PostOpPrincess

PostOpPrincess BSN, RN

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

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  1. Why lvn's /lpn's should not work in labor and delivery

    PostOpPrincess replied to LNDBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Scope of practice Scope of practice Scope of practice If she is NOT working within her scope of practice, she doesn't belong there. LVNs/LPNs have been removed from all critical units including L...

  2. Nursing and Prescription Authority

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

    Unfortunate we have to do this, but this is exactly what I say.

  3. Pigeon holed?

    PostOpPrincess replied to what2donow's topic in General Nursing

    No. Persistence, perseverance is the key. Keep going...network, network, network..you never, ever know who you might meet along the way....just think that person standing next to you in a grocery...

  4. Did you get your nursing Degree Online?

    PostOpPrincess replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    This is for a new RN grad. Not someone who is already an RN going towards a BSN... If it is CCNE and NLNAC accredited...there is no way to know if it was online or

  5. Did you get your nursing Degree Online?

    PostOpPrincess replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    Online is AWESOME! but takes a LOT of

  6. I want OUT!!!!

    PostOpPrincess replied to shoegalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is such an excellent, and realistic perspective. You've learned to be flexible and to cope with your environment. Good for

  7. ICU documentation post sedation

    PostOpPrincess replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do you do PARS scores? Included that her airway was okay? pupillary reaction? next time add how her comfort status is and focus on

  8. Life's Strange Detours....Where's My Map?!

    PostOpPrincess replied to BedsideManner's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck to you in your chosen endeavor. And thank you so much for sharing your very tender story. I am so very, very, very sorry for the loss of your angel. May God guide you, and give you...

  9. I want OUT!!!!

    PostOpPrincess replied to shoegalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have definitely supported those people, and some have listened and grown and some--there is just no help as they are so deep into that type of behavior, that there is no changing. A person has to...

  10. I want OUT!!!!

    PostOpPrincess replied to shoegalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In my length of time in nursing, I found this particular profession seems to be a magnet for a lot of people with self-esteem, self-worth...etc., issues. Look around, and you can pick them out. The...

  11. Bitter endings, sweet beginnings, and blessings in disguise.

    PostOpPrincess replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    You lost me at "I thought long and hard...." Regardless, I give you kudos for your patience in typing this up. Good luck! P.S. I read it...took a while, but yes, yikes..your manager and educator =...

  12. Holy Crap, Dad's having an MI!!!

    PostOpPrincess replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Me too. That's just a little

  13. Wildest lab values you've ever seen?

    PostOpPrincess replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    And the kidneys

  14. 46 too old to start nusring school?

    PostOpPrincess replied to cute2's topic in General Nursing

    Nope.

  15. I want OUT!!!!

    PostOpPrincess replied to shoegalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

  16. I want OUT!!!!

    PostOpPrincess replied to shoegalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is very common sense. And I wouldn't encourage anyone wh DESPISED nursing as a whole to stay. From what I gather, the OP is smart, likes what she does...is just not getting the validation that...

  17. I want OUT!!!!

    PostOpPrincess replied to shoegalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    PM me if you need some encouragement. YOU CAN DO THIS. YOU CAN. Yes, perfectionists and gifted and caring people, yes....we put a lot of pressure on ourselves. You are going to be a good nurse....

  18. I want OUT!!!!

    PostOpPrincess replied to shoegalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is a good specialty. I must say...and good..eating the young is not a good thing. But giving up because people give you a hard time? Not good either. The environment is tough. But if she loves...

  19. I want OUT!!!!

    PostOpPrincess replied to shoegalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    And I wouldn't talk about PACU--it's It's obvious you haven't done it. Stick to what you know in your 3.5

  20. I want OUT!!!!

    PostOpPrincess replied to shoegalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    yes, true and nursing schools use to be really good. This would've never happened years ago. There were no Versants. No Residency programs. Nope the nurses coming out (especially the diploma...

  21. I want OUT!!!!

    PostOpPrincess replied to shoegalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Um, excuse me....I worked Trauma, ICU, NICU, SICU, CVICU...ER, in case you missed that...my

  22. I want OUT!!!!

    PostOpPrincess replied to shoegalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    then do this: When is your next workday? Plan on making it through that shift. Make a list and check it off. Do the same for the next shift. Do the same for the next shift. ONE DAY/SHIFT AT A TIME....

  23. V.O.R.B

    PostOpPrincess replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Say, "Doc, please write that order--thank you!" And go get the stuff done. If he didn't write it, do a verbal and he will need to sign it. In emergent situations, all other things such as these tend...

  24. BA + LOW GPA...Career change advice?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Tela's topic in General Nursing

    Please repost. It is difficult to read.

  25. I want OUT!!!!

    PostOpPrincess replied to shoegalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Then you have some life experience. USE IT. LIFE IS TOUGH. If you can get past this, YOU WILL BE TOUGH. And you will teach the right way. Never mind the "haters" TEACH YOUR CHILD THAT YOU CAN DO AND...