PostOpPrincess

PostOpPrincess BSN, RN

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

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  1. Orienting an experienced RN

    PostOpPrincess replied to SunDazed's topic in General Nursing

    I would certainly bring up my concerns to your supervisor. Just because an RN is experienced, doesn't mean she has the developed skills to work in a higher-acuity environment. I know of many that I...

  2. Advice needed

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

    Fix that impulse control.

  3. IS Gluttony a Disease or Choice?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone who pretends and chooses a blind eye to gluttony is fooling themselves, just like food is an addiction, gluttony, overeating, pigging out..WHATEVER exists too. That's a fact,

  4. IS Gluttony a Disease or Choice?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Sugar..is totally an addiction. and Caffeine. I cut out both and noticed that once I cut out the sugar (especially processed) I no longer craved sweet desserts. As for the caffeine, I am an addict and...

  5. IS Gluttony a Disease or Choice?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    It's valid to me, as I am not offended. I once weighed 200 pounds---something my small frame couldn't handle--after pregnancy and eating myself to that weight, I felt horrid. But I persisted and got...

  6. IS Gluttony a Disease or Choice?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    They also love the "holier than thou" and "how dare you." Eh, whatever. Get over yourself, I say. And sometimes, their buttons are pushed because underneath it all--they probably feel the insecurity...

  7. IS Gluttony a Disease or Choice?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone who enables a morbidly obese person by giving them food when they are 700 pounds--there's a sickness there. Anyone who wants to eat 2 hamburgers because they can...well....that's questionable....

  8. IS Gluttony a Disease or Choice?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard comedians make fun of all three. Relax and don't be so offended. She's asking a valid

  9. Can I be a CRNA with Malignant Hyperthermia?

    PostOpPrincess replied to guest_57352's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yikes. Seriously? Do you realize that even if you turned off the gases most patients still come out smelling like it? I would think it is like playing Russian

  10. To the Excellent Experienced Nurses...

    PostOpPrincess replied to RNJill's topic in General Nursing

    Something tells me you must be a pretty cool newbie to begin

  11. Every now and then I'm reminded...

    PostOpPrincess replied to Mike A. Fungin RN's topic in General Nursing

    Just when you think you've hit that wall, someone pulls you back... You are on your way to burnout still, my dear, because of the nature of your work. Please make sure you take care of

  12. What would nurses like from families on holidays?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Pretend someone taught you

  13. Do you aspirate before giving an IM deltoid injection?

    PostOpPrincess replied to seasalt1023's topic in Patient Medications

    YES. I've hit an artery a couple of times....so

  14. education vs the real world

    PostOpPrincess replied to transitionRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in Education and kept my hand in bedside as well. Major Disconnect? That's an understatement. It's A "Great Wall of China", a huge GULF.. People in Education....to be honest....yes,...

  15. Happy Moment in the ICU

    PostOpPrincess replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    That's so awesome! Good for you all...what a wonderful, and memorable thing to do. God bless you

  16. All preferences aside, what is the best "track" for a new nurse to learn?

    PostOpPrincess replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in General Nursing

    A heavy duty med surg unit into a heavy duty ICU. Very rough..but boy, oh boy, so glad I did it..later I was basically able to write a ticket to any department in

  17. What would you do?

    PostOpPrincess replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't hire someone who wrote, "not a good fit." INSTANT RED

  18. Report giving dread.

    PostOpPrincess replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    Stay on course with the report and DON'T waiver when they ask you a question intended to intimidate you...however, you should have all appropriate information when asked--i.e. vs, lab values that are...

  19. Is it just me or............?

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

    It's time to stand up--because THIS nurse--moi--does NOT accept anyone's abuse. NOT

  20. Is it just me or............?

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

    .It shouldn't be a problem unless your manager pays attention to that stupidity. If she/he does...then your unit is the loser for it. If I were the manager, that's lip service I will give to the...

  21. Is it just me or............?

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

    I will be blunt. Our society is NUTS NUTS NUTS NUTS NUTS.... Enough said..... J P.S. Nobody is able to deal with life's pressures anymore without being medicated. Some people really need the meds for...

  22. How do you switch specialties???

    PostOpPrincess replied to shinyblackcar's topic in General Nursing

    Well..... How do you switch? Um..... 1. Flexibility 2. Easily adaptable 3. Handles stressors well (remains calm in any situation) 4. Very excellent clinical/critical thinking skills 5. Very...

  23. Privacy rules don't save patients from exposure

    PostOpPrincess replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    Privacy laws protect the patients' information OUTSIDE of the healthcare setting, otherwise, all information given at bedside on in the arena of "healthcare"...is not considered HIPAA violation--at...

  24. *Vent* RN's make toast?!?!?!

    PostOpPrincess replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just tell them like it is. I don't make toast. Eat or don't eat the bread.

  25. HOW ABOUT THIS???

    PostOpPrincess replied to jmtndl's topic in General Nursing

    Are the nurses