hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    Safely working with patients with autism

    hppygr8ful replied to Nurse Jen, RN's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I agree with Sour Lemon. I have worked with autistic children and adults for years. I am also married to a man on the Spectrum. They are generally not violent but they do have difficulty processing...
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    Vaccine controversy

    hppygr8ful replied to degfnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This PSA just about says it all
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    Mandatory Vaccination

    hppygr8ful replied to degfnp's topic in General Nursing

    In the State where I work the position of the state department of health that all healthcare workers including outpatient and unlicensed direct care staff have a flu shot or wear a mask. I'm not sure...
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    Thankfulness - What's Yours?

    hppygr8ful replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I am thankful for the following: My sobriety without which the rest of this list would be moot. I am thankful for my husband, my son and the outstanding young man he has become. My home and a job that...
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    Taking a sleep aid when on call?

    hppygr8ful replied to boquiabierta's topic in General Nursing

    If you have taken OTC sleep aids in the past with no problem and you are Sure doing so won't impair your practice then why ask us? I for one would not do it but I spent 5 years of my life in a BON...
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    Too young to get license back?!

    hppygr8ful replied to Rdsrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It's not uncommon for a license to remain suspended until the participant has documented verified clean time. the average in California is 6 to 12 months of clean urines before being allowed to...
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    Positive UDS

    hppygr8ful replied to Red<nurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Red, You have received some good advice here so I won't beat you over the head with more. Still like you I never really saw my drinking as a problem. It was my solution for dealing with crippling...
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    You just can't make this stuff up!

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in General Nursing

    In acute Psych here and just had one of those days where you really can't make this stuff up. I can't really share even general information due to HIPAA but would love your stories of the stuff you...
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    A Recovery Poll, Sort Of

    hppygr8ful replied to TNPAPnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    At some point in the past I posted a pretty complete list of things that people have reported caused them to have positive Etg tests. the problem is the list is only anecdotal. What cause one person...
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    Roll Call - Who's Been Around the Longest and Your Accomplishments

    hppygr8ful replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I've been in public service and health care for about as long as I can remember. Most of that working with "special populations, psych, elders and intellectually disabled. Also sober since 2002 and...
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    OIG exclusion list

    hppygr8ful replied to Rdsrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Reach out to us here for support - there is a lot of love and support here as well as a bit of well justified frustration and kibitzing. Peace and Namaste
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    Complaint

    hppygr8ful replied to Tabakb19's topic in General Nursing

    On this note if you live in a less populace state things might grind through the gears a bit faster. In California where I live I've seen it take 18 mos to 2 years.
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    excluded nurses

    hppygr8ful replied to onlyjesus2415's topic in General Nursing

    Not that it helps but under the ACA if your child is under 18 and you're income is minimal they will automatically qualify for Medicaid. And yes the OIG list is a nightmare.
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    You just can't make this stuff up!

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Of course I would never actually say this to a patient - but the shear number of repeat suicide attempts (11 admissions in one 24 hour period) makes me want to advise my frequents to get a new hobby...
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    What nursing theory best describes Jewish nurse's actions in caring for synagogue shooter?

    hppygr8ful replied to RescueNinja2013's topic in Holistic

    35 Greatest Nursing Models & Theories To Practice By - NurseBuff There are a couple of theories that might apply read this article and let us know what you think?
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    Help: What does med pass & shift report look like in your facility?

    hppygr8ful replied to KaffeineFiend's topic in Addictions

    Exactly what kind of facility is this that does not have clear policies and procedures? Is tis in a hospital setting or a private rehab facility. The whole rehab industry is currently under intense...
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    California Participants I need your stories

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    MODS If this is inappropriate Please remove or move to appropriate forum. Ok so after a couple of years of research I am finally meeting with a writer who specializes in preparing legislative...
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    OIG exclusion list

    hppygr8ful replied to Rdsrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You have been given some very good information here. The OIG exclusion list is for persons accused of fraud, theft (which in some cases includes diversion of narcotics in the workplace) and conviction...
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    Vent/rant on Nature of public forums:

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I whole heartedly agree with you on how this has evolved into a huge monster tar-baby. The whole under regulated profit driven rehab industry makes me shudder and I do feel for those pulled for...
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    Splinters

    hppygr8ful replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Uncle buck's Sliver
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    Soliciting help/stories for Resident's Rights in-service! :)

    hppygr8ful replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Not sure what you are looking for here. Is it stories of Residents rights being violated? or just examples of what a resident's rights. Almost all facilities have resident's right sposted so pick a...
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    Vet prescribed CBD oil for my cat

    hppygr8ful replied to bitter_betsy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    you should be ok as long as you handle the pills with gloves. Just keep a copy of your cat's prescription.
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    If the government legalizes marijuana in the US...

    hppygr8ful replied to GlenwoodUSN's topic in General Nursing

    Look at it this way Cigarettes are legal but hospitals are now including tests for nicotine in urine during pre-emplyment physicals and use it's presence as grounds to not hire. Alcohol is legal but...
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    Cost of IOP

    hppygr8ful replied to lifewithoutrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I had good insurance through my husband and so the whole ten weeks cost m3 a $50.00 co-pay. The real costs came from the monitoring. It ran me about $45,000.00 for the full 5 year duration. But that...
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    Strange Message

    hppygr8ful replied to Davey Do's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Maybe the doors message was to let you know that you would not get wet paint on your