Natkat BSN, MSN, RN

Corrections, neurology, dialysis

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    Primed dialyzer and tubing

    Natkat posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    So the state paid us a little visit recently and, as you can imagine, they found many, many problems with our facility as a whole, and a few that were specific to dialysis. The surveyor said that once...
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    That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

    Natkat replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    Ooooooh, I loved Regretsy! I never laughed so hard in my life. I was so sad when April got a job and stopped doing it. I really miss it, but I sure get a lot more things
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    That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

    Natkat replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    All bleeding stops
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    So...What Kind of Nursing Task Do You LIKE?

    Natkat replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    i don't even know you and I love you. I can see how the whole tone of a unit would improve with you around. You make all the difference to us. You are very important. Thank
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    So...What Kind of Nursing Task Do You LIKE?

    Natkat replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I love, love, LOVE cannulating fistulas. I love feeling that "pop" and seeing the flash. It's so gratifying. Even more fun is cannulating buttonhole sites. You have to remove the scabs from the site...
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    Primed dialyzer and tubing

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

    I don't know if I can get my hands on the report, but I'll let my supervisor know where to look.
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    Advise for New Grad Dialysis Nurse

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

    This is the time where the leadership part of your education comes into play. You have to talk to the techs and insist that they follow the orders. Then if they don't you have to enforce the...
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    Interview for Acute Unit

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

    You can pretty much guarantee that you will be floated and you will be on call. If you know that going in you won't feel blind sided. Yes to everything the above poster said. Sitting in a room for...
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    Dialysis sites in the suburbs

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

    I am sure we will see his more and more all the time. There will be a dialysis tsunami very soon, not only because of the aging baby boomers, but also because their kids grew up eating fast food. The...
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    How can I hate my job?

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

    Thank you. I needed this today. I have been been feeling disillusioned with my job and thinking about switching to another specialty. In the past when I would talk about that, my coworkers would say...
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    What should EVERY nurse know about Dialysis

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

    Oh so much, this. The call nurse has no control over the schedule. The schedule is usually done in the office and the assignment is made from there. You do not need to wake me up from a sound sleep...
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    I Hate People (my rant)

    Natkat replied to AlyaMF's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No I haven't. Oh well now this is
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    I Hate People (my rant)

    Natkat replied to AlyaMF's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    iI think its a conversation among people who have similar traits and how we cope with it. Speaking for myself I didn't go into nursing to get praise or feel good about myself. It's just the opposite....
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    I Hate People (my rant)

    Natkat replied to AlyaMF's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel the same way. I'm general, I don't like people. I tolerate them. So I understand what you're saying. I CAN interact with people, I would just rather not. Go ahead and say I shouldn't be a...
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    Advise for New Grad Dialysis Nurse

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

    I went from being a tech to a nurse. It has been a great ride. But there is that moment when you realize that YOU are the nurse and you can't turn around and ask somebody what to do. You're it! I also...
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    Acute versus Chronic

    Natkat replied to Beachbum671's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The greatest thing about it is the autonomy. You're pretty much on your own so you don't have to deal with politics or moody coworkers. Most of the time the nurses don't know what you're doing so they...
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    Everyone wants to be a nurse...

    Natkat replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hmmmm. Sour pickles. Are you off your
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    Everyone wants to be a nurse...

    Natkat replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    This is true of so many other schools that promise degrees and jobs. I know lots of people who went to school for,things such as medical assisting, surgery tech, radiology tech, etc., who spent a ton...
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    Everyone wants to be a nurse...

    Natkat replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I went into nursing for the money. I have no regrets and I'm a darn good nurse. If you are a person with integrity and a strong work ethic, you'll do just
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    How to eat on night shift

    Natkat replied to Birdy2's topic in General Nursing

    I have a long commute so I eat two meals in the car. On the way in I have banana and a protein drink. Lunch is leftovers from home - meatloaf, baked chicken, spaghetti, something like that, with a...
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    Online Nursing Schools vs Traditional Schools

    Natkat replied to canwil2082's topic in General Nursing

    My course mentor said she got her MSN online and very soon after graduating she got a job teaching nursing at a major university. She is a mentor now because she has babies and can do her job from...
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    Online Nursing Schools vs Traditional Schools

    Natkat replied to canwil2082's topic in General Nursing

    Refusing to take online classes because of vague and unsubstantiated issues will lead you down the same path as people who refused to learn how to use computers. Eventually you will find you are...
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    Online Nursing Schools vs Traditional Schools

    Natkat replied to canwil2082's topic in General Nursing

    The place I work looks at GPAs as
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    Online Nursing Schools vs Traditional Schools

    Natkat replied to canwil2082's topic in General Nursing

    Give it time and that stigma will go away. As more and more nurses opt for online programs, I think employers will shift their thinking. Everything in this world changes. It might come to late too be...
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    Do Male Nurses Get More Respect?

    Natkat replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    i suspects to this their physical fitness and lifestyle choices giving them the energy. I have noticed that I feel better and have more energy if I work out. It's counterintuitive to how you feel...