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  1. I would not encourage anyone to be a nurse!

    natasha700 replied to Larry's topic in General Nursing

    I would encourage my child to be a nurse if he or she wanted to. It is how you look at it. First off I do not let nursing spill into my personal life. When I come home that is it I have other...

  2. Poll: What do you love about the NICU?

    natasha700 replied to carolina_girl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I love the fact I can hold them and cuddle them when their situation is less than perfect and bond with parents as their little progresses onward. NICU is the best! I just love those babies. They are...

  3. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    natasha700 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    SO WELL PUT! MY POINT

  4. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    natasha700 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I really do not think having a BSN will make a nurse better! I have no qualms seeking higher education but forcing someone to have BSN to practice defeats the purpose. If it would significantly raise...

  5. What are some of the most common meds used in the NICU?

    natasha700 replied to carolina_girl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ampicillin Gentamicin Multivitamins Caffeine Actigall Reglan

  6. Negative Work Environment, HELP!

    natasha700 replied to nurseamena's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi there, I am sorry you are having a hard time. I truly understand what you are going through. I applied at one hospital and their nicu was very nice, state of art equipment but the staff was very...

  7. So you wanna visit North Carolina .....

    natasha700 replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi there all. I am currently residing in Rancho Cucamonga California. If you did not know housing out here is rough the average home in nearly 400k. I decided that it is time to move back to the...

  8. pay

    natasha700 replied to Rnita09's topic in Agency Nurses

    I realized that in the long run hospitals do come out more using registry. It is all about the $$$$$$. What I don't understand is the hostility among staff nurses vs. registry. Dont hate player hate...

  9. Addendum to BEWARE!

    natasha700 replied to webbiedebbie's topic in Travel

    I am looking into traveling and I have to tell you some of the recruiters are idiots. I was inquiring about a travel assignment in Los Vegas and when she told me the rate I laughed! She kept telling...

  10. Just got canned!!!

    natasha700 replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Don't even stress. See like always cut their noses off to spite their face. Losing good nurses left and right. That is why I will never work full time no where I like doing registry and an...

  11. Pregnant and Nursing School??

    natasha700 replied to Katydidit34's topic in General Nursing

    If you are determined you will succeed. My best friend was pregnant and she graduated with no problems. Just as long as it doesn't pose risk to your future bundle of joy I can't see why not you could...

  12. California, and travel nursing and pay...

    natasha700 replied to RN4Hope's topic in General Nursing

    I had a friend who did a strike not in Califonia and she cleared around 4k a week so that is not unheard of during a strike. But just for regular traveling, I don't think so! Although currently w/me I...

  13. Is 30 Unit RN a good way to go????

    natasha700 replied to NurseUBack2Healh's topic in California Nursing

    Once you do 30 unit that is it. You cannot go anywhere else and even if you get a degree you can't apply to that! If you don't plan on going anywhere and California is where you are going to stay go...

  14. MLK in LA

    natasha700 replied to jackeye's topic in California Nursing

    That is the raggedy administrators. Because that is one place if I were to get shot send me there. There are some damn good surgeons that have came out of that place. The nurses are the bomb! Sad...

  15. $$23.8/hr...is this a fair rate for an RN in L.A?

    natasha700 replied to leeh's topic in California Nursing

    Are you a new grad? That is low. LA cost of living is very high. What facility are you working

  16. Need advice...what would you do next?

    natasha700 replied to webbiedebbie's topic in Travel

    Bad bird you are so right. I am learning now. Never agree to anything until you see it in writing. I took a local travel assignment to a hospital that is known to float on different floors in one...

  17. How common are negative outcomes in NICU?

    natasha700 replied to LauraLou's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I really thinks it depends where you work and the general population. I work in a small unit and a medium size and for the most part I don't see too many bad outcomes. When it does it is very tragic...

  18. Cardiac Cath Lab nursing

    natasha700 posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hello, I am a RN who currently works in NICU and I have been pretty interested in Cardiac Cath lab how does one get into this training? What are the working hours? I am curious I am feeling a need to...

  19. Will Someone Please Explain to Me...

    natasha700 replied to VickyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    :imbar You explained that better then any text book, you much teach thanx for that info especially that little convict poop jail thing that is cute now I will never forget it when I have to explain...

  20. Giving IV meds

    natasha700 replied to DawnE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It really depends I work at various NICU units and it is pretty standard. Most I will agree that we prime the tubing with the med and run it over at least 30 minutes unless its Vancomycin which is...

  21. scrubs....

    natasha700 replied to nurseiam's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I still believe the most effective way to curtail some infections is basic good ole handwashing. Clothing has nothing to do with it. I have sent parents back to the sink because they insist on not...

  22. My baby was a 24 weeker...

    natasha700 replied to foxy star's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No matter what our textbooks tell us about micropreemies it is GOD who has the final say! I have seen 23 6/7 weekers get through I do feel in my heart they are suffering but as a nurse I am compelled...

  23. Are NEW GRADS successful in the NICU?

    natasha700 replied to lefthander1975's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You will do fine. I did very well. I hate med surg I refuse to do it! I only recommend it if you are ify with your skills but for the most part go for it. I have been doing it for 4 1/2 years and...

  24. MA's Calling Themselves Nurses?

    natasha700 replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like this until MA has endured the work, I went through he/she has no right to put that word in their mouth. Last I checked MD's do not dish out licensure so their word means squat. The...

  25. New grad not wanting to work

    natasha700 replied to MSMCnurse2004's topic in General Nursing

    I am not mad at you, Tara you do what you have to do for you and your family. You are very fortunate to able to have that choice I say do it! Enjoy the life with your babies I can't speak for other...