hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

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    Drug testing (before/during/after application?)

    hppygr8ful replied to futurenurse_16's topic in General Nursing

    In most cases you will be issued a job offer contingent upon background clearance and clean drug test. The prospective employer will send you to their preferred lab so don't bother getting you own...
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    Introduction post!!!

    hppygr8ful replied to thisismyname's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Well I was working at a facility that hired a lot of Diversion nurses - so infection control was aware. The standard answer if asked by co-workers was Allergies.
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    Introduction post!!!

    hppygr8ful replied to thisismyname's topic in Nurses Recovery

    1st if you must use hand sanitizer hold your hands away from your face and do not breath in the fumes. Research done by Dr. Skipper of ETG fame has shown that inhalation of the fumes causes the...
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    I was a cam model. Can I still be a nurse?

    hppygr8ful replied to RaggedyAm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Pardon my ignorance but is being cam model legal in the state of Washington? If not illegal it may bypass the moral turpitude clause. You could ways call the BON anonymously and ask. This would most...
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    positive for pot

    hppygr8ful replied to my own worst enemy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I never was into Pot even though most of my college friends were. I grew up in California around the entertainment industry in my 20's but I just couldn't smoke it right to get the desired effect....
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    positive for pot

    hppygr8ful replied to my own worst enemy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I sent you a PM go to your account and check your messages - you should be able to message me
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    positive for pot

    hppygr8ful replied to my own worst enemy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I actually don't think you can PM if you are a new member come to think of it. But I will see if I can find out. I finished a "Diversion" program in California 10 years ago and my career and life as a...
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    positive for pot

    hppygr8ful replied to my own worst enemy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good for you _ You are in for a bumpy road as I hear that the Ohio BON is one of the most punitive in the country. Time to pull up your big kid pants and get started on the "Road to Recovery" You may...
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    Just wondering- Why are people so RUDE to nurses?!

    hppygr8ful replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    Well in my experience people are just generally rude and obnoxious. The general public perception of what a nurses function is combined with the 21st century attitude of entitlement is the cause and...
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    Just wondering- Why are people so RUDE to nurses?!

    hppygr8ful replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    Well in my experience people are just generally rude and obnoxious. The general public perception of what a nurses function is combined with the 21st century attitude of entitlement is the cause and...
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    Work Off the Clock: In your dreams

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in General Nursing

    This topic comes up frequently but I just thought it was worth putting my two cents in.... This is a huge issue in LTC nursing in particular and other areas of nursing in general. I think sometimes we...
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    lost license, now what

    hppygr8ful replied to rnnolonger's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I think you may be up poop creek. You can't really utilize your education in any meaningful and economically feasible way. You might look into tutoring or teaching nursing students skills or NCLEX...
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    Can you go from LPN to BSN after MSN?

    hppygr8ful replied to FutureLPNNursing's topic in General Nursing

    Once you have your LVN you can take a bridge program to complete your goals either LPN to RN Then RN to BSN or LPN to BSN before you can sit for NCLEX-RN. Be prepared to take a lot of pre-req courses...
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    My facility is going to a new mode of trying to care for hospital level patients.

    hppygr8ful replied to mr cooper's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Unfortunately most LTCs are not under the purview of JACHO they usually fall under state or county Dept of health who are never on the side of staff.
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    My facility is going to a new mode of trying to care for hospital level patients.

    hppygr8ful replied to mr cooper's topic in Health, Stress Management

    First of all I feel your pain. Medicare reduces reimbursement for readmissions within 90 days. Still there are many conditions that can be treated in house without transfer to the acute hospital as...
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    Ethics: Brain bleed sign out AMA

    hppygr8ful replied to Kbig2's topic in General Nursing

    No He's not - My sister is and she is an attorney - we have had many discussions on this
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    Ethics: Brain bleed sign out AMA

    hppygr8ful replied to Kbig2's topic in General Nursing

    So here's a scenario that might shed light on this - Some years ago I met a delightful 87 Y/O female who was having focal seizures in her right upper extremities. She was alert and oriented, very...
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    Took a decongestant on the "Class B- Dr Approval Only" list

    hppygr8ful replied to Recovering_RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    90% of getting through these programs is about fallowing directions. They won't specifically test for Afrin but you may test positive for amphetamine. About midway through my program I was out to eat...
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    What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

    hppygr8ful replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Almost anyone can learn to cook. If you can read a recipe and follow directions it's entirely possible. There are also tons of demonstrations for almost any dish on You Tube. I have faith in you!
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    What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

    hppygr8ful replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I am a bit of a foodie myself - though I tend toward Rustic Peasant cuisine - farmhouse cheeses, Home cured meats, Plus I run a rather large vegetable garden and preserve a can a bunch to stave off...
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    I've been suspended

    hppygr8ful replied to Sheila2155's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sheila, not necessarily time to retire - people make mistakes all the time - and nurses are not immune to this. The fact that the resident had a bad outcome does not mean that your career is over....
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    I've been suspended

    hppygr8ful replied to Sheila2155's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When someone tells me a resident is quiet, or aggressive, or agitated I immediately check on the resident to see if this is a change of condition. I once came on shift and received in report that a...
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    What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

    hppygr8ful replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Why in heaven's name would anyone peel a potato? I haven't peeled one in years just scrub them good and roast in the skin!
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    Verbal warning about sick calls.....please advise

    hppygr8ful replied to SaffireWeldon's topic in Canada

    I disagree! There is no excuse for poor grammar among educated professionals!
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    Administering meds at an assisted living home

    hppygr8ful replied to joytotheworld21's topic in Patient Medications

    It may vary from state to state but in California you must be an employee of the facility. If the resident does not meet criteria self-administer their meds. Then the meds need to be administered by...