hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    Overweight

    hppygr8ful replied to MCNERRA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    If you are female and approaching or past menopause and the pounds are creeping up on you - metabolism is the likely cause. Still that doesn't mean you have to give up. Like I said I push my...
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    Overweight

    hppygr8ful replied to MCNERRA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hey I recently lost 20 pounds doing two things - no change in eating habits but I don't sit in the Nurses station except to do end of the day charting and I push my medcart every where with me. Wear a...
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    Do you talk to your coworkers alot on your lunch break?

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

    Back to the point of your post - I work in a small LTC facility it's usually me and one other nurse and two CNA's for 38 patients so we don't take breaks together and are pretty busy most of the...
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    Off duty RN scope of practice on an airplane.

    hppygr8ful replied to creativekari's topic in General Nursing

    Just a thought that Lay people give epi all the time - I have had an epi pen for my allergic asthmatic son since he was two. Because he goes to a private school any number or teachers, coaches and...
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    Do you talk to your coworkers alot on your lunch break?

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

    I don't get angry about it as long as the supes not around I eat in the Nurses station all the time. I am trying to retire at exactly 65 which leaves me 13 years before I but a peace of land and...
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    Beard for interviews?

    hppygr8ful replied to Robb1821i's topic in Men in Nursing

    I say as long as it is neat and tidy - not hanging all ove like a duck dynasty thing I would say go with it. If however you find yourself not getting jobs I would consider shaiving it. Some hospitals...
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    What nursing task do you loathe???

    hppygr8ful replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    Anything to due with suctioning and phlegm or sputum set's my gag reflex off big time - after that the poopy stuff - Don't get me wrong I do it all and would never leave a patient untended - but some...
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    Do you talk to your coworkers alot on your lunch break?

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

    You get a lunch Break? Although I am required to clock out for lunch before the 5th hour of the shift. That's usually when a new admit arrives on my unit or some other catastrophe is happening. So I...
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    Sexual Comment from Boss???

    hppygr8ful replied to headtotoewounds's topic in General Nursing

    without context for the cooment I can't say - he could of meant something like you catch more flies with honey - which my family says all the time. There may or may not have been a sexualy...
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    What to do when u find an unresponsive patient

    hppygr8ful replied to LucasNewGrad's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As a new grad - You may have had a deer in the headlights moment - but after thar (10 seconds) your BLS traing should kick in. 1: Press the code blue button if there is one or call light if not. @...
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    Assessment question? Is this common?

    hppygr8ful replied to tsm007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I might also like to note that patient's can present very differently from shift to shift. A patient may be peachy keen perfect on dayshift and go into sundown mode when the sun goes down. Good...
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    New grad med passing

    hppygr8ful replied to chedder's topic in General Nursing

    The LTC I work at has BP cuffs (Manual) that don't work either the bladders or gauges are broken. Silly me I aksed for new ones and was told to provide my own! I have both manual and automatic cuffs...
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    Why do nurses delegate with a power trip?

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

    I work in LTC and I have to say that we have some truly outstanding CNA, we also have some incredibly lazy ones who hide in the bathroom most of the shift or seem to be on a perpetual smoke break. Our...
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    Asking an honest question?

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    It's my impression that this is a board for nurses and while I realize that anyone is welcome to join isn't it our purpose to keep these topics geared somewhat towards nursing? I'll admit I'm as...
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    To medicate or not to medicate

    hppygr8ful replied to SuperMomBob's topic in Patient Medications

    My first love in nursing will always be psych and do lot of reading. Last year I read and article on the gene P450 2D6. This is a genetic anomaly that when expressed prevents certain medication...
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    Apologizing to coworkers for diversion..

    hppygr8ful replied to odaat's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This topic is actually covered in action steps. 5.6.7.8 They tell us that we must make a list of all our defects of character and share them with another person. Humbly ask our Higher power to remove...
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    To medicate or not to medicate

    hppygr8ful replied to SuperMomBob's topic in Patient Medications

    Just a side note from a crusty old psych nurse - you should always give Geodon with a light snack as it requires a certain digestive enzyme to activate and be fully effective. I got this from a Geodon...
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    To medicate or not to medicate

    hppygr8ful replied to SuperMomBob's topic in Patient Medications

    Hi you don't say if you work in an acute setting of LTC but from your hours I would hazard to guess it is LTC. I work the same shift and this is my take on the whole bedtime/PRN/Routine meds angle....
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    Is there a legal way to donate unexpired costly medication?

    hppygr8ful replied to pmabraham's topic in General Nursing

    I would contact your pharmacy that dispensed the medication - If the bottles are unopened you may be able to simply return them and get a credit. If that is not an option I would try looking up a...
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    Why is it inappropriate to stand up for yourself?

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

    One has to remember that weather we like it or not modern medicine in a consumer driven big business. I'm not saying it should be but that's the reality. As such Patients and Physicians are the...
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    Salary Ettiquette

    hppygr8ful replied to Misokitty's topic in General Nursing

    I personally never accept a job without a written job offer in hand which includeds information on wages, benefits and job description. When I received my offer letter from my current job it took me...
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    Teamwork...Why do we do this to ourselves?

    hppygr8ful replied to Beachbum671's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't know about Hospitals or Clinics but in almost every state unlicensed "Care Giver's" who yes are often high school drop outs pass medications to patient's living in group homes. The state's...
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    Arrogant "know it all" RN

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

    I don't know about this - where I come from Coyotes serve a purpose in maintaining the balance of nature. They keep down the rodent population. Still if they become truely problematic 32 caliber lead...
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    Insurance & Weight Loss Meds

    hppygr8ful replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have found that when dealing with Insurance companies - you have to be very proactive. First you need to get a list of all medications in their formulary. Then you need to get a phone number for the...
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    What nursing task do you loathe???

    hppygr8ful replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    I love putting in IV's It's the best part of my job. How long have you been working. you might think about taking a daylong course in IV/venipuncture then practice practice practice. I actually let a...