hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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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...
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    If you feel that way, you shouldn't be a nurse

    hppygr8ful replied to perfexion's topic in General Nursing

    Hey don't dis the "Trophey wife" I am certainly not one but I have it on good authority it's hard work. Longs hours in the salon getting hair, nails and skin just so. Learning the proper application...
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    Accused of med diversion, no proof

    hppygr8ful replied to sonotguilty's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Something very similar happened to me where a company that I worked for started sling all kinds of MUD at me after I left a job with a full months notice. It became very uncomfortable for me as my...
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    Flowers for Mother's day.

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

    Cut the OP a break already - I honestly think the gift was well intentioned. A reminder about professional boundaries is all that's required.
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    Purchasing a new chest piece for my stethoscope

    hppygr8ful replied to kristyg123's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Just splurge and buy yourself a Littmann pediatric. They are not that expensive and have a lifetime guarantee. Unless you do something to void the warranty like changing out the chest piece.
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    How do you deal with verbally abusive pts?

    hppygr8ful replied to Molly.RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If she is a long term patient Medicare is likely not paying anything for her care as Medicare does not cover long term custodial care but someone is paying between 6 to 10 thousand dollars a month for...
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    Best way to avoid bedside care?

    hppygr8ful replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    Another thing to consider is that these non-bedside jobs pay far less than bedside nursing and don't expect annual raises. I recently went back to psych nursing in an acute in-patient setting because...
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    11 years ago, positive UDS, can I get a job?!

    hppygr8ful replied to SNRN2BE's topic in Nurses Recovery

    let me start out by thanking you for your service to our country. Now for my answer - while I am not in a hiring position now I have been and I would give you a job and a second chance especially if...
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    Nurses are truly underpaid

    hppygr8ful replied to holly2422's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you are looking to make a fair living don't do it in LTC. AS an RN with over 10 years experience I got paid $7.00/hr below industry standard in my area and was still the highest paid nurse in the...
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    So I kind of messed up

    hppygr8ful replied to oopsmybad's topic in General Nursing

    You are not likely to go to jail over one dirty test but I will give you some likely scenarios. Depending on the state you live in they may offer you the chance to retest. Probably more than once to...
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    Is this legal?

    hppygr8ful replied to songbird1's topic in Texas Nursing

    The BON is not a legislative body and as such does not make or enforce laws. It makes and enforces policy to protect public safety.
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    Is this legal?

    hppygr8ful replied to songbird1's topic in Texas Nursing

    You will have to look up your contractual agreement with your school. If it's one of the shady for profit outfits out there and you signed the contract then you agreed to the terms. I never sign...
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    Disrespectful patient

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

    I agree that some of could of been a bit nicer to the OP who BTW hasn't been back since the responses were mostly negative. Still it's important in any situation that once it has escalated to a power...
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    Disrespectful patient

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

    I have a whole different take on this issue. This young man clearly has behavior/psych issues. Could be anything from borderline personality disorder to High Functioning Autism. The biggest key that...
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    Anxiety and Ativan

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

    We can't give medical advice here but I would advise against taking any benzodiazepine while working or even while you are off duty. All it takes is one accident or someone thinking you are impaired...
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    Open confrontation with unit attending-advice?

    hppygr8ful replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Instead of leaving feeling confused, disrespected and shocked I would have figured he was having a bad day and walked away from it. Everybody's entitled to a bad day. It is a proven axiom that nothing...
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    Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    hppygr8ful replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Professionally and competently - Don't let them ruffle your feathers. It's clearly inappropriate and could be reported up the food chain but being new I would just sit back for a bit and see what...
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    Obese Nurses

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

    I don't know al Illinois but I you can physically do the job it should open to you. I am significantly over my ideal weight but even my physician hesitates to call me obese. My vitals are great, my...
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    when you feel creeped out

    hppygr8ful replied to menot's topic in General Nursing

    After a left L and D and went into psych - My husband asked e about the whole member thing and did I see a lot of naked men. I didn't anything he had to be envious of,,,,,,,
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    Psychiatric Nurses and Safety

    hppygr8ful replied to Kayla_Martin's topic in Psychiatric

    I meant boxer I hate
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    Psychiatric Nurses and Safety

    hppygr8ful replied to Kayla_Martin's topic in Psychiatric

    The facility where I work teaches MMA style holds and escape techniques to all staff. The trick is to keep your head together when under attack. You have to pass the training in order to work on the...
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    Psychiatric Nurses and Safety

    hppygr8ful replied to Kayla_Martin's topic in Psychiatric

    I have worked Psych in one form or another for the past 10 years and I truly love this population of severely underserved patients. Yes there are safety issues as some patients can be unpredictable...
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    bullying? racism? or overreacting?

    hppygr8ful replied to beachbum2000's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bravo
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    when you feel creeped out

    hppygr8ful replied to menot's topic in General Nursing

    I am not quite sure I understand what actual behavior you are describing. What do you mean by "serial killerish" ? By all accounts from the people who new Richard Ramirez like his neighbors in San...
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    Irrational patients

    hppygr8ful replied to Smilie0809RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I see a lot of nurses recommending Ambien for a LOL who can't sleep. Ambien is a very bad choice for the elderly as they commonly experience paradoxical reactions to it. At the SNF where I worked we...