hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

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    Crusty Old Bats Bank

    hppygr8ful replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be afraid step over to the Dark Side!
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    Any advice would be excellent!!

    hppygr8ful replied to AspiringNurse86's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    contact the American Assoc of nurse attorneys - They are familiar with all licensing and professional practice issues and will give you a free initial consultation. Definitely contact them first...
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    Stressed, keep making mistakes!

    hppygr8ful replied to Nicolepatrol95's topic in Patient Medications

    And don't forget to breath!
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    How to do a med pass?

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

    It depends on you EMAR - the last one I worked with had the ability to prioritize your med pass. Push a button and all your accu-checks come up, then your insulin and all other meds once I figured it...
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    Mental illness nurse

    hppygr8ful replied to Nurseyfabulous1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    There are several nurses here (myself included) who struggle with mental health issues. This does not mean you can't have a fulfilling career in nursing. The first thing to do is check in with a...
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    aspergers

    hppygr8ful replied to jose2010's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am not on the spectrum but my husband is. He works in technology and engineering. I would think a nurse with a higher degree on the spectrum would do very well in some sort of nursing research.
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    Struggling to be a Christian Nurse

    hppygr8ful replied to newgirlintown94's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I am a multi-denominational Christian and try to live by the message of Christ. What that means to me is to try to walk in HIs path, try not to judge, and be forgiving and to treat all my patients as...
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    Federal Marijuana Ban Lift Effects on Nursing

    hppygr8ful replied to bluma5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Understand I don't like the man. However ever pot smoker who wants to light up should love him as he has essentially said if a bill to legalize marijuana on the federal level comes across his desk he...
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    How do you deal with personal attacks at work?

    hppygr8ful replied to NewRN'16's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is a universal spiritual axiom that nothing can disturb you if you do not allow yourself to be disturbed. I've dealt with these types both in and out of nursing and can positively state it's never...
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    What do you do on weekends off?

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Sharing is caring?
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    What do you do on weekends off?

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I have been watchin Jeremy Wade for years - I love fishing for the relaxation factor, but catching the big ones seems like a lot of work.
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    How long does a pair of running shoes last?

    hppygr8ful replied to AmberK1026's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear Nike RNs after years of searching for just the right shoe. On average they last about a year - but I only wear them until my feet start hurting then replace.
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    I hate wound care terminology

    hppygr8ful replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    The reason floor nurses should not stage wounds is because if you stage it a 2 and chart it then the WOC comes in and stages it a 3. The carting looks like the wound got worse under the hospital's...
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    Does AZ always pay lower than states with unions?

    hppygr8ful replied to Irene joy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    you can but 40 acres in Nevada for around $20,000.00 dollars and do whatever you want with it. I'm thinking of an end of world underground Zombie Apocalypse bunker. It always pays to be prepared.
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    I hate wound care terminology

    hppygr8ful replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I really like Brownbrooks description of yucky!. I did get pretty good at wound description and care at my last job where a followed the wound care doctor around with the treatment cart. He was a...
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    Combat Sports and bruises affecting career

    hppygr8ful replied to unknownpitbull's topic in General Nursing

    My son does full contact MMA and Muay Thai. H has started to teach me as it's a terrific workout and I'm not a running on a treadmill girl. I has has some spectacular bruises on my arms and legs but...
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    Organizations to help with California Nursing licence

    hppygr8ful replied to azuretide's topic in General Nursing

    I Had a similar problem getting through to the CaBON regarding a license renewal. I had sent in all the paperwork and fees 6 months in advance and when my license had a week before expiration I tried...
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    Am I the only one who thinks this is wildly inappropriate?

    hppygr8ful replied to Rainbow_RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Anonimity means we don't talk about or friends in recovery outside the rooms. Individuals can choose tp disclose or not as long as their disclosure does not bresk another's anonimity. As far as...
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    Nurse Entrepreneur

    hppygr8ful replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    As any successful entrepreneur will tell you, running with a initial partially formulated idea is not a good practice. You need to develop a solid business plan. Something that you can take to banks,...
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    Any Mormon/LDS nurses here? I need help?

    hppygr8ful replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    It has been said that the highest form of worship is time spent in the service of others. I can think of no better example of this than tending to the ill and infirm. The OP was not asking how to get...
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    Where are all the nursing jobs?

    hppygr8ful replied to neurogirl77's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't know if it's true but I read somewhere that Alaska, Montana and Wyoming are hiring nurses and giving our huge relocation and sign on bonuses.
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    Best stethoscope for an ER Nurse?

    hppygr8ful replied to verbalsjint's topic in Emergency

    My husband gave me a Littman Card II when I graduated from nursing school. I had been an EMT before so I shortened the tubing so I could hear better. I also had it engraved. One day I could not find...
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    HIPAA Violation?

    hppygr8ful replied to Medic_Murse's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I am way to busy doing my actual work than to look up other peoples credentials on BON
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    Went Anon-Evaluation

    hppygr8ful replied to GeneralizedConfusion's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In what year did all this
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    Am I the only one who thinks this is wildly inappropriate?

    hppygr8ful replied to Rainbow_RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The passage in question is a editorial not an article, thus reflecting a personal opinion. We all know opinions are like noses, because everybody has one. I recovery journey is pretty much an open...