PostOpPrincess

PostOpPrincess BSN, RN

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

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  1. The best nursing job ever!!

    PostOpPrincess replied to MELY13's topic in General Nursing

    I loved working the NICU, and wouldn't mind being back there, except for the high stress levels of the Level 3. The hardest part for me was bonding with the parents and if their babies died, it would...

  2. "CENTI"meter vs "SONO"meter

    PostOpPrincess replied to itiswhatitis's topic in General Nursing

    Centi..i.e. like "cent"/"scenti" Sono? As in sonogram? Or Son-TO. I am

  3. Administration lacks the reasoning ability of a 5 year old

    PostOpPrincess replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    You think logically. For whatever reason, Administration and the PTB..do not. You are fighting something that is a GIANT DINOSAURIC THOUGHT PATTERN. You will lose..only for now, hopefully....even the...

  4. WatsonTheory strengths

    PostOpPrincess replied to ciskate's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has adopted this theory. It has its pros and cons, but needs to be updated with the generational differences and technology reflected. Personally, I can take it or leave it. It impacts my...

  5. Administration lacks the reasoning ability of a 5 year old

    PostOpPrincess replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    That is because the people who create the software don't have nursing backgrounds and don't seem to understand the importance of making it nurse friendly. I don't know what to say about

  6. I REALLY need some advice. Panic/Anxiety Disorder

    PostOpPrincess replied to beanpod's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am sorry that you have no recourse. You left. In real life, if you were licensed, they could and would take your license away--regardless of your history. This is about patient safety, and care,...

  7. Supportive Significant Other!!

    PostOpPrincess replied to lina.561's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not telling you to break up with him. However, if that were me...he'd be gone so fast his head would be spinning. Life is too

  8. New PACU nurse feeling down

    PostOpPrincess replied to PACURN27's topic in General Nursing

    Good Luck and yes, please keep us

  9. Change of shift admissions

    PostOpPrincess replied to kittymom's topic in General Nursing

    it is not copacetic to send an unstable patient to a regular floor. now to an icu...that's a different story. i agree with mikeybsn. that icu patient is not going to get the best of care in the er...

  10. ALL NURSES this affects all of you

    PostOpPrincess replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Harreruyah. You got it,

  11. Change of shift admissions

    PostOpPrincess replied to kittymom's topic in General Nursing

    The ER doesn't close it's doors at those times and the OR doesn't stop operating either. NURSING IS 24 hours. LEARN to

  12. ALL NURSES this affects all of you

    PostOpPrincess replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that is what PTO is for. And yes, unlike you, some of still believe in the ability to

  13. Over Confident GN's

    PostOpPrincess replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Let me put it this way, if no one tells this nurse what she is doing wrong and I mean by ways of documentation and open communication, she will hurt someone and she will lose her license. Don't be...

  14. How is the economy effecting your job?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Mrs leese's topic in General Nursing

    Hiring only experienced RNs. There are sign-on bonuses for experienced OR nurses. No new grads being hired. We still have OT, and all of our benefits including matching pension funds. They are...

  15. How is the economy effecting your job?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Mrs leese's topic in General Nursing

    We have 13,000 employees. NONE are

  16. What Freaks You Out?

    PostOpPrincess replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Gross, smelly men. Especially when they try and hit on you.

  17. Can't get passed Med/Surg

    PostOpPrincess replied to Nani 312's topic in General Nursing

    Please think about dealing with your depression so you can have a good assessment of your

  18. Change of shift admissions

    PostOpPrincess replied to kittymom's topic in General Nursing

    This won't help you at all, but I have to give you some of the perspective of WHY there's no such thing as what you are asking. I know what you are talking about--the inconveniences, the annoyances,...

  19. Not a Nurse but an IT Geek

    PostOpPrincess replied to drama1628's topic in General Nursing

    It would behoove you to learn and understand what being a nurse means. I find the software we use now are so NOT NURSE FRIENDLY it's laughable. It's all theory, and not true clinical application....

  20. For those of you "hot shots" who didn't think the nursing program was " that hard"...

    PostOpPrincess replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    BTW, Life is too short for BS. I learned this in my late 30's. wish I knew it well in my 20's. Get on with it. And Good

  21. What was your route to get where you are today?

    PostOpPrincess replied to kikipania's topic in General Nursing

    I started off in at UCF (a university in central Florida) and then had to move. I finished my ADN and BSN in Miami. Now working towards advanced

  22. Got to give you credit

    PostOpPrincess replied to JustaPatient585's topic in General Nursing

    I must convey to you however--please do not try to be a perfect patient so you don't annoy the nurse. Be kind, and respectful. But if you need help, speak up. We don't want you to get in trouble...

  23. I was Hoping Someone Might Help Me with a School Assignment and Take a Breif Survey

    PostOpPrincess replied to Caitlin023's topic in General Nursing

    Shift that you work: 4/10 hours - start at 8 Full Time or Part Time: FTE Company Name: Baptist Health Systems Best Aspect of Your Job: Fast Pace/Great Autonomy Worst Aspect of Your Job: Extreme...

  24. ADN from a community college or BSN from SDSU?

    PostOpPrincess replied to gee325's topic in General Nursing

    Go for your BSN

  25. cpr n perforated bowels (?)

    PostOpPrincess replied to stressedoutlady's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking the same thing. Oy