Horseshoe

Horseshoe BSN, RN

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  1. 2 step TB skin testing every year?

    Horseshoe replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Of course they can. However, since the paperwork is confusing, I would make a call to your supervisor to

  2. Magnet status? Hospitals choosing BSN new grads. Important!!!! over ADN??

    Horseshoe replied to mirc88sl's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with most of this. When people ask me about going to an expensive private school for a nursing degree, this is what I say: "X University is a great school. If you or your parents want to...

  3. Really disappointed with the reality of nursing.

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

    no, it's not. i've never been treated like "garbage," much less worse than garbage. i've never been called "stupid" by a doctor either, but believe you me, if it ever happened, i would let the...

  4. Really disappointed with the reality of nursing.

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

    Glad to hear this. I just came upon this thread, and my first thoughts were that you were making these statements that "nursing is x, y, z" as though it was a universal absolute. My experience has...

  5. RN teacher failing students to "weed" them out?

    Horseshoe replied to xmissxscarlet09's topic in General Nursing

    that's really not your role. especially as you are not privy to all of the relevant information regarding each student's academic and clinical performance. a wise person once told me "you worry...

  6. Question RE posts by student nurses

    Horseshoe replied to JennyNurse2B's topic in General Nursing

    They probably don't get a break, thus they eat some measly chips and salsa so they don't pass out from

  7. 2 step TB skin testing every year?

    Horseshoe replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto.

  8. RN teacher failing students to "weed" them out?

    Horseshoe replied to xmissxscarlet09's topic in General Nursing

    that is exactly what you are getting. when you ask for opinions on the internet (or anywhere, really), you need to understand that you will get all kinds..many will not tell you what you want to hear...

  9. I did a stupid, stupid thing...Need Advise!!

    Horseshoe replied to New_LPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    unfortunately, your opinion is irrelevant in this situation. if the op tests positive for marijuana on a drug test, she will not get the job. if she tests positive for marijuana on a random drug...

  10. What do you do when.......

    Horseshoe replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

    discussing medical issues is one thing, giving medical advice is quite another. i don't ever do that, even as an experienced nurse. a layperson should not be giving medical advice because that is...

  11. Do you have a "Work You" vs. a "Home You"?

    Horseshoe replied to SillyInScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Of course everyone has their work persona and their personal persona. That would likely be the case regardless of whether one is a nurse or a banker or a

  12. The Debt Rant

    Horseshoe replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a senior in high school, my parents verbalized the expectation that by the time I graduated from high school, I should be ready to choose a field of study, get my degree, and begin working...

  13. How much did you owe in loans after earning your BSN?

    Horseshoe replied to AllNursesisCool's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated from an in-state university with no

  14. Why are doctors so rude?

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

    How does a five and a half year old thread just spring back to life like

  15. Giving a flu shot to patients without a signed consent?

    Horseshoe replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    I always had to sign something when my kids received immunizations at the doctor's

  16. Should I have turned the LVN in?

    Horseshoe replied to PlasticsRN's topic in General Nursing

    it has no ramifications if the person in question is in fact a licensed professional. i would imagine that if the complaint has no merit, this will be easily established and no consequences will...

  17. Modified self-scheduling has to go (IMHO)

    Horseshoe replied to edogs334's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, that sounded off to me. Forced overtime of 20 hours a week? No time and a half? I don't see how that could possibly be true. I would NEVER work more than 3 12's a week. I knew a couple who...

  18. Modified self-scheduling has to go (IMHO)

    Horseshoe replied to edogs334's topic in General Nursing

    That's exactly how my unit worked. Loved

  19. A co-worker peeve- VENT!

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

    Yes, night shift is just as hard as days-just in different ways. You deserve the differential just for the fact that you are having to fight against the body's natural circadian rhythms. Did it...

  20. day shift vs. night shift *vent*

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

    WOW! Sensitive

  21. day shift vs. night shift *vent*

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

    really? well, while her thread title does have the word "vent" in it, but it's actually also titled "day shift vs. night shift ." i've worked both days and nights (all 12 hour shifts). each has...

  22. How well does misogyny work out in your facility?

    Horseshoe replied to UserG's topic in General Nursing

    Allegedly Ben submitted the editorial and the editor told him it was unacceptable. I BELIEVE that the editor or someone in that dept. "cleaned up" the original essay. However, the original was...

  23. How well does misogyny work out in your facility?

    Horseshoe replied to UserG's topic in General Nursing

    The most recent response references all nurses. "Here's the discussion of Ben Cochran at allnurses.com: https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/how-well-does-623981.html Ben should switch...

  24. How well does misogyny work out in your facility?

    Horseshoe replied to UserG's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. And the responses to the East Carolinian newspaper's defense of their decision to publish the piece are very interesting.

  25. Pre employment urine drug screen for nursing home, will they test for alcohol?

    Horseshoe replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Exactly. No one here can tell you what's going to happen. We DON'T