN in my room!

    Natkat replied to abooker's topic in General Nursing

    I see this in school during L&D clinicals. None of the patients will allow a male nursing student near them, but don't have a problem with females. What I'm wondering is why is it okay for them to...
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    Giving the Manager my Brains

    Natkat replied to rb101's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital where I am clinicals now has a sheet that we use to get report, but it it not considered part of the permanent record. I think I would have an issue with that too. The clinic I work for...
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    Held Down and Forced to Take The FLu Shot

    Natkat replied to Nurse_FF_EMT's topic in General Nursing

    Um. Okay I agree it's assault, but calling 911? It's not an emergency. File charges of course, but don't call 911. That's a little
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    I need opinions please!!!!!

    Natkat replied to ShpTwnBllr's topic in General Nursing

    Your first best option would be to get student loans so you won't have to work. In my opinion, the second best option would be EMT. I have a classmate who worked as an EMT our first year of school. He...
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    What should I do to prepare before school starts next fall?

    Natkat replied to Burnt2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yes, the best advice is relax, enjoy life, spend time with family and friends. Nursing school is so stressful, and no matter how much you think you're prepared, it's always a surprise. Don't be scared...
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    Hospital cancelled my contract!?!

    Natkat replied to mrupp3's topic in Travel

    Hey you!! I think we talked an another forum when I asked about how long I have to work before traveling. I'm in the Houston area. Are you anwhere near there? I'd love to take you out to lunch or...
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    Regular staff members are so snotty to me, the traveler

    Natkat replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Mmmmm. Perhaps. Any time I've ever tried being proactive about situations like this, it has always come back to bite me in the butt. I have noticed that everywhere I work, somone, or maybe more than...
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    Hospital cancelled my contract!?!

    Natkat replied to mrupp3's topic in Travel

    Never under estimate the power of chocolate. I was having difficulty as a brand new patient care tech at the dialysis facility I work in now. I could tell by everyone's attitude that I was the topic...
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    Travel Questions from a not-yet RN

    Natkat posted a topic in Travel

    I know I need to have a license and experience before traveling, but I have a unique situation and I need some advice. I have worked in dialysis for 2 years, but only a short time as an LVN. I hope to...
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    Travel Questions from a not-yet RN

    Natkat replied to Natkat's topic in Travel

    Thanks for your input. One years isn't as bad as two. I have to decide if I want to try for an internship on med-surg while I wait out the 1 or 2 years I need to travel. I plan to work in dialysis a...
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    Why did you fail Nursing school?

    Natkat replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I failed because of math. But I'm not a failure because I picked myself up and tried again. Yes, make it a priority. If you CANNOT make it a priority, don't do it. If you cannot make it a priority...
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    Did you once feel uncomfortable with blood, needles,vomit etc?

    Natkat replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so used to it now that I can't remember being bothered by it. 20 years ago when I first thought about a nursing career and took another path instead, I remember telling people I didn't want to go...
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    Fresenius medical care...taking over dialysis unit HELP!

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

    Hellllo Nurse, I'm interesting in being a travel nurse for dialysis. I have a few questions. I'll send you a private