hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    Drug test location

    hppygr8ful replied to 1fly's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I think your answer will be state specific. In California Travel outside the state is not allowed without approval from you case worker. Usually if it's for a severe family illness they will allow you...
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    Where Were You...9/11

    hppygr8ful replied to Daisy4RN's topic in General Nursing

    In my bed. Pregnant with man-cub and thinking about getting up a vomiting. Heard a car screech into driveway and boots running to door. Husband bursts in and yells don't be alarmed but we are under...
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    2018 Lice

    hppygr8ful replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I'm not a school nurse but as a specialist in adolescent psych I see my fair share of Head lice. The facility I work for has some rather draconian lice policies - isolating patients, drenching them...
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    Curiosity

    hppygr8ful replied to TexNurse777's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Someone submitted a fake urine for a pre-employment physical at one of my jobs. It came back as a non-human specimen and employment was denied.
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    Help termination

    hppygr8ful replied to Nursejh01's topic in Men in Nursing

    Since it was your first job I would not leave it off your resume but I would consider carefully what you will say when asked about the job. Some people believe that it's against the law for a...
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    Coping while being a new nurse????

    hppygr8ful replied to Hsbyard04's topic in General Nursing

    The to coping with this stress you are under is the same as coping with change in any situation. Focus on the thing you can change and that is yourself. You can't change the staffing or the patients...
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    Medical kidnap? Discuss

    hppygr8ful replied to dbabz's topic in Nursing News

    Having been involved in two similar cases I have to say that these situations are often more complicated than they appear. We currently have one in my facility where parental custody is being...
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    Greetings From SpankedInPittsburgh

    hppygr8ful replied to SpankedInPittsburgh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It's okay - My fingers commit Freudian Slips all the time. I will be trying once again to finish my BSN after the first of the year - for now getting ready to take a 10 vacation starting tomorrow....
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    New grad RN, can't land a job after nursing school

    hppygr8ful replied to viviagbobu's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    California is an extremely tight market. Since you say you have had multiple interviews and rejections have you considered consulting with an interview coach? We have discussed this topic here before....
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    5 things would have detered nurse from killing

    hppygr8ful replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing News

    It's right there is the very small print - sudden desire to kill people with malice of forethought. As a psych nurse I agree that Seroquel is way over prescribed but committing murder hasn't seemed to...
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    5 things would have detered nurse from killing

    hppygr8ful replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing News

    When a person has no moral/ethical compass no amount of oversight is going to keep them from doing terrible things!
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    Greetings From SpankedInPittsburgh

    hppygr8ful replied to SpankedInPittsburgh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Welcome back Spanked. Itried to look up a humorous Gif of a nurse being spanked just for you but whenI hit the search button my virgin eyes were assaulted with such smut I went temporarilyblind!
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    Nursing School Essentials

    hppygr8ful replied to VampyrSlayer's topic in General Students

    Don't leave home without it! Nursing Pocket Guide : Diagnoses: Interventions, and Rationales by Marilynn E. Doenges and Mary Frances Moorhouse
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    What is a surgical clearance nurse?

    hppygr8ful replied to rearviewmirror's topic in General Nursing

    I just went to a clinic by my house to get a surgical clearance for plastic surgery. My PCP with my insurance compant refused to do it as they are not doing the surgery. (Never mind they don't offer...
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    Hearing loss, please help

    hppygr8ful replied to FuturePN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I would opt for the electronic stethoscope as it would be a tax-deductible tool expense and would be yours. The really good BP machines on wheels that are calibratable can run upwards of $2000.00...
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    HIPAA exceptions

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Since we get so many questions on this area and it appears that most health care workers really don't understand HIPAA I thought I would set up a link to HHS website that specifically address allowed...
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    HIPPAA violation

    hppygr8ful replied to Kshores15's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I have made it my mission to clarify and get nurses to truly understand what HIPAA is and what the exceptions are. Aside from bully scare tactics from employers terrified of be cited in violation and...
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    Exclusively working day shifts

    hppygr8ful replied to SKnursing's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Of course I've been doing this a long time and paid my dues so to speak. I made the shift several years ago to working 5 8hr shifts a week and every other weekend. It may seem like a lot but I work...
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    Need help on resigning!

    hppygr8ful replied to Snr1003's topic in General Nursing

    One piece of advice and this is for all nurses in this quandry not just you. Always make sure you tender your resignation in writing clearly stating the last day you will be available to work. Never...
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    Psych unit

    hppygr8ful replied to OhioRN1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have never worked outside of California but here most Psych Hospital employ LVNs or LPTs to pass medications. RN's interact with patients - do admits and discharges and maintain a safe a supportive...
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    Narcotic restrictions- how do they work??

    hppygr8ful replied to OhioRN1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I do in patient psych and as an RN have never been required to pass narcotics or any meds while I was in diversion. I did after my restrictions were lifted but the facility that I work for is very...
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    When does HIPPA no longer apply?

    hppygr8ful replied to GuineaPigs's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    A nurse friend of mine had similar situation with a patient who verbally threatened her with physical harm once he got out of the hospital. She felt sorry for him as well. Figured his action were a...
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    Nursing Incentives - New Grads and Expereinced

    hppygr8ful replied to RNCompConsultant's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing says I appreciate you like cold hard cash!
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    Scope of practice ? RN able to perform task ?

    hppygr8ful replied to clomicka's topic in General Nursing

    You would have to check the scope of practice in your state as this may be highly state specific - Check with your state BON as random opinions from strangers is never a good way to make decisions....
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    Allergic to cats in AL, what can I do?

    hppygr8ful replied to Mrsvirgomama's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Quit or see your PCP about an antihystimine.