NaKcl

NaKcl BSN, RN

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  1. Taking a nursing sabbatical

    NaKcl replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    working every weekend can do that to you. It will be hard to manage your family life style. Maybe taking a long break from work can clear your mind. I changed my status to per diem and cut my work...

  2. Stress Relief after a BAD shift?

    NaKcl replied to JStollRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    "... I'd imagine certain people's faces" LOL.... I understand how you feel. try to find some more productive way to release your frustration. I am "planning" to do some exercise in the new year....

  3. Supply shortages

    NaKcl replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    Pillows...I am forever hunting down stinkin' pillows! Housekeeping treats them like they are golden nuggets, and I am beginning to thin they are... LOL... if was funny the way you said

  4. I am so happy I can fly!

    NaKcl replied to lucylu 777's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!!!

  5. do you skip your lunch break routinely?

    NaKcl replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a busy med-surg floor, and it is a lucky day if I get to have a bit or two. 99% of times my lunch, if I get to have one, is 3 or 4 o'clock in the afternoon. The hospital deduct 30...

  6. Tuition Waiver Programs

    NaKcl replied to jadedgreeneyes's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with missbecky. Getting free tuition is a pretty good deal. After the graduation, you need experiences anyway. you need to start from somewhere. Most hospitals have employee education...

  7. ICU vs Oncology for new grad

    NaKcl replied to kelsn's topic in General Nursing

    I am considering oncology nursing too. It seems like more calmer atmospher than other crazy busy med-surg floor. I practiced plenty on organizaing my time to complete daily tasks, but I wish I have...

  8. LPN??? RN???

    NaKcl replied to dorothyrose's topic in General Nursing

    You can get into the RN program after you have your LPN liscense. Most of nursing schools have the program for LPN to enroll in senior level of RN program. Instead of waiting another semester for RN...

  9. A few questions about Home Health Nursing

    NaKcl replied to satyadhi's topic in Home Health

    Thank you all for very detailed questions and answers. I,too, interested at home health. I read many postings on HH forum and learned many positive aspects of Home health nursing. I am currently...

  10. Med-Surg Roll Call

    NaKcl replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you for your encouraging words. I appreciate it alot :) most of everyday afterwork, I am thinking about which area should I transfer to. I spend so many hours of thinking about it and no...

  11. Agency status?

    NaKcl replied to TechieRN's topic in Agency Nurses

    FarmerRN, Thanks for your opinion. I am just frustrated my current staff situation. I just want to try something different. I will think about PRN or Homehealth. thanks.

  12. Med-Surg Roll Call

    NaKcl replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It is very nice to see so many satisfied med-surg nurses. I have been med-surg nurse for about a year. I have been focusing at learning ms nursing ever since I strated. but with 6 to 7 patient ratio,...

  13. Describe your dream LTC

    NaKcl replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It was so nice to read all your great ideas about LTC. It shows there are so many nurses who actually care for their patients. I was frustrated about my short time in nursing business (1 yr). you...

  14. Agency status?

    NaKcl replied to TechieRN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Sounds like there are lot more positive aspects in agency nursing... may be I am not liking my current staff positon Regular staff nurse can be OT alot and get to float to the other floor then get...

  15. Med Surg Tech Orientation from Hell!!

    NaKcl replied to letmein2nursing's topic in General Nursing

    I agree... I worked as a nursing assistant too. The thing is, the assistants can do the basic care only, but nurses can do both nursing and the basic care. there are much more responsibilities and...

  16. Travel nursing

    NaKcl posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does any one work as a travel nurse? Can you give me some pros and cons of travel nursing? I hear that their pay is much better than working in a local hospital, but I like to hear from actual travel...

  17. Travel nursing

    NaKcl replied to NaKcl's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for your response. I appreciate you taking time to give me detailed

  18. Starting Travel Nursing in NYC

    NaKcl replied to AshleeRN84's topic in Travel

    I am interested at Travel Nursing too. let me know how it is

  19. I just want to be a great nurse...

    NaKcl replied to KansasFNP's topic in General Nursing

    Wow- I am so proud of all of these compassionate nurses. I am proud to be one of