PostOpPrincess

PostOpPrincess BSN, RN

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

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  1. New Grad ??? IVP meds

    PostOpPrincess replied to Bec717's topic in General Nursing

    Go with the drug

  2. Education 101: ER vs. ICU

    PostOpPrincess replied to 1EmergencyRN's topic in Emergency

    We used to get Life Flights (traumas) from other countries (paid our hospital for the care of their patients) direct, bypassing ER, through the ICU...untreated, etc., We just dealt. We did our best...

  3. Education 101: ER vs. ICU

    PostOpPrincess replied to 1EmergencyRN's topic in Emergency

    You are soooo correct. I hear a lot of frustrated sighs everytime I give report. But I don't let it bother me. I can't. The OR doesn't

  4. Education 101: ER vs. ICU

    PostOpPrincess replied to 1EmergencyRN's topic in Emergency

    I hear your frustration. I often felt this way. Occasionally, I still do. I learned to deal with this by realizing that other nurses--people/fellow colleagues--are not MOTIVATED TO HURT the...

  5. Fluctuating Blood Sugar?

    PostOpPrincess replied to LuvMyGamecocks's topic in General Nursing

    Was pneumonia ruled

  6. Mass Transfusion Questions

    PostOpPrincess replied to OutdoorLovinRN's topic in Emergency

    Platelets should run by itself--no pressure bags--open full force--..You can damage the platelets very easily....Otherwise,...agree with above posters....I probably would have been sticking a HUGE...

  7. Hats, masks and bonnets in the OR suite

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

    This is interesting. Would love this info too...please

  8. feeling guilty, anxious about wanting to advance myself...please advice

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

    Could this be a cultural thing? As in giving deference to older generations, hence the guilt? If you truly want to be an anesthesia provider, you shouldn't hold yourself back because you feel your...

  9. Can and/or do nurses give chest physio?

    PostOpPrincess replied to meadow85's topic in General Nursing

    If the policy of the hospital dictates that the RN or the RT (both) can do it...then yes. At my hospital, we have delineated very specific responsibilities so that we are clear as to what is expected...

  10. Education 101: ER vs. ICU

    PostOpPrincess replied to 1EmergencyRN's topic in Emergency

    I've said it before and I will say it again. It is about never having stepped in the other one's shoes. I have done both, so I understand EXACTLY how it is for each "side." The thing is, there are...

  11. Baby warmers in PACU?

    PostOpPrincess replied to NM_Nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Your manager is not practicing STANDARDS of CARE. It is EVIDENCED based. Get her information and point it out. If she is smart, she will conform. Otherwise, she will go down with the ship if...

  12. Should I be upset about this?

    PostOpPrincess replied to kmarie724's topic in General Nursing

    That depends. WHAT do you feel? Do you want to feel miffed? Or do you want to know why you were offered the job? If it is policy then you have an explanation. If that isn't the policy, why not...

  13. Morphine drip----help

    PostOpPrincess replied to roadtorn's topic in General Nursing

    Leslie is excellent in describing this--but you really, really need to see this on your own too. Do you have a mentor? Do you have an educator? Do you have a Pain Management specialist? Oncology...

  14. Has anyone ever had to call Police & file charges against a Patient?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Emergency RN's topic in General Nursing

    Any psychologically intact person who is NOT under the influence of mind-bending meds--as far as I am concerned--will go to jail--cops, lights, anything and everything...in a heartbeat. No one on...

  15. Difficult familily members (VENT)

    PostOpPrincess replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes they will! My mom did HH PRN and she went to see the a patient. Seems the family member thought that my mom's job was to clean their house too. My mother laughed very politely and stated, "I...

  16. Do nurses actually teach patients assigned to them?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    It is an imperative to

  17. Hernia or Torn Muscle - What kinda doc to see?

    PostOpPrincess replied to rdnkjdi's topic in General Nursing

    Go see a doc. Any doc. GL,

  18. Freaking out! Exposed to HIV

    PostOpPrincess replied to GoECU's topic in General Nursing

    i

  19. is "beating around the bush" common in nursing?

    PostOpPrincess replied to shrimpchips's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses pushing drugs quickly? Well....I can't tell a lie...where I work, that does occur....we are still obligated to the standards of care, but I can't pretend this doesn't occur. This is why no new...

  20. will nurse practitioners with a doctorate get paid more?

    PostOpPrincess replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    I still want my DNP, regardless of extra

  21. Im lost all nurses read!!!

    PostOpPrincess replied to Reminisce's topic in General Nursing

    Please shadow a nurse to see if you can stand the environment. There are many opportunities for someone like you. If you can, seek advisement from an educational counselor to see the various avenues...

  22. Taking a break from Nursing

    PostOpPrincess replied to Schmoo1022's topic in General Nursing

    go for it...just stay per diem..so no hassle about going back when ready. My friend, who is now an NP, worked as a cashier for 6 months. She needed a new perspective. It is NOT unheard of and I...

  23. Should I go to nursing school if I have a blood phobia?

    PostOpPrincess replied to pixeee's topic in General Nursing

    Some facts: 1. She dropped out when done with one semester. Obviously, she has some long-term issue with it. She needs help. I wouldn't recommend the time until all issues have been reconciled. I...

  24. Prospective nursing student

    PostOpPrincess replied to Nemo0n's topic in General Nursing

    Most important skills: Flexibility in thinking, and dealing/coping well under the greatest of

  25. Should I go to nursing school if I have a blood phobia?

    PostOpPrincess replied to pixeee's topic in General Nursing

    I don't quite understand. Why would you return to school, not having been able to do it before, knowing full well you have a blood phobia? Having said that, if you have your mind set on it, the best...