hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    How to handle a coworker who is giving poor care

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

    But if you are truly concerned about the babies and your license then you report to legal authorities not sit around discussing it on a Forum. Report it. They will send in investigators to look at the...
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    Director of Nursing- When is enough, enough.

    hppygr8ful replied to sain's topic in General Nursing

    I personally loved psych nursing but quit after being seriously hurt by a patient. My husband was against my going back because he said he and our son needed me whole and happy. I am currently back in...
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    How to handle a coworker who is giving poor care

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

    If this statement is true then you are not talking about rough you are talking about out right abuse. Not the bruising with the tourniquet but certainly, babies bruise easily, especially sick ones....
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    NC BON and past opiate abuse

    hppygr8ful replied to lookatheflowers's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ok the diversion program actually requiressome nurses with opiate addiction to be on suboxone. That was not my issue but some in my nurse support group was on it. If you have a criminal record and DUI...
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    Director of Nursing- When is enough, enough.

    hppygr8ful replied to sain's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in this area of nursing for 6 years. The pay is not that great when you figure the hours you put into it.These companies rely primarilly on Medicare and Medicaid for reimbursment and due to...
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    Director of Nursing- When is enough, enough.

    hppygr8ful replied to sain's topic in General Nursing

    What you describe is exactly why I left ICF nursing! Get out before you go completly crazy
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    Why does the Patient know best?

    hppygr8ful replied to EandERN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Sorry I have a sticky keyboard :)
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    New Grad - Ain't he special!

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

    As I said in my original post - I LIKE NEW GRADS- as a general rule I will work hard to help them come up to speed. I had some wonderful preceptors when I started and appreciate them and have always...
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    New Grad - Ain't he special!

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

    I am not too worried about that because I don't intend on staying here after I finish my BSN I am on to bigger and better things. I am also writing up a Change.org petition to bring about mandatory...
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    New Grad - Ain't he special!

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

    Oops posted this in the wrong
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    New Grad - Ain't he special!

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

    If they let you take the exam again - you need to come up with some way to control your anxiety. Yes taking this test is very stressful but it seems that you know the material. I would suggest that...
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    New Grad - Ain't he special!

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

    Well Karma can be a vengeful lass. Last night he got stuck doing total care on a sun downer who wouldn't let anyone touch her but him. He was tired by the end of the night!
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    Confused in Brooklyn

    hppygr8ful replied to mbr3028's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First and foremost I do agree with other posters about staying home with your child for at least the first 3 to 5 years if possible. I went back to work when my son was 6 months old and while I was...
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    How to soften scrubs

    hppygr8ful replied to BSNRN2014's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Try adding white vinegar to you wash put it in the bleach cup and wash with Fabric softener and a mild detergent like woolite. They will soften up after several washings jist remember to buy 100%...
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    Do I answer "YES," I have used drugs on my state license application? (Pennsylvania)

    hppygr8ful replied to zephyr9's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I always feel honesty is the best policy - that being said if you have no criminal record and you have been clean and sober for over 8 years (congratulations BTW) and you are now free of the obsession...
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    Recovering opiate addict accepted into nursing school; Can I attend while prescribed Subox

    hppygr8ful replied to MaleLPNStudent2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Do you have any plan or estimate for when you will no longer be on subox? You should be working towards this if you are not. You did not mention if you were working a 12-step program. When worked...
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    No friends at work

    hppygr8ful replied to rn5730's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Red has given you very good advice I am fairly new at the place where I work and have one nurse their who I would call a friend. Like you I don't make friends easily but the one's I have I feel I have...
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    What makes a nursing contract binding & official?

    hppygr8ful replied to Kit.Kat's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on what state you are in and the contract laws in that state. You need to have an attorney look at the contract. In every job I have had as a nurse when presented with an offer or contract...
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    Help stop unfair hiring practices for stipulated nurses in Texas

    hppygr8ful replied to Nursinwill's topic in Nurses Recovery

    When I was in the program my stips were no narcotics, no charge, no noc shifts, no overtime I got a job in psych - a pretty good job really - for 5 years I didn't workweekends or holidays
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    Zombie Apocalypse: WWND?

    hppygr8ful replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting enough the CDC has a zombie apocalypse preparedness plan on their website. The motto is if you are prepared for the ZA you are prepared for anything. We have been stock piling food for a...
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    Patients family in the medical field

    hppygr8ful replied to dreamer30's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Early on my last shift I family member who as it turned out I have worked with in the past came to the nurses station to inquire about her mother-in-laws wound. The patient had been admitted earlier...
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    Shoe suggestions for Very Wide feet

    hppygr8ful replied to Manon13's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    There are specialty companies that seel wide shoes - look on the internet or check with a podiatrist. There is a company here in CA called Chick's wide shoes - they have everything from heels tp...
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    Minimum Wage + LVN Wage

    hppygr8ful replied to g2255lw's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The problem with minimum wage increases is that their is always the risk of wage compaction as employers are only required to increased wages for ther minimum wage employees.They are not required to...
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    Why can't i get a job???? US RN

    hppygr8ful replied to MKIVSupraRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You've only been lloking for 3 weeks? Even when there was a nursing shortage for real back in the early 2000's it still took more than three weeks to land that coveted first job. When I found myself...
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    Entering IPN questions- thc, alcohol, adderall

    hppygr8ful replied to Beth,rn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    To answer your question the program will be as hard or as easy as YOU make it. Evey state is a little bit different but all have certain things in common. One you will be expected to have some form of...