hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    Has anyone been referred for mental health?

    hppygr8ful replied to Sam_0896's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Your problem will create a difficult argument. I suggest you get an attorney familiar with license defense because these programs are pretty cookie cutter and no matter what you will likely have some...
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    UPS Drivers make HOW much????

    hppygr8ful replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Actually UPS Driver are under a lot of stress. It's not the same as Nursing but they have high rates of SUD due in part to the quotas they have to meet, I have had more that 1 patient from this...
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    Tested Positive for THC at a Pre Employment Drug Screening

    hppygr8ful replied to David Lipkint's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The reason I mentioned it is that even though it tests positive for TCH. A blod test can Prove this is the form taken. I don't use marijuana myself but probably would after I retire as it has...
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    HPRP Evaluation Initial Drug/Alcohol Screen

    hppygr8ful replied to mikepretty06's topic in Nurses Recovery

    When you sign the release you have to tell them who your physicians are and sign release for
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    Has anyone slept through phone calls while on-call?

    hppygr8ful replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    No never slept through on-call calls. I take a medication for sleep too ;but I wouldn't Take it when on call as it might impair my ability to perform my
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    Tested Positive for THC at a Pre Employment Drug Screening

    hppygr8ful replied to David Lipkint's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would like to Clarify my previous comment! I have use CBD for years for my fibromyalga and have never tested positive for THC.. When I first started using what I thought was CBD I popped positive...
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    Managing chronic insomnia with RX meds while on TPAPN?

    hppygr8ful replied to AesthesiaSeeker's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi, I too am a chronic insomniac and know your pain. It's been almost twenty years since I finished my program but Ambien was specifically listed as a drug with a high potential for abuse and...
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    2023 Vegetable Garden

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Gardening and Preserving Food's Let's Talk

    We are having triple digit heat in my corner of California. I lost a lot of the more fragile plants like lettuce and cucumbers but I am getting Colossal tomatoes. Take a look at this
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    Is Every Other Week On-Call Unreasonable?

    hppygr8ful replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Are you saying that you get called in every day you are on call? I am almost never called in when on call and I get paid to be available. You are not being punished for being an RN. As a manager you...
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    Tested Positive for THC at a Pre Employment Drug Screening

    hppygr8ful replied to David Lipkint's topic in Nurses Recovery

    As with any supplement it pays to do your homework and be sure of what you are using. There is also delta 8 which is federally
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    Tested Positive for THC at a Pre Employment Drug Screening

    hppygr8ful replied to David Lipkint's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Something in your story does not make sense.Properly manufactured CBD does not cause a positive THC test nor does it make you feel high. I have use CBD for years for my fibromyalga and have never...
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    Has anyone ever been asked to lead activities at work?

    hppygr8ful replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    In the Psych facility I lead one group a
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    Root cause and wholistic practices

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in Functional & Integrative Medicine's Discussions

    So I have been on a journey of self discovery for about a year now o don't know where this will lead to but I have adopted several integrative practices that do seem to work better than some western...
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    NPI needed for discounts?

    hppygr8ful replied to CShel's topic in General Nursing

    I was actually talking about ID.Me when I tried to register with them to get access to discount I was told that as a nurse I could not sign
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    "Reasonable accommodations" for RN with ADHD & PTSD? And / or advice?

    hppygr8ful replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    Headed out to Urgent care today to get a referral for ortho - Hopefully get a note for the afor mentioned
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    NPI needed for discounts?

    hppygr8ful replied to CShel's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting! I have an NPI number and when I applied for ID.me I was informed that they did not consider nurses to be first responders
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    "Reasonable accommodations" for RN with ADHD & PTSD? And / or advice?

    hppygr8ful replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    It's really hard to get reasonable accommodation for what most people think of as "Invisable" diseases. I my self have three possibly 4 auto-immune disorders and one symptom is chronic unremitting...
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    any nurses/nursing students on methadone?

    hppygr8ful replied to milksteak's topic in Nurses Recovery

    California But I mistated when I spoke laws. Check with your BON. These programs are "considered voluntary and are administered by the
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    Dealing With Well-Meaning But Nosy Fellow Employees

    hppygr8ful replied to guest998179's topic in General Nursing

    Many people would be put of by the suggestion of prayer since the are many different religions.
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    Attending AA meeting

    hppygr8ful replied to AKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    For what it's worth, I've been going to AA for years without any issue from my workplace. The friends of Bill maintain Anomimity of it's
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    Code Blue / Blood

    hppygr8ful replied to M. Zamora's topic in General Nursing

    Chare is correct. Check on the facility policy as well as you schools policy on blood borne pathogen. You likely have nothing to worry about.
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    Why are LPNs allowed to supervise RNs in Long-Term Care?

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

    I worked LTC for a year and the LPNs I worked woth were for the most part amazing/ The do supervise certain aspects of the facility. They do not supervise an RN's duty though. I mostly administered...
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    Deathly Afraid of Critique/Getting in Trouble

    hppygr8ful replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you are going through this. I am a long time veteran of anxiety. It sounds like you are being very smart and seeking help from mental health professionals. Keep up with that. If you haven't...
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    Help, unable to comply with IPN

    hppygr8ful replied to Ovrblown's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You need the advice of a Attorney! Please do not discuss this any further as it may validate the case against you. Try this. TAANA.org They can provide a free initial consultation and...
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    Have you ever been hired for one job, but then ended up doing something completely different?

    hppygr8ful replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    There's an old saying that states "No matter where you go there you are." This scenario will continue to happen until you learn to set boundaries. Did you review your Job description before hire so...