Horseshoe

Horseshoe BSN, RN

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  1. Sleeping on lunch break

    Horseshoe replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if I'd be able to think that quickly in my sleep fog, but that's a good

  2. random drug testing

    Horseshoe replied to TamTam23's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. I had a back injury at work. I had no intention of filing for worker's comp; all I wanted to do was get home and lay down. I was required to give a urine sample before I could leave the...

  3. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    Horseshoe replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    Baglady, the sad fact is that people on this board who say those things don't give a rat's patoot about how "destructive" they are to those reading the thread. In fact, I think they derive pleasure...

  4. Sleeping on lunch break

    Horseshoe replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    it's legal to drink alcohol. should he be able to do that on a non paid break? i'm being a bit facetious, but you've made a blanket statement which just doesn't hold true. employees must follow...

  5. Sleeping on lunch break

    Horseshoe replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    That's probably a likely reason behind this particular facility's policy. Seems like a warning would have been more fair, though. I could not benefit from a 15 minute nap. I'd be the one who could...

  6. It's NOT fair!!!!

    Horseshoe replied to *Karleena*RN*'s topic in General Nursing

    I have gotten just about every job I've ever had by personally interfacing with the people who have the power to hire me. Even in nursing school, I heard about tech jobs that were very hard to get in...

  7. random drug testing

    Horseshoe replied to TamTam23's topic in General Nursing

    drug screens by employers have been constitutionally challenged all the way to the us supreme court. from:drugs, morality, and the law, garland press, 1994, 283-99.edited by steven luper-foy and...

  8. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    Horseshoe replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    i think he should have said that-there's nothing inherently "not compassionate" about those words. i could say that exact sentence without imposing a judgmental tone. those words are not...

  9. Nursing program w/a minimum required to pass with a 90% on exams, what do you think?

    Horseshoe replied to nvsmom's topic in General Nursing

    Listen to what people here are telling you. Something's rotten in

  10. random drug testing

    Horseshoe replied to TamTam23's topic in General Nursing

    ok, well, by definition, "random" would mean there would be no specific pattern of testing. which means none of us can help you know when your "random drug screen" will take place. so if they truly...

  11. It's NOT fair!!!!

    Horseshoe replied to *Karleena*RN*'s topic in General Nursing

    I'm thinking you're just venting a little bit...if so, no biggie. However, the "it's not fair" mentality will get you nowhere. We're never promised anything when we get a degree...no "wrong" has...

  12. 16 hr weekend shifts

    Horseshoe replied to jmitchell-85's topic in General Nursing

    i think that is a great point which is often overlooked. frequently we hear people say they can't work out regularly because they are just too tired. fact is, we are often too tired because we are...

  13. So Confused. Please Help.

    Horseshoe replied to FutureRN618's topic in General Nursing

    since becoming a nurse administrator is important to you, you should go for the bsn at minimum. i would absolutely not go $120,000 in debt for a nursing degree, particularly considering you already...

  14. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    Horseshoe replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    What exactly do you mean by this? What can I as a health professional do about the mass quantities of non food being produced in this country other than to educate my patients that "non food" is not...

  15. Why do night shift nurses get paid more when day shift clearly does MORE work?

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

    shift differential has never been about the actual work involved. for example, a day shift nurse who gets weekend or holiday differential is not doing any more work than the day shift nurse who...

  16. Misdemeanor for assault???

    Horseshoe replied to Angelfire3's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You really can't know whether or not she "will be fine." It's quite possible that certain facilities will not hire a nurse with a record when they have plenty of other candidates lining up for the...

  17. What would you do if you were Nurse Ratched?

    Horseshoe replied to purple_nomad's topic in General Nursing

    WOW. What an amazing essay, DoGoodThenGo! I wanted to quote parts of it, but I couldn't figure out which sections to leave out without destroying the whole! Such an incredibly insightful,...

  18. Why do night shift nurses get paid more when day shift clearly does MORE work?

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

    I've done both. Day shift has much more work. But night shift was far more difficult-for me, at least. I was thrilled to take the pay cut to live like a normal

  19. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    Horseshoe replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Why are you a nurse when you obviously hate people - patients, family members, doctors, CNA's, other nurses,

  20. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    Horseshoe replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree-those terms are NOT mutually

  21. Inactive, but wanting to take refresher, work at VA clinic

    Horseshoe replied to Oedgar's topic in Retired Nurses

    I think a very good strategy would be to take a refresher course, then contact the head of education at the VA and tell them that you'd love to work there and could you do your refresher clinical...

  22. Refresher course without clinical hours...is it worth it?!

    Horseshoe replied to Elizabeth1's topic in Retired Nurses

    That is quite impressive. I don't see how one could not practice for 5 years and absolutely not forget a thing. Then again, I forgot an appointment I made last week! I think a double purpose of...

  23. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    Horseshoe replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I was struggling to say...you said it far more eloquently than

  24. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    Horseshoe replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    guilt (glt)n.1. a. The fact of being responsible for the commission of an offense. See Synonyms at blame. b. Law The fact of having been found to have violated a criminal law; legal culpability....

  25. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    Horseshoe replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    stephanyjoy, I just re-read the title of your thread: "Compassion or reality for obese patients?" Are these two terms mutually