PostOpPrincess

PostOpPrincess BSN, RN

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

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  1. Being Tired at work - How do you cope?

    PostOpPrincess replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Be careful when driving

  2. Confused by direct entry Masters in Nursing

    PostOpPrincess replied to SnowStar4's topic in General Nursing

    I'll have to disagree with the previous P, as I know that most DENs who don't have experience are not the best. That comes from REAL WORLD, and not just academia--having done both and seeing real life...

  3. ADD/ ADHD nurses- which units do you prefer?

    PostOpPrincess replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    ER, Recovery, ICU... I'm not sure I have ADD, but I get really bored easily, and will lost focus if such is the case..when I am focused, I am focused...hope that

  4. I hate my phone

    PostOpPrincess replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    Your boss has you by a noose. I've never heard of being on perpetual on call. That's ridiculous and I wouldn't tolerate it. Your boss has to figure out her staffing issues and you need to find out...

  5. Concerned for new grad in ICU supervisor role

    PostOpPrincess replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    She's been warned. Nothing left to do but

  6. IF you WEREN'Ta nurse, what would you be???

    PostOpPrincess replied to sjoy's topic in General Nursing

    A

  7. 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

    Fractured hip = pain. I don't know why she would need to

  8. Common practice for any ER??

    PostOpPrincess replied to BAMARN09's topic in Emergency

    Please follow what you are taught in school. Do not learn "real world" stuff yet, you will just confuse

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

    PostOpPrincess replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    You're judging based on NO experience. Come back in 5 years before you say you have stepped in these nurses' shoes. I know you're just trying to be helpful. You're not. So don't say anything about...

  10. discouraged at work, need to vent...

    PostOpPrincess replied to nurse nina's topic in General Nursing

    You work with women. You have to figure out how to deal with them--figure out the alphas (very strong personalities) the betas (the wishy washy ones) then try to get along with the personalities--so...

  11. get pt. up off the floor and keep your back healthy?

    PostOpPrincess replied to ontocrna's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with NurseMike. Don't sacrifice your back for ANYONE. I will not lift anyone I cannot safely handle with/without mechanical/people

  12. What's your personality like?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    I try to do that, unfortunately the end result is still the truth--and often times, the truth

  13. What's your personality like?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    I had a feeling you and I had a lot in common...much kudos to you, you impress me a great

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

    PostOpPrincess replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    You are setting yourself up for compassion fatigue. I highly suggest that although you give to your patients, you must limit the sympathy, and pull from empathy. You have to reserve something for...

  15. The best nursing advice you've ever received

    PostOpPrincess replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Go with your gut. and please, please, please.... NO

  16. Honoring Those Who Have Served - Memorial Day Salute

    PostOpPrincess replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so very, very, very

  17. Our new boss writing everyone up!

    PostOpPrincess replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    If you are clocking in at 7:01--that's an issue because if you're "okay" with one minute, then what is two or three or ten? Get there on

  18. What's your personality like?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    I am succinct, and have low tolerance for nonsense. I am still learning to be patient with people who do not think like me, but that's been a work in progress since I was a child. I question...

  19. 18 weeks of "residency" to give 18months experience?

    PostOpPrincess replied to nohika's topic in General Nursing

    It would highly depend on the individual--no way would this apply to everyone. I would just conclude it as a remote possibility, not an improbability...highly,

  20. Getting used to my new job - I think the CNM thinks I'm incompetent (long)

    PostOpPrincess replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sounds like you've been independent for so long, that shifting thinking gears will take some adjustment. I think you did fine, and I wouldn't have a problem with

  21. was i wrong?

    PostOpPrincess replied to goldc8's topic in General Nursing

    Not a

  22. Rude nurse may have helped me to be a better nurse

    PostOpPrincess replied to StrwbryblndRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have swabs..and if the patient insists on the water-swishing--that's fine, I'll let them...until they start puking just from the motion of having something inserted in their mouth. Then they stop...

  23. Most satisfying Nursing Specialties?

    PostOpPrincess replied to ZDriver96's topic in General Nursing

    PACU jobs are hard to get because it is a specialty. It is not a place for new grads--not in my hospital anyway. The training is based on experienced people already, preferably ICU. Our training...

  24. Rude nurse may have helped me to be a better nurse

    PostOpPrincess replied to StrwbryblndRN's topic in General Nursing

    Please speak with your recovery room nurses--so you understand the immediate recovery period, and why certain things are done and certain things are not

  25. Rude nurse may have helped me to be a better nurse

    PostOpPrincess replied to StrwbryblndRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm finding that unless you understand anesthesia and the post-op recovery period, identifying and INTERFERING with the care based on your own specialty, can become a problem. No matter what kinds of...