PostOpPrincess

PostOpPrincess BSN, RN

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

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  1. Lost my first ICU patient today

    PostOpPrincess replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the clarification...I think I misunderstood it... An open abdomen? I don't think any amount of meds would've helped.

  2. Lost my first ICU patient today

    PostOpPrincess replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Please clarify for me: Why turn off the Fentanyl drip immediately? Why not let the morphine get on board first and then turn it off? Patient was not very sedated and to hear her say that in her...

  3. how to you deal with this?

    PostOpPrincess replied to HeatwaveRN's topic in General Nursing

    Even more of a reason to not give her your emotional

  4. 2.35 GPA too low for Acc Bacc BSN Program?

    PostOpPrincess replied to btaveras's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Extremely competitive and 2.35 is too low. Take some hardcore science classes and bring it

  5. Scary story I heard from some nursing students

    PostOpPrincess replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    If it were me? That would be an IMMEDIATE FAIL. Ethics: #1. You don't have integrity, you shouldn't get a

  6. how to you deal with this?

    PostOpPrincess replied to HeatwaveRN's topic in General Nursing

    You can't fix the mental issues she came in with, so stop letting her drain you. If she is lucid and completely neurologically intact, she will refuse. Document and accept it. It's HER choice, not...

  7. Should I move out or live with mom during school????

    PostOpPrincess replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    Staying with your mother is the responsible thing to do. Nursing school is very difficult, and you already have a lot of other

  8. Unions prevelance across US?

    PostOpPrincess replied to onetiredmomma's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    One more thing. Our system just made the 100 best companies to work for. http://www.baptisthealth.net I guess the vision--my vision--our vision is that the patient is important...teamwork is...

  9. Lost Jehovah's Witness to H/H

    PostOpPrincess replied to blackhundred's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry for your and their loss. That was a hard call, and you did was she wanted you to do. Hopefully, someday, you will be able to reconcile with her decisions. If not, then I hope that God can...

  10. Unions prevelance across US?

    PostOpPrincess replied to onetiredmomma's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Let me put it to you this way...when the Union nurses/physicians come to our hospital for elective surgeries instead of their own..well....I think they have major

  11. Pulled to another unit by unit manager

    PostOpPrincess replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm blown away that your manager can actually take care of patients. That's such a rarity. Most are so clueless (sorry UMs) that I wouldn't let them take care of my plants.

  12. Balancing Nursing School and a Boyfriend

    PostOpPrincess replied to averie123's topic in General Nursing

    It's simple: GET OUT. My very good friend is supporting her future husband through med school; and he is very supportive of her as she goes through law school. They are on the same page--so into...

  13. Unions prevelance across US?

    PostOpPrincess replied to onetiredmomma's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Florida is a right-to-work state. Our public hospital system(South Florida) is going bankrupt is now threatening to close down two of their 3 hospitals. The union is freaking out. That's 4300...

  14. New Medicare rules for endo TIVA or MAC

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

    Meaning that reimbursement goes to the Gastro and NOT the anesthesia provider? It's a group charge? Yikes. What if patient requires GA?

  15. Things new grads do that bother you/scare you half to death??

    PostOpPrincess replied to dura_mater's topic in General Nursing

    A new grad who is not teachable. That's monstrosity in pure

  16. To the new grads.......

    PostOpPrincess replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wowie Kazowie! You underestimated your confidence. You are one gal with a whole lotta

  17. Nursing in the Florida Keys

    PostOpPrincess replied to LesphotoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh. dear. Suggest you call the hospitals in the Keys. The kinds of patients we transport from there are ONE OF A

  18. Benefits of becoming a CNA before Nursing School??

    PostOpPrincess replied to Emile's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There are definite benefits....but, honestly, I didn't do it and managed fine. If I could do it over, if there was an opportunity I would've done it. You get to see things you wouldn't normally see,...

  19. Dealing With Difficult Family

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

    I find these people very sad, actually. They no longer bother me because if they are like that in the hospital, they must be very, very unhappy in their regular lives. I feel very sorry for them...

  20. VENT - Sickle Cell Crisis patients

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

    I think you're just looking at things subjectively from your own personal experience. Pain is what they say it is. I had someone in pain last week 10/10 and he was smiling, but when I touched the bed...

  21. Need Help

    PostOpPrincess replied to ram8839's topic in General Nursing

    You have MANY options! Get an advanced degree, teach, NP...goodness..not the end of the

  22. Dealing With Difficult Family

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

    Learn how to set limits. Being nice is not going to do it for this type of family. You must maintain a professional distance. 1. Don't allow them to address you casually. You're not their personal...

  23. Teaching to Nursing

    PostOpPrincess replied to HeyNow1986's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you, your age is on your side. Better if you don't have little ones at home so you can focus on school. Bad timing, the economy is bad and just because you have a Master's in Ed, doesn't...

  24. Master's considerations

    PostOpPrincess replied to BamaRN10's topic in General Nursing

    Cardiac NP. and a Master's in ED,

  25. The All-Important Bedside Manner.

    PostOpPrincess replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Professional. Articulate. Proper. Ask for a "spokesperson." and deliver to that person--he/she will be responsible for delivering it to everyone else. Tell them so..or you will have 10 mouths...