hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

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    Should I be totally honest in my interview?

    hppygr8ful replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Without going into details about hourly rates you could just say that the per-diem compensation does not meet you current needs and you have been looking to step up to a full-time position with full...
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    Cargo pants suggestions

    hppygr8ful replied to I<3H2O's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like FitScrubs but they are spendy. Still the best Scrubs I've worn in 17 years.
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    Getting Over Assault

    hppygr8ful replied to River&MountainRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Have you had a Critical Incident Stress debriefing? This should have been provided by your employer or you can get one through your employer's EAP (Employee Assistance Program) this will help you sort...
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    Patient education for postpartum patients

    hppygr8ful replied to aprilbalagosa's topic in Patient Education

    I also would caution anyone from using their actual name as their user name on this or any forum. This forum is the largest, most read form for nurses and nursing students I know of and you never know...
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    Advice for RN Who Feels Lost

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

    You have a BSN so have you considered School Nursing. The school Nurses here seem to be the ones having the most fun though I personally find psych more fun than a barrel of monkeys. There will be...
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    Patient education for postpartum patients

    hppygr8ful replied to aprilbalagosa's topic in Patient Education

    As this appears to be homework why don't you tell us what teaching you think is appropriate and we can comment on it?
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    Peer feedback

    hppygr8ful replied to Ahopkins81's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say I disagree - if the care is compassionate as ours is you can get many thank you's. I find a stabilized psych patient to be very grateful most of the time.
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    RN's and LPN's working as Nursing Assistants?

    hppygr8ful replied to blackmamba123's topic in General Nursing

    Weighing in late here but IMHO this whole argument is somewhat ridiculous. First of all there is nothing a CNY does that is not within the scope of practice of a RN. Even if a RN is working as a CNA...
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    Dropping the "Nurse Card"?

    hppygr8ful replied to RNJay_'s topic in General Nursing

    No! In fact if I have any encounters with law enforcement (which thankfully I grew out of about 17 years ago) the last thing I want anyone to know is that I am a nurse! If said encounter does not go...
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    Peer feedback

    hppygr8ful replied to Ahopkins81's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know. I always give a verbal a personal thank you to my entire team at the end of the shift. As well a several times through out a shift as things happen. We do have a facility wide...
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    Mistake on orientation..please help

    hppygr8ful replied to MommyRN89's topic in Patient Medications

    Sounds like she is a bit of a drama queen and practicing aggressive CYA. You made a mistake. It didn't harm anyone and it won't be the last mistake you will make. Don't get me wrong all med errors and...
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    Need Help

    hppygr8ful replied to Apple-Core's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I also send out heartfelt support to you at this time. I agree that Al-Anon of some similar group might be helpful to you. Having firm no-nonsense boundaries with your daughter is key. No backing down...
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    Inappropriate nurse support groups

    hppygr8ful replied to LindsayRNL's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My weekly support group was like a gaggle of some of the best nurses along with a few you wondered how they were ever licensed in the first place. As for it feeling inappropriate, I didn't have a...
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    One question about another insulin.

    hppygr8ful replied to John 2018's topic in General World

    What has the physician ordered - sounds like homework - but benefit of the doubt - If the order is unclear or questionable always call the physician for clarification.
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    dropping meds in front of surveyors

    hppygr8ful replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Those darn surveyors make us so nervous but after you have through 20 or so surveys as I have it gets pretty routine. Here's my tip if you always do the job the right way every day performing for...
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    Student nurse in recovery

    hppygr8ful replied to Queenofthesouth24's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Unless your treatment was related to a crime such as a DUI. Any treatment you received is considered private and protected by HIPAA Almost all nursing BON applications ask questions about treatment...
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    Confused - Did I may right decision

    hppygr8ful replied to Nursered13's topic in Nurses Recovery

    IMHO any nurse who does not carry professional liability and malpractice insurance is a fool. You work too hard for your license and livelihood to leave it up to others to decide your fate.
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    How To Become A Successful New Grad

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh I forgot to add If you have a chance to live at home rent free. work at a local hospital and pay down your loans do it.
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    Advice to the new grad

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in General Nursing

    [COLOR=#000000]Advice to the newly graduated nurse[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]I see so many posts from new grads who ask for advice fromeverything on choosing a specialty,...
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    Advice to the new grad

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Mods please delete above I messed
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    How to call a provider at 3 am

    hppygr8ful replied to ZenRN181's topic in General Nursing

    didn't even read the post but the title got me thinking of a call I made to a Dr, in the wee hours of the morning, He took the call sounded a bit sleepy and I heard a clink sound and the unmistakable...
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    What do you do on weekends off?

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today I am smoking ribs over hickory, making potato salad and watching the horseraces on tv. My husband and the boys are having a few beers and teasing me about pickling long shots - we'll see
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    Missed opportunities

    hppygr8ful replied to Recovering_RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In my effort to be a persistently Positive person I try to never dwell on negatives. Every missed opportunity is a new opportunity waiting to happen.
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    Concerns about a nurse

    hppygr8ful replied to Platypus's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Going out on a limb here but since you say she is an "older" nurse have you considered that the behaviors you are witnessing may be signs of a cognative impairment or even early dementia which would...
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    Please Help! I need career advice ASAP

    hppygr8ful replied to OmgNurse11's topic in First Year After Licensure

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