Natasha A. CNA, LVN

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    Clinical: having THAT nurse

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

    Nursing students are sold on false hopes about clinical like the same way schools promise employment upon
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    Feeling NCLEX Ready!!!

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

    I wish you both the best on test date and on your new journey
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    Anyone familiar with Institute of Integrative Nutrition?

    Natasha A. replied to Kathy H's topic in Holistic

    Congratulations Kathy!!! Glad to see you on your way to a new journey. Please keep us posted.
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    Anyone familiar with Institute of Integrative Nutrition?

    Natasha A. replied to Kathy H's topic in Holistic

    Hi Kathy, hope all is well with you. Are you still interested in attending NIWH
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    Failed NCLEX RN with 77 questions

    Natasha A. replied to Sharlene29's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Sharlene, sorry to hear about your situation and glad to see you ready to try again :) Take a look at the NCSBN website and see that management is the highest percentage for testing which involves...
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    Desperately need help studying efficiently

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

    Hi Accordiantoyou, Thank you for sharing your story. You seem to have a lot of perseverance and discipline. Stay eager to learn and motivated :) Here are some helpful tips that will not only be...
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    Eating on the Night Shift

    Natasha A. replied to westieluv's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm a huge fan of snacks such as seaweed with Himalayan salt and green powder smoothie occasional parfaits with homemade yogurt. Mediterranean salad and pomegranate salads are my top choice to keep...
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    New nurse and still learning

    Natasha A. replied to MrsJt's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Please hang in there. The first few months is building trust and the only way right now is with your character and competence. Talk to your
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    Frustrating

    Natasha A. replied to nursebeth77's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Nursebeth77, It seems you may have a compromise solution to the issue. Since you have worked in ER before and were able to admit pts in a timely manner, why not share your efficient way to management...
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    Need advice. What is expected of a PRN nurse?

    Natasha A. replied to elysian7's topic in Nursing Career

    Caliotter3 I loved your last paragraph. "Being considerate of others will take your children further in life than any college degree"Marian Wright
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    Nursing Home, chronic understaffing, and dealing with profit driven business owners?

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

    Hi , thank you for sharing your story and honestly a lot of nurses can relate to what you are going through. You are not ranting at all and we appreciate your concern for the nurses and pts. you have...
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    I Pads for patient education

    Natasha A. replied to classicalcat's topic in Patient Education

    I see this as one way to not perform hourly rounds and communicate with the patient. I'm curious to know was the ultimate goal to allow more time to cater to patient needs or is it to have more time...
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    Frustrating

    Natasha A. replied to nursebeth77's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm a newbie and love to learn from others. OP, thank you for sharing your story. Also, OP I see why you can be frustrated but every challenge is an opportunity. Just so i can fully understand where...
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    Night shift exhaustion?

    Natasha A. replied to 1RRT's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I used to work nights for six years as a CNA. You can sleep within those proper hours but not feel fully refreshed. Trust me I know. lol. I realized later down the road that self-care is important....
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    I have a real problem with ancillary staff and am at my wits end. I need help.

    Natasha A. replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    OP, sorry you are going through this. I've learned that getting to know your team during orientation is very important to understand each team role and where you fit in. There is nothing like having...
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    Communication Discrimination

    Natasha A. replied to WinterLilac's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Giving "time" is inevitable and one of the most cost effective
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    How do you feel about being a nurse?

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

    Nursing was not my calling but it is one of the ways that allowed me to get to know myself a little better and that's all I can ask
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    Liquor Licenses for Nursing Homes?

    Natasha A. replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

    How about improving on communication that will help patients regain their dignity to feel more at home such as validation
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    Senior centers try robotic cats to soothe agitated elders

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

    While living in a high tech world, one of the greatest gifts and privilage in man kind will always be real affectionate
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    Does anyone recommend UWORLD to study for nclex pn

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

    I used it as my main source. I also used NCLEX mastery and a goal to finish 3000 questions before taking the exam. I did 25 questions a
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    What to expect

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

    Good question. 1) Believe in yourself and persist until the very end. 2) Remind yourself that you are not in school just to pass test, instead you are learning new skills that will prepare you for...
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    Holistic Nurses Entrepreneurs

    Natasha A. posted a topic in Holistic

    I have read an interesting article yesterday about how Holistic Nursing is the future as well as geriatric nursing. I wanted to know has anyone had success starting a business in
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    Holistic Nurses Entrepreneurs

    Natasha A. replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Holistic

    Thank you Kathy. I wish you the best as well. You seem really passionate and we have a lot in common. Please do stay in touch
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    Holistic Nurses Entrepreneurs

    Natasha A. replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Holistic

    Thank you Kathy. Yes, I have looked into this program and it does seems promising. What area you interested in
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    Holistic Nurses Entrepreneurs

    Natasha A. replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Holistic

    Hi Kathy, I am currently looking at a few programs now. You really want to find a program on evidenced based training and has a structure that provides behavioral change skills and specialty. I...