PostOpPrincess

PostOpPrincess BSN, RN

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

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  1. How are RNs with Entry-Level MSN degrees received?

    PostOpPrincess replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    Like everyone else has said, it's not relevant when you are new. I think an advanced degree is very pertinent--but it has to have some bite--meaning clinical experience. Personally, I think it is...

  2. Why are things so tough on older nurses to get jobs

    PostOpPrincess replied to Willow Moonsidhe's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry. I do not think it has much to do with age as much as you've been out of the scene for awhile. Time for you to get your networking machine in tune and call the friends you know who know...

  3. increased confusion with pain med

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

    toradol (providing she is a candidate)... is the best for ortho issues.... my

  4. Do ICU nurses really have more autonomy?

    PostOpPrincess replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

  5. Oh, you rode your high horse to work today

    PostOpPrincess replied to fallrisk2008's topic in General Nursing

    Woot to the night shift

  6. Who came up with the idea of 12 HOUR SHIFTS?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    The answer to your issue is simple. Don't work the 12 hours and look for something that's 8 hours a day. I want to hear what you think of being at a job 5 days a

  7. How do I stop getting my feelings hurt?

    PostOpPrincess replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's time to discipline the "children" Mama, and show them who is boss. That would be you. Go. Let us know how much more they will dislike--but ultimately, respect and listen--to

  8. First pt code... is this normal?

    PostOpPrincess replied to ONCRN84's topic in General Nursing

    MI? Pulm embolus? Dissecting aneurysm? Just curious. I agree with the PP above about PTSD. I suffered from it, and when faced with situations such as those above get reminded. I have managed to...

  9. Trifling, tricky, 2 faced cnas!!. what to do what to do??

    PostOpPrincess replied to sasha2lady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Question: Do you do your job? Answer: Yes clock in, clock out...enjoy your life at home... When you start hearing rumors...start humming a nice tune and TUNE IT OUT.... Don't waste your energy and...

  10. CRNA vs. AA

    PostOpPrincess replied to aflac381's topic in General Nursing

    Love the AA's take on... NO MEDICAL EXPERIENCE NEEDED before becoming an A.A. Super yikers, super

  11. What are the pros and cons of being all male nurse

    PostOpPrincess replied to Bono Rose's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite nurses are the male ones. Totally different perspective from me, but so very clear. My husband says that it's because I can "think" like a male, and get annoyed at the "female" brain's...

  12. Orientation extended...

    PostOpPrincess replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Because your friend has time management issues and needs to swallow her pride. She's been out of the clinical pic for awhile. It's to be expected. Why so hurt? Besides, why does she worry about...

  13. Is nursing a sick , petty , vindictive world?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Bono Rose's topic in General Nursing

    Not my type of nursing. I see this type of behavior as commonplace in the WORLD...but heaven help the people I work with should they decide to become like this. I have a GREAT group of people I...

  14. Not sure how I'm going to survive

    PostOpPrincess replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there. Everyone has tough times--this just happens to be yours. As for feeling sorry for your kids and not buying them things, are they complaining? If so, then perhaps they should look at...

  15. New Grad question

    PostOpPrincess replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you should NOT ask... Always ask. I just wouldn't expect it to happen...but that would be me...it never hurts to

  16. thinking about making a change..

    PostOpPrincess replied to arnie1234's topic in General Nursing

    Taking care of an ICU patient in the PACU is not the same thing--continuity of care is now in place and you have the same patient the whole day. If you're okay with that, you will learn a lot of...

  17. Afraid to switch specialties

    PostOpPrincess replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    I have--multiple times....but I love new experiences, and thrive on change. I am also easily bored. Be careful when going from one super adrenaline to NO ADRENALINE. Make sure you are going there for...

  18. End of life care gone wrong

    PostOpPrincess replied to rachelgeorgina's topic in General Nursing

    Waiting lists? Universal healthcare? I'm so

  19. The "Experience"..

    PostOpPrincess replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I know several nurses that make just a little under $50.00 an hour. It's doable...and experience is measured in acuity of patient care and

  20. Why do nurses get treated like crap? Is it everywhere?

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

    That doctor was still standing up comfortably? Had I been there, probably

  21. How do you deal with a crying child?

    PostOpPrincess replied to bambam1288's topic in General Nursing

    You need to understand the developmental level of a NORMAL 3 year old, and then verify/validate that the 3 year old is a on par. Then, knowing the developmental level--recognize that you may not be...

  22. I don't feel like i did the right thing...

    PostOpPrincess replied to Da_Milk_of_Amnesia's topic in General Nursing

    Trying not to overdo seems the most logical path. You didn't say how old your patient was so it's hard for me to assess from the post alone. If she is older with a stiff heart, her WOB might've been...

  23. A Subtle Concept for Nursing Students, Nursing Majors and New Grad Nurses

    PostOpPrincess replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing

    The one good thing that is coming out of all of this: The units in my hospital are getting to be picky, picky, picky and they are definitely getting cream of the crop. I'm noticing less mediocrity....

  24. Clinic with two doors, a symbol of two-tier care

    PostOpPrincess posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I thought this was very interesting and I truly think will be the wave of the future. There are just some in the United States of America that will not be putting up with lines, and the inevitable...

  25. PACU RN's

    PostOpPrincess replied to emnicams's topic in General Nursing

    I have found that nurses without the ICU background do not "think" the ICU way in the PACU. We have a couple who were in the ambulatory part of the unit and were "forced" to go through ICU training....