PostOpPrincess

PostOpPrincess BSN, RN

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

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  1. need advice fellow nurses:(

    PostOpPrincess replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If you mixed up the labs, it is a PROCESS issue. I highly suggest that the nurse (senior as you call her) remove herself from her "Perfection" and take a look at this objectively... The PROCESS is the...

  2. New RN, not interested in bedside nursing

    PostOpPrincess replied to nf87654's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Bottom line, you are not marketable. Too many people are out there who WANT what you want in the end of it all, but they will probably have put some time into learning what nursing (caring for...

  3. Peer Interview tomorrow.....What to expect?

    PostOpPrincess replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in General Nursing

    Once you get to peer, you're usually past all the hardcore questions. They're going to see if you're a "fit" into the unit. If you don't "fit" according to the unit's culture...you can be the most...

  4. Pregnancy: best during nursing school or as a new hire?

    PostOpPrincess replied to science in flowers's topic in General Nursing

    One more thing: The fact that I didn't have to start anything when my kids were born meant I was able to take 6 months off (my boss was really kind to me) for each of them. I enjoyed their babyhood to...

  5. Letter to the Offended

    PostOpPrincess replied to nursel56's topic in General Nursing

    Too nice a way to say it IMHO. "Get over your self." is another way. More to their immature level, I must add, sometimes that is what it

  6. Letter to the Offended

    PostOpPrincess replied to nursel56's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah:AAAAAAmen.... AAAAAAAMEN.... AAAAAAmen..amen...amen........

  7. Pregnancy: best during nursing school or as a new hire?

    PostOpPrincess replied to science in flowers's topic in General Nursing

    Neither is a sensible option. Both choices are nuts. Start when you're comfy as a nurse....anyway, that would be MY

  8. No wonder we are getting nursing students who are only in it for $

    PostOpPrincess replied to JDougRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can be touchy feely when the situation calls for it...but I prefer to be logical and use my knowledge. It's more fun. Altruism? Blah. No

  9. inappropriate work attire

    PostOpPrincess replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    Ew. I wouldn't want to be known as her acquaintance, let alone a co-worker. Very

  10. Need help with boss and ethical dilema...

    PostOpPrincess replied to regnurse1995's topic in General Nursing

    It's cheating. Just legally, unfortunately. DC the oxygen.

  11. How often do you do dosage calculation?

    PostOpPrincess replied to winter_green's topic in General Nursing

    You use it all day long. Brush up on it and make sure you know it better than you know your family. The time will come when it is second

  12. Literacy: A good quality in a unit secretary

    PostOpPrincess replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think retraining is needed here. Otherwise, ban the internet, except for medical related websites. Time for the cell phones to be put away, and perhaps intrahospital phones (ASCOMS..will help with...

  13. What to do when the person diverting drugs is parent of terminally ill child.

    PostOpPrincess replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I'm usually harsh, harsh, harsh. For whatever reason though, I do not feel the urge to condemn the mother as quickly. I do not agree with what she did AT ALL. At the same time, I wonder what drove...

  14. "if you weren't so obese, you probably wouldn't have 1/2 the illnesses you do"

    PostOpPrincess replied to SNB1014's topic in General Nursing

    I often see a "come to Jesus" moment when obese patients have a difficult time after surgery--i.e. they can't move, can't breathe, and seem so much more miserable after surgery--with many factors...

  15. "if you weren't so obese, you probably wouldn't have 1/2 the illnesses you do"

    PostOpPrincess replied to SNB1014's topic in General Nursing

    Blame it on the "politically correct" wave going through society. There are only so many ways to avoid what needs to be

  16. Do I need to know this for nursing

    PostOpPrincess replied to Darkpk55's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Cerda, relax honey... enjoy your youth....this is important stuff, but it comes with time...just learn...and don't go bananas over

  17. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    PostOpPrincess replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't have a problem with my NP at my PCP. She is "DA BOMB." However, she and I work together on my care and I have a LOT of say so, being an experienced nurse. She values my opine and many a...

  18. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    PostOpPrincess replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Jealous? No, nope, nah. First, I am starting NP school. I have 18 years of experience. Second, I already have three contacts/network MDs waiting for me to graduate. I've worked side by side with...

  19. Dressing up on Halloween... unprofessional?

    PostOpPrincess replied to agent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    much respect to your opinion. however, a cheery costume never hurts anyone. grow up? sometimes being like a kid makes the patients happy, especially the little older sweeties or the little kids...

  20. Dressing up on Halloween... unprofessional?

    PostOpPrincess replied to agent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    We are given free reign. However, we consider that since our patients are waking up from anesthesia and are often confused and scared, waking up to a ghoul or a vampire might enhance an already...

  21. One bad egg...

    PostOpPrincess replied to OttawaRPN's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest making it official that students must wear their specified, non-unit garb. They are the invited guests. They are given the privilege to perform alongside the nurses in the unit. As far as...

  22. I take it personally...

    PostOpPrincess replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for 18 years. YOU NEVER GET USED TO A DYING OR SICK CHILD. EVER. Much love hugs, and remember to take care of yourself by giving yourself time to

  23. My day as a patient

    PostOpPrincess replied to RkfdNurse1's topic in General Nursing

    i want to agree that as a patient, she should've spoken up...but, i am assuming she was under the influence of meds and extremely vulnerable. i have to put the onus on the care team. which obviously...

  24. My day as a patient

    PostOpPrincess replied to RkfdNurse1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you went through this. Just a suggestion for next time, which is what I did when I had surgery, you need your family (preferably at the bedside) at all times. I did scare the bajeebers out...

  25. offended....

    PostOpPrincess replied to 1louise1's topic in General Nursing

    Next time: Simple.