hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    RN just completed probation. Can't find a job

    hppygr8ful replied to Emod's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In my experience with this type of thing (I was in diversion program in California for 5 years) and now I provide help for Nurses with stipulations or just finishing probation, Psych facilities,...
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    Getting an Ear from CA BON

    hppygr8ful replied to Travel_RN1's topic in Travel

    My suggestion which works for me when I can't get through to the BON which is allways is to By-pass the BON and go straight to the Department of Consumer affairs - they will help you get
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    Pt fall- need advice

    hppygr8ful replied to dma13's topic in General Nursing

    You are over thinking it. do not put in reasons treat it like a deposition just the facts no subjective information. A good rule of thumb is to think about how you should answer questions in a...
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    Weight loss for nurses

    hppygr8ful replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

    It's never a good idea to start a major weight loss project without first talking to your Doctor. If you are significantly overweight you need to know if you are healthy enough for exercise. plus a...
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    Pt fall- need advice

    hppygr8ful replied to dma13's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all the advice you have been given. Later if you have a chance outside the investigative process to advocate for you patients you might mention that evidenced based research shows that...
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    California BRN Disciplinary Citation

    hppygr8ful replied to HBgirl's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Once again I have to concur with mean Mary Jean!
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    Being called a racial slur by a patient I sat?

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

    What she said: I work in psych and get called all kinds of offensive names - I even got kicked in the leg on Friday. My dad used to say that sometimes you have to be like a duck and let certain things...
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    Apparently, bedside nursing is ruining my body.

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

    If I were you I would look nursery jobs elsewhere _ as for psych It might be a good idea to shadow in a psych facility - I love it but it's not for everybody. Still I have done psych for the better...
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    Trump budget axes financial aid to Nursing Education

    hppygr8ful replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    While I am not a Trump fan (I vote Libertarian) I actually believe it's a bad idea to give out education loans willy Nilly is ridiculous. Why would we provide loans for nurses who want to work in...
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    Apparently, bedside nursing is ruining my body.

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

    Since your background is Maternal Child Nursing could you make a lateral move to nursery or even couplet care? I did LDRP for 2 years and don't remember it being a super heavy lifting job as the...
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    Do nurses have to work from home?

    hppygr8ful replied to lilythorburn's topic in General Nursing

    In my current job I don't work off the clock if that's what you mean. I do have a couple of side projects going that might make me rich someday but at 54 it better hurry up and happen. In a previous...
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    Capitalism vs. Greed: What Has Been the Nursing Impact

    hppygr8ful replied to Mijourney's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Could you please cite your research? Peer reviewed evidence based studies would be appreciated.
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    Going to the Doctor while in Monitoring Program- Need Advice!

    hppygr8ful replied to KyBeagle's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In the 5 years I was always very open with my doctors and dentists. I would tell them up front that I was in recovery and from what substances and that I was in a monitoring program. They always...
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    Experience with positive ETG test, California BRN

    hppygr8ful replied to gnurse2089's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I had two positive ETGs while in the California Diversion Program. Upon investigation both were determined to be incidental exposures and I was back at work after two consecutive clean tests. I...
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    5 weeks notice for a transfer?

    hppygr8ful replied to Lulubeans's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If both positions are with the same hospital system - Go to HR and ask if this is policy. If it is they should be glad to let you give 5 weeks notice before transferring over - It may actually be that...
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    New Grad rejected from First Hospital

    hppygr8ful replied to LindseyLou14's topic in General Nursing

    My standard reply for this type of question is usually "The decision to terminate my position was mutual, It just wasn't a good fit for either party. Further explanations can be provided during...
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    nurses who have had a positive drug test and what the board of nursing will do

    hppygr8ful replied to chico0909's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Most Mal practice does not cover professional licensing issues - but I agree talk to a lawyer and fully understand your options.
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    How do you feel about being a nurse?

    hppygr8ful replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    I love what I do and have never (not even once regretted becoming a nurse). I work in-patient psych mostly adolescents and every day I leave work knowing that I made a difference in someone's life....
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    Finally getting back license

    hppygr8ful replied to Omaapecm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you can I would keep your license active - That way when you are ready to go back to work and if your stips allow it - you will be ready to step back into the workforce.
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    Currently working RN looking for steps to take without sinking career??

    hppygr8ful replied to Sallyjoe3737's topic in Nurses Recovery

    First of all KUDOS to you for recognizing you have a problem. Now for the advice. Understand that I work in psych and addiction medicine. Depending on how much you have been drinking - you may need a...
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    stinkin' thinkin'

    hppygr8ful replied to Ash2213's topic in Nurses Recovery

    They are actually hoping to catch you! Remember no matter what they say - the BON does not care about you or your recovery - they care about their mandate - Public Safety. Once you get that firmly in...
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    Observed Urine Screens

    hppygr8ful replied to tarab333's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Me too I can pee on command anytime any place - hand me a specimen cup and I good to go. I can drop the requisite 30 cc's and be on my way.
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    Observed Urine Screens

    hppygr8ful replied to tarab333's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would say about half were observed. Back when I was in the Calif diversion program I found what was literally a small Mom and Pop Urine drop place that did labs for life insurance companies and just...
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    I got fired while being on orientation at a hospital for just 1 week. Why did this happen?

    hppygr8ful replied to Strugaaa4eva's topic in General Nursing

    I agree unless it was stated at any time during the morning session that personal phone use while at work has a no tolerance policy. We tell all our new orientee's this in the first hour of the first...
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    Modification of probation in CA

    hppygr8ful replied to kearsleyRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What I did both times I went to Hawaii was go to nurse support then catch a red eye same night then be back in time for nurse support group the following week. Still remember these programs don't go...