PostOpPrincess

PostOpPrincess BSN, RN

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

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  1. Question: Why don't hospitals color code the scrubs?

    PostOpPrincess replied to DolceVita's topic in General Nursing

    Because we have to wear surgical scrubs, our department has a specific color. We know who is what. I cannot say the same for the floors because they don't adhere to that policy. I think perhaps...

  2. Nursing student struggling, needs tips on how to pass classes and succeed....

    PostOpPrincess replied to Wheaties's topic in General Students

    Please hang in there; go to your advisors and find some test taking, note taking, time management for students programs. WE all were there at one time or another. If you really want to do it, you...

  3. The reality of educating patients about their meds

    PostOpPrincess replied to DolceVita's topic in General Nursing

    It's very, very important that someone understand the drugs and their side effects. I work in outpatient surgeries sometimes so it is imperative that they get the information--especially the...

  4. Scandal...I may have my license revoked? help

    PostOpPrincess replied to enmack's topic in General Nursing

    Deep breath. Do you have a mentor you can go to? Someone who could advocate for you? someone in HR? Find someone who can guide you. This is a big deal, but I've seen worse and these nurses that...

  5. Need Guidance From Experienced R.N.'s

    PostOpPrincess replied to sonnyluv's topic in General Nursing

    You have a good attitude. Just bring that with you--your willingness to learn--and your love for ICU. Good

  6. You know your pt is a jerk if........

    PostOpPrincess replied to traumamomtx's topic in General Nursing

    You all are reminding me why I left the ER. It's so hard to believe people like these actually exists...but alas they

  7. How Will Universal Health Care Change Nursing?

    PostOpPrincess replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    I won't participate in any government run insurance. The doctors I see told me the same thing; some of them are turning away Medicare/Medicaid patients. I know my docs, know what my family and I...

  8. Needing advice

    PostOpPrincess replied to Momto4RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree. It's a high liability specialty. You need to go back to med-surg and then try to go to a training program for L &

  9. Home/Study Schedule (with family)

    PostOpPrincess replied to MystyqueOne's topic in General Nursing

    Until you've been in nursing school, it not the same thing. Those care plans and researching patients, medications, co-morbidities....trust me....you dont' know yet. I hope you can do

  10. Torn....what would you do if you were in my shoes?

    PostOpPrincess replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do what you need to do. When the economy comes back, they will be BEGGING for you to work as a nurse--something you can do prn. Hang in there and I hope, hope, hope the best for

  11. What's the reason for a RN to be snippy to a new post op pt. ?

    PostOpPrincess replied to momofqc's topic in General Nursing

    I think it was very wrong to tell a patient to "deal" with pain. She is post-op and that needed addressing. THAT is your biggest problem. I validate your mom's feeling of insecurity with that...

  12. "And it's all going to be your fault"

    PostOpPrincess replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    There is only one wish I can have for new RNs who read this post. PLEASE don't allow yourselves to be abused and feel "guilty". This is a profession that requires mental stamina and the ability to...

  13. Do facilities sometimes try to get rid of more experienced, more expensive nurses?

    PostOpPrincess replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    If that is the case, who will teach the young nurses? I'm not sure in my region that is a typical thing. I got a $15,000 sign on bonus to help my unit when I started working again. They needed...

  14. Home/Study Schedule (with family)

    PostOpPrincess replied to MystyqueOne's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you have a lot of support because your kids are very, very young. I really hope you can do this. Good

  15. How Will Universal Health Care Change Nursing?

    PostOpPrincess replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    This is a very complex question and requires some pontification. But my standard answer is always the same, no pay? small pay? No

  16. Have you seen a decrease in verbal abuse by physicians?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have great collaborative relationships with our anesthesiologists--some of them go out of their way to thank me and my colleagues at the bedside for the good care, especially some of these...

  17. "And it's all going to be your fault"

    PostOpPrincess replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Been there done that. I will say, however...no... NOT my fault. You, patient dear, have been told you are NPO. You want to eat before surgery? You were told not to. You ate? YOUR fault. You want...

  18. Everyone has a 4.0 GPA!!

    PostOpPrincess replied to NursingStudent5548's topic in General Nursing

    good in theory doesn't always translate to good in clinicals. besides, she is a young and new nursing student. let's not be so hard on

  19. Do I really want to become a CRNA?

    PostOpPrincess replied to wildfire2098's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I won't become one just for the money, but I appreciate the autonomy and higher-level of thinking

  20. Med/Surg nurses, opinions please on this scenario

    PostOpPrincess replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Some surgeons will sit and wait a few hours if they are the only one on call in the ER and they've had back to back cases and NO REST--emphasis on NO REST and there is no other back up surgeon. This...

  21. Getting dicouraged and havnt even started?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Tonyapate's topic in General Nursing

    4.0? I am sure NOT EVERYONE has that. Don't give up so

  22. IV Administration problems - Roller clamp vs Pump

    PostOpPrincess replied to i.care's topic in General Nursing

    Pumps? What

  23. New Job and pregnant!! Help

    PostOpPrincess replied to au3662's topic in General Nursing

    If you are on probation, I would wait. Be careful, ICU is not a good place for a newly pregnant

  24. What would you have said to this CNA

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

    If you have these programs available, assertive communication classes would be very helpful to

  25. Do you often have delays in getting your patients to ASU, or catch ASU hodling beds?

    PostOpPrincess replied to nurse4me8897's topic in PACU

    I wish I had answers for you as my hospital has the same problem.