PostOpPrincess

PostOpPrincess BSN, RN

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

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  1. Dumbest rule in your hospital?

    PostOpPrincess replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    There is ONE thing that I think will be a good thing coming out of Universal Healthcare/Public Option. The Press Gainey question--out the window. I'm going to start practicing--"We don't care if you...

  2. Why why why don't people understand...

    PostOpPrincess replied to rnto?'s topic in General Nursing

    It's the same people who wonder why, after having surgery, they are having pain. Really? Really? I mean--really? and their answer is, "Had I known it would be this painful, I wouldn't have had it...

  3. hi, so i had fess today at mgh......

    PostOpPrincess replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    Glad you had a good experience

  4. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    PostOpPrincess replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    This can be an

  5. Vasovagal syncope with seizure like activity

    PostOpPrincess replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    Seen it. Very scary to

  6. Dumping Syndrome

    PostOpPrincess replied to Jerry 75's topic in Emergency

    What a waste of resources. Tsk,

  7. Total Colectomy....the Journey

    PostOpPrincess replied to JustaPatient585's topic in General Nursing

    I hope the rest of your recovery is unremarkable. I am glad things are going better....Good luck to

  8. What should I have retained from school? Everything?

    PostOpPrincess replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Retain everything from anatomy and physiology and I mean EVERYTHING. Then know the pathophys. Once you get that down, things flow.... That's what helped me. And ask questions all the time. All the...

  9. allnurses or allSTUDENTnurses?

    PostOpPrincess replied to inshallamiami's topic in General Nursing

    I notice the trend. I avoid the "please help me with my homework"

  10. got in report... pt in with confusion. Reality. post op hip. What to do?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Sirapples's topic in General Nursing

    Next time, do rounds report. Actually walk around in the patient's room while getting report (if feasible of course). Nothing can be omitted

  11. I'm a Nurse Manager!

    PostOpPrincess replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They picked a good person. Congratulations, we know you will be so

  12. One heck of a ride!

    PostOpPrincess replied to egglady's topic in General Nursing

    She's not jaded, just

  13. How did you get your first nursing position

    PostOpPrincess replied to Angeljho's topic in General Nursing

    I was hired on the floor I did my senior practicum

  14. Oh, the gossip.

    PostOpPrincess replied to LOLRN's topic in General Nursing

    You work with a bunch of women. It is inevitable. I don't like gossip as it does nothing but add negativity. Ignore, don't worry, and move on with your business. Those are the kinds of people I...

  15. Do people really look up at nurses?

    PostOpPrincess replied to tatara's topic in General Nursing

    If the nurses are taller than them, then yes. They have to look up.

  16. Those who can't...teach...your thoughts?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I know of two (Phd prepped) who couldn't do. I wouldn't let them near a stuffed animal. But they were walking

  17. This is a vent thread.....deal

    PostOpPrincess replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck. You can do it

  18. YOU come first

    PostOpPrincess replied to mamamerlee's topic in General Nursing

    I learned this early in my career. I do not feel any guilt as nursing is 24/7 and the world goes on with or without

  19. Has your hospital changed visitors policy r/t the flu?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    It's about time. I still get blown away by people who try to bring their newborns in to visit "grandma". I mean really, how stupid can one

  20. I stink so bad Mcallen, TX doesn't even want me.

    PostOpPrincess replied to TreehuggerRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is not your job to please people. It is not your job to be liked. It is your job to sell yourself. I think that Jolie is correct--the best place to go, since you are considering relocating, is a...

  21. Dingy Barney

    PostOpPrincess replied to tatara's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe Barney can take a bath when she

  22. Is it a sin to want a day off?

    PostOpPrincess replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    Just say no. You will learn you are expendable and the world continues with or without

  23. Asthma more common in adults or kids?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I see it in all age

  24. to leave or not to leave

    PostOpPrincess replied to noellepage2000's topic in General Nursing

    If the A-line is for blood draws only, I would've disconnected it from monitoring. As for the other nurse, she would've been talking and talking--doesn't mean I am paying attention. I have an "off"...

  25. If No Luck Trying to Straight Cath, Obtain Urine Sample from the Wet Pad?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Zen123's topic in General Nursing

    No; it needs to be