hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    Why are nurses the only profession that cannot accept gifts?

    hppygr8ful replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    When I was doing L&D years ago I had a dad from an ethnicity that highly values boys walk up to me in the parking lot hand me a check for a thousand dollar's saying "Today you have given me a...
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    Ongoing lice problem

    hppygr8ful replied to MrsK_Nurse's topic in School

    A mom can actually be quite mentally ill and still CPS will not step in I guess with what I see fathers taking their little girls to poker night and letting the guys have turns at her. Head lice is...
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    Ongoing lice problem

    hppygr8ful replied to MrsK_Nurse's topic in School

    With the CDC classifying Head lice as normal human flora and recommending that kids never be isolated or kept out of the classroom. What would CPS do? I work psych and we constantly deal with parents...
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    Clinging To Hope

    hppygr8ful replied to Persephone Paige's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey I resemble that remark - being in monitoring got me into psych nursing which I have made into a career. I am a published researcher in the field of teen suicide and I absolutely love psych nursing...
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    And you think it can't get worse

    hppygr8ful replied to Eris Discordia BSN, RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You flush
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    And you think it can't get worse

    hppygr8ful replied to Eris Discordia BSN, RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Staying sober is in fact the easiest part of these programs.
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    Nurses Smoking: Compassion Instead of Judgement

    hppygr8ful replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    You know I work 8 hours shifts and get two 10 minute breaks and a 30 minute lunch break. Yet my fellow nurses who smoke or vape for that matter are stepping out constantly while non-smokers cover the...
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    Hospice morphine overdose

    hppygr8ful replied to Robbie8121's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    So I just couldn't help myself. Since the OP provided no resources to back up seemingly baseless claims I went hunting. I found two stories where lawsuits were pending related to suspected morphine...
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    What do you do with your wedding ring?

    hppygr8ful replied to Nephron44's topic in General Nursing

    I wear mine on a chain around my
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    Any good books/literature on how to deal with psych pts on a medical floor?

    hppygr8ful replied to tbbtpeach's topic in Psychiatric

    Try looking for Psych Notes: Clinical Pocket reference It's available at most bookstores and a used copy can be purchased online for under $10.00 Still Viva gave you great advice.
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    When you have a rule that you don't 'friend' coworkers on FB

    hppygr8ful replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I also don't friend a lot of people here. If I get a request I send back a message explaining that I do not friend people who have no posting history as I want to get to know them before friending....
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    When you have a rule that you don't 'friend' coworkers on FB

    hppygr8ful replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    My Facebook account which is for family contact is kept on the tightest of security setting so unless I invite you in you can't find me. But I don't give my cell phone number to co-workers either....
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    In TPAPN and currently in IOP. Tested pos in IOP...do I need to tell my CM?

    hppygr8ful replied to JustBreatheRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    !This!
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    Help with board complaint

    hppygr8ful replied to FrenchieB1986's topic in General Nursing

    Ask Dr. Fever is a thread where anyone can ask Dr. Fever for advice. If you are old enough to remember the television show WKRP in Cincinnati you'll know who DR. Johnny Fever is.
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    Help with board complaint

    hppygr8ful replied to FrenchieB1986's topic in General Nursing

    Gotta love the Bible belt! Most nursing boards have language in their Nurse Practice acts that addresses crimes of moral turpitude. Still you'd have to be arrested and convicted before the BON would...
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    Striking image of an 8 yo Hands

    hppygr8ful replied to tining's topic in School

    I actually think it's kind of pretty in a way - I have several prints of microbes under magnification and find them fascinating.
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    Thoughts on Treating Withdrawal Symptoms with Meds

    hppygr8ful replied to guest940422's topic in Addictions

    I need some clarification - are you talking about medicating someone in active detox or are you talking about suboxone
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    Nurse week, scavenger hunt

    hppygr8ful replied to Dskipp's topic in General Nursing

    Categorically you can make any ETOH from any grain you have handy - Rice, wheat, oats, corn and the process renders it Gluten Free.
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    Nurse week, scavenger hunt

    hppygr8ful replied to Dskipp's topic in General Nursing

    My employer generally does a pretty good job with nurses week. PTO raffles, Meals like pizza and pasta delivered to the unit, gifts etc...... nothing with hospital logo on it. I can't imagine taking...
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    Hospice morphine overdose

    hppygr8ful replied to Robbie8121's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think the OP may be coming from a recent experience either with Family or on the job that made him/her uncomfortable. I had a lot of misgivings about hospice when my dad was dying of cancer and I...
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    Sexual Harassment from Chaplain

    hppygr8ful replied to LuckyGirlSuze's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I agree that filing a lawsuit may be the best action - it likely will not go to court and you may even be able to waive a financial settlement in lieu of this person being disciplined. Be warned...
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    Ok I am FREAKING OUT

    hppygr8ful replied to JxoRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In California they used to step up testing in the weeks following a positive. Especially if they took you off work. Since you had to have two negatives before you could return to work. It served to...
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    OIG list

    hppygr8ful replied to RN2364's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It basically a list of healthcare professional who have committed certain crimes felonies mostly and can not work at any facility that collects Medicare/Medicaid. So basically every hospital in...
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    Almost there!

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just 16 credits left to finish this BSN. I have started and stopped soften it seems like I have been doing this forever. Maybe a short break before going to NP school - but I'm not getting any...
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    Riddle me this Batman?

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in General Nursing

    How is it that 100 Glipizide 10mg tablets runs around $40.00 but if I buy it off the veterinary website it only costs $14.00. Same drug, Same Manufacturer, Same dose and I don't need a prescription...