hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

hppygr8ful has 22 years experience as a ASN, RN, EMT-I and specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).

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   Humiliated and scared

   hppygr8ful replied to Overthamoon's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing is a job that requires you to be awake.While I agree that this situation was wildly out of proportion, one has to have a contingency plan if resting/napping during break. I am the master of the power nap but set an alarm on my phone. If ...
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   Charting Bloopers

   hppygr8ful replied to AHarri66's topic in Humor

   The other day I was writing a narative and on proof reading I had written the word nasterbation.
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   Elderly parents

   hppygr8ful replied to nursechrissyRN's topic in General Nursing

   It's possible that they may qualify for adult day care which would allow you work while knowing they are cared for.
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   Consent Order Active and Failed an Employer Drug Screen?

   hppygr8ful replied to PsychRNXXX's topic in Recovery

   So your Consent order which you agreed to is a legally binding contract and should have considered language and penalties for relapse. So once you drink or relapse you have violated the terms on the consent order. I can't say what any BON or monitori...
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   Consent Order Active and Failed an Employer Drug Screen?

   hppygr8ful replied to PsychRNXXX's topic in Recovery

   Your answer is going to be state specific but generallt what Distressed said above.
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   Elderly parents

   hppygr8ful replied to nursechrissyRN's topic in General Nursing

   Are they eligable for Medicaid?
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   Homeless working the system, multiple admissions

   hppygr8ful replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Psychiatric

   I don't mind repeat customers. I always approach the situation as if "This time might be the time that something I say or do sticks!"
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   Advice for dealing with addicts?

   hppygr8ful replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Addictions

   I'm in California and rather than a B52 we call this a Cocktail. CA law states we must offer the medication by mouth and if the patient refuses we go with the IM.
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   Advice for dealing with addicts?

   hppygr8ful replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Addictions

   Bravo: It pays to remember that "There but for the grace of my higher power go I." I oncw read a quote and I don't know who said it but it stuck with me "Addicts are not bad people, they are desperately sick people who need to get well. " Hppy
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    Have to quit to care for parents

    hppygr8ful replied to nursechrissyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think your mom and mine were quite similar. Mine got kicked out of assted living when she attacked someone with her walker.
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    What will happen if I refuse the VDAP and it goes to investigations?

    hppygr8ful replied to Wsaye78's topic in Recovery

    Get yourself a lawyer familiar with profesional licensing issues. you have a good case with the right lawyer. Try The American Assoc of nurse attorneys TAANA.org
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    Job duties align with license?

    hppygr8ful replied to Dsmama's topic in General Nursing

    Group homes are a bit murky with their job descriptions. I left IDH nursing because of this. Though I never had any problems with the BON. Hppygr8ful
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    Have to quit to care for parents

    hppygr8ful replied to nursechrissyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to hear of your situation. Went through the same thing several years ago and went to part time per diem for around a year until my mother passed. Then back to full time. Are you caring for 1 parent? Two? Are there amy siblings to help? ...
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    What will happen if I refuse the VDAP and it goes to investigations?

    hppygr8ful replied to Wsaye78's topic in Recovery

    Why did you self report? Was there legal involvement?
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    Good Morning!

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in Spirituality

    Happy Ostera, May your celebrations include love, laughter and family! Hppy