hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

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    Hair products

    hppygr8ful replied to Big Blondie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you go way back through this list you will find a list of resources I posted a couple of years ago. Shampoos and conditioners that are not left on are generally ok. Steer clear of any product that...
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    Signing off for now - but will be back

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in General Nursing

    This BSN program is kicking my butt and work is crazy too - gonna disappear for a while. I love you all but have to minimize distractions for a bit - Peace and Namaste
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    Proper PRN Administration

    hppygr8ful replied to ElizabethGreenwood's topic in General Nursing

    First of all if you are working in the united States there must be a phone on the unit that the patients have access to and they can call anyone they want. It's one of their rights so yes they can...
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    Please help!!!

    hppygr8ful replied to Lmm0316's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you don't have a lawyer - call one. they can call the number on the card and find out what they want. Don't say anything to them without
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    Brian Short News

    hppygr8ful replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their loved ones. Rest in
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    16 years ago, a doctor published a study, and it made us all sick

    hppygr8ful replied to wtbcrna's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thanks for the link - I believe you are correct though I believe it was intimated that this person was wakefield or in someway associated with him - could have just been the anecdotal
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    Fingerprinting patients?

    hppygr8ful replied to sharkbacon's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    eventually we will all just be chipped so we can be scanned into the system when we go to the doctor - my dog has a home again chip and she can be swiped by any vet in the country and they have...
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    16 years ago, a doctor published a study, and it made us all sick

    hppygr8ful replied to wtbcrna's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Did you also know that Wakefield ultimately lost his British medical license because of the unethical experiments he performed on disbeled children- including unnecessary and invasive surgeries. He...
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    Have you literally prayed over your workplace?

    hppygr8ful replied to gibsongirl's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Did not mean to offend - I have been a practicing Catholic most of my life until just a few years ago. My strongest memories of childhood with regard to religion was being whacked by nuns, sprinkled...
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    Have you literally prayed over your workplace?

    hppygr8ful replied to gibsongirl's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I am a religious person but don't much like religiosity. After reading the OP Again I got a sort of funny mental picture of a nurse coming in after everyone was gone and sprinkling Holy water (A...
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    Have you literally prayed over your workplace?

    hppygr8ful replied to gibsongirl's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I would not want someone to pray over me per se. I consider myself a pan denominational Christian which means I believe that Jesus Christ is my lord and savior but my faith is a very personal thing. I...
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    When State comes to visit

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

    What the above poster's said - Know your policies and procedures if possible acquaint your self with Titles 22 and 17 of the US Healthcare Institutions code. Surveyors can be nice and some can be...
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    What nurse life-hacks do you have to offer?

    hppygr8ful replied to Purple_roses's topic in Nurses Rock

    Hemostats have all kinds of handy uses at work and home
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    The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    hppygr8ful replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    1)__ Do you take the flu vaccine yearly? If you do not, what is the reason you do not participate (if you don't mind answering this question)? Yes 2)__ Does your employer have a mandatory influenza...
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    Why is medicare going to be nonexistent?

    hppygr8ful replied to Vtachy1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'll admit that I suffer from a bit of insanity where the ACA is concerned. I was raised by people from a different generation who believed in personal responsibility and not handouts from anyone...
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    Why is medicare going to be nonexistent?

    hppygr8ful replied to Vtachy1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The ACA bill is over 1400 pages long and I read the whole thing back when they were trying to get people to agree to the thing. The Medicrte phase out will occur due to all people over 21 being...
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    Why is medicare going to be nonexistent?

    hppygr8ful replied to Vtachy1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Under provisions in the ACA Medicare will be gradually phased out and certain tests which are considered routine as opposed to related to acute conditions will not be covered either. Check into Your...
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    Tough point in my life

    hppygr8ful replied to BearFeet's topic in General Nursing

    In my humble opinion and I've been an acute psychiatric RN for many years, you are currently unable to work safely at your present job. Still you should go to your employer . tell them you are...
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    Proof of Sobriety?

    hppygr8ful replied to debkj's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You can go to your personal physician and request a test Of Urine (relatively inexpensive) are hair follicle (very expensive). Still these tests will only prove that you are clean not sober. You need...
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    Walking from school at night with deer and no street lamps?

    hppygr8ful replied to KatFUTUREnurse's topic in General Students

    Back on the farm we called them Rats with hooves always trampling the corn destroying what they didn't eat etc.......They are delicious with mushrooms and onions. For the OP - Your a city kid so...
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    Recording halls in psych facility

    hppygr8ful replied to jmm0120's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Hallways are not considered private places and are HIPAA exempt. I actually think it's a good practice as it will cut done on Staff abuse of patients or in the face of false claims protect staff as...
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    Realized floor nursing isn't for me, anything else i can do with a bsn?

    hppygr8ful replied to enchantedlife's topic in General Students

    Not sure why a self proclaimed introvert choose a career that puts you in close intimate contact with people but what's done is done. Things like the poop smells you get used to. You might look into...
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    Skin assessments documentation

    hppygr8ful replied to tsm007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes most facilities have a designated wound person because facility acquired wounds can cause facilities to lose Medicare
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    Skin assessments documentation

    hppygr8ful replied to tsm007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    On Amazon or google search for wound assessment/Wound classification/skin integrity always add + Images. Also CE classes in wound classification might be a good choice. I like doing skin and wound...
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    How to deter when asked personal questions by patients?

    hppygr8ful replied to nianavaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Never met him in person but I hear he's great at parties! Actually the Jesus question is a loaded one in psych - I once took care of a patient who thought he was Jesus (robes and all) and had come...