PostOpPrincess

PostOpPrincess BSN, RN

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

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  1. Nursing and Access to Care?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Carla001's topic in General Nursing

    It is definitely an advantage. I have good friends at the hospital that includes medical docs, surgeons, and other nurses. I am treated like THEIR family.... My child will have surgery soon and I am...

  2. Why are or & recovery specialties paid more?

    PostOpPrincess replied to MELY13's topic in General Nursing

    OR gets paid a lot more here because of the memorization of instruments, constant training, and being on a neuro and or cardiac team. On call for many hours..etc., as well as the stressors of...

  3. Dilaudid and bp

    PostOpPrincess replied to cmonkey's topic in General Nursing

    Toradol is the best med ever (not for everyone), but the relief some people get from it without that "loopy" feeling is

  4. Reforming nursing education...

    PostOpPrincess replied to SteffersRN87's topic in General Nursing

    As long as the MSN prepped practitioner gets PLENTY AND I MEAN PLENTY of clinicals (years) before becoming independent...I think that would be an incredible

  5. Skill set of new MSN grads

    PostOpPrincess replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    NOT without experience to back up the

  6. Skill set of new MSN grads

    PostOpPrincess replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    They are on the same level as ADNs/BSNs. They cannot perform as CNLS without have any true leadership experience. Like I said, they are not "hirable" in those CNL positions. Good to have the degree,...

  7. Skill set of new MSN grads

    PostOpPrincess replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    MSN grads with no experience are not "hirable" in my system. We consist of 5 hospitals with some very, very experienced people at the helm. The peer review alone makes it very awkward when the...

  8. does night shift make you fat?

    PostOpPrincess replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    And the cafeteria only has fried food.

  9. wasting narcotics in pacu

    PostOpPrincess replied to kkep72's topic in General Nursing

    We go through narcs like there is no tomorrow, so we don't have time to "wait". If it needs to be wasted, it is at each patient's discharge or transfer. We have 70-90 cases daily, so there is a LOT...

  10. Does "nice" = "good" and/or "effective"?

    PostOpPrincess replied to ROLO's topic in General Nursing

    I am too Type A and perfectionistic for that type of environment. I would drive myself, as well as others, crazy. So out I would go where the are stricter, more evidenced

  11. Ugh...mini-rant

    PostOpPrincess replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen Flomax ordered for women with bladder/kidney issues. By urology. It seems to

  12. Coping skills needed for floating too

    PostOpPrincess replied to SunDazed's topic in General Nursing

    You have innate introspective abilities. That's quite mature of you emotionally... Good post...

  13. what is your new years resolution??

    PostOpPrincess replied to Scorpio, MSN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    To break my addiction to

  14. Tired of being FAT and having low self esteem

    PostOpPrincess replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I wish you the best. Weight Watchers is the BEST and most normal way to lose weight... Good

  15. Where is the caring and advocacy for ME when I really need it????

    PostOpPrincess replied to LoveActually's topic in General Nursing

    My condolences to you and may these internet hugs truly reach you....I'm so sorry that no one was there to help you...I am so sorry that you are in so much pain... (((((hugs))))))

  16. Is it ok to work in different specialties of nursing?

    PostOpPrincess replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    It's doable. I'm one of those

  17. what do nurses hate about doctors?

    PostOpPrincess replied to futureMD's topic in General Nursing

    I actually feel sorry for some of them. They have horrible personal

  18. One year CRNA program?

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

    ONE YEAR? Nope. God help us if that happens--I very much doubt that. Look up CRNA schools and you will get a list of

  19. how long before u get to do stuff?

    PostOpPrincess replied to reddellrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Why don't you ask your

  20. I'm Sorry, But I'm Thankful, part 2

    PostOpPrincess replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    You work in an ER now and don't have an ER background? nor ICU? If that is the case, Angelfire..... work bedside to get these experiences. If you really want to do well for your patients, look into...

  21. need help.... what is the salary for an rn in south FL?

    PostOpPrincess replied to catica1124's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on the experience and specialty, I am not sure about that. Miami and Ft. Lauderdale are big cities, and have Level 1 Traumas centers. There are several LARGE hospitals and I know many many...

  22. Jacked Up Sodium

    PostOpPrincess replied to OutlawNurse86's topic in General Nursing

    She is 85. She has to be fully worked up for all sorts of disease processes especially brain and kidneys, including her PMHX w/meds. I'm still not over the statement where they were ABOUT to release...

  23. Is this harassment?

    PostOpPrincess replied to arnie1234's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is an HR matter. Consider all documentation and consult someone you trust (a lawyer perhaps)? Tread lightly. Physicians tend to be troublemakers too. Good luck and good job in creating a work...

  24. When Previewing Pre Nursing Students For Admission Into Nursing School

    PostOpPrincess replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    Take independent courses that are NOT dependent on an instructor or assistant. You need high science and math grades. That C in Psych isn't good either. Find alternatives to your way of studying...

  25. I'm Sorry, But I'm Thankful, part 2

    PostOpPrincess replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am getting from this that you have very little code