hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    In fear of losing my license.

    hppygr8ful replied to Newgrad665's topic in General Nursing

    I encourage every nurse to carry their own Mal-Practice insurance - especially if you have any real property assets. People all think their facilities Malpractice insurance will cover them but when...
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    HELP!! new grad with license on probation

    hppygr8ful replied to nrcroan7's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You might also try acute Psych or Dialysis- The psych facility I work at hires RN on Probation and in Diversion. We are about 30 minutes from Los Angeles.
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    How to deal with energy parasites?

    hppygr8ful replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    I find that maintaining a persistently positive mental attitude works all the time - It boosts my endorphin level and actually serves to repel Negative Nancy's as gets a smile even from the worst...
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    Ugh...the price of Epi pens! WWYD

    hppygr8ful replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    My BIL who has severe allergies carries a vial of epi and needles/syringes in a little case designed for diabetic supplies every one in his immediate circle both home and work knows how to use it the...
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    Anyone been caught for diversion of non narcotics?

    hppygr8ful replied to Cruise123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You don't have to answer this question and probably shouldn't on a public four, - bu "Did you do it? Enquiring Minds want to know?
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    Have you injured yourself while working?

    hppygr8ful replied to hedzinkwly's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    About 10 years ago A psych patient punched me in the face and I had a orbital fracture of the left eye socket. I healed and went back to work. Left psych for a while and am back now at that same...
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    suicide? Is this a trend with new nurses that can not cope?

    hppygr8ful replied to elysRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you were a witness to this bullying did you speak up for said new grad? Or did you sit back a watch? Hppy PS as a psych nurse I have seen a rise in depression and suicide among all walks of life -...
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    best scrubs for thicker thighs

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

    I like loose fitting scrubs I can move in (Important for psych nursing) Also a bit on the heavy side - I wear mostly Scrub Star sold exclusively at Walmart. They are higher end on price but have a...
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    Tardive Dyskinesia Screening

    hppygr8ful replied to shlay51's topic in Patient Medications

    Tardive Dyskinesia developed over time from frequent use of certain SSRI antagonist and psych meds. If the med is only PRN and given infrequently as you suggest the likelihood of TD is small - it...
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    Blue Apron, Hello Fresh, Etc. - Help with Meals

    hppygr8ful replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in General Nursing

    I have used Hello Fresh, Sun basket and freshly. The first two ship you ingredients to make a healthy organic meal for two to as many people as you would like. The recipes are easy and fun but there...
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    CPI for a New Grad?

    hppygr8ful replied to m0ntyburns's topic in Psychiatric

    The cert won't necessarily make you more employable but if you get the trainer's cert you can moonlight and teach the class.
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    AMA safety

    hppygr8ful replied to CNSnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The legal standard for in the situation to avoid civil or criminal litigation is to ask your self if you are acting in the manner of a reasonably prudent person with the same level of training under...
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    Who Should Clean Up, Offgoing Shift or Oncoming Shift?

    hppygr8ful replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work a nurse usually charge (if no other nurse is available like shift change) rounds with the Doctor, but they don't leave messes because we do psych. Still it's a 24/7/365 facility and we...
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    Combative Patients/Body cams/Walkie talkies

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

    As a psych nurse I deal with my share of combative patients and/or family members daily. I always have a witness with me as we are NEVER alone with patients (at least that's policy) still the idea of...
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    Today is a good day. Today is a scary day.

    hppygr8ful replied to RN2364's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That's great - we actually hire quite a few nurses in the program where I work. It's in-patient psych and in Southern California so if you are looking in that area about 30 minutes from Los Angeles....
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    What do other hospitals do regard to scheduling staff for weekends?

    hppygr8ful replied to Metalchild's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work each full time staff person has a regular day off and alternates every other weekend. No exceptions unless you trade it off with a co-worker and if you call off on a weekend you are...
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    Threatened staff

    hppygr8ful replied to RNBSC's topic in General Nursing

    Easier said than done . I have worked LTC and also have a mother with dementia who was diagnosed by her well meaning GP with "Psychotic Aggression" after she cornered her memory care staff and some...
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    Self harm situation

    hppygr8ful replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    OK psych nurse here - I wouldn't go so far as to call this schizophrenia. She is definitely engaging in behavior that helps her to sooth herself such as rocking, spinning in a chair etc. These can...
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    Weed and Nursing School! Help!!!

    hppygr8ful replied to Sldimuccio12086's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I didn't get kicked out of school for smoking weed but I almost got kicked out of nursing for being a drug addict and alcoholic. I have been sober many years and my record with the BON in my state has...
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    Does prayer help people pass tests, succeed at jobs?

    hppygr8ful replied to Emergent's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Implicit in this discussion is the idea that we are discussing Christianity. I may be wrong and if so I apologize but having studied various world religions, it is apparent that deities from other...
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    Disturbing Conversation on Overweight Healthcare Workers

    hppygr8ful replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    If you really want to lose wait by-pass the coke - go straight to the meth. It's not really a joke -but in my experience in psych - most of my meth addicts are rail skinny and don't sleep for days!...
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    Does prayer help people pass tests, succeed at jobs?

    hppygr8ful replied to Emergent's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    It is not our place to question God's actions. People who believe in the power of prayer and feel it helps them should indeed pray. I believe in God and here is why. I was a badly lapsed Catholic who...
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    Narcotic User

    hppygr8ful replied to PsychoSocial RN's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse who also has chronic pain - I would advise you to refrain from using the opiate for a least 4 to 5 days prior to testing. Don't lie about having a prescription or that you use the...
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    Unconventional hair colors

    hppygr8ful replied to ScientistSalarian's topic in General Nursing

    I kind of feel the same way as you. Only I am 53 going on 54. I really always wanted to have purple hair. Many years ago when I was in my 20's I had purple highlights. Well when I turned 50 I decided...
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    Do you ever resent your job(s)?

    hppygr8ful replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Life is all about sacrifices and accommodations. You don't say how old you are but many people make the same sacrifices as you in order to gain experience, pay off student loans or build a nest egg...