HappyWife77 BSN, RN

Gerontology RN-BC and FNP MSN student

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    New clinical instructor ~any tips for a new instructor?

    HappyWife77 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi All, I am a new clinical instructor any
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    THANK YOU, to the staff, mods, and admins....

    HappyWife77 replied to weirdscience's topic in General Nursing

    Sending prayers for everyone...❤️ Sent from my iPhone 6 plus using
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    Finally passed...yay

    HappyWife77 replied to INDNurse88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! Sent from my iPhone 6 plus using
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    What nursing task do you loathe???

    HappyWife77 replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    Ted Hose or tensigrips 😁 Sent from my iPhone 6 plus using
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    Asking for prayers: multiple nursing students died in car accident

    HappyWife77 replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in General Students

    So heartbreaking.Prayers for the families and the community. Sent from my iPhone 6 plus using
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    HappyWife77 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Praying for all her needs to be met and a speedy recovery. God bless you Esme💞 Sent from my iPhone 6 plus using
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    Shift Warfare BS - vent/advice? (long/sorry)

    HappyWife77 replied to inaniel88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We do twelves as nurses and CNAs do 8's.... They do their rounding and it's between them... We have no issues, occasionally the previous shift is staying over to correct things. They get 1/2 hour...
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    I am the wife of a male student nurse and having trouble coping.

    HappyWife77 replied to Theotherone's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Optimally he needs to keep his previous plans of a date night and having dinner...Even if it means losing an extra hour or two of sleep now and then. I worked full time with full time school for five...
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    LPN vs CMA

    HappyWife77 replied to Blair CPT,LPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats on continuing your education to become an LPN. I agree with PP to know and understand your nurse practice act. I am blessed to work in a facility with a few QMAs ( qualified medication...
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    Would you ever ask another nurse to give your pt a suppository?

    HappyWife77 replied to iluvgusgus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Another angle-the nurse administering it would want to be the one following up. So yea, it would be best to give your own meds on your patient. Sent from my iPhone 6 plus using
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    Burnt out

    HappyWife77 replied to anewsns's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Sorry your going through this...(((hugs))). I too have gotten into these funks! I've been LTC for many years... I know your burnt out, but I would suggest getting back in the BSN track. That way you...
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    ALF staffing and workload

    HappyWife77 replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have 2 nurses during the day(12hour shifts)...and 1 @ night. 90 residents. I absolutely love love love this job...after 26 years of working as a nurse I'm so happy!! The acuity is lower, we have...
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    How much trouble am I ? Scale: 1 to super fired

    HappyWife77 replied to imalilteapott's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am glad you told her to take her tone out of her voice. Who cares if she's always like that....she probably needed to hear it
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    job is getting to me today

    HappyWife77 replied to joe007's topic in Emergency

    Joe, the only time I've ever seen a vial sit to be used again was when I was a patient in PACU for out patient surgery, and my RN was only assigned to me, she was giving me ivp pain meds while...
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    job is getting to me today

    HappyWife77 replied to joe007's topic in Emergency

    This is basic 101 knowledge of nursing and narcs....The sooner OP realizes this and appreciates it, the better. No other way to put
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    Starting Salary [new grad]?

    HappyWife77 replied to clandestine-approach's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Indianapolis BSN only hosp. $20.84 new grad med surg. LTC ASN or BSN
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    Study Tips for Nursing Students

    HappyWife77 replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Students

    Awesome tips! I like finding videos on you tube to watch over and over. Repeatedly hearing and watching videos really works for me. Thanks for the
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    Am I going to suck as a nurse?

    HappyWife77 replied to PerkyNurse55's topic in General Students

    Don't put stock in opinions of strangers who don't even know what your going thru. Nursing school is a beast, passing is what is required, and you can pass with a C. You are allowed to take classes...
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    Letter of resignation typed or handwritten?

    HappyWife77 replied to Cynnie24's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Congratulations on getting your dream job so soon! That's great! 3.5 weeks is close to a month and should be more than enough time. Please don't feel guilty! Enjoy the excitement of moving on. They...
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    Would you ever ask another nurse to give your pt a suppository?

    HappyWife77 replied to iluvgusgus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Absolutely! You nailed it here!
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    Would you ever ask another nurse to give your pt a suppository?

    HappyWife77 replied to iluvgusgus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No problem doing it here, it seems it would kill two birds with one stone, while assessing the patient and administering the suppositories, it saves the patient from having to get in the same...
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    PPD Wrong dose

    HappyWife77 replied to Dadam89's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That is crazy.....using an IM to give a sub dermal injection? Exactly how big was the weal? I would ask her for sure....then have her demonstrate what she gave to make sure... Now I understand why...
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    RN Detained and Quarantined As Ebola Hysteria Reaches a New Low

    HappyWife77 replied to MissyWrite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Or they have actually implemented HIPPA finally for the
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    Are there 10 hr shifts in Nursing??

    HappyWife77 replied to firstinfamily's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you tried taking late lunch breaks? I try to do lunch around 2 or 2:30pm then once I get back...its almost time to go home. I've never heard of 10 hour shifts unless management does them, not...
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    Lessons Learned During Our First Semester Of Clinicals

    HappyWife77 replied to ElizabethStoneRN's topic in General Students

    Great advice, especially the comment #11) Don't let negative experiences with other staff get in the way of you caring for your patient- some of the best teachers are those who teach you what NOT to...