hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    Makes Me Sad...

    hppygr8ful replied to cooties_are_real's topic in School

    In my humble opinion the whole lice thing would be solved if schools adopted a more sensible approach to treatment and eradication of lice. Not every parent is equipped with the patience required to...
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    The.. sun..come..out....to-mor-row...

    hppygr8ful replied to NurseCard's topic in Nursing Humor

    I find most commercials about pharmaceuticals annoying - like the one with the little irritated bladder following some woman around on her daily errands. Really
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    What's your best 'Nurse Hack'?

    hppygr8ful replied to KimasaurusRex's topic in General Nursing

    My best hack is in psych where patients can't have belts or shoe laces - we ties their belt loops together with plastic ID writband to hold their pants up. We also wrap them around their shoe.
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    Took out 2 vials of pain med gave the right dose but only scanned one

    hppygr8ful replied to love lilacs's topic in Patient Medications

    If it was a pixis type machine you may get tagged for an anomaly and be flagged for education. Was you waste cosigned?
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    Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    hppygr8ful replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have a concealed carry permit though I hardly ever carry the thing. My first husband was a violent felon who I helped put in prison. When he was still out and we were separated I got the permit. Now...
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    Fall prevention

    hppygr8ful replied to dontbetachy90's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    [h=3][COLOR=#1a0dab]Catch a Falling Star | I Advance Senior
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    https://drugs-forum.com/

    hppygr8ful replied to tectonic6086's topic in Addictions

    Just took a peek at the site. The journal articles appear to be peer reviewed. So not a bad resource for evidence based practice.
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    Almond milk

    hppygr8ful replied to scuba nurse's topic in School

    Milk is not necessary for good health - My son had issues with milk and we stopped when he was two. He's 15 now - big strapping line backer. He gets his calcium from dark leafy greens. We do drink...
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    Matt Lauer Fired due to Inappropriate Sexual Behavior. Has This Happened to You?

    hppygr8ful replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    While I have been approached by men in a manner that was inappropriate. I can't say I've ever been harassed. Harassment being defined as a continuous and sustained course of conduct which annoys,...
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    what do you do?

    hppygr8ful replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    ARRRRRRRRRGGGGG! Head lice do not pose any public health concern and they are considered by the CDC to be normal human flora! Here's the CDC handout. CDC - Lice - Head Lice - General Information -...
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    What has CA RN probation terms 1-19 been like for you?

    hppygr8ful replied to Cieritaqt's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No negative comments from me. Congratulations on your continued sobriety and recovery. The California BON is known for being rather inflexible on these contracts. If you have already retained an...
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    Do you consider it helpful or not to be given a Pt’s attitude during a report?

    hppygr8ful replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    As a psych nurse I certainly do feel this is relevant
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    Brain death and refusal to remove life support

    hppygr8ful replied to Legaltrends's topic in General Nursing

    I could be very wrong - but I don't believe Christianity in general has any objection to terminating extraordinary measures when the patient is brain dead. There may be a few fundamentalist groups...
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    Substances to avoid

    hppygr8ful replied to SNB1014's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Never heard about Prilosec either. I have GERD and took it daily the whole time I was in
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    Do you think I have a case? HIPAA

    hppygr8ful replied to msoncnurse17's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I might also add violators can also face jail
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    DNR Turning Into Do Not Treat?

    hppygr8ful replied to EllaBella1's topic in General Nursing

    But in the scenario described it does not appear that anyone (The patient or designated decision maker) changed the DNR. If sublingual morphine or Ativan were available and the patient was designated...
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    Just........no.

    hppygr8ful replied to roser13's topic in Nursing News

    I recently learned that the Freedom of Speech clause of The Constitution does not extend into the private sector so you cannot just speak your mind with no repercussions. Private employers have the...
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    Frustrated Patient

    hppygr8ful replied to jojomarie26's topic in General Nursing

    I concur - but if her symptoms are significantly altering her quality of life then I would suggest a referral to a medical school with a differential diagnosis program.
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    DNR Turning Into Do Not Treat?

    hppygr8ful replied to EllaBella1's topic in General Nursing

    DNRF mean different things to different people which is why several states adopted the P.O.L.S.T (Physicians orders for life sustain treatment) system. This is a clear form filled out with the...
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    Are you better off?

    hppygr8ful replied to SpankedInPittsburgh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I posted a call to action in Nurses/politics - It's a bit lengthy but give it a read. I am looking for nurse who want to be part of effecting change in this. We can not truly heal if we just sit in...
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    Are you better off?

    hppygr8ful replied to SpankedInPittsburgh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    have you seen what the food/nutrition police are doing in some parts of the country. Obama lunch - Google
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    Are you better off?

    hppygr8ful replied to SpankedInPittsburgh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks for you kind reply but I think you were addressing Dirtyhippiegirl (DHG) . While our stories are very similar I have to say that I have been able to move on after monitoring with very little...
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    Vacation time discussion when applying for a new job

    hppygr8ful replied to RN-ing's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If you are offered a position or if your prospective employer asks if you have any questions you say. I have a planned vacation with non-refundable airline tickets and hotel reservations planed for...
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    CURRENT info regarding the use of Suboxone while nursing?

    hppygr8ful replied to LPNpaired's topic in Nurses Recovery

    MODS NONE OF THIS IS MEANT TO BE MEDICAL ADVICE - BUT IF IT IS ANY WAY INAPPROPRIATE OR AGAINST TOS JUST DELETE! tHANKS. The answer to your question is going to be state specific. In the world of...
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    Toileting: is it really necessary?

    hppygr8ful replied to nursemike's topic in Men in Nursing

    O those pesky voices - hopefully it's just inner monolog and not something more serious. Like Grumpy says it may be time to retire. If your daily job makes you want to go pick a bar fight (Have your...