Horseshoe

Horseshoe BSN, RN

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  1. Nurses with Lap Band

    Horseshoe replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! That's awesome. We got only a 30 minute lunch, but in ICU, I never felt I could really take 30 minutes. It was usually just a 10 minute throw it down your throat type of

  2. Smokers need not apply?

    Horseshoe replied to RainMom's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Actually, most of the research I've seen on the subject suggests that smokers take significantly more sick time than non smokers. Your husband can certainly be an exception, but he is a study of

  3. Sorry state of Nursing ...

    Horseshoe replied to Howardhughes's topic in General Nursing

    That wouldn't really be very smart of her, now would it? For what it's worth, my experiences have been similar to hers, both in the hospital and in other environments. I don't think it's as rare as...

  4. Sorry state of Nursing ...

    Horseshoe replied to Howardhughes's topic in General Nursing

    I think Grn Tea is one of the most valuable contributers to this forum. I've learned things from reading her posts, particularly the ones which address issues regarding pathology, how the body works,...

  5. Sorry state of Nursing ...

    Horseshoe replied to Howardhughes's topic in General Nursing

    Grn Tea, you rock. Hope that answered mclennan's

  6. Smokers need not apply?

    Horseshoe replied to RainMom's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    A test for alcohol would be virtually useless as it will only show up if it is in your system at the time. As far as I know there is no blood test which will indicate a)if the person ever drinks or...

  7. Would u find this bullying

    Horseshoe replied to ayla2004's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ha ha. That reminds me of some dialogue from the film Broadcast News: Paul Moore: "It must be nice to always believe you know better, to always think you're the smartest person in the room." Jane...

  8. Sorry state of Nursing ...

    Horseshoe replied to Howardhughes's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I have never experienced any of the things you are describing. Knock

  9. Question regarding "full code" status

    Horseshoe replied to mlc42's topic in General Nursing

    Please name this facility so I can be sure not to ever put my loved one there!

  10. Smokers need not apply?

    Horseshoe replied to RainMom's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have never worked at a hospital where it was okay to wear perfume. If nurses are wearing perfume strong enough to cause an asthma attack, that is something that should be addressed on your

  11. My interview at a Hospital with the lions

    Horseshoe replied to garn12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    They shouldn't have laughed, but you did give away your inexperience with this statement. Most nurses would not be expected to have started a central line. What they were asking was if you had...

  12. Too much time on her hands? I think so.

    Horseshoe replied to jrsRN07's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm just actually a little envious of the OP. Life must be pretty darned good if this is something that gets you worked

  13. RN License plate

    Horseshoe replied to esrun00's topic in General Nursing

    The last time I got a speeding ticket, I had to sit through 8 hours of tedium in a defensive driving class. I decided I was done with speeding. 1990. It's actually a relief not have to always be...

  14. RN License plate

    Horseshoe replied to esrun00's topic in General Nursing

    Can you explain why it would be "pretentious" for an actual RN to have an RN plate? pre-ten-tious priˈtenCHəs/ adjective 1. attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture,...

  15. Smokers need not apply?

    Horseshoe replied to RainMom's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm not understanding how making sure a health care employee doesn't return to her patients smelling of smoke is a bad thing. The fact that your employer even provides you with a place to smoke is...

  16. You're violating their confidentiality

    Horseshoe replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, I have to get a good patient history pre-op. We ask all the usual questions, going through all the systems. I could tell this woman was really annoyed to answer the questions. My boss...

  17. Signing your title in everyday signature

    Horseshoe replied to NurseGhostHunter's topic in General Nursing

    We have computer charting AND lots of paperwork that still has to be done and

  18. RN License plate

    Horseshoe replied to esrun00's topic in General Nursing

    I recently saw a personalized license plate that said: Gr8

  19. All the cool people work nights!

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

    I worked nights and days in the same unit at the same hospital. I saw zero difference in the quality of teamwork on days and nights. I attribute that to our outstanding nurse manager, who was the...

  20. Smokers need not apply?

    Horseshoe replied to RainMom's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I wouldn't count on that. If you smoke a cigarette after you have gotten up and showered, you smell of cigarettes, I don't care how many mints you eat or how much gum, etc. Smokers have a...

  21. Signing your title in everyday signature

    Horseshoe replied to NurseGhostHunter's topic in General Nursing

    As most people who have responded here, yes, I have ACCIDENTALLY signed RN after my name just by habit. There have been countless times where I almost did it and caught myself first. Therefore, I...

  22. Dating former patient

    Horseshoe replied to usnurse11's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just curious why you are even considering

  23. Employee Health nurse tells me MANY nurses have Hep. C....

    Horseshoe replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, we start IVs all day long, and I have not noted ANY concern about Hep C. We use universal precautions and presume anyone could be infected with a blood borne infection. I have NO...

  24. Management hate

    Horseshoe replied to beckster_01's topic in General Nursing

    I told my manager I would NEVER want her job. It's like being an air traffic controller. No matter what she does, someone gets ******. I am much happier to be a worker

  25. Holding a grudge?

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

    "Holding a grudge is like drinking poison and expecting the other guy to get sick." Move on and let it