Natasha, RN, BSN

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  1. Miss being a bedside nurse?

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to Jenny Leigh's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Do I miss being a bedside nurse? Not. One.

  2. Are You Where You Thought You'd Be?

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to Fancychicken's topic in General Nursing

    For me, I remained open to the possibility of venturing different nursing avenues as I knew throughout school that once I GOT into nursing, I would see and learn much more than what I did during...

  3. Nurse forced to work as a CNA

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to hillbillienurse's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely agree! And I have been an aide a few times myself, when I'm needed. It's fun every now and again to shake up your normal routine and do something different

  4. Day VS Night shift...help

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to Joanie49's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVED LOVED LOVED working nights. More relaxed yet still a busy pace (at least on my former unit). However, couldn't sleep well during the day. So, irritability was sometimes an

  5. What do you hate most about your job?

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to PancakeSaturdays's topic in General Nursing

    Short

  6. "Cell phone" vibration in your thigh?

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to srercg's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Yep, I know EXACTLY what you are talking about, as this happens to me a couple times a week. It could happen at anytime, anywhere, and always leaves me wondering what the heck??? :) Glad I am not the...

  7. Is it really that bad?

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to Sage611's topic in General Nursing

    Is it really that bad? Well, it depends on how you want to balance your work/family life. I recently left bedside because I needed a job where the hours were more consistent (during the week, with...

  8. Feeling a little down about taking a summer class

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to Ambreree's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would give anything to have this 'problem.' I would also give anything to have the time to take micro over again, simply because I absolutely loved that class. Nursing is HARD and STRESSFUL. You...

  9. Best way to avoid bedside care?

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    It's good you know what you do, and do not, want. However, getting the first year of bedside 'under your belt' is a good idea for a foundation to work from, utilizing nursing skills in your new role....

  10. Warning about scrubs and beyond

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to Grosenbaum's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Sorry you had such a bad experience, I myself have never had any problems either. I have also ordered several

  11. Nursing Vs. Teaching

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to Ashbeelee's topic in General Nursing

    Me too... taught for a number of years, and now a nurse for a number of years. BOTH are stressful, but nursing is WAY more stressful, IMHO. Plus, WAY more physically demanding than teaching. I, too,...

  12. "Your job is to make me happy"

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to Nurse216's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    All. The. Time. But then again, I do work on a postpartum unit where our NM lets us know at every morning huddle that we are the unit the hospital depends on for bringing in the high pt satisfaction...

  13. Doc Vader vs pt satisfaction

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to mtjoanna's topic in Nursing Humor

    THAT. IS. AWESOME. ...and unfortunately so

  14. What to do about coworker not pulling her weight

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to guest947568's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Definitely let management know... sounds like a huge safety issue to me with possible critical pts needing to be seen ASAP and there she is doing diddily-squat. IMHO, whether email or in person, just...

  15. Do you still have to do dosages math by hand as an RN now?

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I still do some dosages by hand, and depending on what I am calculating, another nurse will double

  16. Personal Values as a nurse

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to ksurette's topic in General Nursing

    For me, my personal values in my approach to care are the same values that I have for living my life in general: with integrity, honesty, remain ethical, and all encounters with others to be of a kind...

  17. When a pt "gets" to you

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to mmc51264's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am so sorry this happened to you, and brought up a sad memory as well. It's hard to please every pt all the time, or their family, but just remember we are all doing the best we can. That's all...

  18. Successful Orientees Vs Unsuccessful Orientees

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to purplegal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ^^^THIS!!!^^^ Couldn't have said it better

  19. marriage and nursing school

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to futurepsychrn's topic in General Nursing

    Quite a few of my nursing school classmate's relationships were ruined and/or ended. I am sorry for what you are going through. Nursing school is not easy, and definitely takes a toll on not only the...

  20. If you don't pray. Please don't take this offensive.

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to Cattz's topic in School

    I am so sorry for your loss and what you and the family are going through. Many prayers, thoughts, and hugs are headed your

  21. Should I switch my major from nursing to special education teaching?

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to michigan94's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't agree more!!! I was a former teacher of many years as well... and went back to school for all these same reasons listed above. Best decision I ever made was getting my BSN. Good luck to...

  22. I'm I crazy?

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to sugar12's topic in General Nursing

    My drive is 30 minutes, and I love the time to listen to music and either pull my head together on the way to work, or wind down and relax on the way home

  23. How do you deal with untherapeutic situations on the unit?

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Um... I can only hope you're not serious that you abandon ship when all heck breaks loose... ...though I can understand one needs to gather their thoughts, but not at the expense of others. On my...

  24. Options aside from bedside nursing?

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to Kebby1016's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear of your distress, but nursing is not an easy profession and really does take time to learn and adjust to. Most people are anxious and stressed out their first year, regardless of the...

  25. Should I choose nurse in clinic position or OBGYN hospital position?

    Natasha, RN, BSN replied to Allimitless's topic in General Nursing

    Well, depending on your future goals... but... I would keep the clinic job in a heart beat. While the hours may not leave you much of a personal life, as you've stated, perhaps those hours will change...