PostOpPrincess

PostOpPrincess BSN, RN

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

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  1. how you become a better critical thinker? independent decision maker? more confident?

    PostOpPrincess replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    Time. Experience. Willingness to be TAUGHT. ASK questions constantly. Yes, I know these are simple

  2. Adults Who Can't Swallow Pills

    PostOpPrincess replied to Medic946RN's topic in Emergency

    I find these people have these idiosyncrasies and often respond with. "That's your choice. I'm trying to help you, but you have to help ME--help you." If they know that is the pain pill to take...

  3. Ready to enter the nursing profession

    PostOpPrincess replied to MsLEE2121's topic in General Nursing

    Stick with the BSN. Get it all over

  4. No such thing as a stupid nurse

    PostOpPrincess replied to Mommy_of_3_in_AL..RN's topic in General Nursing

    Pragmatic ol' me here. YES, there is such a thing as a stupid nurse. Sorry; not meaning to hurt anyone's feelings--just my own

  5. schedule questions

    PostOpPrincess replied to mystykstar's topic in General Nursing

    Be honest, but DO NOT ACT ENTITLED. Be willing to work with them as much as possible such as staying late on occasion, working an extra weekend they ask you to. I am sure they will be more than...

  6. When a patient is dying, am I expecting too much?

    PostOpPrincess replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Look at it from their end; they were overwhelmed. Remember that "teaching" or "listening" takes a back seat when you're emotionally

  7. "Atypical" Nurse? How discouraging...

    PostOpPrincess replied to Darjeeling22's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have an IGNORE button? Use

  8. Why does the job process (hiring take so long)... I thought I had the job. Now I'm no

    PostOpPrincess replied to rainbowbright2's topic in General Nursing

    You're looking for instant gratification? JUST

  9. Who is Responsible for Discussing End-of-Life Treatment Options?

    PostOpPrincess replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in ICU for 12 years and whenever the conversation came up (especially if trust has been established) about EOL choices, I always spoke from the heart and from my experience. I would tell the...

  10. Nurses with teenagers-do you see them more if you work 3-11 rather than day shift?

    PostOpPrincess replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in General Nursing

    That shift is good for single people, otherwise not a wise choice for people with

  11. Do you always state that you are a nurse?

    PostOpPrincess replied to 2BSure's topic in General Nursing

    I don't offer the info. They figure it out; doesn't bother me either if I have a patient who is a doctor or a nurse--I've been in nursing long enough to not get intimidated anymore. All are treated...

  12. Are You Popular At Work?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    I make people laugh the whole time they work with me =) Life is too short, ya

  13. Am I Being Unrealistic?

    PostOpPrincess replied to pcbnurse's topic in PACU

    I do not have a union at my hospital, but we are a magnet hospital and have a LOT of say in what goes on. There is NO WAY we would put up with the OP's situation. They put a lot of emphasis in...

  14. I love my charge nurses!

    PostOpPrincess replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    Go charge nurses! Woot

  15. Am I Being Unrealistic?

    PostOpPrincess replied to pcbnurse's topic in PACU

    Wow. That's just crazy. We have ancillary help all week long and have someone on call during the weekend. When we work the weekend and the ORs are working too fast (i.e. 2 RNs have 4 patients...

  16. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    PostOpPrincess replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Kidney stones COULD become an emergency. I've seen many end up in kidney failure. Very, very much an

  17. Trensfering patients to floor

    PostOpPrincess replied to UKPedsRN's topic in PACU

    Oops forgot to add, Pediatric patients under the age of 12--an RN must

  18. Trensfering patients to floor

    PostOpPrincess replied to UKPedsRN's topic in PACU

    RNs only accompany transferring patients to the ICU, Stepdown, if they are a cardiac monitor on the floor, or on a Patient Controlled Analgesic pump. Otherwise, they go with a regular transporter who...

  19. What do you like about being PACU?

    PostOpPrincess replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in PACU

    New grads don't belong in a

  20. Is it true that CRNA programs want at least 5 years of experience?.....

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

    17 year nurse here and I will be applying for school--14 years CVICU, CCU, Trauma ER, and 3 years Level 3 NICU. Although I haven't been in school for awhile, I have a 4 GPA and chemistry is second...

  21. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Those are extreme conditions and I don't think any pragmatic individual would 'nightingale' it and huff on to

  22. Is there a feeling of entitlment among new grads?

    PostOpPrincess replied to MesaRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's the "millenial" generation effect. I think they are in shell-shock when they realize that they're not always going to get what they want. Life's not fair.

  23. Airways in PACU

    PostOpPrincess replied to kezza444's topic in PACU

    We will remove the airways when patient is able to breathe after reversal. If not, the airways stay. It may take a long time and anesthesia doesn't usually wait around. It's a judgement call and we...

  24. PACU RN requirements

    PostOpPrincess replied to smnurse's topic in PACU

    I find that those without critical care experience have a "harder" time and are less adept at managing a high-level care patient. They are slower (not dumber, mind you, just slower in a sense that...

  25. Universal Healthcare/Nursing Salaries

    PostOpPrincess replied to JerseyGir1's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I will not work for less. Bottom line. If salaries stagnate, I am