PostOpPrincess

PostOpPrincess BSN, RN

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

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  1. *Sigh* another vent. My poor pt died. Long...

    PostOpPrincess replied to Bumashes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The physician should've addressed her code status when he made his initial rounds. Making her comfortable should've been a priority, instead of letting it go so long. Death is an inevitable thing in...

  2. Question about dying patient

    PostOpPrincess replied to Scrubby's topic in General Nursing

    The process of dying cannot be stopped. It can only be delayed. The "what if...should I have...and if only..." Is an expenditure of energy.... I wouldn't be

  3. Can I shadow you? Location not important

    PostOpPrincess replied to Crossfit SRNA2b's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    There is a lot wrong with that. He/she will figure it out when she gets into practice and she/he will see things he/she has never seen before. 8 months is getting a taste. I work with many CRNAs who...

  4. Things you wish you knew when you were young?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I learned how to cook.

  5. Attractive nurses in danger?!

    PostOpPrincess replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have found that wearing scrubs mean business--when people see me in "civvies"...I do not get the same

  6. MN nurses strike is over. Now what?

    PostOpPrincess replied to CNL2B's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is all I have to say. The biggest union hospital in our county has laid off many of it's workers. Our non-union hospital system, albeit without all the benefits of the union hospital, is hiring....

  7. Can I shadow you? Location not important

    PostOpPrincess replied to Crossfit SRNA2b's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    8 months? That's

  8. Seasoned nurse wanting to enter entirely new specialty area? Is it possible??

    PostOpPrincess replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    Go to ICU. From there, all paths are open. Going from PSYCH to PACU is not a good idea--that's like going from 0 to 100 in 2

  9. Just wondering -- what is the "cost" of hiring new grads?

    PostOpPrincess replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    They are tired of the ones who want to work the ICU only a year to get to their CRNA or

  10. Just wondering -- what is the "cost" of hiring new grads?

    PostOpPrincess replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    On top of the didactic and non-didactic training, don't forget the liabilities that a new nurse brings, PLUS their personal benefits..i.e. insurances, etc.,. It's closer to $80,000.00 And then...there...

  11. What energizes you/What saps you?

    PostOpPrincess replied to wannabecnl's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I never liked Psych as a specialty on it's own. I have enough functional-dysfunctional people and I like to see them come and then leave. In the small amount of time I spend with them, I am of...

  12. Demand for travelers/agency staff?

    PostOpPrincess replied to hope3456's topic in General Nursing

    We can't find experienced OR nurses; we have a bunch of OR travelers current in

  13. On call status and drive time

    PostOpPrincess replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    Especially when you are on STEMI

  14. Personal Mission Statement

    PostOpPrincess replied to VickyRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    This information is exactly what I've been looking for--Thank

  15. Oh dear.

    PostOpPrincess replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    One of our competitor hospital system has this as an incentive for their patients to go. It's a marketing tool, but I am not so sure it works. Our ER still gets slammed so anybody and everybody...

  16. Made to float, when I know I will sink.

    PostOpPrincess replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent

  17. Made to float, when I know I will sink.

    PostOpPrincess replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    1. Look up float policy. 2. Standards of Care across the nation (in major hospitals)--most require that you are COMPETENT in the areas to which you are floated. i.e you are TRAINED and have PROOF of...

  18. I use up all of my compassion at work.

    PostOpPrincess replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I have done the same; it's a very big deal to those who are very worried about

  19. I use up all of my compassion at work.

    PostOpPrincess replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sticking to my argument. Although he has valid points--he's not yet a nurse, and doesn't know what it's like. Period. It's like a brotherhood/sisterhoo-don't go there until you've stepped into...

  20. pt was very upset about fluid restrictions

    PostOpPrincess replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    Patient has the right to refuse. I have the obligation to educate, and provide the rules. Patient doesn't have to comply. I chart well and offer alternatives. He/She can still refuse. I just move...

  21. I use up all of my compassion at work.

    PostOpPrincess replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I'm very open, just tired of the judgemental statements people with NO EXPERIENCE place on those who are here to vent or share. Tell me that being human is okay and that being a nurse doesn't mean...

  22. How do you respond to a resident who gets attention by pretending to be in pain?

    PostOpPrincess replied to HoneyDinkley's topic in General Nursing

    I do not understand why getting information or clarifying something makes someone compassionless, but I see that there were apologies so...never

  23. Confused by direct entry Masters in Nursing

    PostOpPrincess replied to SnowStar4's topic in General Nursing

    what limited experience are you referring to? the ones at my hospital are not hirable in the expert, suffice it to say without the 5 years of icu background to start. let alone all the credentialing...

  24. Would you travel overseas for a medical procedure?!

    PostOpPrincess replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Not so sure. I've seen them come into my hospital (Miami is the gateway to South America) and they are SEPTIC, Super Sick. And SUPER

  25. How serious/lifethreatening is ETOH detox?

    PostOpPrincess replied to klone's topic in Emergency

    Extremely, extremely dangerous if not