Horseshoe

Horseshoe BSN, RN

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  1. To get the flu shot, or not to get the flu shot...

    Horseshoe replied to jordansnapp's topic in General Nursing

    there is no shortage of flu shots this year, at least in my region. you won't be taking something from someone who "needs it

  2. Mom of two has an important career decision to make, need advice, please.

    Horseshoe replied to kimbalotz's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Kim, When I worked nights, I did have childcare. It was expensive, but very very good. My husband helped...but I'll be honest, he was not thrilled about the situation, which made it VERY...

  3. Are you going to work tommorow in the big storm?

    Horseshoe replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Not scheduled. Offered to come in, but no one

  4. Mom of two has an important career decision to make, need advice, please.

    Horseshoe replied to kimbalotz's topic in General Nursing

    I did a critical internship with 2 young children. It is difficult, but it can be done. It largely depends on how supportive your spouse is. Will he be understanding and helpful? Will you be able...

  5. CA board denying application for license by nclex exam, appeal? or stipulate?

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

    from the faq's sticky above: nothing is ever "completely" erased. licensing boards in particular seem to be able to find just about anything in an applicant's criminal

  6. Nurses with criminal background

    Horseshoe replied to txgirl11's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I just took a class on legal issues in nursing. We were told that for purposes of licensing boards, no records are completely "sealed." Our instructor told us that you MUST disclose all arrests,...

  7. Tampa mom

    Horseshoe replied to rhon91's topic in General Nursing

    Link?

  8. iv dilaudid

    Horseshoe replied to cupcake25's topic in General Nursing

    this is exactly why i do not attempt to decide which patients are "really" in pain. patients who experience chronic pain do not display grossly abnormal vital signs because their bodies have learned...

  9. Never driving to work in snow again

    Horseshoe replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    With the big winter storm hitting the Midwest right now, this issue comes to the fore again. Hopefully everyone who does drive in stays safe. I'm watching the news right now and the Green Bay...

  10. Funny Nursing Dreams

    Horseshoe replied to abbaking's topic in Nursing Humor

    That is seriously demented. Loved

  11. Funny Nursing Dreams

    Horseshoe replied to abbaking's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've had that dream numerous times-you're giving report and the oncoming nurse asks about Mr. Jones, and you insist he wasn't your patient. Then they show you the assignment sheet and you realize you...

  12. It must be a pleasure to work with a doctor like this

    Horseshoe replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. He GETS IT. I actually do know quite a few doctors like him. One tells us, "Hey, I know which side my bread is buttered

  13. What's the scariest thing you've ever seen as a nurse?

    Horseshoe replied to Nurse0621's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree. That doctor is a sadist and a control freak-I wouldn't want him anywhere near me, my loved ones, or anyone else for that

  14. Nurse Refresher Vacation

    Horseshoe replied to TexasNurseEducator's topic in Retired Nurses

    Soooo...how did it go? Were you able to actually leave work

  15. Has anyone had a pt's family member take pictures of you during care?

    Horseshoe replied to TonyaM73's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ok, my bad. I've been training in an OR lately. Maybe it's transference of my recent

  16. Has anyone had a pt's family member take pictures of you during care?

    Horseshoe replied to TonyaM73's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ummmmm, did you even read my post? that's exactly what i am saying. even a celebrity doesn't have a case unless they can show their image was used to sell products without their permission or they...

  17. Do you think nursing has aged you?

    Horseshoe replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    Well, anyone is going to look a lot older 25 years down the line, especially if they dispense with make up, nice hair style, etc. I do agree that certain professions can "age" a person more than...

  18. Has anyone had a pt's family member take pictures of you during care?

    Horseshoe replied to TonyaM73's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have seen people taking photos of nurses holding babies in the newborn nursery many, many times, and the nurses seem fine with it. Come to think of it, however, the nurses are wearing masks and...

  19. What's the scariest thing you've ever seen as a nurse?

    Horseshoe replied to Nurse0621's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, I know what happened to it. It ended up in DisneyWorld. I know this because I saw it in an exhibition. They had it isolated in a glass case (it was grown up by this time). It really did look...

  20. Visitors chasing you down the hallway....

    Horseshoe replied to KSU-SN's topic in General Nursing

    who are really unlikely to change. so our options are: 1)to establish and re-establish proper boundaries firmly yet politely, and make peace with the rest of it, or 2)stay in a perpetual state of...

  21. Nursing and needle pricks

    Horseshoe replied to Jules2113's topic in General Nursing

    Wearing gloves reduces, but does not ELIMINATE, the risk of contracting a disease after a needle stick. I agree with those above who state that probably 99% of needle sticks happen due to recapping...

  22. Never driving to work in snow again

    Horseshoe replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    exactly.

  23. Never driving to work in snow again

    Horseshoe replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Ok. By making your quote it sounded like you were equating me with those who think only of themselves (as I made a comment I'd want my child cared for by a nurse, not a sleep deprived zombie).:) To...

  24. Never driving to work in snow again

    Horseshoe replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I think that is a reasonable

  25. Has anyone had a pt's family member take pictures of you during care?

    Horseshoe replied to TonyaM73's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    People have the misconception that a photographer must have your permission to take a photo. Not the case in general, particularly in public places. Even a shopping mall, while owned privately,...