PostOpPrincess

PostOpPrincess BSN, RN

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

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  1. CRNA I apply next
  2. Muslim Nurses Administering Haram Medications

    I cannot and WILL NOT participate in the abortive process. I have been a nurse for 17 years and WILL NOT do that. I have changed assignments, and there is a policy that supports my creed. As for what...
  3. Muslim Nurses Administering Haram Medications

    If you truly want to follow your beliefs, the onus is on you to find the right path in nursing. Nursing will not change for anyone as a WHOLE, but perhaps there can be circumstances where the facility...
  4. Too early. You need to
  5. I don't care anymore, I'm never saying another thing...

    NEVER say anything negative on
  6. Code Blue...

    Don't assign recorder to student. Even experienced people have a hard time with
  7. New Grads and Temp Agencies

    Temp Agency + New Grad? BAAAAAAAAADDDDDDD idea. It's a good way to lose your
  8. I'm so sorry I didnt go straight for my BSN

    My hospital is desperate for experienced nurses, BSN degree or
  9. PACU Dress Code

    Surgery is ciel blue and that includes pre-surgery, pre-op, post-op.... WE all look like pale blue
  10. Most outrageous thing your hospital has expected you to do.

    Wow.:rotfl:
  11. Leech therapy

    It is an EXCELLENT tool for trauma patients. I've assisted twice in placing leeches on limb reattachments and it was
  12. phase I? phase II?

    ASPAN.ORG A great
  13. EPIDURAL = :up::up::up::up::up::up: Jo Mom to 2 (now tween and a
  14. Family and old folk remedies?

    I have found in my own practice that some remedies work, and work well. I am a true believer in alternative therapies, and don't mind them at
  15. 5 occasions where IV therapy needs two checker?

    Blood products insulin heparin ANYTHING PEDIATRIC TPN Vasopressors (weight checks, calculations unless you have the auto pump) ANYTHING WEIGHT
  16. Can brown colored breastmilk be normal?

    Can you send to lab and test for
  17. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    OMG. This is
  18. Go for it!!!!!!! Try your best, do your best! and the best of luck!
  19. ...ICU ...good idea??

    I worked the floor for two years before I went. I couldn't wait to go--if you feel you're not ready, don't go..but remember that the opportunity may only knock once...so....
  20. Transition to ICU

    If you feel you need to enhance your experience, try a hospital with sicker patients. Trauma Level 1, transplants, teaching hospitals,
  21. I need your opinions please

    I speak more than one language. I always say, "pardon me folks, I'm going to explain some things in Mrs._____ so and so's language. Thanks for understanding." Or you can ask permission...if you...
  22. Floating

    Floating is a lesson in flexibility and coping with stress, making do with what you are given, and prioritizing--which will be making sure your patients are kept to the same state (do no harm) or...
  23. Mandatory Flu shots

    Why are you arguing with me? I am not arguing the evidence. You are correct; I never said that--the evidence shows that HCPs should get vaccinated. What you are ignoring is that HCPS are PEOPLE....
  24. Mandatory Flu shots

    HERE is the problem with your logic. The problem is that you cannot DISPROVE that the virus was NOT given by the GENERAL PUBLIC. Unless we totally isolate EVERYONE on this planet, this flu will...