hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    Hardship: none of my business or a problem?

    hppygr8ful replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    If I were an employer and you showed up on time, clean fresh smelling and ready to work I could care less where you live or who you live with - none of my business - unless you make it my business....
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    Sick over a mistake I made

    hppygr8ful replied to EmilyrenaeRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Every facility I have ever worked at has a policy for making a late entry into a discharged patient's chart. Just ask what your facility policy is an get permission.
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    Public intoxication in Oklahoma

    hppygr8ful replied to oklahomaRN3's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Can't speak to your specific case here but advise you consult with an attorney experienced with professional practice issues. Without representation you will most likely end up in a...
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    Does anyone here actually like nursing?

    hppygr8ful replied to Sumdaymurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I like nursing. I enjoy the stimulation of meeting a caring for different people every day. It keeps me off the street and away from my vices and has, as a career, been very good to me.
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    Quitting job after only 8 months

    hppygr8ful replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Nursing

    Just this quote from my daddy "You wouldn't worry so much about what people thought of you if you realized how rarely they did"
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    Change in career: Adolescent psychiatric nursing

    hppygr8ful replied to benharold1's topic in Psychiatric

    It depends on what you mean by safety. Psych is psych and you can't control everything so stuff does happen. The trick is to develop a good sense of situational awareness. In nearly 20 years of...
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    Change in career: Adolescent psychiatric nursing

    hppygr8ful replied to benharold1's topic in Psychiatric

    Well adolescent psych is what I do and have done for many years. I truly love working with this population. Understand that there is a difference between adolescent psych (13-17) and pediatric psych...
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    Flu precautions in community homes

    hppygr8ful replied to ocean.baby's topic in Infectious Disease

    You need to check Title 22 which sets the standard and laws for group home consumers. While your actions are sensible they may not be legal under Title 22 as it may constitute seclusion which is a...
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    So I called the police on a patient

    hppygr8ful replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    I concur. I have been hit kicked and spat on by people who were clearly not in their right minds. A few even apologized after all was said and done. I don't believe that all cases are the same. We...
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    Choreographed Nursing Care

    hppygr8ful replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I do find that when I play music on the unit the patient's are generally more relaxed - but I can't get away with it often as current admin sees it as an unnecessary distraction.
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    Trans Patient

    hppygr8ful replied to Neo Soldier's topic in Psychiatric

    In adolescent units like mine we do everything possible to honor and respect their status/orientation. We do allow them to be housed in the area of their identified gender but in private rooms. Still...
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    Choreographed Nursing Care

    hppygr8ful replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    So
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    So I called the police on a patient

    hppygr8ful replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you! Stick tp your guns as I suspect you will feel pressure to drop the charges due to the patient being psychologically ill. We just recently had a staff put in the hospital by a patient and...
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    Choreographed Nursing Care

    hppygr8ful replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I do put certain psych situations to music in my head " The first cut is the deepest" Rod Stewart! I do find music from the 80's lends itself
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    Poor planning

    hppygr8ful replied to ana010's topic in School

    There's psych component here for sure. Axis 2 in training!
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    hppygr8ful replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    These days I'm strictly catch and release unless the fish injured or too tired from the fight to recover!
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    Psych Nurses. Do you hug your patients?

    hppygr8ful replied to Yahni's topic in Psychiatric

    Well considering a friend of mine just got a concussion when she stepped in to console a crying patient who was faking by the way - I usually keep a safe arm's length distance. It's not that I have...
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    hppygr8ful replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    I did love that show - did you know that crab fishing is the most dangerous occupation in the world? I was thinking more along the lines of a lake a pole and shade tree by the shore. Just me, a line...
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    Favorite Motivational Quote Nurses Week Contest

    hppygr8ful replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    https://imgflip.com/i/2zau33
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    hppygr8ful replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    Actually everybody should know how to fish - it is a tremendously relaxing activity.
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    What state should I move to now the Washington State legislature is trying to force me to work seven days a week? (HB 1155)

    hppygr8ful replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    Ok so I work full time 8 hour shift and my schedule looks like this. I typically get every other weekend off. so I work Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed (Thursday is my regular day off) Then I work Friday. Then...
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    Psych or LTC less Stressful?

    hppygr8ful replied to Purple_Clover's topic in Psychiatric

    I would have to ask why you have been hurt twice in a year? I have been in acute psych with some of the sickest patients there are for close to 20 years and have only been seriously hurt 1 time and it...
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    What do you think are some of the best places to work in psych?

    hppygr8ful replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in Psychiatric

    I work in a private acute psych and I love it. The pay is a little better than average as I gross around $86,000.00 with an ADN. There's always plenty of chances to increase clinical knowledge. We're...
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    Mandatory Break Bill

    hppygr8ful replied to LizSRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well the bill passed along with a mandate for shift lasting no longer than 8 hours which if the bill hold up means 12 hour shifts in Washington state will be a thing of the past and nurses there will...
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    Playing Cards

    hppygr8ful replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like fun! I'm In!