PostOpPrincess

PostOpPrincess BSN, RN

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

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  1. New Grad-Recovery Room Position

    PostOpPrincess replied to Bec717's topic in General Nursing

  2. New Grad-Recovery Room Position

    PostOpPrincess replied to Bec717's topic in General Nursing

    I have a feeling they (those who are okay with it) haven't run into situations where they are the ONLY ONES who have to be on their toes. When their license is compromised one day, they will get it....

  3. 6 hour blood transfusion

    PostOpPrincess replied to pedsnurse2002's topic in General Nursing

    Secondary to hypotension? Why over 6 hours then? I am not clear on

  4. How often do nurses have sex in the hospital?

    PostOpPrincess replied to curiousstudent5's topic in General Nursing

    Me thinks it's time to turn off Grey's

  5. Attitudes towards LPN's

    PostOpPrincess replied to emt... rn student's topic in Canada

    Another reason why nurses will never have power. Can't we all just get

  6. 7 mos new grad. Advice please!!!

    PostOpPrincess replied to anneles's topic in General Nursing

    You are a new nurse and you sound like a conscientious one. I hope you will learn some coping skills and teach yourself to SHUT OFF. If you do not, you will burn out fast. Speak with some of your...

  7. Is Health insurance in the wrong

    PostOpPrincess replied to Rise Against's topic in General Nursing

    The forgotten and most important factor: Patients and their personal

  8. Did taking Chemistry really help you become a good nurse?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    I concur on some points some of the nurses make. I find it ridiculous that pre-nursing students want to avoid CHEMISTRIES and MATH at all costs. Why become a nurse? Nurses think, they don't just...

  9. Did taking Chemistry really help you become a good nurse?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto with the physics. When I worked with high-frequency vents--oscillators---you had to put on your physics hat and do it correctly to avoid popping little

  10. ICU nurses attitude toward med-surg nurses

    PostOpPrincess replied to smallboat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's why we have NO POWER. We are the least empowered profession because we are conquered and divided. Too bad. It isn't just ICU, it's all departments. Whenever you become compartmentalized, it...

  11. 25K sign on bonus

    PostOpPrincess replied to lamplight_RN's topic in General Nursing

    5 years? What if you are miserable? I signed on for 18 months. I like where I am and will stay. They are still willing to pay for advanced practice for me, but I would have to sign a contract for 3...

  12. Is 6 Month Of Med-Surg Enough?

    PostOpPrincess replied to WinterWolf90's topic in General Nursing

    Yours would be a reason why new grads are having a hard time finding a

  13. Random Question

    PostOpPrincess replied to Nursey103's topic in General Nursing

    I knew of one LPN who was an EXCELLENT NICU nurse. I worked with her and she did really excellent Level 3 work. They phased out the LPNs in our hospital and made it a mandate that she had to go to...

  14. Morphine gtt/Comfort Care

    PostOpPrincess replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    This is correct. You did good

  15. RN with a Master's Degree; what is the salary, etc?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    Our MSNs get more pay, however, they always have to have a minimum of 5 years of experience before they are considered at an "expert" level. I work with many MSNs with 3 years of experience and they...

  16. 25K sign on bonus

    PostOpPrincess replied to lamplight_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure if this is still in situ, but http://www.baptisthealth.net might still have $7500.00 for experienced RNs. I signed on for $15K. I know in TX it was $50K about 2 years

  17. New Grad-Recovery Room Position

    PostOpPrincess replied to Bec717's topic in General Nursing

    How about when you are on night call and it is just you and the other nurse because anesthesia is in OB with an emergency? THAT'S a realistic situation and happens in many hospitals often. Or the...

  18. New Grad-Recovery Room Position

    PostOpPrincess replied to Bec717's topic in General Nursing

    We have very sick patients in our PACU, including trauma. Whether or not anesthesia is "next door", you'd better be able to recognize an issue STAT, especially with kids or you will be sued. I DO NOT...

  19. Why can't I sleep?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Mary C's topic in General Nursing

    Some people just cannot adjust to night shift. You may be one of them. Have you wait-listed for days? If not, consider it. There were days I slept 2 hours and just..."dealt"....I think having...

  20. What's the best way to resign?

    PostOpPrincess replied to southlandrn's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely don't burn bridges. Nursing is a smaller world than you think and somehow, someway, should you stay in this career, you WILL run into them

  21. New Grad-Recovery Room Position

    PostOpPrincess replied to Bec717's topic in General Nursing

    Not to mention, fluid resuscitation, post-op nausea and vomiting, AND mandatory orders. Oh, and don't forget the anxious, and sometimes crying, and fainting family members. Not only are you fast, but...

  22. New Grad-Recovery Room Position

    PostOpPrincess replied to Bec717's topic in General Nursing

    You are mistaken. I worked ICU including NICU for 15 years. ALL my PACU skills are reinforced because I came from ICU. AND you can tell the RR nurses who've had ICU versus those who've never worked...

  23. Where are all the nurses?

    PostOpPrincess replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My hospital doesn't want new grads, so those waiting for that "perfect" dream spot, get over it and go for something like this.....my 2

  24. Would you say this nurse has a ' problem?'

    PostOpPrincess replied to IMABSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    She has a problem. Please help her if you can. This isn't a normal way to cope with "lack of sleep." Michael Jackson liked propofol for sleep and he didn't end up well, did

  25. New Grad-Recovery Room Position

    PostOpPrincess replied to Bec717's topic in General Nursing

    As an experienced recovery room nurse, I cannot advocate for new nurses to enter this area. It is incredibly fast-paced and you really have to know your stuff. There are emergencies galore on a...