hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    People really need to stop coming into nursing

    hppygr8ful replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same thought - the crazy nurse who if you look her up lost her licenses because she presented herself as an NP which she was not (Charged as a nurse imposter) then failed to show up for her...
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    People really need to stop coming into nursing

    hppygr8ful replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

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    Positive Drug Test

    hppygr8ful replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The whole point of these programs is to make sure you are safe to practice again. That is the Boards mandate. They actually don't give a hoot about your recovery. One of the things they want to see is...
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    Childhood Obesity: Breaking the Cycle

    hppygr8ful replied to cynboys's topic in Patient Education

    So what is the govt supposed to do? Fine a single mother who is probably already strapped for cash? Make her miss work to take parenting and nutrition classes telling her to make foods she most likely...
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    Who takes the med error hit?

    hppygr8ful replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    At the LTC where I work we do not input any orders or even start the admission until the patient arrives and an admitting assessment is done and all paperwork reviewed. Papers faxed before hand are...
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    Childhood Obesity: Breaking the Cycle

    hppygr8ful replied to cynboys's topic in Patient Education

    Ok so I am fat because I have only half a colon and don't digest food right. I eat very healthy and exercise. My husband is fat because he likes to eat. Our son is not fat at 13 he is trim, in good...
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    Elopement and LTC

    hppygr8ful replied to acuriousLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The problem with this strategy is that these actions you speak of are HIPPA violations and one can be fined and even sent to prison for posessing patient records outside of their workplace. Going to...
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    can your DON tell you to completly change how you chart?

    hppygr8ful replied to Animal House R.N.'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Example "Resident's vitals are BP,P,R,Pain, 02 sat. Also SOB applying oxygen at two liter's per Phys order. O2 sat is
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    can your DON tell you to completly change how you chart?

    hppygr8ful replied to Animal House R.N.'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    On at typical day in the LTC I am passing meds and doing treatments of anywhere from 9 to 13 patients inan 8 hour period. That includes breathing treatments, bolus feedings, wound care and dressing...
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    Nurses who can't give out narcotics

    hppygr8ful replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not all person's in the program are drug addicts - I was a garden variety alcoholic. Never drank on the job or before going to work. But I was highly depressed and became suicidal and ultimately came...
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    Bad experiences after another,how to overcome and find my niche?

    hppygr8ful replied to irishlynn5's topic in General Nursing

    Before you quit and take another job you need to sit back and really look at your unhappiness with these past positions and what part of that unhappiness you own. Make a list of what your expectations...
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    Urine dilute samples

    hppygr8ful replied to Omaapecm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The best think I can tell you is on days you have to test go early in the morning. Call in just after midnight and go in as soon as the lab opens and before you start drinking a lot of water. or just...
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    Do you talk to yourself?

    hppygr8ful replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I also talk to myself, after all I am my own best
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    Unsupportive spouse?

    hppygr8ful replied to spierre's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree, As my daddy used to say "Every pancake has two sides!" We are only hearing her side of the story which may be scewed in her favor. In in one sentence she says We talked about me going to...
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    Is this abuse?

    hppygr8ful replied to isthisok's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I concur that this is abuse. Report it to your instructor. That being said I wonder if your instructor has taught you that when you turn a bedbound patient on their side the motion almost always...
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    Unsupportive spouse?

    hppygr8ful replied to spierre's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You are not the only one who has been through this and no not all spouses are supportive when life changes are happening. My own husband has Asperger's which is a form of very high functioning autism....
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    What is the worst case of bullying you've seen in your nursing career?

    hppygr8ful replied to Guest878640's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been a nurse since 2002 and have never, not once been bullied ---- Nor have I seen it. Sure their are crappy people in the world who don't know how to treat others but that does't necessarily...
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    Best shoes for ankle injury

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

    Before you waste a lot of money of new shoes I would make an appointment with a good foot and ankle specialist. They can customize an orthotic and recomend the right shoe to wear with it. You might...
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    Overwhelmed and lost

    hppygr8ful replied to strive2Bbetter's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Give yourself a break - it's only your 2nd day! Tell your preceptor that you need her to slow down so you can learn. Preceptors are supossed to teach you. You will get the hang of this. Remember to...
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    New here and need some encouragement

    hppygr8ful replied to LisaRNsober's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good for you - The promises do come true -sometimes quickly sometimes
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    Possible lawsuit from a new grad I was only trying to help

    hppygr8ful replied to marmolejo619's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just because someone files a lawsuit against you doesn't mean they have a case. Have you been served with a notice of legal action. If you have you need to let your supervisor know immediatly so that...
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    Why do some nurses come across to be rude?

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

    Ok so I imagine that you were in an ER. Compared to what may be coming through the back door your sprained ankle may not be a priority for a busy triage nurse. Most sprained ankle's don't require ER...
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    Why do some nurses come across to be rude?

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

    Perhaps if you could give a specific example of what you call rudeness. There can be cultural considerations as what is considered rude by one culture may be entirly acceptable in others. Simply not...
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    This is a stretch to call HIPAA violation

    hppygr8ful replied to T-Bird78's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    How does one become a member if the crusty old bat society?I want to
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    Sepsis Screening?

    hppygr8ful replied to annie.rn's topic in General Nursing

    .Part of the problem is that Doctor and hospitals are not getting compensated by Insurance companies, Medicare or Medicaid are not getting paid for what 3 party payers deem unnecessary tests. If the...