hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

hppygr8ful has 21 years experience as a ASN, RN, EMT-I and specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).

hppygr8ful's Latest Activity

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   Can I get a non-patient care job as a new RN, ASN?

   hppygr8ful replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   But the OP is not saying that. What they are saying is that they are uncomfortable with patient contact.
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   False positive drug test for Benzos

   hppygr8ful replied to NurseMotivator's topic in General Nursing

   I totally get what you are saying but all modern medicine was developed by and stands on the shoulders of Near Middle and Far Eastern practices. These practices can still be used as a compliment to modern Western medicine. My personal physician has a...
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   False positive drug test for Benzos

   hppygr8ful replied to NurseMotivator's topic in General Nursing

   Actually there are several plants and plant compounds that can be used as a muscle relaxant/sleep aid. Valarian (Which is in Formula 303), Alfalfa, Red Clover, chamomile, peppermint, ginger, Passion Flower andabout 17 others. I use some of them mysel...
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   For pagan nurses, is "Happy solstice" the right expression?

   hppygr8ful replied to vetpharmtech's topic in Spirituality

   "Blessed Be" refers to veneration of Gaia who is the Greek goddess of the earth and mother of all life. There are many other Pagan traditions that do not use that term. As I am extremely comfortable in my beliefs I do not feel the need to correct oth...
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   I need advice.

   hppygr8ful replied to tashadeleon's topic in General Nursing

   You're in a tough spot and I empathize with you. If you go lucking for another job see if they support students with flexable scheduling and or tuition reimbursment. Alot of these programs and incentives will dry up if the Government succeeds in can...
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   Can I get a non-patient care job as a new RN, ASN?

   hppygr8ful replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   The problem you may have is that Forensic nursing (BSN often required) and Lactation Consultant which also often requires a BSN. Both of these areas of nursing involve rather intimate physical contact such as rape exams and touching and handling a wo...
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   Patient Abandonment

   hppygr8ful replied to DanT103's topic in General Nursing

   Something is missing here.I believe your question is purposly vague. The way your question is worded it appears you were an hour late (Unacceptable). What apecifically made you want to walk out? Hppy
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   Precepting After 4 Months Off Orientation

   hppygr8ful replied to MDelainy's topic in General Nursing

   Orientation where I work (psych) lasts about 9 weeks. Once off orientation RN are consu oth ChRge nurses and preceptors. I have 20 years under my belt and am 1 of 3 Master Precepg on my shift. E dry new hire spends 7 days with one of us and we are al...
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   Patient gets biopsy in U.S. after she says she was denied in Ontario due to ransomware attack

   hppygr8ful replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   All of the problems with regard to access to care was supposed to be solved by the affordable care act. Under this all adults must have insurance purchased through the medical insurance marketplace or face legal consequences. Those who cannot afford...
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    Patient gets biopsy in U.S. after she says she was denied in Ontario due to ransomware attack

    hppygr8ful replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    While anecdotal evidence is the weekest kind. I have to say that my family and I have received very good care here in the US. We do play by the rules and stay in network. The longest I ever waited for anything a week. Whe I had my detached Retina las...
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    AMA Ceasefire Resolution

    hppygr8ful replied to feelix's topic in Activism

    Oh and before people say anything I have worked in a Third World Country (Though one closer to home) to provide Vaccinations and other services to an impovrished people. Hppy
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    AMA Ceasefire Resolution

    hppygr8ful replied to feelix's topic in Activism

    While I support the end to violence in the Gaza Stip as well as in the Ukraine, Russia , China and several African Nations. I fail to see how any of these entities will do anything in response to what a bunch of American (A country they universally d...
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    Pursuing Specialty But...With A Personal Twist

    hppygr8ful replied to Catiedid1230's topic in General Nursing

    There are lot's of nurses and even Physicians who have or have had mental health issues. I have suffered from debilitating and relapsing depression since I was about 13 years old and I am 60 and yes I work in a psych facility. The only caution I woul...
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    Patient gets biopsy in U.S. after she says she was denied in Ontario due to ransomware attack

    hppygr8ful replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure it has happened but I had a cancer scare and my hospital (Owned by my insurance Co. ) sent me to a competing hospital system as time was of the essence for a diagnosis. Hppy
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    Anti Vaxxer I Knew Became A Nurse

    hppygr8ful replied to RitzyCinnamonRoll's topic in General Nursing

    I actually know several nurses who are anti-vax. Even before Covid I had a colleague who wouldn't vaccinate his kids and even sent them to school sick. If anyone in his family had a fever they chewed raw garlic. He wore a mask at work during Covid bu...