hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    without a job until after new years

    hppygr8ful replied to RN252's topic in Nursing Career

    I'd also like to say that I have been in some pretty tough places in my life. At one time homeless in the Oregon winter with two dogs that I should have rehomed but they were my only source of warmth....
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    without a job until after new years

    hppygr8ful replied to RN252's topic in Nursing Career

    Unless I am missing something a nurse with a license (which you are) can work the day you pass the NCLEX. Heck I worked for 6 months without a license as an interim permitee before I even passed the...
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    Assessing the student on drugs

    hppygr8ful replied to cjl_RN's topic in School

    At my son's school all parents sign an consent for UDS which can be done randomly or for suspicion. If they appear altered they should be sent to ER for evaluation.
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    For pagan nurses, is "Happy solstice" the right expression?

    hppygr8ful replied to vetpharmtech's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    It is perfectly appropriate to say "Happy Solstice" but be prepared to explain if people ask what it means. It's also ok to wish people happy Yuletide which covers several religious and pagan themes...
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    Can't find an IOP

    hppygr8ful replied to StanleyJ's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It's hard to find a addiction treatment program that appears 100% ethical. The whole industry is a poorly regulated cash cow. This does not mean that some people do not benefit/get well there but you...
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    Verbally Abusing a Nurse

    hppygr8ful replied to Hk30's topic in General Nursing

    Just a last note on this. The behavior described in this thread is not exclusively found in the patient population. Since the early 1980's there has been a decline in behavior standards. People are...
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    RN volunteering at the border?

    hppygr8ful replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a Red Cross volunteer for years never did more than 1st aid during local crises fires, earthquakes - I have never been able to go when called for bigger emergencies dou to other...
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    Verbally Abusing a Nurse

    hppygr8ful replied to Hk30's topic in General Nursing

    What power do they actually have if the behavior does not change? Kick a sick pt out the door and have the news vans roll up. Physically or chemically restrain the patient which is illegal? The hands...
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    Verbally Abusing a Nurse

    hppygr8ful replied to Hk30's topic in General Nursing

    I find that this kind of behavior is easily remidied if the nurse takes a strong stand from the beginning. You quote indicates that no one including yourself has told this patient that the behavior is...
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    RN's are you happy with your career, why or why not?

    hppygr8ful replied to anjoku13's topic in General Nursing

    I am gennerally very happy with my job and career choice.
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    RN volunteering at the border?

    hppygr8ful replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    The OP did not specify that he/she was a clinician. Red cross does utilize nurses in their relief efforts.
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    Rising insurance premiums through work

    hppygr8ful replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's a given that the era of employer paid health insurance is a thing of the past. My families health care premium has gone up 79% in the years since the ACA was enacted and our benefits come...
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    RN volunteering at the border?

    hppygr8ful replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    Check with the Red Cross. I also believe there are some Christian Relief organizations at work on the border so that might be a place to start. I would make sure your personal liability and...
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    Can't find an IOP

    hppygr8ful replied to StanleyJ's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am pretty good at finding stuff if you message me your location. You have to be prepared to drive outside of your area a bit.
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    Advice for working floor with "attacks" (anxiety?)

    hppygr8ful replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

    This may sound a bit nutty but since you have tried all traditional medical treatments and evals you might try attacking your anxiety with alternative practices (with your cardiologist input). I'm not...
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    Holding voluntary patients - illegally?

    hppygr8ful replied to SoCal student's topic in Psychiatric

    You say you've spent a great deal of time researching this yet in just a couple of minutes I found this power point that explains the law regarding psych detainment. According to Nevada law addiction,...
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    Thanksgiving part deux

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in General Nursing

    So today I am cooking a turkey as I was working all week and we did not have Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday. So tonight it will be Turkey, stuffing, roasted potatoes and winter veg along with single...
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    Healthy eating tips + maintaining work life balance

    hppygr8ful replied to CanadianRN18's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Lux has given you great advice. As a diabetic I have to be careful that my Blood sugar stays neutral throughout my shift. I practice a high protein, low glycemic index diet as well as daily exercise....
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    Drug screen left out for 4 days

    hppygr8ful replied to Anon2422's topic in Nurses Recovery

    From a chemistry standpoint and having made bread and other fermented foods for years - I have found from experience that in order for yeast to cause fermentation it must have glucose to act on. I'm...
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    Drug screen left out for 4 days

    hppygr8ful replied to Anon2422's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Fermentation is a non issue unless there is a substantial glucose content in the urine which would mean you need a more through medical work-up. When in monitoring your urine is collected at a site...
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    IOP Questions

    hppygr8ful replied to StanleyJ's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Most IOPs are 6 to 8 weeks. They mostly end when your insurance benefit has been maximized. If you are paying out of pocket I'm not sure how that works. But plan on 6 weeks minimum at 15 to 20 hours a...
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    November 22, 1963

    hppygr8ful replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Well I was only 11 months old so I don't remember it. I can however tell you exactly what I was doing the day America was attacked and the Twin Towers fell.
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    Holding voluntary patients - illegally?

    hppygr8ful replied to SoCal student's topic in Psychiatric

    But who is making this determination? In California only a psychiatrist or a trained ancillary profrssion with LPS designation can assess for or place a patient on a legal hold. I am currently going...
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    Holding voluntary patients - illegally?

    hppygr8ful replied to SoCal student's topic in Psychiatric

    In California which is where I work a voluntary patient who requests AMA discharge from a psych facility must be assessed by a LPS designated staff within 1 hour of their asking to leave the hospital....
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    Mandatory Vaccination

    hppygr8ful replied to degfnp's topic in General Nursing

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