hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    Has been fired twice from 2 different jobs. Need a job and references desperately

    hppygr8ful replied to Amy888lee's topic in Canada

    Or better yet find a class in critical thinking. I don't know about Canada but most reputable nursing programs in the United States have such classes. The ability to think clearly and act in critical...
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    Should Female Muslim Psychiatric Patients Be Allowed to Wear Hijabs?

    hppygr8ful replied to purplegal's topic in Psychiatric

    There is nothing in the Quran that requires Muslim women to wear a hijab or head covering of any kind. It simply states that both men and women be dressed modestly. Does the Quran Require Women to...
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    Responding to annoying co-worker who asks you to work for them every week?

    hppygr8ful replied to NurseUnforgetable's topic in General Nursing

    It's simply not a decision I can make on short notice! I'll have tp pray on that and get back to you. Works every time.
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    RN rights and responsibilities

    hppygr8ful replied to Isedno2's topic in Patient Medications

    Most pain medications have hold parameters. You are well within your rights to withhold a medication if in your nursing judgment it would be unsafe. Just make sure you are thoroughly documenting your...
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    Struggling with anxiety/depression. Time to leave nursing for good?

    hppygr8ful replied to SincerITY's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    As a psych nurse I would encourage you to see your psychiatrist. A medication adjustment may be in order and you will need his/her help in applying for SSI/SSDI in any case. You will also want to go...
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    Trouble with IV starts on Older Adults

    hppygr8ful replied to DowntheRiver's topic in General Nursing

    A little trick I learned on fragile old veins is to set up your line with a small 100 cc bag of NaCl instead of a 10 cc syringe to flush the line. Once the line is in place open up the line ever so...
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    Any advice for quiet introvert people?

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

    I went back a read through your old posts. It is clear that you appear to be suffering from some sort of mental health issue - seek out the help of a good psychiatrist who can guide you towards better...
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    Charged with abuse for causing skin tears

    hppygr8ful replied to ceneil76's topic in General Nursing

    In every facility where I have worked I was required to thoroughly document the condition of a wound during a dressing change. That includes description of the wound and measurements, especially if...
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    Who/what am I? Wordy, sorry.

    hppygr8ful replied to dthfytr's topic in Retired Nurses

    I think Nurses are kind of like Special Forces operatives and Eagle Scouts. You never stop being one. I remember I once told someone my husband had been an Eagle scout and they commented back that...
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    False positive drugBelsomra

    hppygr8ful replied to Cassandra1981's topic in Patient Medications

    Regardless of what your employer is telling you - you have the right to have your sample retested at an independent lab and have that test done for the specific benzo signature of the belsomra. Did...
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    PSA

    hppygr8ful replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    Well I don't use hand sanitizer ever - I just wash my hands a lot - so I am not really worried but thanks for the heads
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    Does surrender/revoke license question :(

    hppygr8ful replied to Nurse20112017's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You are not permitted to practice nursing without a license? Therefore once it is surrendered or revoked you will not be allowed to work as a nurse. You will have no choice but to immediately resign...
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    Not Sleeping Anymore!

    hppygr8ful replied to ekullerd's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I can think of a couple of things that might be disrupting your sleep. You don't say how old you are and I will be presumptuous in assuming you are female, but this whole thing may be hormonal. If you...
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    I need a loan but can't get a cosigner

    hppygr8ful replied to kendleh's topic in General Students

    Like others have said here - you may need to tighten the reigns and take a break to earn the money you need to pay off some of your student debt. I didn't go back for my BSN until I could pay for it...
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    Does prayer help people pass tests, succeed at jobs?

    hppygr8ful replied to Emergent's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I am somewhat of a lapsed Catholic. Still I look at prayer as a form of meditation. Some people find it helpful, others do not . What ever floats your boat .
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    Does it ever get better? (Job hopping)

    hppygr8ful replied to brit.pz's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In my humble opinion you will never get truly comfortable until you decide to stick someplace for a year or two. No matter what you need to complete that journey from Novice to expert before you move...
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    Transferring license after graduating??

    hppygr8ful replied to RickG85's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It largely depends on the monitoring program and the state you are in. If your were in a voluntary program and no criminal charges were filed/adjudicated you stand a better chance of being able to...
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    Watches

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

    I buy my watches at Wall Mart. They average about $10 to $15. A good watch doesn't have to expensive. As far as military time goes you can learn it in about a day. It's not difficult.
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    Starting Diversion in CA next week

    hppygr8ful replied to M2185's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My one bit of advice is that this program goes better if you embrace and work a program of recovery rather than just jump through hoop. Working a 12 step program teaches humility, acceptance and...
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    Am I too old to become an RN??

    hppygr8ful replied to bananerz84's topic in LPN to RN

    I'd say this answer is cruel and unwarranted! to clarify many of us career change nurses started out simply speculating if they could do it. Was it worth the time and cost involved. I came to nursing...
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    Am I too old to become an RN??

    hppygr8ful replied to bananerz84's topic in LPN to RN

    I got my ADN from cost effective community college when I was 38. While I was in school I also got married and had a baby. Age is only a number.
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    Clorox and DFACS

    hppygr8ful replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I was wondering what the ethnic background of the family is. Culturally many Hispanic people have traditionally used diluted bleach solutions for cleaning wounds. Bear in min that Clorox Laundry...
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    Addicts in the ED

    hppygr8ful replied to amyjm333's topic in Emergency

    As my son the man cub would say "I gotcha lobster!" I don't actually know what that means but he says it's a sign you have someone's back.
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    About to start recovery process, some questions

    hppygr8ful replied to stickybun's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Stop posting details here and consult a lawyer. Don't admit to anything until you do. If you are genuine about seeking help get your butt into a NA meeting. If you need in-patient detox and treatment...
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    Being paid out of pocket?

    hppygr8ful replied to levaorel's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    We can't actually give legal advice here you would have to consult a lawyer for that. Check your original contract. If there is a non-compete clause you would have to adhere to it. Most say something...