hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    Don't talk bad about your patients

    hppygr8ful replied to BrendaH84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    May it's because of my psych background but I am often called upon to deal with difficult patient's - for the most paft I enjoy the challange. I have a very thick skin and am pretty good about not...
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    Compression socks

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

    I have a number of compression garments that I wear under my scrubs. I really like the Tommie Copper brand but they can be expensive. They really help with some of the pain from my Fibro -
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    Don't talk bad about your patients

    hppygr8ful replied to BrendaH84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You must mean comments like we have a drug addict in room XYZ he on the button 10 minutes before every dose and is such a whiner!!!!!! PS no pertinent info in what was actually wrong with the guy!...
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    Obesity: A disease or a lifestyle

    hppygr8ful replied to TexMex22's topic in Health, Stress Management

    And at what point do we as nurses get to decide who is more or less deserving of compassionate care than another person. The oath I took did not have a clause that said I will care for you unless I...
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    Thyroid medication

    hppygr8ful replied to gofast's topic in Patient Medications

    I didn't know people still took porcine (armour Thyroid) which by the way got it's name from Amour Pork Products ie Amour Hot Dogs.
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    Illegal immigrant nurses can now be licensed in California

    hppygr8ful replied to Guest07/13/15's topic in Immigration Advice

    Actually the American Indian's are immigrants as well their ancestors Crossed the Bearing Straight from Asia. Their is compelling fossil evidence that there was a time when there were no humans on the...
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    Anyone do a boxing workout for stress management?

    hppygr8ful replied to pugmom79's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I did a few workouts with my son's MMA coach before I had my colon surgery - I found it very useful especially on those days when I just had to hit something. Sadly the gym closed due to the econmy...
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    My Fibro

    hppygr8ful replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    I have fibro and I am guessing that and this is going to sound a little weird so hang with me for a minute........that her use of the possessive pronoun indicate her relationship with her disease...
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    Obesity: A disease or a lifestyle

    hppygr8ful replied to TexMex22's topic in Health, Stress Management

    So beautifully
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    Obesity: A disease or a lifestyle

    hppygr8ful replied to TexMex22's topic in Health, Stress Management

    As one who has been in recovery for 11 years I must tell you that will power has NOTHING to do with overcoming addiction. Weather it be booze, smokes, street drugs or food addiction is a complex...
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    need some feedback

    hppygr8ful replied to dekyrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would have to know more about your personal situation 1st.
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    Impaired Colleague

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

    As a formerly impaired nurse whose life was saved by the colleague who reported me. I would say you should report her to the BON in her state. I had considered that colleague a friend and hated her...
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    "I have an ethical problem"

    hppygr8ful replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    California passed a law a few years ago to prevent "Dumping" patient's to the street. A hosptal that I worked for was fined $50,000.00 and a homeless man received a huge multi million dollar...
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    Background CHeck

    hppygr8ful replied to dekyrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Your criminal background is a matter of public record - you should be able to go to the courthouse and get a copy for a reasonable fee. You will have to go and look up the case numbers then bring them...
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    Nursing Career After Reprimanding

    hppygr8ful replied to 1jacque's topic in General Nursing

    My suggestion would be to find a place to volunteer. AIDS clinic, LTC, Psych etc......IF you are a good worker someone will notice and when an opportunity arises go for it. Also once Summer is over an...
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    Why do nurses seem to have a bad reputation?

    hppygr8ful replied to unbrokenx3's topic in General Nursing

    I try not to bother my head with things as inconsequential as stereotypes on television. My life reads like a bad TV sitcom anyway.
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    new onset diarrhea with long term metformin

    hppygr8ful replied to bookwormom's topic in Patient Medications

    Interesting as I just started taking low dose metformin and can't stop farting. No matter how discrete I try to be they just come ripping out. If this doesn't change I'll have to find another med....
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    New Grad - Just got a job at Starbucks. Help.

    hppygr8ful replied to NightWatch's topic in Nursing Career

    What part of So Cal are you in? We are hiring at the LTC, and we hire new grads - it's abit like storming the beaches at Normandy - but's a
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    Offered a LVN position in Skilled nursing

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

    It sounds like the company I worlk for 2 days of video, then floor training ( i will not say the name of company here) Make sure you are getting the most out of orientation. It hard work with a lot of...
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    Has anyone else "sensed" when something was wrong with a patient?

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

    In the LTC I work with a lot of Hospice patients. I've only been there since April but one morning right after I started I woke at 2:29 am. That afternoon when I went to work and in report was told...
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    Obesity: A disease or a lifestyle

    hppygr8ful replied to TexMex22's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have no problem with people who work and need some assistance to feed themselves and their families. At least they are making an effort to provide for themselves. If you have diabetes it behooves...
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    Obesity: A disease or a lifestyle

    hppygr8ful replied to TexMex22's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I stand
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    Can PRN's refuse insurance???

    hppygr8ful replied to ashemson's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    AS of January 2015 All adults in the United States must carry health Insurance. The ACA says you may purchase that insurance anywhere but you must have it or face criminal and civil penalties for...
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    Obesity: A disease or a lifestyle

    hppygr8ful replied to TexMex22's topic in Health, Stress Management

    What about my posts makes you think I am emotional about my obesity. Considering what I have been through in life and the fact that i did lose 100 pounds by diet a very moderate exercise. I do not...
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    Obesity: A disease or a lifestyle

    hppygr8ful replied to TexMex22's topic in Health, Stress Management

    How much do you think it costs to produce these foods in America - Yes I can buy ingredients and make a loaf of bread for about a dollar and I grow 90% of my fruits and vegtables. However in drought...