Horseshoe

Horseshoe BSN, RN

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  1. So you're an RN - you must be earning big!

    Horseshoe replied to _littlemissBSN's topic in General Nursing

    People often assume that it is either/or, but that's not true. One can have money AND happiness. One doesn't cause the other, but just as making less doesn't mean one is automatically happy, having...

  2. So you're an RN - you must be earning big!

    Horseshoe replied to _littlemissBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Could you please use the quote button so we know who you are talking

  3. Miserable nurses

    Horseshoe replied to FutureNurse0201's topic in General Nursing

    How about you hope that she simply transfers to a non DE unit so she can gather her composure and become a better nurse and calmer person without affecting and being affected by the additional...

  4. Miserable nurses

    Horseshoe replied to FutureNurse0201's topic in General Nursing

    If you make a serious med error, no one will care (and nor should they) that the reason for it was that you were upset and don't have a thick skin. When you are drawing up medications, you must focus...

  5. Nursing and relationships?

    Horseshoe replied to alv24518's topic in General Students

    Maintaining a relationship under the circumstances you are describing requires three things: 1)a relationship that had a strong foundation before you even started working; 2)a partner who supports...

  6. Miserable nurses

    Horseshoe replied to FutureNurse0201's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I was with you until you said this. Your error is totally on you and no one

  7. Retirement at what age, and how much $$ will you will need to retire "comfortably"?

    Horseshoe replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    Be aware that if you plan to retire early, you need to have ample savings in a non retirement account. Most retirement vehicles will apply very painful financial penalties if you withdraw funds before...

  8. So you're an RN - you must be earning big!

    Horseshoe replied to _littlemissBSN's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter is making 3K per week- for a summer internship. My salary might be more than that of many people in the US, but NO, it's not "big money." Do people need to make "big money" to be happy?...

  9. So you're an RN - you must be earning big!

    Horseshoe replied to _littlemissBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses make decent money relative to the education that is required, but "big money"? I laugh. I get that some of this kind of stuff is all "relative," but nevertheless, in no way are nurses "huge...

  10. "Dancing Doc" Video....Just When You Think You've Seen It All...

    Horseshoe replied to Sarah Matacale's topic in General Nursing

    This is not an issue over the fact that no general anesthesia is used. Many surgeries can be done using propofol. It's a perfectly safe option as long as SOP is followed. I work in a fully...

  11. Helppp I may be in trouble.

    Horseshoe replied to Egonza57's topic in General Students

    The answer is

  12. Need advice for my future

    Horseshoe replied to TheDongTran's topic in General Students

    I agree. When I was in nursing school, it took about a 3.8 to get into my BSN program (at a very well regarded State U). The local community college had so many applicants, it took a 4.0 to get

  13. Castlebanch drug testing facility

    Horseshoe replied to beardeddragon123's topic in General Students

    There was recently a poster on AN asking about this. She stated that she used someone else's urine multiple times previously with success.

  14. Protecting Your License: Notes from a Nurse-Attorney

    Horseshoe replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    That's interesting, considering that nurses are frequently encouraged on AN to omit former employment that makes them look less than stellar when applying for

  15. Use of cellphones while at work

    Horseshoe replied to givxnchy's topic in General Nursing

    haha. There have been days where I would totally agree. I've let that PRN job slide now and just work the OR. I'm happier and not so sore/tired all the

  16. Favouritism in nursing school!

    Horseshoe replied to Greeneyednurse1228's topic in General Students

    Does it really though? The OP has NCLEX to think of, and the beginning of a new career. It amazes me that she would even spend more than a few minutes thinking about something like this. I can't even...

  17. Please help. Career over before it starts.

    Horseshoe replied to Emjked123's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Did you mean to say annular tears? I have had those too many times to count. They are quite painful. No one has ever offered me steroids for that, though. I wish they

  18. The overwhelming stress of nursing school

    Horseshoe replied to OsceanSN2018's topic in General Students

    Make time for exercise. It is a huge stress reliever. And don't say you don't have time. MAKE

  19. AN Scholarship

    Horseshoe replied to NICU Guy's topic in General Nursing

    Need a "love"

  20. Retirement at what age, and how much $$ will you will need to retire "comfortably"?

    Horseshoe replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, @martymoose, your reason for edit above: "can't tupe." Yes, the whole 401K thing is scary, because the employee has no control over how it is invested. If it is not invested well, or the...

  21. Please help. Career over before it starts.

    Horseshoe replied to Emjked123's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    That's definitely the case for me. Every single time I've ever put my back out, it was while I was bending over. Many times I wasn't even lifting anything heavy. Once it went out on me while I was...

  22. Retirement at what age, and how much $$ will you will need to retire "comfortably"?

    Horseshoe replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    Of course; that's why I asked what nurses think about this subject. I know full well that everyone will answer it differently. I am curious as to the various answers people have for this question....

  23. Pending Felony

    Horseshoe replied to CodeQueenRN22's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    From what I read, it means that you deliberately helped someone avoid being taken into custody-a romantic partner, child, friend, etc., when you knew they had broken the law or were being sought by...

  24. Please help. Career over before it starts.

    Horseshoe replied to Emjked123's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I've had DDD ever since I hurt my back at 16. I've had numerous back issues and I've also had neck surgery. I worked ICU and for the most part was able to carry on between episodes. I work OR now and...

  25. Please help. Career over before it starts.

    Horseshoe replied to Emjked123's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Good to