hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

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    2 week notice and manager is upset.

    hppygr8ful replied to Fullmetalnurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    So what I would ask you is why you care so much about being eligible for rehire at this particular facility. The last job I left was LTC and it was totally a job of necessity. I never intended to...
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    Moral character

    hppygr8ful replied to beckiand's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I read your post with interest - Having a communicable disease does not preclude someone from Nursing practice. As long as they are using reasonable (Universal precautions) when caring for patients....
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    "Negative" work behavior write up

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

    Whenever I have been given negative feedback - either verbally or in writing -I have to take a moment to get over the initial defensiveness and seriously look at what part if any I own. There was a...
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    please help Drug Diversion

    hppygr8ful replied to dago1000's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Before you fire your attorney get him/her to do one more thing for you. Most employees don't know they have legal right to view their personnel file even after they have been terminated. Get you...
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    Positive Test on Probation

    hppygr8ful replied to DaisyRN2003's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey there - I finished my program with CA 10 years ago (My gosh has it been that long:)) Here's deal - I never actually relapsed but I had two false positive etgs and was put off work while those were...
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    Do you disclose you're in monitoring during the interview or if you get an offer?

    hppygr8ful replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In California you are not considered safe to practice without monitoring until you have 4 years of continuous sobriety. I realize every state is different but by AA's own definition we are never cured...
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    Do you disclose you're in monitoring during the interview or if you get an offer?

    hppygr8ful replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    A person in a monitoring program is not considered rehabilitated until such time as they have 3 to 5 years continuous sobriety - since other posts of yours mention what drugs one might use to get high...
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    Do you disclose you're in monitoring during the interview or if you get an offer?

    hppygr8ful replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It may be a mental Illness but is specifically excluded from the ADA The following language is straight from the language of the ADA. Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act[3] specifically...
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    Do you disclose you're in monitoring during the interview or if you get an offer?

    hppygr8ful replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Actually when an employer hires a nurse in Diversion they agree to be a work place monitor and they have responsibilities to the BRN so they do need to know if you are in Diversion. Plus you need to...
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    CA Nurse on Probation - Need to Vent

    hppygr8ful replied to gnurse2089's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Does the board say you must be monitored by a male? I understand modesty but the collection fees vary from collection site to collection site so it might be worthwhile to shop around. The place I went...
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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

    OK so you dodged a bullet - now it is time to make sure you never have to worry about this again. First get yourself some health insurance! It's actually illegal not to have it now in the US so you...
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    "Rant"HOMELESS,sober,working RN. or "Can serenity feed you when your hungry?"

    hppygr8ful replied to ofsmit's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What part of Ca are you living in - If in the area of the West San Gabriel Valley - I can give you a lead on a place that hires nurses in diversion and the BON is on board with this facility as well -...
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    Why can't we get a days notice before drug test day?

    hppygr8ful replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Well here's the rub - some drugs have a very short half life and as such the BON's want to keep you on your toes so to speak. I get what you are saying but I used to call shortly after midnight so I...
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    Nurses Who Are Being Tested for Alcohol

    hppygr8ful replied to On_E's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The op is under a probation contract due to some incident in the past such as a DUI. These programs require total abstinence from alcohol, recreational drugs and many prescription medications.
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    Types of Substance Testing

    hppygr8ful replied to HOTY's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What are the differences in these tests? It should not matter since these programs are almost always total abstinence. Unless your contract is different you should be totally abstinent with nothing...
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    Filed 2 complaints with Corporate. What is the next step?

    hppygr8ful replied to sarabellum1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Well you will likely not get any resolution from the corporate office as they usually don't care and wont until there are enough serious falls to warrant a complaint to state and federal regulatory...
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    Do you disclose you're in monitoring during the interview or if you get an offer?

    hppygr8ful replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    When I was in diversion over ten years ago we were advised by our case managers not to reveal we were in diversion until we had a job offer unless we were specifically asked during the interview. It...
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    Need standard response response suggestions

    hppygr8ful replied to lavenderskies's topic in General Nursing

    One thing you have to remember is there are a lot of big egos in the hospital setting and doctors are some of the worst. I suspect that really good surgeons often suffer from Narcissistic Personality...
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    Need standard response response suggestions

    hppygr8ful replied to lavenderskies's topic in General Nursing

    I too had a long lay off from work and returned to a hospital setting this year - Most folks were just glad to see me back but when anyone made a rude or snarky remark I just ignore it. It's a...
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    Where did you go get your background check for nursing school?

    hppygr8ful replied to Oceanblu's topic in General Students

    My nursing school did mine through Certified background - They give an order # then I went online paid a fee and the company did the
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    Recovery & Monitoring Program (RAMP)

    hppygr8ful replied to sunxfire's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It's not the disease we are being punished for, it's our actions while in its grip - such crimes as Stealing meds, driving/working while
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    Terminated. Pursue a Lawsuit?

    hppygr8ful replied to ERgirlynurse's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO you have dodged a bullet big time. I am not saying you were up to anything sneaky and if it was just the Benadryl I might give you a break but diversion of Benadryl in combination with irregular...
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    Harassment, Stalking, Impersonation by Psycho Ex... Name Change?

    hppygr8ful replied to HopefulVANurse's topic in General Nursing

    Internet bullying and cyber stalking are Federal Crimes and You need to take your complaint to the FBI. In addition decimation of Mediaographic images via internet can also be a criminal activity if...
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    Are nurses generally more attractive

    hppygr8ful replied to rfms's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Did Nursing dynamic have a name
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    Infection control + gloves

    hppygr8ful replied to eiwneon's topic in General Nursing

    As others here have said your school will set the infection control policies you are to follow at clinical sites. My school was really odd as one clinical instructor wanted us to wear gloves for all...