PostOpPrincess

PostOpPrincess BSN, RN

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

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  1. Curious... Why would an ICU pt go to PACU?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Cschroy1's topic in PACU

    I would love nothing better than to transfer all ICU cases immediately. It doesn't happen all the time, and on a daily basis we get some very, very sick ICUs. We "practice" everyday (I would prefer...

  2. Nursing salary

    PostOpPrincess replied to HopefulNurse90's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, in my hospital the more specialized you have become, the more pay you get. The more experience, of course, the more pay.,

  3. Could I follow Both Dreams? An FNP and then in the furure CRNA?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Health-Nut's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Why can't you be both? That's my plan

  4. Stress Relief

    PostOpPrincess replied to SteffersRN87's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on the day, I blast the radio during my half hour drive with rock and roll (if I've had a good day), classical if I need to chill. Sometimes I will just sit in the lounge and chill out 15...

  5. Learning to set boundaries

    PostOpPrincess replied to TemperStripe's topic in General Nursing

    These types of families do not care about the other patient. I just tell them I will come in once an hour. If they need anything they can tell me then, if they need me come and get me. I'll decide...

  6. Putting in your own orders

    PostOpPrincess replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I put in my own orders when there is no secretary. Otherwise, she does

  7. what is the role of the CRNA in the ER and CODES?

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

    The group at my hospital doesn't go anywhere else but OR, Endoscopy Suites. They have very specific

  8. Prioritizing Patients - Please Help!

    PostOpPrincess replied to sblivefree's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is cool on the different takes...let me give you my rationales.... 1. Smith - no question. She could stroke, seize, she needs to go on MgSo4 and needs to be watched. Basically with that BP,...

  9. Mean coworker

    PostOpPrincess replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have to like everyone, and not everyone has to like you. Be professional. Do your work. Leave work at work. You're giving this person too much of your energy. She isn't worth

  10. Prioritizing Patients - Please Help!

    PostOpPrincess replied to sblivefree's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Smith first. That B/P is UNACCEPTABLE and doesn't belong there. She needs to be on more than q8 hour labetolol. Linden. Did she get some sort of anti-pyretic? What is her temp now? Ortiz. Quick...

  11. LVN's and RN's and Doctor's

    PostOpPrincess replied to jrw03282009's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry that you were disrespected that way. You didn't deserve that. It was mean. Just think, what comes around will go

  12. Is nursing depressing? Would you leave because of that?

    PostOpPrincess replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it can be depressing. I left the NICU after a death of a baby and the parents I bonded with over a 2 month period. That really got to me. It was like family. Very, very painful. I left the...

  13. Mass Transfusion Questions

    PostOpPrincess replied to OutdoorLovinRN's topic in Emergency

    You should make friends with people in the ICU and even find a mentor there. You could learn a lot. That's how I end up working all over the hospital. I just loved to learn and it showed. Made a LOT...

  14. Need help with certification

    PostOpPrincess replied to ItiSeasy's topic in General Nursing

    New age

  15. AV pacing and tachy brady syndrome

    PostOpPrincess replied to ippagoggy's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the info--it's been awhile, i admit--i'm out of that area now so i would have to immerse myself in them again. i never dealt with perm settings either--as i usually overrode with the...

  16. online BSN cost

    PostOpPrincess replied to cdu22's topic in General Nursing

    Chamberlain. about 22000. about a

  17. RN's working overtime

    PostOpPrincess replied to polock4life's topic in General Nursing

    Miami, Florida. 70K doable 80K doable. 90K doable. 100K doable New grads avg:

  18. Nurse/Patient Relationships

    PostOpPrincess replied to luvbug080688's topic in General Nursing

    I had a nurse friend who did that. She met her hubby while working in the ER. He wasn't in the ER for anything major...urgent care, if I remember correctly. They've been married for over 20

  19. AV pacing and tachy brady syndrome

    PostOpPrincess replied to ippagoggy's topic in General Nursing

    Thank

  20. AV pacing and tachy brady syndrome

    PostOpPrincess replied to ippagoggy's topic in General Nursing

    I think she wants to know why the settings (DDD) won't override PSVT. I've never known anything to override PSVT except by another person's

  21. Too scared of making a major mistake to work in a hospital?

    PostOpPrincess replied to arigsbee's topic in General Nursing

    And that is why I often get annoyed at people who think they can be a nurse for "one or two years" and move forward to advanced practice. You already have a clear idea of how big this responsibility...

  22. How to cope after a serious med error

    PostOpPrincess replied to gardengal1's topic in General Nursing

    (((HUGS))))... Anyone can do this; have been there.....forgive yourself, and use this as a teachable moment. You are only human, and I can tell a da** good nurse. Good luck...

  23. AV pacing and tachy brady syndrome

    PostOpPrincess replied to ippagoggy's topic in General Nursing

    I am not an expert in pacing (ask a Medtronic, St. Jude's, etc., rep when you see one around)... but having been on a OH unit/Code Team..I've seen it done plenty of times. I've done Atrial overriding...

  24. I'm going to college for nursing. Should i get my CNA?

    PostOpPrincess replied to knikki's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I was in retail when I was in school. But...that was umpteenth years ago and things are so different now. I think focusing on school should be the

  25. Too scared of making a major mistake to work in a hospital?

    PostOpPrincess replied to arigsbee's topic in General Nursing

    The information you are getting here can be overwhelming for a new grad, let alone someone who hasn't even started school. Perhaps it would be best to keep this "fear" in mind, but also in check....