hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    Bullying by Nurses and CNa

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

    I am sorry this happened to you - but I assure that this does not happen everywhere. Such problems are usually systems problems that need to be addressed on the unit level. The fact that you charge is...
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    Unfair, unfair, unfair

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Cats you have mentioned many times on this board that you are not in this due to being and addict/ alcoholic. I do not expect you to share all the details of what brought you here. I never said the...
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    Unfair, unfair, unfair

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I never said that the programs were fair or lacking in hypocrisy. What I said was that we all ended up in a program due to our actions. We need to own it in order to move forward in our lives. I...
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    Depression/anxiety

    hppygr8ful replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    You are very smart in your thinking. You need a referral to a mental health professional to get a full evaluation before starting psych meds, I have been a psych nurse for over 15 years. Having a GP...
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    How To Recover From Near Rock Bottom...

    hppygr8ful replied to Snowana's topic in General Nursing

    While it is not true that a employer can't give negative information if asked for a recommendation most won't because they fear litigation. Unless you have done something egregious that caused harm to...
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    Integrity and abuse vs Safety

    hppygr8ful replied to Bronxand's topic in General Nursing

    Your facility is lying to you or they just don't want to lose the revenue this resident brings in. You are in California. Out esteemed Governor "Moonbeam" Brown signed a law a couple of years ago that...
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    Integrity and abuse vs Safety

    hppygr8ful replied to Bronxand's topic in General Nursing

    I might add that my own mother who suffers from Alzheimer's was hospitalized in a Gero-psych facility for 83 days. She tried to kill another resident with her walker and police were called they...
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    Integrity and abuse vs Safety

    hppygr8ful replied to Bronxand's topic in General Nursing

    As A Psych nurse who will be designated to assess for and write 5150 holds in December 2017. I must state that you as a facility cannot 5150 someone. Only persons or entities designated under the...
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    How to properly wash & disinfect scrubs??!

    hppygr8ful replied to seasons18's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear black scrubs at my job so bleach is not an option. I use a color safe antimicrobial laundry soap and hot water and I don't have any issues.
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    Can nurses with a new mental disability take nclex and work?

    hppygr8ful replied to Plumrose15153's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Well said. There are many nurses who are able to work with a mental health diagnosis such as PTSD, Generalized anxiety, Major Depression even Bi-Polar and Schizoaffective. The trick is to get your own...
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    Covering upper arm tattoos

    hppygr8ful replied to albert_636's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't have any tattoos but the people who do at my facility use wear compression sleeves that can be purchased at any sports equipment store.
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    What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    hppygr8ful replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    I see a fair number of patients crawling with lice and other vermin - I'm itching just thinking about it!
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    Is money everything?

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

    I generally feel this way as well. I have reached a stage in my life where I have been putting away money for some time - Mostly because I have a son who (God willing) will be going off to college in...
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    Got a nurse aide fired... did I do the right thing?

    hppygr8ful replied to Live.Love.Nurse.♡'s topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to the wonderful world of Group Home nursing! I work as a nurse consultant for a rather large corporation with many (over 100) group homes. Issues with staff sleeping, stealing from residents...
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    Being Deposed - Help!

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

    A wise man who was a physician as well as a lawyer once gave me the best advice. In deposition there are only three answers to any question: Yes, No and I don't recall. Never elaborate.
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    Any Thoughts on why Orthopedics Hire PA more than APN

    hppygr8ful replied to Sandybear's topic in Advanced Practice

    Good old Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas - PA average is around 112,000.00 and NP 118,000.00 According to Salary.com
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    Any Thoughts on why Orthopedics Hire PA more than APN

    hppygr8ful replied to Sandybear's topic in Advanced Practice

    In my area PAs get paid considerably less than NPs. That may be the biggest factor.
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    I have a drinking problem, how do I get help?

    hppygr8ful replied to YANA67's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You might try the website below - it includes a simple Search function for secular aa meeting. Remember it doesn't matter so much how you recover as long as you recover. While I admit that the rooms...
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    Switch and bait on open shifts?

    hppygr8ful replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    There's only two nurses in the whole hospital? how many beds are
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    Switch and bait on open shifts?

    hppygr8ful replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    You need to actually read your contract before going to management about this issue. You would have been given a copy when you were hired. I always have my lawyer review any employment contract and...
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    Switch and bait on open shifts?

    hppygr8ful replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Wow sounds a lot like my facility. I have had my own unit for a year (adolescent girls ITU) then it closed a week and a half ago due to low census and I was thrown back into the float pool. It's bit...
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    Dental work

    hppygr8ful replied to barbs23's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This is only anecdotal but when I was in the program we had several people have questionable tests following dental work. It was suggested that Lidocaine with epi was the culprit and when people...
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    Chances of Nursing Board allowing me to become a nurse?

    hppygr8ful replied to MasterChief6's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Viva hit this one out of the park. Another thing I would suggest is if you are asked to explain what happened explain with humility and insight. Say something like "This occurred because I was off my...
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    Female patients at risk because of male patient?

    hppygr8ful replied to Major_Mira's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You mentioned it's a locked facility! What kind of facility is it? Alzheimer's, psych, SNF. The facility should have adequate staff to insure patient safety. If not the treatment team needs to decide...
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    Question about boundaries

    hppygr8ful replied to NBolas's topic in Canada

    Yes and Yes - It is generally a good idea to have no contact with patient's or their families for a minimum of two years after discharge. Others here may disagree but that's actually the rule at the...