hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

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    Is being a CNA a really hard job?

    hppygr8ful replied to Veronicax's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    YES it
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    Background checks in Texas

    hppygr8ful replied to sunny side up's topic in General Nursing

    Inquiring minds want to know why? Most states will run backgrounds upon initial licensure and on subsequent renewals ask the question "Have you been convicted of any misdemeanor or felony in the...
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    Nurse Malpractice liability insurance?

    hppygr8ful replied to Rsull16's topic in General Nursing

    I have had malpractice Insurance with Nurse's Service Organization since I was a student. My premium is very reasonable ( I have added to it as my circumstances evolved) and I am now covered up to...
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    Hs senior in need of advice please!

    hppygr8ful replied to MelaneyL's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It largely depends on your budget and circumstances. I would advise that you do go ahead and get your BSN straight away as that seems to be the new entry level for Nursing Practice in acute settings....
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    You Know You're a Psych Nurse When . . . .

    hppygr8ful replied to motor_mouth's topic in Psychiatric

    Yep but I did that long before I became a psych nurse - I was raised on a farm and a loose gate or door would have us chasing cows all day!
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    I have a drinking problem, how do I get help?

    hppygr8ful replied to YANA67's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You know there is a whole section of the Big Book that is directed to the agnostic. There is even an off shoot group called AA agnostica. there are also some other groups that you might seek out if...
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    Sunday Service and Weekend shift

    hppygr8ful replied to gigglebotRN's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    You don't say what church you belong to and you don't have to but I would encourage you to talk to your spiritual advisor about any church attendance requirements. I am a Catholic and it is a tenant...
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    Mandatory flu shots????

    hppygr8ful replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I too am very much against influenza which is why I voluntarily get a vaccination every year. As an interesting anecdote with regard to vaccinations - I (smart lady that I am) delayed getting my son...
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    Gender neutral bicycle!

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    So about two months ago with my new pain management doctor's blessing I started riding my bike to work. It's one mile each way but going home is all uphill. It's been a successful experiment and I...
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    Life is beautiful if one has his/her life centered on God

    hppygr8ful replied to guyna's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    And Again I say...... How Not to Be Offended | The Unbounded Spirit
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    Charlie Gard

    hppygr8ful replied to Lavender111's topic in Nursing News

    LOL but in the absence of subjective evidence we have no choice but to go with the objective.
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    I have a drinking problem, how do I get help?

    hppygr8ful replied to YANA67's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello and welcome to the nurse in recovery forum I have been sober for almost 15 years after drinking alcoholically for over 20 years. I was pretty young when I started around 13/14 and just never...
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    Charlie Gard

    hppygr8ful replied to Lavender111's topic in Nursing News

    In all the stories have seen there is no objective evidence that this baby was in pain. That he has a terminal condition and will die without life support does not mean he was in pain. Still I think...
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    HIPAA/confidentiality during an Outbreak

    hppygr8ful replied to Nurse2b Fun's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Well that's over kill! I bet the facility charged Medicare a bundle to do that!
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    HIPAA/confidentiality during an Outbreak

    hppygr8ful replied to Nurse2b Fun's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Please clarify your details - the way I read this you were treating a patient who did not have a rash/scabies and that resident what she was being treated for. Scabies in the SNF and group home...
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    new grad having extreme difficulty

    hppygr8ful replied to momo42's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Some jobs in rural locations that have a need for nurses do offer relocation bonuses. Have you looked into working in places like Wyoming (Beautiful), Montana or even Alaska. You might also think...
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    Thinking of Psych Nursing but confused about school requirements

    hppygr8ful replied to Actioncatt's topic in Psychiatric

    You are somewhat correct - if your goal is to be able to work with patient's in a counseling capacity. Nursing may not be the right fit. Still you do have to have the ability to talk with patients and...
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    Thinking of Psych Nursing but confused about school requirements

    hppygr8ful replied to Actioncatt's topic in Psychiatric

    We actually hire new grads at our psych facility. In fact I would much rather precept a new grad if he/she is trainable than a career change nurse who thinks Psych nursing is a piece of cake and wants...
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    All Hail Started paperless today!

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, today after much anticipation our facility took the first step into becoming paperless. What a crazy day! It's a psych hospital so go figure. The program we are using is not very user friendly...
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    All Hail Started paperless today!

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    The average age of our nurses who are having trouble with this transition is between 55-65. Not all that old by today's standards. I myself am 54 and like your mentioned - my dad loved the idea of new...
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    All Hail Started paperless today!

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    That's exactly what I said to one of my co-workers who continues to state reluctance to get started "It's like jumping into a cold pool, just jump right in and start swimming."
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    All Hail Started paperless today!

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Well they did do a rather comprehensive training for the RN's and Med nurses. Plus the training room is open all the time for people to step in an practice on their own time of course. We have a few...
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    Vistaril 25mg and Percocet 10/325mg , usual frequency MD's order them? Q 4 prn is okay?

    hppygr8ful replied to mjake101's topic in Patient Medications

    I suspect the vistaril is being ordered for the anxiety that often comes with pain. It is a antihistamine similar to Benadryl but it has a side effect of reducing anxiety. It has no value by itself...
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    Stubborn CNA in ICU

    hppygr8ful replied to AnnoyedNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't like to call them diapers either but when I was working LTC I had this observation. We would send our acutely ill patients to a local Hospital that had just gone "Diaperless". Patients would...
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    Paper Charting venting

    hppygr8ful replied to raindrops1234's topic in General Nursing

    No problem. At 54 I'm a bit of a crusty old bat but I am computer savvy. When I was a kid my dad was fascinated by and loved technology. Back in the mid to late 1980's we were one of the first...