Horseshoe

Horseshoe BSN, RN

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  1. Obese children...my rant

    Horseshoe replied to Gently.me's topic in Pediatric

    "It's so easy to talk about it and it is so not easy to do it." Okay, please note that I'm not picking on you, I'm just focusing on this sentence, which I've heard many many times. SO WHAT if it's not...

  2. Foley sterile field

    Horseshoe replied to AJPV's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes the anatomy is difficult in younger women as well. It's great when you get the "textbook" anatomy. It's almost like having a bulls eye right there for your convenience :). Other times, it's...

  3. Obese children...my rant

    Horseshoe replied to Gently.me's topic in Pediatric

    that has always been my philosophy. i'm not a short order cook. i read somewhere recently that in countries where food is not so plentiful, there is no such thing as a child who is a "picky

  4. Unsure if Nursing is right for me??

    Horseshoe replied to purky128's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was a teacher and hated it. I switched to nursing and love it. For me, it was not about greener grass, but about finding the right fit. Can't speak for any

  5. Job interview tomorrow...will my clothes make or break me?

    Horseshoe replied to purple_nomad's topic in General Nursing

    Without seeing what you have, it almost sounds like your outfit is more suitable to a cocktail party or social gathering. I agree that a few small and inexpensive changes could totally change the...

  6. Obese children...my rant

    Horseshoe replied to Gently.me's topic in Pediatric

    I saw this on a blog for a diet which attempts to limit refined sugars, refined carbohydrates, and other "junk" from the diet in exchange for primarily whole foods, healthy fats, fresh fruits and...

  7. Male nurse in L&D

    Horseshoe replied to tony2353's topic in Ob/Gyn

    okay, i'll bite. since in subsequent posts you seem so shocked that this post has given others the impression that you are implying that the motives for a male nurse going into l & d are...

  8. Maintaining the license without work, and a general rant

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

    yes, but when i said "boat load" i was referring to new grads being "begged" to work in texas. i think experienced nurses can find work in texas relatively easily, but it's the new grads (like the...

  9. Maintaining the license without work, and a general rant

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

    Do you have a source to support your statement that these states are "begging for nurses?" I know many here who are looking for work would appreciate it. As an experienced nurse in Texas, I have not...

  10. Unsure if Nursing is right for me??

    Horseshoe replied to purky128's topic in First Year After Licensure

    while i don't dispute your experience, i don't see that "indentured servant" is even a remotely accurate description given the complaints you described. there are a lot of considerations for the op -...

  11. Time to get real -

    Horseshoe replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    can't speak to np school, but as already stated more than once in this thread, crna schools do require prior experience and consider it very relevant to future success in the program. some schools...

  12. Doubting being an RN b/c physical problems

    Horseshoe replied to on eagles wings's topic in General Nursing

    I started out nursing in great health. I am now contemplating having both a neck surgery and low back surgery. I won't totally blame nursing, but really, I believe it really took a toll and I would...

  13. Scrubs...errr

    Horseshoe replied to Animal3's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I second the notion of Jockey. They are very soft- it feels like you are wearing jammies to work.

  14. Time to get real -

    Horseshoe replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    from the aana web site: while each accredited crna school varies slightly in admission requirements, it seems that there is a uniformity as it relates to minimum requirements: what are the...

  15. Change is scary!

    Horseshoe replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    it's a very personal decision, but waiting would avoid a potentially very expensive

  16. At what point do I complain?

    Horseshoe replied to ohmg's topic in General Students

    No pharmacology class?!?!?!?!

  17. NEURO ICU

    Horseshoe replied to Sammi_23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did an ICU internship right out of nursing school. I rotated through all of the ICU's, but did the majority of my internship in the neuro ICU. I agree with the others that whoever told you that...

  18. Please help!!!need a good advice regarding nursing school!!!

    Horseshoe replied to davisito182's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i had a previous degree when i began nursing school. it was nowhere near as difficult as nursing school was. given your past difficulties with the stress associated with your prior degree, i think...

  19. Anxious

    Horseshoe replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    Their logic boggles the mind. It's "okay" to lie to the family as long as the medical record is accurate?!

  20. Change is scary!

    Horseshoe replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I made a career change within the last year, and I had many uncomfortable days too! I had seen that quote, loved it, made the leap, and many times this past year I told myself "Well, I must REALLY be...

  21. Doubting being an RN b/c physical problems

    Horseshoe replied to on eagles wings's topic in General Nursing

    i have never had to do that, so i would not go so far as to say "any nursing

  22. Jewish patients: End of Life practices

    Horseshoe replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing

    i have never come across this before, and we have a very large jewish community in my city. is this an orthodox preference or no? i've only been a nurse for 15 years, but i've never heard of this...

  23. Morphine vial dose...HELPP!!!!!

    Horseshoe replied to Marie1205's topic in General Nursing

    can you imagine the repercussions of this mistake had you not caught it? morphine at a demerol dose?! wow, just wow. i hope the pharmacy tech received the same reprimand as the nurse since that is...

  24. Need Some Help with a stressful situation

    Horseshoe replied to casi's topic in General Nursing

    Do everything you can to avoid going into debt (mainly get another job before you quit this one). No disrespect intended, but your BF's suggestion to use credit cards to bridge a job gap is a...

  25. Change is scary!

    Horseshoe replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, change is scary. "If you're not uncomfortable, you're not growing." Do not let your insurance lapse for even one day. You never know what can happen. Bridge the 3 month gap with