PostOpPrincess

PostOpPrincess BSN, RN

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

Member

  • Content

    2,211

  • Visitors

    13,992

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    18

All Content by PostOpPrincess

  1. Another Rant About Rudeness/Bullying/Eating

    PostOpPrincess replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like you work with a bunch of thin-skinned babies. Maybe you should stock your unit with lollipops and bottles. *shaking my

  2. Nurses, perception difference and education

    PostOpPrincess replied to pedicurn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this. Math and science come easily to me, whereas my colleagues are very afraid. I learn things easily, and remember things easily, whereas many of my colleagues (master's and up, mind...

  3. Nurses, perception difference and education

    PostOpPrincess replied to pedicurn's topic in General Nursing

    He will come back sooner than later. Throw the stuff out. I would like not to enable

  4. What does Johnson and Johnson get out of promoting nursing careers?

    PostOpPrincess replied to WDM08002's topic in General Nursing

    It gives them an unrealistic picture. Nurses are first and foremost human beings...not divine beings that descended from heaven to take care of you and never, ever act like--ya

  5. Thoughts on improving caring

    PostOpPrincess replied to mstev001's topic in General Nursing

    Please forgive me, but you're making me laugh. Out loud. A lot. I care a lot. But no one can tell me how to improve on such an abstract concept.....some of us just aren't lovey-doveys, huggers,...

  6. Catheter size for blood and K level

    PostOpPrincess replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Nursing

    You have to do what you have to do, in an urgent situation, emergency? 22 isn't gonna cut

  7. "Do you wanna.......huh...........do you really wanna?"

    PostOpPrincess replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    There are ways to set limits. I do it all the time--I do not allow people to "trample" me because--in real life, they do not. If someone is rude, family, or whatever, I tell them. I don't allow it....

  8. Pregnancy and job offers as a new grad

    PostOpPrincess replied to d2k2ross's topic in General Nursing

    It is illegal to ask about your pregnancy status or family life. If you meet qualifications, and they like you--you should get your job. However, like others have said, there is nothing to hold your...

  9. I like learning about diseases but hate nursing

    PostOpPrincess replied to PraiseMariahCarey's topic in General Nursing

    Easy fix. Don't be a nurse. Do something your heart

  10. The worst thing I've ever seen on my L&D floor...

    PostOpPrincess replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Working the NICU made me realize the preemies weren't the most heart wrenching...but the FTermers...without any reason whatsoever...I feel for you...you are mourning...please seek

  11. Where are we headed?

    PostOpPrincess replied to love-d-OR's topic in General Nursing

    Well..for those trying to get the "easy" way in...they're not being hired. My hospital for the past two years, only hire experienced people. That's 5 hospitals in our network. Yup. ONLY...

  12. hate night shift

    PostOpPrincess replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on so many things...the environment, the people you work with, your attitude...unless you leave, the only thing you can change is the last

  13. What was the lowest diastolic bp you have seen?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Zip. Zippa.

  14. Nurses don't save lives....WHAT?

    PostOpPrincess replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    What an idiot. I save lives. All day, everyday..have for almost 20 years. I can't even count the number of times doctors, family, and anyone around has thanked me for going above and beyond what some...

  15. Direct entry MSN/CNL without nursing experience

    PostOpPrincess replied to rstigers's topic in Nurse Management

    I work in an area that considers experience the ultimate need. I have seen "advanced" nurses almost kill (and by that I mean because they don't have the clinical abilities that come with time to STOP...

  16. Becoming a nurse with being bipolar

    PostOpPrincess replied to luke1985's topic in General Nursing

    This is all I have to say. No sugarcoating. Nursing IS VERY Stressful.

  17. cvicu to neuro icu

    PostOpPrincess replied to pcw rn's topic in General Nursing

    Although you may learn a lot, neuro patients are very difficult. Personally, I did both and now cannot stand ANY neuro. They go down quick, and those herniation syndromes CANNOT BE...

  18. I finished the BSN.

    PostOpPrincess replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Awesome!!!

  19. Help! Phone interview for pacu position!?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Spode's topic in General Nursing

    It's hard to find PACU nurses. If you know what PACU is about, they will figure it out from the get go (i.e. phone conversation). If you "pass" their test, you go further. Good luck. P.S. It's not...

  20. ok, am I boring?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    She's not in a rut. I don't believe so. When I am not at work, I AVOID talking to people unless I absolutely have to. Not to mention the friends who call with their "what do you think I should do...

  21. moderate sedation administered by wound care nurse??

    PostOpPrincess replied to KMuniz's topic in General Nursing

    i also want to add acls, pals, and basic life support are

  22. Help. Is my outrage justified?

    PostOpPrincess replied to fairandbalanced's topic in General Students

    Your son is gifted but has fallen into the trap that most gifted kids fall into...the unmotivated, but genius kid. The opposite end of the spectrum that people think "aw, they're so smart--they don't...

  23. moderate sedation administered by wound care nurse??

    PostOpPrincess replied to KMuniz's topic in General Nursing

    In my institution, and according to our standards of practice, a nurse who administers moderate sedation has to understand the continuum of anesthesia from light to deep to general anesthesia. She...

  24. Unreasonable female 30 something p'ts

    PostOpPrincess replied to pedicurn's topic in Emergency

    Wait--when a patient starts that AMA thing, I have that paper in my pocket. I don't make time for their nonsense, and they can usually tell by my aloof "really?" demeanor. Sometimes, I just stare at...

  25. ok, am I boring?

    PostOpPrincess replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    Color me boring..with a happy family and a happy day at home. I'll take boring