hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    Dr. Google?

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have seen many mentions of Dr. Google on these forums however a quick Google search reveals no such website. Has Google taken it down? There's lot's of other sites but no Dr. Google!
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    Food for thought ..for L and D nurses

    hppygr8ful replied to Beandawgs's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your concern and questions. I had a very similar birth experience with my Man Cub (now 16). I think that the mother's wishes should be honored when ever possible but you also have to...
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    Snickers and Baby Ruth

    hppygr8ful replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    Not a teacher but I did have two bowls of candy last night one was nut a nd gluten free candy - that way kids with allergies could still choose without danger to their health.
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    Dr. Google?

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Ok just trying to be
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    HIPAA violation?

    hppygr8ful replied to sunnyskies9's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Even if she is only an ancillary family member the appropriate action would be to recuse yourself from her care. If there is no other nurse available to take this role this you say nothing to any...
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    Affinity drug panel C-737675

    hppygr8ful replied to Scollins2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It is not recommended to use any cannabinoids while you are in monitoring. While manufacturers of CBD products claim they do not excrete into the urine. I have personal experience with on product that...
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    What's the deal with asking about what individual tests are for.

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Granted I went through this a long time ago but I don't remember ever thinking "I wonder what this test is for?" Obviously if you are in the program it's for evidence of some form of drug/ETOH use....
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    What's the deal with asking about what individual tests are for.

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If your talking about me I have to admit I did drink the Kool-Aid!. In my own case I was a pretty out of control alcoholic stuck in my own resentment, depression and PTSD with no way to get out on my...
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    Not so sure about psych anymore

    hppygr8ful replied to TerpGal02's topic in Psychiatric

    This is a very tough situation to be in. Have you been able to have a stress debriefing and counseling to address what seems like PTSD. It is not good to live in fear and as this was a work related...
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    What's the deal with asking about what individual tests are for.

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I wasn't trying to put anyone down and I do have a life that includes working with my legislature to change the draconian nature of these programs. I am also a peer support counselor at my place of...
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    Would you File a Complaint?

    hppygr8ful replied to everchangingRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Fortunately swearing does not rise to the legal definition of moral turpitude.
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    LOST urine drug test

    hppygr8ful replied to Anon143's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You should call your case manager with the monitoring agency and give then the COC # for your drop. Do not delay. If you are not keeping your copy of the coc start doing it. I kept all mine in a...
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    Advice please

    hppygr8ful replied to ert01479's topic in General Nursing

    I don't want to sound unkind so I'll start with the positive first. There is nothing that you listed that you cannot learn to do. You say you can't take the classes offered due to your working night...
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    No, you can't do that!

    hppygr8ful replied to LoveMyRNlife's topic in General Nursing

    The only time I have really seen Haldol used as a routine for a dementia patient is when they are end stage and it's being used for terminal agitation as part of their hospice orders. At that point...
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    Possible career ending injury

    hppygr8ful replied to LovingLife123's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I'm with Wuzzie on this a laminectomy may correct the problem and with proper recovery and PT you may be able to return to full function. Trust me - I have been through many life changing events. I...
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    Sexual harrassment or just an old creep?

    hppygr8ful replied to CBlover's topic in General Nursing

    The problem is that from a legal standpoint it does not matter what you think. The legal definition of sexual harassment does not prohibit simple teasing, offhand comments, or minor isolated...
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    No, you can't do that!

    hppygr8ful replied to LoveMyRNlife's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't get the sense that this was a psych patient but that the caregiver was demanding Haldol to keep the patient calm. This appeared to be a med/surge situation. Hospital legal department could...
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    No, you can't do that!

    hppygr8ful replied to LoveMyRNlife's topic in General Nursing

    "Patient/caregiver refused ordered treatment. Education provided on the benefits of treatment and risk's of refusing ordered treatment including discomfort, permanent disability or death and all...
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    Sexual harrassment or just an old creep?

    hppygr8ful replied to CBlover's topic in General Nursing

    I posted the legal definition of sexual harassment; This man's behavior as described to this point does not meet that legal definition. Even if he is flirting it's not sexual harassment until he is...
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    Question for pagan nurses about nature and storytelling as healing therapy

    hppygr8ful replied to vetpharmtech's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    The folks in my family are not very judgmental. We are sort of "Whatever floats your boat" people as long as no one but consenting adults gets hurt in the process. Most of us subscribe to some brand...
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    Patient rights an privacy bathroom

    hppygr8ful replied to Mqnurse13's topic in General Nursing

    In my practice with bulimic girls I have found that they often ask for bathroom privacy. We can't actually stop them from purging but the theory is they won't if we are watching. Still patient's...
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    "My doctor told me..."

    hppygr8ful replied to angeloublue22's topic in General Nursing

    Also I might add that with my recent wound experience I was having my weekly treatment and suddenly I smelled vinegar. I asked and the wound care nurse told me she was cleaning with Acetic Acid or as...
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    Sexual harrassment or just an old creep?

    hppygr8ful replied to CBlover's topic in General Nursing

    I know you are no longer together but I thought I would mention that your ex-wife could have fired back with a discrimination claim which I would have done since what she was doing did not meet the...
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    New job as addictions nurse need advice

    hppygr8ful replied to czerwodl121's topic in Addictions

    Welcome to the world of Psych/addiction nursing. I have been working in this field of nursing most of my career though I have branched out from time to time. It can be extremely rewarding to see a...
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    Sexual harrassment or just an old creep?

    hppygr8ful replied to CBlover's topic in General Nursing

    I am just glancing through this so forgive me if this answer has already been given. The behavior you are concerned about does not appear to rise to the legal definition of sexual harassment which:...