hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    Nurse Entrepreneur Roll Call!

    hppygr8ful replied to PaleoNurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I have number of irons in the fire. I am developing a health promotion line of supplements for people with ideopathic autoimmune illness. I have 3 auto immune disorders and this line comes out of my...
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    Can I get a non-patient care job as a new RN, ASN?

    hppygr8ful replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Nursing is a brutal contact sport. Often one team (Nurses) work against nearly impossible odds while the other team (patients) are experiencing the worst scenario in their lives. It's not for...
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    Can I get a non-patient care job as a new RN, ASN?

    hppygr8ful replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    But the OP is not saying that. What they are saying is that they are uncomfortable with patient
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    False positive drug test for Benzos

    hppygr8ful replied to NurseMotivator's topic in General Nursing

    I totally get what you are saying but all modern medicine was developed by and stands on the shoulders of Near Middle and Far Eastern practices. These practices can still be used as a compliment to...
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    False positive drug test for Benzos

    hppygr8ful replied to NurseMotivator's topic in General Nursing

    Actually there are several plants and plant compounds that can be used as a muscle relaxant/sleep aid. Valarian (Which is in Formula 303), Alfalfa, Red Clover, chamomile, peppermint, ginger, Passion...
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    For pagan nurses, is "Happy solstice" the right expression?

    hppygr8ful replied to vetpharmtech's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    "Blessed Be" refers to veneration of Gaia who is the Greek goddess of the earth and mother of all life. There are many other Pagan traditions that do not use that term. As I am extremely comfortable...
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    I need advice.

    hppygr8ful replied to tashadeleon's topic in General Nursing

    You're in a tough spot and I empathize with you. If you go lucking for another job see if they support students with flexable scheduling and or tuition reimbursment. Alot of these programs and...
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    Can I get a non-patient care job as a new RN, ASN?

    hppygr8ful replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    The problem you may have is that Forensic nursing (BSN often required) and Lactation Consultant which also often requires a BSN. Both of these areas of nursing involve rather intimate physical contact...
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    Patient Abandonment

    hppygr8ful replied to DanT103's topic in General Nursing

    Something is missing here.I believe your question is purposly vague. The way your question is worded it appears you were an hour late (Unacceptable). What apecifically made you want to walk out?...
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    Precepting After 4 Months Off Orientation

    hppygr8ful replied to MDelainy's topic in General Nursing

    Orientation where I work (psych) lasts about 9 weeks. Once off orientation RN are consu oth ChRge nurses and preceptors. I have 20 years under my belt and am 1 of 3 Master Precepg on my shift. E dry...
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    Patient gets biopsy in U.S. after she says she was denied in Ontario due to ransomware attack

    hppygr8ful replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    All of the problems with regard to access to care was supposed to be solved by the affordable care act. Under this all adults must have insurance purchased through the medical insurance marketplace or...
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    Patient gets biopsy in U.S. after she says she was denied in Ontario due to ransomware attack

    hppygr8ful replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    While anecdotal evidence is the weekest kind. I have to say that my family and I have received very good care here in the US. We do play by the rules and stay in network. The longest I ever waited for...
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    AMA Ceasefire Resolution

    hppygr8ful replied to feelix's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Oh and before people say anything I have worked in a Third World Country (Though one closer to home) to provide Vaccinations and other services to an impovrished people.
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    AMA Ceasefire Resolution

    hppygr8ful replied to feelix's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    While I support the end to violence in the Gaza Stip as well as in the Ukraine, Russia , China and several African Nations. I fail to see how any of these entities will do anything in response to what...
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    Pursuing Specialty But...With A Personal Twist

    hppygr8ful replied to Catiedid1230's topic in General Nursing

    There are lot's of nurses and even Physicians who have or have had mental health issues. I have suffered from debilitating and relapsing depression since I was about 13 years old and I am 60 and yes I...
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    Patient gets biopsy in U.S. after she says she was denied in Ontario due to ransomware attack

    hppygr8ful replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure it has happened but I had a cancer scare and my hospital (Owned by my insurance Co. ) sent me to a competing hospital system as time was of the essence for a diagnosis.
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    Anti Vaxxer I Knew Became A Nurse

    hppygr8ful replied to RitzyCinnamonRoll's topic in General Nursing

    I actually know several nurses who are anti-vax. Even before Covid I had a colleague who wouldn't vaccinate his kids and even sent them to school sick. If anyone in his family had a fever they chewed...
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    How to Care for the "Difficult" Patient

    hppygr8ful replied to Vanessa Waits BC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a psych patient tell me to go perform a rather intimate act on myself. It's never good to goad a psych patient but wish I could have said
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    California CRNA and the Maximus program

    hppygr8ful replied to CaliCRNA's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't know about how the being a CRNA would be any different than the rest of us. But when I went through the program as and ADN the program was cookie cutter and very strict. I was not permitted to...
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    The Power of a Genuine Compliment

    hppygr8ful replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Psych is a particularly stressful environment and I always thank my staff at the end of a shift. I will also give positive comments to team members when they when they handle a situation well....
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    Overly sensitive, or bullying/inappropriate behavior?

    hppygr8ful replied to evilolive07's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't think anyone answered with a lack of compassion. We answered with our collective experience in the health care system. I do feel your pain and believable or not know that I have been through a...
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    For pagan nurses, is "Happy solstice" the right expression?

    hppygr8ful replied to vetpharmtech's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Nordic and Celtic traditions venerate the the earth and the passage of time by Calender based on the solstices and seasons. This would be a good area to start you journey to better
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    I had dilute urine :(

    hppygr8ful replied to Sam_0896's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The dilute urine isn't about ETg tests but a dilute may indicate an attempt to mask other
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    The Unwritten Rules Of Dating As A Nurse

    hppygr8ful replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    As a psych nurse of 20 years who has had my own battle with depression and Addiction I know that people with mental health issues are for the most part good people. Still I most likely would not form...
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    How to cope with shame?

    hppygr8ful replied to Sam_0896's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Bravo! A wise man that I miss terribly was want to say "You wouldn't worry so much about what people think about you, once you realize how rarely they