PostOpPrincess

PostOpPrincess BSN, RN

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

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  1. PBS Frontline documentary on our current healthcare system. Discuss.

    PostOpPrincess replied to Agrippa's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is the only thing you said about the film; everything else was a slant and anti-conservative. Too bad you don't really know them as well as you have, um,

  2. I Passed the NCLEX!!!

    PostOpPrincess replied to lizzyberry's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good

  3. If healthcare reform resulted in salary caps of $40k for nurses would you stay?

    PostOpPrincess replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    Neutral source? I am asking for the 1000 page bill. That's pretty neutral isn't it? I want the specifics. Where are the specifics? Anyone have them? Anyone? Hello? Anyone? Or just all...

  4. If healthcare reform resulted in salary caps of $40k for nurses would you stay?

    PostOpPrincess replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    I won't fearmonger because I don't need to. I also do not need to be treated like a child or with someone without all of her faculties. SHOW me this bill. Details. Specifics. All I hear is...

  5. If healthcare reform resulted in salary caps of $40k for nurses would you stay?

    PostOpPrincess replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    If it is upsetting people, perhaps you can come to the conclusion that people believe it is a possibility and that Obama's AdMen on this forum (the koolaid drinkers) ought to bring it to him. Bottom...

  6. time-off to raise children

    PostOpPrincess replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Go part-time or perdiem. It's a lot easier to stay in a hospital system, then start all over

  7. Is it possible to get into an accelerated BSN program without taking Chem?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    How can you avoid chemistry? Everything about the body revolves around it! Na-K pump anyone? How about calcium channel blockers??? If you're planning on avoiding it, you're duping yourself and...

  8. What do you guys think of this?

    PostOpPrincess replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    The next time the pharmacist questions your administration, tell him/her to do it for you. Bet he's never given it, nor seen extravasation that requires a plastics consult. Otherwise, you're FINAL...

  9. Volunteering for overtime...

    PostOpPrincess replied to RuRnurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps is we stopped allowing ourselves to be treated as doormats, they'd stop wiping their feet on us.

  10. burnout

    PostOpPrincess replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in General Nursing

    An excellent message. When you feel this way, time to step away and find a temporary path that leads you to see happiness. Truly, there are paths in nursing that are positive all the way around....

  11. New nurse OVERWHELMED

    PostOpPrincess replied to leapof faith's topic in Medical-Surgical

    *HUGS*....Believe it or not, you will survive

  12. Ahh! Huge mistake

    PostOpPrincess replied to Mattsgrl83's topic in General Nursing

    You did good. And if you get fired for this...we would lose a good nurse--so I have a feeling you are a

  13. What the president and the ANA says about our health care "reform" UP TO DATE INFO

    PostOpPrincess replied to female12233's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The last time I checked, the poll states that most people think it's dependent upon the "structuring" of the programs. I am for appropriate reform--but DEFINITELY NOT for this huge bill no one has...

  14. If healthcare reform resulted in salary caps of $40k for nurses would you stay?

    PostOpPrincess replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    Hahaha ...Not so sure they will like the feeling of betablockers or other

  15. Question About Nursing

    PostOpPrincess replied to BuckeyeGuy's topic in General Nursing

    Are you in the medical field? Your wife should be able to work where she wants. As a nurse, it is inevitable to be exposed to things, especially as a bedside provider. Unless you've stepped in her...

  16. can I be a nurse

    PostOpPrincess replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    You may have to get good tutors--otherwise, go for

  17. If healthcare reform resulted in salary caps of $40k for nurses would you stay?

    PostOpPrincess replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    The bottom line is this: I have been a nurse for a looooong time. In my department, we have over 300 years of BEDSIDE experience alone. It would be an insult to these super experienced individuals...

  18. If healthcare reform resulted in salary caps of $40k for nurses would you stay?

    PostOpPrincess replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    Me thinks you maybe correct; still, I wouldn't have to push drugs or chart,

  19. If healthcare reform resulted in salary caps of $40k for nurses would you stay?

    PostOpPrincess replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    Handling the money isn't the issue; get real. And yes , the last time I checked nobody ever had a hypotensive crisis at the

  20. If healthcare reform resulted in salary caps of $40k for nurses would you stay?

    PostOpPrincess replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    Must be. In my region, I know many who make more than just $100 K. These are super experienced people you wouldn't want to leave the job. They are awesome. There is NO WAY they would ever go back...

  21. If healthcare reform resulted in salary caps of $40k for nurses would you stay?

    PostOpPrincess replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    Okay...$40 K to: Deal with Sh** Deal with Vomit Deal with Blood Deal with HIV Deal with Hepatitis Deal with people trying to either bite you, kick you, hit you, throw things at you Deal with...

  22. How fast do you push metopropolol

    PostOpPrincess replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    Not fast if you have to give it and don't remember the

  23. If healthcare reform resulted in salary caps of $40k for nurses would you stay?

    PostOpPrincess replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    35 years...6 figures? seriously, some of us....already there.....and will not go back to $40,000 per annum. not on your

  24. If healthcare reform resulted in salary caps of $40k for nurses would you stay?

    PostOpPrincess replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. Yes, I would stay for the sake of the people who are sick because I shouldn't worry about my kids going to college or worry about my...

  25. Can I leave the NICU?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Curlygurl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi--worked with adults and NICU. LOVE BOTH. But there are sooooooo many things to remember for the adults, and less for the NICU--drugs, etc., Both have their stressors (I felt more stress with...