hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

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    Back after multi year hiatus and in monitoring

    hppygr8ful replied to SororAKS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Way back in March I posted a list and resources for products that do not contain alcohol or metabolites from alcohol. It's largely anecdotal as it was formed from contributions from nurses who had had...
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    Can you get poked by removing an iv catheter?!

    hppygr8ful replied to futurerntho's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work only sharps go in sharps container - all other medical waste goes in a separate container to be disposed of a different plant. California laws on medical waste are
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    Stephen King Readers Thread

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in General Nursing

    So a recent thread got me thinking (which is never a good thing) It appears we have number of Stephen King Readers. I suggest we do a nursing DX for our favorite King Character! BTW if you liked The...
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    New Grad 5 days orientation

    hppygr8ful replied to vulupure's topic in General Nursing

    5 days is about average for an LTC position (yes even for a new grad) still hopefully you will have some decent co-workers willing to show you the ropes. There is a high turn-over in LTC as New grads...
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    I feel demoralize and I feel i cannot go on.

    hppygr8ful replied to curiousnurse2009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Two things are happening here and some elements to keep in mind. Hospital's and care facilities go to great lengths to make physician's feel special. They are after all the big money makers. If Dr's...
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    Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

    hppygr8ful replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    Some Hospital's do pay a small differential to nurses who sign up to be teachers and preceptors. By small I mean small. It more a token of appreciation to them than anything - I'm sorry you had some...
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    Med Pass for 52 patients? HELP

    hppygr8ful replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Patient Medications

    Where I work we take the carts with us from door to door as we pop and pass the meds. No running back and forth to the medication room. we have everyone's meds by time in one drawer, all the otcs in...
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    Firearms

    hppygr8ful replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    I am actually a proponent of open carry laws - such as in states like Alaska and Arizona - I have a right to bear arms and I kind of want people to know I have one and am not opposed to using it if...
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    Lose your license for administering a PRN med without a pain scale?

    hppygr8ful replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    New rules for Medicare reimbursement state that all pain medications need to be accompanied by a pain scale. Most computer generated orders for non-opioid pain meds now default to mild to moderate...
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    Stephen King Readers Thread

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I loved it because it answered all the questions left hanging by the
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    Stephen King Readers Thread

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Come on you can do better than that - "Alteration in coping as evidenced
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    I want to throat-punch my co-worker

    hppygr8ful replied to Annie Wilkes RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I learned a log time ago not to let people rent space in my head If yare basing your assessment of her n the situation you described really think you are over reacting. Why oh why would you let that...
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    Negative Nancy

    hppygr8ful replied to Big Blondie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Adjusting our attitudes is what it's all about - Remember to never allow yourself to get to HALT (Hungry, angry, lonely or tired). Keep your side of the street clean and let the other side clean uo...
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    retirement age

    hppygr8ful replied to faithfl's topic in Retired Nurses

    You know old nurses never die they just sort of fade away. I think many nurses stay on the job because they really like what they do. Also there are economics to consider - perhaps they did not plan...
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    Night Shift in LTC- how do I get out ?

    hppygr8ful replied to eddy.edu's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well since you have almost a year in I'd wait it out and start looking for another Job. In LTC the day shift is highly coveted though I don't know why! I work Swing and rarely have to deal with cranky...
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    Can this be put on the homepage or SOMETHING?!

    hppygr8ful replied to SubSippi's topic in General Nursing

    I added it to my Facebook and signed it
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    Apologies for using the term "NETY"

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

    Cudos to you for recognizing the misuse of the term, owning it and
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    LPN - can they force me to do this?

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

    This is America and guess what in spite of all the employment law out there and employer can tell an employee to do just about anything unless it has to do with a person's race, religion, sexual...
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    In serious need of advice

    hppygr8ful replied to rainln86's topic in General Nursing

    I have known many "petite" nurses and they do just fine in the workplace. As another poster said most jobs and even some schools will send you for a physical abilities test to make sure you are strong...
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    Placed on administrative leave, reason unknown

    hppygr8ful replied to TurtleN84's topic in General Nursing

    Ok - first questions what are your rights as an employee (nurse) in the state of Arizona? Labor laws vary from state to state but most state say that if you are being investigated for something you...
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    Wearing skirts as a nurse

    hppygr8ful replied to purplescrubs15's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    There is nothing in the bible that says a woman can't wear pants. I understand that you want to honor your parents and the faith you grew up in. You are an adult now and can make your own decisions....
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    Which stethoscope color to choose?

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

    Pink is not my thing - too girly for me. I have had a Littman for years (hubby purchased it for me when I graduated from nursing school. Forest Green. My name and year of graduation is engraved on it....
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    Will I get in trouble with the BON for receiving mental health care?

    hppygr8ful replied to mj606's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Unless your mental health conditions causes you to present as a danger to yourself or others, Gravely disabled by reason of mental Illness or diverting controlled substances to self medicate you...
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    DIC .Patient who does not have a clotting factor

    hppygr8ful replied to tlaki's topic in Patient Medications

    My guess is that this is homework and while I won't give you the answer and have you miss out on all the fun of learning something knew I will give you some tips for finding out. The BSN program I...
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    A question for the COBs

    hppygr8ful replied to smartassmommy's topic in General Nursing

    y we may be crusty and we may be old but we are not