PostOpPrincess

PostOpPrincess BSN, RN

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

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  1. Need some advice

    PostOpPrincess replied to raisonbrancruch's topic in General Nursing

    Theodore, I wish you the very best. It's such a difficult decision to make, but if you have it set in your heart to get a job in healthcare, and you feel confident about that--go for it! I really,...

  2. Need advice/thoughts from Experienced Nurses..HELP!

    PostOpPrincess replied to nickynoodles's topic in General Nursing

    You're not being neither--but perhaps unrealistic. If you plan on working in a hospital/acute care setting to get experience under your belt. You will be asked to do weekends, holidays, and probably...

  3. Do you actually wear gloves/gowns/masks ?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Nursing

    I had a surgeon scream bloody murder at me once for telling him to gown up before going in to see a patient. He was NOT going to do it. I blocked him from going in..he tried the "I'm going to your...

  4. use of capnography as 'vital sign'

    PostOpPrincess replied to deetta rn, emt-p's topic in General Nursing

    This is not a stupid question if you have never seen it before; if in doubt, ask

  5. Having a Hard Time

    PostOpPrincess replied to SDA3694's topic in General Nursing

    1. Deep breath. 2. 2nd deep breath. 3. DO NOT confront, deal, talk with, speak, etc., with your preceptor until you have CALMED DOWN. You are upset and you have every right to be. 4. Get a...

  6. Do you actually wear gloves/gowns/masks ?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Nursing

    My shoes go right in the washer (rubber clogs, NO HOLES IN THE TOP OF THE FEET--the thought of blood getting all over them...ew)on sanitizer mode. People don't realize these precautions are truly,...

  7. Job dilemma

    PostOpPrincess replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    If it were me, and I am a new grad....I'd move....or have a place in that area, work the three days and be at home the other three... For at least one year...maybe 18 months... That would be me,...

  8. Should I walk away from this?

    PostOpPrincess replied to BigTimeNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Finish and then look into areas that you like...you mentioned OR, PSYCH...there are a lot of places you can flourish..but like Leslie said, you have to stick it out. Half the battle is getting through...

  9. use of capnography as 'vital sign'

    PostOpPrincess replied to deetta rn, emt-p's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, we use capno all the time, even on extubated patients. Particularly those we think might be over narcotized on retained CO2 post extubation (after a lengthy anesthesia experience) or those who...

  10. Advice from a travel nurse

    PostOpPrincess replied to esthomprn's topic in General Nursing

    This is an EXCELLENT idea IF you have great experience to begin with.....I traveled once just to get it out of my system (before kids) and it was a great experience....maybe I'll do it again later...

  11. Do you actually wear gloves/gowns/masks ?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Nursing

    Washable clogs..the one with no holes in the front... I remember the times I had patients with nec fasciitis of unk origin, and a lady from Guatemala with worms in her lungs...so many things....

  12. What I once found a horror is now a happiness

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

    You have a great attitude and may you always, always, always find that flower in the midst of a rocky terrain.

  13. How did you pick an area to work in?

    PostOpPrincess replied to prinsessa's topic in General Nursing

    Never, ever let fear limit you. Do not be afraid of change. Embrace new adventures. Seek new experiences. If you have this attitude, and look at obstacles as challenges one can overcome, you will have...

  14. RN experience prior to ER triage?

    PostOpPrincess replied to RNBelle's topic in Emergency

    3 months? That's

  15. I Need An Interview

    PostOpPrincess replied to dkillingbeck's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously--rephrase your request my adding, "kindly" and "would you mind," This isn't anything we have to do, and OUR time is just as

  16. please help me firure out this RBC

    PostOpPrincess replied to lillysa1919's topic in General Nursing

    In practical ap, these numbers aren't as

  17. Do you actually wear gloves/gowns/masks ?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Nursing

    ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS. The thought of passing on MRSA, or VRSA, VRE to someone else makes me sick to my stomach. And when my shift was over, I used to undress in the garage before I came into the...

  18. RT to RN online programs?

    PostOpPrincess replied to amlocopo's topic in General Nursing

    RTs are the experts on respiratory and deserve the utmost respect. Kudos to

  19. I don't know if nursing is for me!

    PostOpPrincess replied to giarose2007's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yikes...nursing may be a bit too much for you

  20. Let's Hear It for Med Surg!

    PostOpPrincess replied to stellina615's topic in General Nursing

    I worked Med/Surg for 2 years and really, really respect the ones who stay in it. My mother did it for 26 years and she LOVED IT. I think med/surg nurses are

  21. New Grad - Offering to Work for Minimum Wage?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    I was just offered a clinician position at a sister hospital for $5.00 more an hour. I did not look for this job. It came to me. One of the physicians I work with went to the VP and asked that I...

  22. How to pay for Nursing school: Student Nursing Scholarship + Financial Aid Links

    PostOpPrincess replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Students

    I agree with the Poster who stated that paying a tremendous amount of money, when the route ends up in the same place eventually (can't really practice with no experience right?) not very practical. I...

  23. What are your hours?

    PostOpPrincess replied to hathead91's topic in General Nursing

    Going to start 3 -12s. 1 weekend every 5 call. No call for this holiday year (Yay!) Recovery Room

  24. New Grad - Offering to Work for Minimum Wage?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    There will be no "going" back on the wages because experienced people would leave. You cannot have a hospital running on "free" newly grad RNs alone. It is DANGEROUS. and it won't happen. I agree...

  25. How to Put On a Nasal Cannula

    PostOpPrincess replied to Tina_Hayes's topic in General Nursing

    Oh..by the way, nursing takes creativity, sometimes you place it on patients however they like it and however it works.... There is never one and only