hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    gender "issues"

    hppygr8ful replied to rac1's topic in Psychiatric

    As a person who was raised with very conservative ideals I have to say that I have made a complete turn around from where I started when I became a nurse. I did my own research and talked to a lot of...
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    I give in to drug seeking patients

    hppygr8ful replied to Raidernurse's topic in General Nursing

    This! Most people who go to the ER do have some degree of legitimate pain. They could get a fix on the street corner with far less aggravation and wait time. I have found that most nurses (not all)...
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    What is the afterlife like?

    hppygr8ful replied to EGspirit's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Grumpy I love your answer here because it directly addresses that there is a difference between Spirituality and religion. A person may be religious without being spiritual and vica versa....
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    Trump Admin Will Protect Health Workers Who Refuse Services On Religious Grounds

    hppygr8ful replied to herring_RN's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    This is such funny fake news. The language re: this issue come straight out of the Affordable Care Act. It was not written by or proposed by Donald Trump. His protecting this clause means he is in...
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    Nicotine pre- employment testing

    hppygr8ful replied to Kansasmomandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Ok you can't answer the poll format but here's my answers. Nicotine testing is pretty much standard in California so weather I object or not makes no difference. I don't smoke so it's no big deal to...
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    Filing a complaint question

    hppygr8ful replied to Randomnurse3's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Every BON is different but they are all notoriously slow. They don't care that your are sitting on pins and needles waiting for the shoe to fall. Without knowing what you did that makes you think you...
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    overusing GLOVES

    hppygr8ful replied to liluiass's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to point out that the gloves purchased for $4.00 and change at Walmart are not sterile - they are clean. Sterile Gloves run about $40.00 for a box of 50.
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    overusing GLOVES

    hppygr8ful replied to liluiass's topic in General Nursing

    I actually hate wearing gloves for every patient interaction. The school I went to stressed the value of human contact and how a bare hand on the skin can be used to enhance an assessment. Last year I...
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    Salary Washington DC area

    hppygr8ful replied to m157756's topic in General Nursing

    RN Salaries By State -
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    Salary Washington DC area

    hppygr8ful replied to m157756's topic in General Nursing

    deleted due to wrong link
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    Former drug addicts becoming nurses?

    hppygr8ful replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Research is my thing so I consulted my University's library data base (one of the perks of joining an alumni association) and found very little on your question. I did find 1 old study 1994 that...
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    Former drug addicts becoming nurses?

    hppygr8ful replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    One last comment - one of the best way of maintain one's sobriety is to live your life in the service to others - Nursing seems like a pretty good fit for this category.
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    Military with history of discipline?

    hppygr8ful replied to 10yearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't know the answer to this best to speak to a recruiter who can answer your questions. I know my son is planning on entering the Marine Corps upon graduation from High School and he was advised...
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    My child is rebelling

    hppygr8ful replied to Amethya's topic in School

    I have spent most of my career working with adolescent girls in crises. After reading all of the replies here I will add my two cents. You have received some great advice BTW. Still this is about the...
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    Former drug addicts becoming nurses?

    hppygr8ful replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Ok chiming in. I am a recovering addict and alcoholic. I have been sober for 17 years. I have to say that nursing has been exceptionally good for my recovery. Yes it's stressful as is being a wife...
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    suspended licence for owing taxes

    hppygr8ful replied to passports's topic in General Nursing

    Most states have tax amnesty programs that allow you to pay off over time or even reduce the amount you owe. I know California does because I have used it. When I was married to my "Ner do well" 1 st...
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    What do you do when a patient threatens harm?

    hppygr8ful replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    There should be information on your certificate re: if it can be used for CEU's. I have always submitted mine with no problem. Now that I am again in Psych full time we do MAB stand for management of...
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    What do you do when a patient threatens harm?

    hppygr8ful replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I have not had hundreds or even thousands of hours of practice and have successfully defended myself multiple times, including a mugging that occurred in a parking lot. Left that guy with a good set...
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    What do you do when a patient threatens harm?

    hppygr8ful replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    This might further antagonize an already angry patient and would most likely get you socked.
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    What do you do when a patient threatens harm?

    hppygr8ful replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    We don't have this panic button you speak of but we have a pretty good system for calling codes and help come quickly.
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    Do You Have To Be Religious/Spiritual to be a good Nurse?

    hppygr8ful replied to Soliloquy's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Mods can we please close this thread already - It has been beaten to
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    I want to be a nurse with a 9-5 job w/ weekends and holidays off

    hppygr8ful replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I don't work 9 to 5 but I do work 7-3 with a weekly RDO and every other weekend. Works for
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    Searching for relief for my knee pain!

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

    First see an ortho specialist preferably a knee specialist. Our TOS is that we don't give medical advice here but I personally spent thousands of dollars of all kinds of shoes and devices to battle...
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    New nurse, how to deal with coworkers yelling at you/talking behind your back..

    hppygr8ful replied to Cadams47's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't let people, nurses, doctors or administrators yell at me. I come right back in a calm professional voice "This is not the appropriate time to discuss this. We are both professional and can...
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    What do you do when a patient threatens harm?

    hppygr8ful replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Oh and you should ask your employer about CPI training. This includes verbal de-escalation training, some fast easy moves and holds as well as training into you own trigger/behavior which you may be...