Horseshoe

Horseshoe BSN, RN

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  1. Lawsuit.. Discovery phase.

    Horseshoe replied to Yoga nurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is exactly why nurses should have malpractice insurance. Do you have it? If so, you should have called them the minute you learned that you have been named specifically in a

  2. Loss of all personal freedom.

    Horseshoe replied to Runnerlives's topic in General Nursing

    Well, obese people and smokers are not a protected class, but what you're describing above would be illegal. I think it would come to the attention of EEOC if "all employees in this country" were...

  3. ADVICE NEEDED!!

    Horseshoe replied to T-ROD's topic in General Nursing

    See an endocrinologist as suggested above. Seriously, just do

  4. Is this HIPPA breach or just rudeness?

    Horseshoe replied to Apple-Core's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Okay, was she really "shouting"? Or is that your subjective memory of it because you felt she was speaking loudly enough for others to hear. It just seems highly unlikely that she would have actually,...

  5. Makes Me Feel Like Crying

    Horseshoe replied to Accolay's topic in General Nursing

    Why is the fact that they are "innocent" relevant? Even if they had some kind of personal responsibility for what happened, is that less sad? I guess if the patient suffered the injuries while...

  6. HIPAA Violation?

    Horseshoe replied to Medic_Murse's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    HIPAA refers to the private HEALTH information of the PATIENT, not the professions of family members of said patient. The information found on the BON is neither PRIVATE, nor is it HEALTH information...

  7. Did they ask for your GPA, yes or no?

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

    How does one "covertly brag"? Did she "accidentally" leave her transcript on the bulletin board in the break

  8. Did they ask for your GPA, yes or no?

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

    Do not listen to the people who say GPA does not matter or to those who insist it does. The answer is "it depends." For many competitive nurse residency programs, you bet your life it matters. For...

  9. I know it's hard. But is it really that hard?

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

    It all depends. How much raw intelligence do you possess? Do you have the ability to read and memorize large volumes of information and retain that information even after the exam? Do you learn new...

  10. How to Get a 4.0 In Nursing School (The Easy Way)

    Horseshoe replied to Randy RN ASN's topic in General Students

    There is no "easy way" to graduate from nursing school with a 4.0. I did it, but there was blood on every A I made. Some people could follow these recommendations to the letter and still not make...

  11. Had to work as CNA

    Horseshoe replied to Sol95's topic in General Nursing

    This makes no sense as a response to your quoted

  12. Dose angio catherter size matter angiopain when potassium fluid injected via IV?

    Horseshoe replied to Ironprostate's topic in General Nursing

    I've had both and will pass on the unmedicated

  13. Not disclosing patient death to family member

    Horseshoe replied to ddib3's topic in General Nursing

    If you are a CNA as you state, it is important to point out that while you are key player on the team, you are not a nurse. That title is reserved only for people who have passed the NCLEX and are...

  14. There just isn't any reason

    Horseshoe replied to nightlightnurseaide's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Have you considered that your resident is every bit as stressed and upset and frustrated as you are? At the end of the day, you are healthy and can go and do and see and enjoy life. What kind of life...

  15. How many patients do student nurses have?

    Horseshoe replied to Katlin1315's topic in General Nursing

    You usually start with one and very gradually work your way up to several. Not every school gives students a full load, even as a senior. But ideally, the student should be getting as close as...

  16. Just got the passive aggressive CC email. Advice please!

    Horseshoe replied to SNAMATT's topic in General Nursing

    Not remotely saying you are a "b.s.er." But it's not always possible to know how others perceive you. It's not a matter necessarily of not admitting you are wrong, but of admitting that you can't...

  17. Just got the passive aggressive CC email. Advice please!

    Horseshoe replied to SNAMATT's topic in General Nursing

    One person's "direct" is another person's "mean." Maybe she is overly sensitive, or perhaps you don't have the insight to see how you come off to others. Would a reasonable person witnessing this...

  18. Advice Appreciated (ADN to Anesthesiologist or CRNA)

    Horseshoe replied to Kilos89's topic in General Students

    There are critical care residencies for new grads all over the country. Many of them are very competitive, meaning GPA requirements are

  19. RN Program Restrictions Regarding NCLEX Registration

    Horseshoe replied to Nursetex's topic in General Students

    I have also found the Texas BON to be very responsive to email

  20. Seems like nursing school isn't for people with other responsibilities!

    Horseshoe replied to marij's topic in General Students

    All I can say is that MANY of us on AN were not kids just out of high school with parents to pick up the tab and no other responsibilities, and yet we still managed to graduate from tough programs....

  21. Manager said something covertly racist

    Horseshoe replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in General Nursing

    That was my take as well. I think she was being smug and insensitive. Probably no changing her, though she can change her behavior if the right pressure is brought to bear, which in that environment...

  22. need help with catheter insertion on a contracted alert patient

    Horseshoe replied to hannaboo's topic in General Nursing

    You took the words right out of my computer. :) They used to call m the Foley Queen on my unit, lol. This method is tried and

  23. Manager said something covertly racist

    Horseshoe replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Rather than addressing Sour Lemon's comments specifically (which were, as you pointed out, solicited by the OP), the OP chose to make a personal insult. Badly done,

  24. New qualified nurse. Legs and KILLING me

    Horseshoe replied to SallyRi's topic in General Nursing

    Lol, I would do great during the shift. But after finally sitting down in the car for the relatively short drive home, I often would already be stiff by the time I pulled into the garage, and felt...

  25. Accepting verbal orders from another nurse?

    Horseshoe replied to amberrenae, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I just have a vague memory of hearing of this practice. I personally haven't had to do