Natasha A. CNA, LVN

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    Do you invest?

    Natasha A. replied to William2's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely. I highly suggest learning about financial literacy. Do not only rely on 401k because its all pre-tax and we do get older (long term care health costs are not cheap). Try to become a self...
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    Need advise on starting a side business

    Natasha A. replied to Aurosa's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Congrats Nurse Elisha for stepping out on Faith to start your business. I also started a side business (non-nursing related) as well. Hopefully our posts will help others take advantage and invest in...
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    Is spending $80,000 on a private ABSN school a waste

    Natasha A. replied to Big_Mike's topic in General Students

    One sentence: the government makes money off of student
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    8 Dead at Florida Nursing Home without power after Hurricane Irma

    Natasha A. replied to Blackcat99's topic in Nursing News

    THANK YOU FOR this Herring_RN. I truly favor nurses who know their rights in the workplace. This story is sad and can be a lesson for us nurses to start knowing your employee rights. Also, did the...
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    To go to HR, or not??

    Natasha A. replied to snh2009's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I truly wish I could give you a concrete answer to your question. I would say to start becoming aware of your own employee rights and get familiar with the different government agencies such as Dept...
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    If you could redo it....would you choose nursing?

    Natasha A. replied to ICURNPA92's topic in General Nursing

    If I could do it all over again I would have became a Functional Medicine MD. I'm passionate about health and wellness. Do I have regrets? No, I went to an inexpensive school with no student loans...
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    Drop some knowledge on me - What do you wish you would've known starting LPN school

    Natasha A. replied to TheNewNightingale�'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Great question TheNewNightingale!!! what I wish I knew before starting the LVN program: 1. To be more adaptable to uncertainty 2. To not sweat the small things 3. To have better study skills and...
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    any nurse entrepreneurs outside of nursing?

    Natasha A. posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I just read a really great article about a former nurse who started a hair care product and now sold in target. Any nurses who have businesses outside of nursing niches? I did read some posts on here...
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    any nurse entrepreneurs outside of nursing?

    Natasha A. replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hi Vickywarren!!! I'm glad to see that you found your niche outside of bedside
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    any nurse entrepreneurs outside of nursing?

    Natasha A. replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hey! Hope all is well. Are you still pursuing HIPAA
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    LPN New Student Tips/Advice??

    Natasha A. replied to Ajasminex3's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations!!! I highly recommend you focus on learning for the sake of learning. One way to stay motivated is to make it personal. How would you want a nurse to treat your mother? When you want...
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    Internal Kaiser new grad lvn program?

    Natasha A. posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi all, I have a question and wanted to know has anyone got into this program? I am in a lvn program and I have been lurking at Kaiser's lvn jobs and read in the description "Current LVN license,...
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    Night shift and health issues

    Natasha A. replied to shelw067's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've worked nights 6 years as a tech. I did not know at the time about night shift and the connection with health diseases. The circadian system gets imbalance....
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    How do you deal with the name calling?

    Natasha A. replied to pixierose's topic in General Nursing

    Hi OP, I work in a psych unit and walk in your shoes. Have you looked into taking a NCI training course? The verbal/nonverbal communication section of the course is really helpful to teach how to...
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    What do I do if I'm struggling in the easy classes?

    Natasha A. replied to NYCNative21's topic in General Students

    I understand. We all have seen ourselves in you at one point in our lives. We all have faced challenges without knowing how to handle the situation in a constructive way. I didn't get this way of...
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    What do I do if I'm struggling in the easy classes?

    Natasha A. replied to NYCNative21's topic in General Students

    Your welcome NYCNative21. Sometimes its a good thing to view all angles and shift perspectives before implementing an action. I'm glad you were able to make a decision on your own and solve your own...
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    What do I do if I'm struggling in the easy classes?

    Natasha A. replied to NYCNative21's topic in General Students

    There are misunderstanding that chemistry, physics and biology courses already have a lot of material to be crammed into the science prerequisites, but if we treat the prerequisites prior to A&P...
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    Networking with Recruiters

    Natasha A. posted a topic in Travel

    Hi Ned, Thank you for paving the way with great knowledge on this forum. I truly appreciate all that you do and wanted to tip my hat off to you personally. I have read several times that you have...
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    New nurse feeling hopeless

    Natasha A. replied to Katastrophe's topic in General Nursing

    Life is a precious gift so please take full advantage of enjoying your life to the fullest. My heart goes out to you. Have you given yourself some thought to free your mind first? Everything else is...
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    Nursing is not what it is made out to be..

    Natasha A. replied to ModernRN's topic in General Nursing

    As I mention in another post ...you will be free when you break the myth that a job will bring internal
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    Lacking Confidence

    Natasha A. replied to CMitchell11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Trust the process. Give yourself some grace and walk out as a survivor. Break through the myth that external manipulation will give you internal happiness. Free yourself internally and everything...
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    New grad - to quit or wait it out?

    Natasha A. replied to TXRN1119's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you are experiencing what you are feeling right now. When things start to become unethical is when its time to move forward to another
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    Am I too old to become an RN??

    Natasha A. replied to bananerz84's topic in LPN to RN

    What is being "too old?" what is being "too young?" Change your thinking on what you can't change and focus on what you can change. I know you will make the right decision
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    Getting over mistakes as a new grad

    Natasha A. replied to maggiemckenna's topic in General Nursing

    I would highly suggest to smell the roses along the way despite the challenges and circumstances. I admire your integrity for wanting to get better and you have all of our support. You will do fine as...
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    I am ashamed in myself

    Natasha A. replied to KariT's topic in General Students

    I appreciate you for wanting to improve on your knowledge. Nursing school is very fast pace and all we have is our competence and character to succeed. check out free online A&P youtube channels...