PostOpPrincess

PostOpPrincess BSN, RN

M/S, MICU, CVICU, SICU, ER, Trauma, NICU

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  1. Heated debate between Civilian ED RN and FMF Hospital Corpsman.

    PostOpPrincess replied to testing109's topic in Emergency

    This apple wouldn't mind being around the oranges. I am not superior to anyone. Nor is anyone superior to me. Just different levels of knowledge, that's

  2. Heated debate between Civilian ED RN and FMF Hospital Corpsman.

    PostOpPrincess replied to testing109's topic in Emergency

    I like you and apologize for my colleague for her lack of knowledge to your role. It is unfortunate in the civilian world that we have a different set of rules to follow. I know on my part that I...

  3. Blood pressure cuff sizes

    PostOpPrincess replied to simboka's topic in General Nursing

    From my POV, since I take BPs every 5-10 minutes on ALL patients-the wrong size cuff CAN definitely give you problem BPs...anything from BPs indicating hypotension or hypertension....when in...

  4. Too Sensitive?

    PostOpPrincess replied to franciscangypsy's topic in General Nursing

    No. Just not used to it. The more experience you will have with codes, the more commonplace (though some, I am sure, will remain unforgettable) they will be in your state of being a nurse. Give it...

  5. What do you look for in a Nurse Supervisor?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    TRUE and I mean TRUE leadership abilities. GOOD LUCK with that. A natural leader is a one in a

  6. EMLA Cream with Circs

    PostOpPrincess replied to rickdon19's topic in Ob/Gyn

    EMLA is great, along with the suc and I am for blocks as well. I had someone go under GA for the other day for a circ. NOT good, in my

  7. Can we get rid of the sugar in nursing?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Nurse Joey's topic in General Nursing

    Amen!!! This sugary--"let's hold hands and spread love around the world"--is for the

  8. What do you pack for breakfast & lunch?

    PostOpPrincess replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    I would try to "sneak" a snack every two hours. Grapes, raisins, yogurt, high-fiber oatmeal cookie, milk, banana, apple slices, chicken noodle soup, peanut butter

  9. What would you do, please advise!

    PostOpPrincess replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    She's more marketable with the BSN, but I highly suggest she work per-diem somewhere. From my perspective, you are a new grad RN, and you will require a lot of

  10. Honors BSN unable to find job. Can the college be sued?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Tankweti's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to apologize to OP because I think that she must be in a dire position to have posted this. I'm putting myself in her shoes. You have to be desperate to get to this point. This is all I...

  11. Honors BSN unable to find job. Can the college be sued?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Tankweti's topic in General Nursing

    Couldn't this type of thinking apply to EVERY oversaturated

  12. So, I'm leaving my unit of 2 1/2 years

    PostOpPrincess replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't do the last part because they may arrest you for destruction of property. Leave them Hershey's kisses instead and a pic of a nice, big

  13. So, I'm leaving my unit of 2 1/2 years

    PostOpPrincess replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Let it go. Don't look for affirmation or any type of validation. It will only hurt you (I already see it in your post). When you harbor resentment, that negativity will effect your outlook in your...

  14. Nurse work dillema-Advice needed

    PostOpPrincess replied to Lunalitsa's topic in General Nursing

    Speeding up the timeline may only be a bad thing. I highly suggest looking for a transfer into the ICU and getting at least 2 years. It can only help you, not hurt you... I know sometimes it feels...

  15. PACU nurse applying for CRNA

    PostOpPrincess replied to ReeseW's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have a new CRNA friend who was an ICU/PACU nurse. SHE IS FANTASTIC...not only does she perform the anesthesia part well, but totally, and this is the most important part. Thinks ahead to the...

  16. Honors BSN unable to find job. Can the college be sued?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Tankweti's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. This type of thinking is the reason why America is so *******

  17. Do you answer your phone on your day off?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely do answer my phone. If I can help out I say, "yes,"... If it's not feasible, I say "no,"... No guilt.

  18. Biggest Misconception about nurses you've heard

    PostOpPrincess replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    Please, please tell me this didn't happen. Please tell me that these people were just

  19. Biggest Misconception about nurses you've heard

    PostOpPrincess replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    Your friend made me go "grrrr.." I know you must've straightened her

  20. 2nd degree in nursing WAS IT WORTH IT? GIRL LOST!

    PostOpPrincess replied to Sophiamez's topic in Nursing Career

    LOL!!!!!

  21. How does your hospital book beds?

    PostOpPrincess replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! You are so totally

  22. Help please?!

    PostOpPrincess replied to Margaret Butler's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like a smart young person...pre-calc and nursing?

  23. How does your hospital book beds?

    PostOpPrincess replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN. Many people take it so personally as if you woke up that very day and decided... "Oh my, I know Sally on 4 Medical-Surg is working 7-3 today. I think I will make throw her off kilter and bring...

  24. How does your hospital book beds?

    PostOpPrincess replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    Patient disposition has so many factors involved. I can tell you that the larger the hospital, the slower the traffic becomes. Sometimes it can come to a halt. Depending on what is...

  25. 2nd degree in nursing WAS IT WORTH IT? GIRL LOST!

    PostOpPrincess replied to Sophiamez's topic in Nursing Career

    Hmmm...that's interesting. I think I might steal your name and use it at work, for I also happen to be a "dingleberry" and not suffer fools gladly. Hope you don't