Horseshoe

Horseshoe BSN, RN

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  1. Vacation?

    Horseshoe replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that this is completely

  2. Nurses smoking weed?

    Horseshoe replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Scalp hair follicle tests can go back 90+ days. Body hair can go back even more months than scalp

  3. Bullied after submission of resignation

    Horseshoe replied to Marisette's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That is something that is often bandied about, but it's simply not true. The 4 Biggest Myths About Job References - US News Seven Deadly Myths of Job

  4. Nurses smoking weed?

    Horseshoe replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hair follicle tests can detect it as far back as 90 days or more. My D worked as an intern in the energy sector, and all of the interns, no matter which company they worked for, were screened for...

  5. Nurses smoking weed?

    Horseshoe replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    That doesn't mean a facility can't/won't fire you if you test positive. I linked a story earlier about a man who was fired in Colorado, where it's "LEGAL" to consume. He took it all the way to the...

  6. I failed my school drug test. Am I finished forever?

    Horseshoe replied to Breatholife's topic in General Students

    What a sad cautionary tale. My D has a good friend who, at the end of their senior year in college, has just had his $125K starting salary offer rescinded because he tested positive for THC. On the...

  7. Nurses smoking weed?

    Horseshoe replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thinking it's a dumb law or that drug testing for THC is dumb policy doesn't in any way negate the negative consequences of testing positive. Another sad of example of a risk that ended badly:...

  8. I failed my school drug test. Am I finished forever?

    Horseshoe replied to Breatholife's topic in General Students

    Not that I'm aware

  9. Adrenaline Junkie

    Horseshoe replied to Raelene92's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I know, most (if not all) CRNA programs require you to have at least one or two years of ICU experience before applying. Most of the CRNAs I work with had at least 4 or 5 years of ICU...

  10. Question for Day Shift Nurses Who Own a Dog

    Horseshoe replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    You don't know anyone who could help you, so the friend option is out. You don't want a stranger coming into your house, so a pet sitter/walker is out. You don't have a fenced in yard, so a doggie...

  11. "Smart" students make bad nurses?

    Horseshoe replied to joseyjo's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly think that's a personality thing. Some people just always think they are right. In some cases, it's actually a personality disorder. Narcissists usually think they are the smartest person...

  12. Nurses smoking weed?

    Horseshoe replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    My post above shows that you can lose your career in the energy sector. My D's friend has suffered a HUGE setback. It remains to be seen if he can recover. I'm sick FOR him, losing out on a job with...

  13. Examples of times you have been bullied in nursing profession

    Horseshoe replied to luvmyyorkie24's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow, she sounds like a sociopath. When sociopaths are crossed, they don't want to get even, they want to ruin your life. But since you are in psych, I guess you already knew that, lol. How did they...

  14. What offends you (nursing related)?

    Horseshoe replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient recently who literally shrieked in agony when I pulled the tape off her skin while DC'ing her IV. She didn't have hair under the tape either. I wasn't expecting it, so she startled...

  15. Nurses smoking weed?

    Horseshoe replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I spoke to my younger D today. She has a friend in her same major at college (they are seniors). He had received a great job offer in the energy sector. He knew that he would be drug screened (both...

  16. Nurses smoking weed?

    Horseshoe replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    This guy lost his job in a state where marijuana is legal (Colorado). He lost his job, sued, and lost his lawsuit. Colorado top court says Dish worker can be fired for medical marijuana - Jun. 15,...

  17. Nurses smoking weed?

    Horseshoe replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    It's not legal in "most states." It's currently legal in 24 states. Only 4 states (plus District of Columbia) allow recreational use. I think eventually it will be legalized everywhere. But nurses...

  18. Work declining vacation request?

    Horseshoe replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Those laws vary by state. In some states, you must have permission from both or all parties. I'm guessing the poster in question lived in a state where that was permissible, or she probably wouldn't...

  19. Examples of times you have been bullied in nursing profession

    Horseshoe replied to luvmyyorkie24's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Parakeet, I don't read her post at all in the same way you did. She says "older" "more mature adults" in comparison to her earlier example, i.e., children "on a playground" or "in grade school." A...

  20. Examples of times you have been bullied in nursing profession

    Horseshoe replied to luvmyyorkie24's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You had a legitimate criminal case here of battery. You could have pressed charges on this woman, who is legally NOT ALLOWED to strike you with an

  21. Bullied after submission of resignation

    Horseshoe replied to Marisette's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is there someone who knows you well who could write a letter of reference for you? That way you'd have it if the next job doesn't work

  22. "There's Nothing Else We Can Do": The Tale of a Nurse on the Other Side

    Horseshoe replied to Jacqueline.Damm's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry to hear this. Pancreatic cancer is

  23. Nurses smoking weed?

    Horseshoe replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have a long history of back and neck pain. I've heard that weed is great for chronic pain. But I would never do it as long as it's a violation of federal law. I worked too hard for my license. As...

  24. Don't go to co-workers' parties where drinking is occurring

    Horseshoe replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You mean like

  25. Question ladies...

    Horseshoe replied to zacofalltrades's topic in General Nursing

    Please let us know the outcome of