hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    lost license, now what

    hppygr8ful replied to rnnolonger's topic in Nurses Recovery

    There is actually a clause in HIPAA that releases physicians and therapists allows disclosure if they feel that withhold said information could cause a risk to public safety.
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    RNs who completed their obligation..."do you still keep coming back"?

    hppygr8ful replied to dagobah's topic in Nurses Recovery

    To answer your questions - Yes I still go to meetings though not with the same regularity I did when in the program. My sponsor whom I loved passed away a few years back I haven't found another. Like...
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    night nurse can't sleep during the day!

    hppygr8ful replied to keener's topic in General Nursing

    I think part of your problem is trying to reconcile night shift, interaction with your child, and getting some decent sleep. I caution you against using benzo type sleep medications as they can become...
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    Your monitoring program allow whipits?

    hppygr8ful replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I say Whip It! Whip It
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    The sloppy image of nurses today

    hppygr8ful replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    reverse order - Huffing is inhaling chemical fumes in order to get high. It can be almost anything : Paint thinner, hairspray, sharpie or marker ink, helium, or Nitrous from compressed foods. It is...
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    The sloppy image of nurses today

    hppygr8ful replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You may be in a monitoring program but you are not on recovery if you are getting high off Whip-its even if it's at home - Sobriety is 24/7. Those of us who work it know. I am curious if you have...
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    Your monitoring program allow whipits?

    hppygr8ful replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    True True - but I am not talking about teaching addict or potential addicts - I am talking about nurses and physician who don't know how to talk to patient or treat the medical and psychological...
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    How do I deal with "needy" nurses

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

    Wow - The facility where I work requires Nurses to do their own Vitals and BS checks when the results are tied to medication to be administered such as insulin and Cardiac medications. Even if they...
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    Your monitoring program allow whipits?

    hppygr8ful replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Farawyn, Thanks for the shout out of support - there is a saying in the 12-step rooms that "Normies just don't get it!" I don't as a rule get offended when Normies make insensitive remarks about...
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    Nurses with Mental Illness

    hppygr8ful replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am a recovering alcoholic sober for over ten years. I also suffer from Major Depressive Disorder, PTSD (Childhood trauma), and two auto immune disorders. None of which keeps me from doing my job as...
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    The sloppy image of nurses today

    hppygr8ful replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    No going on a Nurse in recovery forum and justifying getting high with any substance is insulting and quite possibly damaging to a person's recovery when they are struggeling. As far as I can see from...
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    The sloppy image of nurses today

    hppygr8ful replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    While I feel the need for hot buttered pop corn right now I do have a confession to make. I'm not pretty! This is not to say that I am unattractive but I'm sure not going to win any beauty contests....
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    Your monitoring program allow whipits?

    hppygr8ful replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Maybe because they have nitrous to make
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    Intro

    hppygr8ful replied to cyrisse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If I were you I would mostly hang up my shoes and find something else I really loved doing. I understand that you are in a hard financial situation and pursuing re-instatement through legal channels...
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    How do I deal with "needy" nurses

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

    Ok first off I totally feel your pain. As a nurse in an LTC we are constantly told to clock out for breaks and lunches (both CNAs and Nurses) and to continue working charting etc.... This I absolutely...
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    sitting with drug seekers.

    hppygr8ful replied to Momof8CNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    First off all I get your frustration and need to vent. To say that sitting with difficult patients is easy would be a lie. Your employer should be giving you training in how to positively redirect a...
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    sitting with drug seekers.

    hppygr8ful replied to Momof8CNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Okay, as a CNA (you) and even a lot of licensed nurses have a lot to learn about the difference between acute and chronic pain. As I start this explanation I would ask you to bear in mind that I am...
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    Your monitoring program allow whipits?

    hppygr8ful replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Dear Jesus, I have to say this is wrong on so many levels - changing substances to something undetectable - is not working a program of recovery!
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    Just self reported

    hppygr8ful replied to Sothisisit's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Telling your husband is almost as hard a telling the BON. In the beginning mine was so angry with me! He literally did not speak to me for a year (Communicated by text and email) It was done right...
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    Just self reported

    hppygr8ful replied to Sothisisit's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You can work any non-nursing job you want as long as it does not have patient contact. They can't keep you from working! Retail, food service, banking, teaching etc are all open to you.
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    The flu shot making people sick

    hppygr8ful replied to psu_213's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Honestly I have never has a bad reaction to a flu shot mild elevation temp but that to be expected. Maybe a sore arm but that's more about the technique of the person giving the shot. I am pretty...
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    Noncomplience and uninvolved management

    hppygr8ful replied to AbigailJo's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Document ................"Explained benefits of treatments as well as risks up to and including death. Patient alert and oriented and verbalized understanding. Will continue to monitor.......Bla Bla...
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    Pls help me identify these shoes!

    hppygr8ful replied to Dr-Rey's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    They are called CROCS see the little Crocodile on the front. They were a very popular shoe for nurses about 10 years ago but like AJJKRN stated not allowed inmost hospitals today due to infection...
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    Ethics: Brain bleed sign out AMA

    hppygr8ful replied to Kbig2's topic in General Nursing

    I was just a nursing student when this happened and I tried several times to get MIL to create an advance directive prior to her losing capacity. Not to go against DH but simply to honor her wishes....
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    Not sure where I'm going

    hppygr8ful replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    SororAKS. Congratulations , You have worked hard and deserve this new phase in your life. Don't let the nay Sayers keep you down. Stay close to your program and your sponsor. Know that the rooms are...