hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    STOP!!!

    hppygr8ful replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    I have to admit that when my son was younger and I was facing a write up and possible termination at work due to excessive call -offs, I was guilty of this. I never sent my child to school with a...
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    If you want to work in psych you must be crazy yourself...

    hppygr8ful replied to Msmedic68w's topic in Psychiatric

    In my experience I rarely get any negative feedback for being a psych nurse. In fact it's just the opposite in most cases. I will say the people I work with are the most interesting, caring and...
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    Bad Interview - Should I withdraw?

    hppygr8ful replied to DowntheRiver's topic in General Nursing

    "After Careful consideration I have decided to withdraw my application for "bla Bla" position. Thank you for your consideration and the opportunity to
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    Trigger Warning!

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in General Nursing

    Mods : This may be in the wrong place as I have yet to figure out how to get to the break room. I have been told at my school and facility that we are now required to give a trigger warning before we...
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    Trigger Warning!

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I actually work in a free-standing, acute (locked) psych facility - so my patients don't stay in bed a ring politely for their hot and cold running Ativan. They actually gang up at the nurses station...
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    If you could speak your mind...

    hppygr8ful replied to GSDlvrRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe she was being attacked by a
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    new nurse /gaslighting

    hppygr8ful replied to hopern84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Gaslighting is defined as manipulating (someone) by psychological means into questioning their own sanity. Check out the 1944 film Gaslight with Charles Boyer and Ingrid Berman. What you are...
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    Trigger Warning!

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I actually had a new nurse ask me yesterday if my facility had a designated safe
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    I Hope This is Not the Latest Trend

    hppygr8ful replied to PhyllisMSN's topic in General Nursing

    So if LTC and SNF facilities should not exist what do you propose we do with the people who end up in them? Sorry to say but I have been on both sides of this. I worked LTC for a year with a max load...
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    OMG ?

    hppygr8ful replied to JenMH88RN's topic in General Nursing

    Your going to need to be more specific!
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    Would you be insulted?

    hppygr8ful replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    As a master trainer in my facility it seems I am always precepting someone. While I do love training I sometimes have to ask to supes to knock it off so I can get some work done.
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    Pit Bull Service Dogs

    hppygr8ful replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was once walking my feisty Yorkie when a person came up in the other direction with an unleashed Pit Bull. I picked my dog up. The owner said "Don't worry He's friendly!" I stated " I'm sure he is...
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    $750 CA RN License??? No way!

    hppygr8ful replied to Kdm112990's topic in General Nursing

    On a side note _ I have always wanted to go to Ireland (The home of my ancestors) and if I like it well enough perhaps retire and live there. It turns out that Ireland is one of the hardest countries...
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    Managment is TERRIBLE

    hppygr8ful replied to Wish4goodstaffing's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Most of this seems pretty terrible and I would just start looking for another job. I do have to agree with management on the cell phone issue though. My last two jobs did not permit cell phones on the...
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    Thoughts on vegetarian/ vegan diet

    hppygr8ful replied to bs76247's topic in General Nursing

    Not arguing the merits of a vegan lifestyle but I am wary of anything that makes such broad claims. For instance no diet in the world is going to cure type 1 diabetes where the body makes no insulin....
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    Pit Bull Service Dogs

    hppygr8ful replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    There is a difference between a Service animal and an Emotional Support Animal one is protected by law the other is not. Often times it's those animals loosely identified as emotional support animals...
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    $750 CA RN License??? No way!

    hppygr8ful replied to Kdm112990's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever I need something from the BON I just call the department of consumer affairs (Their boss) and get what I need through the back door.
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    $750 CA RN License??? No way!

    hppygr8ful replied to Kdm112990's topic in General Nursing

    Just another reason not to come to California. I an California born and bred and between having their highest taxes in the nation of income tax as well as being taxed for everything else you have to...
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    Most common diagnoses and meds

    hppygr8ful replied to dtran15's topic in Psychiatric

    I mostly work with kids and adolescents most of whom are diagnosed with major depressive disorder, suicidal or homicidal ideations, Alcohol use disorder and othe chemical dependencies. Self harm...
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    Air in Line

    hppygr8ful replied to megcmo's topic in General Nursing

    In teaching one should demonstrate the skill then have the student repeat the demonstration until they feel competent doing it. Not many take the time to help new nurses in this way. I had great...
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    Thoughts on vegetarian/ vegan diet

    hppygr8ful replied to bs76247's topic in General Nursing

    When people ask me about a particular diet I will give education on how to vet a website so they know what they are reading is evidence based and not a lot of Hokum. I generally stay away from the...
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    Save yourself; get out of medicine.

    hppygr8ful replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    When I was 13 my dad a general contractor taught me how to lay tile. He told if I got good enough at it I would always be able to put food on the table. When I was 18 contemplated getting a...
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    Conflict of Interest

    hppygr8ful replied to Divine-LPN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I think I read in one of the op's posts that he/she is an LPN who has a bachelors degree in nursing but has not taken or passed the
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    Trigger Warning!

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Ok so must we list our trauma to be qualified to speak on this subject - do you really want to know???? Cause if you do I'll tell you about a childhood and early adulthood that is so truly horrific...
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    Trigger Warning!

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    This is so eloquently said I may using in my coping skills group with my adolescent population