hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    CA Diversion

    You need to post 10 quality threads then you can message. I don't usually trade email addresses as I like my privacy. You ahould consider changing your username as
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    Would it look bad to take a new job for 3-4 months?

    You have to remember that it takes a lot of time and money to on-board a new nurse and You would have to be clear that you are looking to move out of the area in about 6 months. I can't think of any...
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    Suicide Attempt and License?

    This is something for her to discuss with her licensing
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    Migraines in Nursing School

    This is something to discuss with your program. But two non-functioning days a month would definately be a problem for potential employers. There are some really good treatments for migraines now. I...
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    Nursing Board Mental Health

    The best way for you to know this is to go to your state BON's discipline page and see the kinds of things nurses (In your state) are disciplined for and how those things are published. In my own...
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    Clinical Hours Liar??

    You are twisting yourself in knots over a non-issue. You school would not have promoted you and given you a degree if they did not feel you completed the requirement. You will encounter many things in...
  7. I've only been hit once by an adult but more times than I care to count by adolescents. Learning about the added meds and co-morbidities will just make you a better
  8. Change has a way of making you question yourself- I know this only to well. It's normal to feel out of sync but remember that even if you go back to your old floor you will still be in a new role with...
  9. Please don't go into specifics here but the organization I referenced will give you a free consultation to explore your
  10. You question is best answered by the TAANA The American Association of Nurse
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    License and Moral Character

    Since you were unlicensed at the time it's doubtful that the board even knows about this. You might not be eligible for rehire within that company but you will find your nitch. Just be prepared for...
  12. I agree that your current duties do seem to be managerialyou are learning that admissions, discharges etc can and should be done but nursing staff not nurse manager's. Nurse manager's manage and...
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    Did I do something wrong as a sitter?

    You did nothing wrong because you acted to keep the patient safe. A more suble approach may have been prudent but you don't have that experience yet and you did fine. Don't worry overmuch.
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    License and Moral Character

    True
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    License and Moral Character

    HIPAA violations are crimes punishable by both fines and possible prison
  16. No I don't. I was being
  17. I think there is much more to this than is being said. There may have been a pattern of negligent care that rises to standard for criminal
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    CA Diversion

    Finished the diversion program years ago with an unblemished license. Feel free to message me here.
  19. Maybe that's why cell phones aren't allowed in most
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    Diluted urine drug test!!

    It was like the energy drink that effected your test. had t ogive them up completly while in the program. On days when I knew I was testing I would drink about 16 ounces of water in the last half of...
  21. When I was in nursing school I was taught to write with a sharpie my first name and date on my dressing change. I still do it twenty years later though many of my co-workers find the practice
  22. This is exactly why I tell friends and co-workers who have professional licenses (Nurses, physicians, lawyers) not to reveal that they are liscensed professionals. HIPAA has exclusionary language that...
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    2023 Vegetable Garden

    Planting potatoes today and tomorrow will transplant the rest of the tomotos, as well as the beans, pumpkins, and other assorted squash. Laying beets, radishes and carrots. finaly rubarb, artichokes,...
  24. Anyone interested in participating in a seed exchange? If you want to participate please send me contact
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    Have you ever returned to an old job?

    I had a 24/7 type job for about 6 years. I ultimately left it for better pay but in reality I had more time to do things than I thought. Most of the support I provided to my ancillary staff was done...