Natasha A. CNA, LVN

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    Help!!

    Natasha A. replied to Sweetsoldier's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry to hear about your situation. You are not alone and you've came to the right place. In order for us to fully get an understanding on what direction to guide you we need a little more...
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    Precepting med-surg nurse

    Natasha A. replied to Lev's topic in Critical Care

    Hi Lev Great post. Can you please elaborate on having the "critical eye?" Do you mean detecting early signs of deterioration in critical care? Knowing the biomarker assessments or
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    Nursing is not for you if you don't have a burning passion for it?

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

    Right now my job has a "Stop and Watch" for all employees. It's for employees to report patient changes to receive a $1 lottery ticket. It interest me to see that companies truly believe that money...
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    Nursing is not for you if you don't have a burning passion for it?

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

    OP, Thank you for sharing your story. Honestly, it is tough for many people to realize that everyone show their own way of interest differently. For example, when you attend a funeral not all people...
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    Charting has to be done no matter what?

    Natasha A. replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If a lawsuit happens...what evidence do you
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    Math requirement for RNs?

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

    I agree. I suppose time will tell. If statistics already show an increase in med errors we can only imagine what the decision makers were thinking in seeing this new method as a way of improving...
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    Long Term Care Nursing is Lame

    Natasha A. replied to purplegal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nursing is a collaborative profession. OP, Their is nothing wrong with you wanting to explore different specialties. Just know you are making a difference. :) Think about what unites us than what...
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    Feeling NCLEX Ready!!!

    Natasha A. replied to TheRNJourney's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sure. the steps to DM is click on my name "proverbs" on the post above. it will then take you to a page that has a button that says "Send PM" click on that button. after that you can type your email...
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    Feeling NCLEX Ready!!!

    Natasha A. replied to TheRNJourney's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your welcome!!! Yes, you truly need to understand the adult health section and that is knowing the normal and abnormal A&P, fundamentals concepts (oxygenation, F&E, etc) in order steps. DM...
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    Feeling NCLEX Ready!!!

    Natasha A. replied to TheRNJourney's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can s I understand. Good question. For questions you do not know one good test strategy is to practice process of elimination first. That will help narrow your chances to 50/50. What you will do...
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    Feeling NCLEX Ready!!!

    Natasha A. replied to TheRNJourney's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi ReecyRn32 NCLEX questions take steps with the facts you have learned and apply them to a patient like what is system is the disease process and what is the normal function. ...what symptoms do you...
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    Feeling NCLEX Ready!!!

    Natasha A. replied to TheRNJourney's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes. you will be fine!
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    Feeling NCLEX Ready!!!

    Natasha A. replied to TheRNJourney's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi ReecyRN32!!! I'm so happy to see your free spirited self ready to study for the exam again. I notice that you mention that you have the knowledge and want to strengthen the "thinking process"....
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    New RN, leaving after 6 months unprofessional?

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

    What we all are trying to say is we know that you will make the right decision. :) Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Would this decision be a short gain for instant gratification? Think about...
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    Feeling NCLEX Ready!!!

    Natasha A. replied to TheRNJourney's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Words of encouragement ReecyRN32 that I read yesterday. The topic was talking about a person conquering the world. We are always asked "what does success mean to you" The one who conquers the world...
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    Feeling NCLEX Ready!!!

    Natasha A. replied to TheRNJourney's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sorry ReecyRN32. Words can not express how much I admire your character. As the bible states " What good is it if you gain the whole world but lose your soul?" I agree with TAS that this test...
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    How Happy Are You Doing Quality Improvement?

    Natasha A. replied to hes2371rn's topic in Quality Improvement

    How is everything going lately hes23271rn? Did you take the coordinator
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    How do you feel about being a nurse?

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

    Hi Green Tea :) , I'm curious what are you going back to school
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    Word Love; My Writing Journey

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

    Great article. I've come to have appreciation for "words" as well. In high school I LOVED math and DISLIKED English but truthfully I never gave an English course a chance. It was the intimidation...
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    Clinical: having THAT nurse

    Natasha A. replied to SRN2018's topic in General Students

    Expectations play a huge factor. Classroom vs real world nursing. Suggestion: increase classroom clinical lab hours with role play before stepping foot on the floor to boost self confidence. Next,...
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    Feeling NCLEX Ready!!!

    Natasha A. replied to TheRNJourney's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations TAS1987.
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    What do you guys do to de-stress?

    Natasha A. replied to OBigdog26's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Great tips here. My top 4 are: 1. Restorative Yoga 2. Conscious breathing 3. My favorite....laughter yoga!!! 4. Cant live without...Bible
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    Help - Need A Meaningful Job

    Natasha A. replied to pa_rn2012's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I truly understand the desire to want take pride in your work and have a sense of satisfaction. Don't we all? :) I wish you the best on finding that position that will give you that sense of...
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    Need some advice from experienced nurses.

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

    I was a mental health worker formally known as a CNA for 6 years before becoming a LVN and the skills I used mostly were crisis intervention, management assaultive behavior (MAB) skills and...
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    new job, no support, feeling very upset and overwhelmed

    Natasha A. replied to laura3093's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry to hear about your situation. I can agree that starting a new job can be nerve wrecking and what a new employee seeks is just wanting to feel welcomed and be apart of the team. Deliverance is...