HappyWife77 BSN, RN

Gerontology RN-BC and FNP MSN student

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    Can't we all just get along??

    HappyWife77 replied to Cal-Neva's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    An honest answer is like a warm hug. It's awesome to come here and get truthful, honest opinions that don't line up with mine...keeping an open mind and a willingness to hear others has made me a...
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    I'm not answering call lights

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

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    my husband told me maybe I can't handle the stress of nursing

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

    God is gentle and not the least bit boastful or condemning....your pastor is not representing the true spirit of God. God is Love. Don't even go around him. Christians know the true accuser of the...
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    The state is coming the state is coming

    HappyWife77 replied to Younglpn87's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They will want to see you do treatments.... Wash your hands before and after using gloves....put them right in the trash when done. Maintain privacy for your residents during treatments. When being...
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    New LPN with anxiety!!!!

    HappyWife77 replied to anonymous09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Give it some time. Leave work at work. Its overwhelming at first...but I promise it will get better! Just chill and take a deep
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    Apple working on blood glucose monitoring device

    HappyWife77 replied to NurseRies's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Thank you for stating this so
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    Apple working on blood glucose monitoring device

    HappyWife77 replied to NurseRies's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I was refering to the rabbit trail of the mark of the beast....please don't go to a discussion over that. But obviously it's up to the posters what they want to post. Technology is constantly...
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    Apple working on blood glucose monitoring device

    HappyWife77 replied to NurseRies's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Please don't even go
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    Did you fail/pass the CNA state exam?

    HappyWife77 replied to hamolady's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I can't speak for Texas, but usually a state tester will give you a scenario at the bedside. An instructor usually is the patient. Then you will have to demonstrate proper handwashing, and be able to...
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    What are your pet peeves?

    HappyWife77 replied to forgop's topic in Emergency

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    Realities of stress and dissatisfaction in nursing.

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

    There are ups and downs with any job. I truely love nursing, I think that helps with the downs. You probably will appreciate the professional arena of work in nursing...compared to what you described....
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    Who is responsible to find shift coverage?

    HappyWife77 replied to rn865's topic in General Nursing

    I would make her work. Its her shift. Her coverage fell through, it is back on
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    A selfish nurse

    HappyWife77 replied to infexious's topic in General Students

    How about shooting for a 4.0 in English composition and in an interpersonal communication course? That would round you out to unstoppable! Good luck, people skills will develop with time.
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    Rant: Staffing issues & coverage for call outs

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

    Where I work, if someone calls in on a weekend, they have to work the following weekend. That is usually because someone from the next weekend came in to
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    I was fired by an MA at orthopedic clinic

    HappyWife77 replied to srmann's topic in General Nursing

    Brush yourself off, and in the future do not place so much value on whether or not you recieve complements from others. Sure, complements are nice, but know you are skilled and prepared... so others...
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    LTC Charting: A Beginner's Guide

    HappyWife77 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We notify of every change and have to document who was notified on the order, (we write the orders and send them out to be signed). It is time consuming...but you get use to doing it
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    Patients that fire everyone/demand everything

    HappyWife77 replied to anon456's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes...set goals and boundaries with this case and with yourself. Dont cave, be sweet and professional stand your ground....fake it till it comes naturally. You will feel great afterwards and soon it...
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    Hard and Soft Skills

    HappyWife77 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I appreciate softs skills....and it makes our shift easier when we are working with others who are developed in the area of "Soft
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    Patients that fire everyone/demand everything

    HappyWife77 replied to anon456's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Who is letting them fire the staff? Not gonna happen is what I would say. That is horrible...we need nurse advocates for this floor!! They are probably picking the nurses who are people pleasers and...
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    Is this neglect?

    HappyWife77 replied to mikasa's topic in General Nursing

    Tell the DON/DNS or ADN. You are an advocate for your patients
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    Wrist tattoo; bad idea?

    HappyWife77 replied to Burno's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yes, bad idea. Please don't do it at the beginning of your journey. You'll have plenty of time later....and who knows, you might have different desires in five years. What appeals to you now could...
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    Coping with large patient assignments due to staffing issues

    HappyWife77 replied to Spretty's topic in General Nursing

    Hire more nurses. Keep a prn
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    When Faith Creates False Hope

    HappyWife77 replied to kabfighter's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I am a woman of faith. Faith gives us Grace and strength to walk thru lifes challenges. Denial is a different story.....I think the people you are talking about are using denial as their coping...
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    Does nursing really suck that badly?

    HappyWife77 replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I love nursing. If its your hearts desire, go for it. Some people come into to the field for the wrong reasons...and are never satisfied. Some people will complain because that's the type of glasses...
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    Working for FREE!!!!???

    HappyWife77 replied to Candogal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There is a liability issue here, if you are on the premises and get hurt and not on the clock you wont be covered.That is a big problem, I am sure the administrator knows it. They probably are more...