Horseshoe

Horseshoe BSN, RN

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  1. Starting in ICU next week with no critical care experience!!

    Horseshoe replied to homieggg's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck. You can do

  2. Written up

    Horseshoe replied to smiley28's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    At my facility, you couldn't be "written up" without your knowledge, because you were required to sign that you had been informed about and had read the incident

  3. Young Nurse Not Taken Seriously in the Workplace

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

    My unit had a nurse who was actually 25 or so, but literally looked like she was 14. WE took her seriously, but the patients frequently did not. I felt so bad for her. I think you just have to pay...

  4. Accepted! Not so fast....

    Horseshoe replied to srmore11's topic in General Students

  5. Can I wear long press on nails if I wear gloves during my whole shift?

    Horseshoe replied to Cxrleen's topic in General Students

    No, this isn't only about the length. Research has shown that with nail polish (there are always little areas that get chipped or that aren't completely smooth) and with fake nails (as your real nail...

  6. Can you take phentermine during a nursing shift?

    Horseshoe replied to Nsco2018's topic in General Nursing

    So is this one: A confidence which comes from the effects of a drug and not from knowledge, experience, and skill is an illusion which could result in poor judgment or unwise or unsafe...

  7. Nurses are people too

    Horseshoe replied to jupiter_rising's topic in General Nursing

    Having worked primarily ICU (2:1), stepdown (3:1), and OR (1:1), I agree. The sad thing is, there are probably nurses who would be okay with 7 patients, because they are typically assigned more than...

  8. Cna incident investigation

    Horseshoe replied to Nnb07's topic in General Nursing

    I hope I didn't imply that I had any knowledge of any manufacturer requiring two people to operate their lifts safely. I was simply making the point that a good PI attorney will be looking at that...

  9. Dismissal from nursing school without failing any course

    Horseshoe replied to Beebee18's topic in General Students

    Wrong. I did NOT equate suspected racism with new grad nurses thinking everyone is jealous of them. I equated her saying they specifically targeted her because she was "one of their best" with new...

  10. Dismissal from nursing school without failing any course

    Horseshoe replied to Beebee18's topic in General Students

    Of course racism is still a problem. But it's not always the explanation (I assume that racial minorities also fail in their endeavors from time to time, as does everyone). In this particular case,...

  11. Cna incident investigation

    Horseshoe replied to Nnb07's topic in General Nursing

    At the end of the day, if it comes down to litigation, one of the first things a personal injury attorney will do (I used to work for one back in the day) is get a hold of the manufacturer's manual...

  12. Cna incident investigation

    Horseshoe replied to Nnb07's topic in General Nursing

    It's not necessary to get so hysterical at the mere suggestion that others disagree with you. This is the internet, where people with various backgrounds are posting their experiences. Reasonable,...

  13. What kind of nurses have to suction patients?

    Horseshoe replied to Maya331's topic in United Kingdom

    Why do you think you would "have trouble" suctioning patients? Suctioning is one of the most helpful things you can do for a patient if they are in need of that intervention. I believe that...

  14. vip floor in a hospital

    Horseshoe replied to JM RN's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is 7 years old, so it's possible that this situation doesn't even exist anymore at the OP's

  15. Shouldn't Have Gone Down that Rabbit Hole ...

    Horseshoe replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    There's currently someone engaging in histrionics on a thread here on AN. It can be entertaining here, but if this person in real life is threatening you, that's a different story. Some people are...

  16. Nurses are people too

    Horseshoe replied to jupiter_rising's topic in General Nursing

    I'm interested in the answer to this question as well. I have read, however, that some facilities in CA often get around this by not hiring ancillary help, such as CNAs and unit secretaries. So while...

  17. Cna incident investigation

    Horseshoe replied to Nnb07's topic in General Nursing

    The chance of the OP being charged with a felony for going on a break rather than staying to assist someone else who told her he didn't need her help is essentially nil. Her behavior was highly...

  18. Cna incident investigation

    Horseshoe replied to Nnb07's topic in General Nursing

    Settle down, lady. You're just being silly

  19. Dismissal from nursing school without failing any course

    Horseshoe replied to Beebee18's topic in General Students

    Inexcusable!

  20. Cna incident investigation

    Horseshoe replied to Nnb07's topic in General Nursing

    You don't get to dictate who can post or the content of their comments. His post wasn't at all condescending, it just disagrees with

  21. SAHM returning to work

    Horseshoe replied to Lovelysu's topic in General Nursing

    The first thing you need to do is check with your BON to see if there are any requirements associated with sitting out of the work force. In my state, after 4 years not working, you are required to...

  22. Is it normal to feel anxious about work everyday?

    Horseshoe replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    I felt sick to my stomach before work every day for a full year when I first started. I was in a new grad critical care residency with the most nurturing staff and preceptors, yet I felt anxious and...

  23. Too ugly to be a nurse..?!?

    Horseshoe replied to RandomNurse2b1's topic in General Nursing

    Why is everyone saying looks don't matter in order to be a nurse? Aren't we supposed to have flowing and "well oiled" hair, form fitting uniforms, and perfectly done make up if we want to have pride...

  24. Finally done with the worst two years of my life

    Horseshoe replied to DeeninNurse's topic in General Nursing

    That's a promise you really shouldn't make. This forum is full of stories written by people who were SURE that they would truly love nursing, or that it was their "calling," only to find out once they...

  25. Dismissal from nursing school without failing any course

    Horseshoe replied to Beebee18's topic in General Students

    Ahh, got it. Quote button is a helpful