hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    How do I go about re-negotiating my pay as a staff nurse?

    hppygr8ful replied to deadmanonhigh's topic in Nursing Career

    What is the average rate of pay for your position In the area where you reside and how does that rate work for people as to the average cost of living. You can always ask for more money and they can...
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    Should Male Nurse Work In L&D?

    hppygr8ful replied to Apotheosis's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting answers here. Polite discussion of topics with a potential to trigger is always appreciated. I have been hospitalized or in the ER more times than I like. I have had both male and female...
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    Returning to Work After COVID

    hppygr8ful replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Allyou can do is ask. The question is what are you prepared to do if they saty no? As a Master's prepared nurse you are highly marketable but remember the longer youstay in Skilled Nursing/Rehab your...
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    Should Male Nurse Work In L&D?

    hppygr8ful replied to Apotheosis's topic in General Nursing

    While any trained and qualified nurse can do L&D the common thread is that many women (Not all) can be uncomfortable with a male performing the more intimate aspects of this specialty. Still there...
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    Join my journey

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Exercise and Healthy Living's Exercise

    Yes I can still walk the dog when it's cool enough but we have had some severe heat as high as 108 degrees in the daytime and while she's coming along in her training she is still highly reactive to...
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    Returning to Work After COVID

    hppygr8ful replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    The response you are receiving from family, social workers and management should tell you that they never really approeciated you and took advantage of all you were willinng to give up to appease...
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    Join my journey

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Exercise and Healthy Living's Exercise

    I have not posted here in some weeks due to a major health challange that has screwed up my exercise regime. Back in the last weekend of May I was having difficulty with focusing the vision in my left...
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    License Investigation

    hppygr8ful replied to Kimsetay88's topic in Nursing Career

    It appears that she is accusing you of doing the same thing to her. I doubt that this will go anywhere with the BON but you never know. If you have liability insurance it may not cover this type of...
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    Sexual Behaviors Between Married Travelers Is Offensive

    hppygr8ful replied to Tiffany Reed's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This behavior is clearly unprofessional and inappropriate but I think you are reading way more into it than necessary. In todays world people have an astounding lack of boundaries. They may simply...
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    License Investigation

    hppygr8ful replied to Kimsetay88's topic in Nursing Career

    Remember to BON is there to protect the public. Nurses are held to a higher standard than the general public and their ability to make sound judgement is always the questionsIn situations such as this...
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    Emergency

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Things are not healing as they should I have to get an uktrasound of the eye and possibly more surgery but will know next
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    Grad Nurse (GN) Leaving First Nursing Job Prior To Being Licensed

    hppygr8ful replied to Nursemama274's topic in General Nursing

    This is because you have not worked as a nurse in the official licensed
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    False positive drugBelsomra

    hppygr8ful replied to Cassandra1981's topic in Patient Medications

    Belsomra is a schedule IV controlled substance and would not be allowed by any alternative to discipline program. OP I know you are not in a program however the drugs you name are in the same...
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    Truth vs. myths

    hppygr8ful replied to nurseinthemaking24's topic in General Nursing

    I have never been sued but I was named as a witness in two seperate cases involving Medical malpractice by physicians. In both cases I called NSO and had an attorney available to go with me when I was...
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    Emergency

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    My husband and son (grown) have been very supportive and I was told I can drive cause according to California law you only need one good eye to drive and my good eye is 20/20. Garden is full of yummy...
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    Returning to Work After COVID

    hppygr8ful replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    This made me laugh as I actually made one of these on my own using a wig manakin head, Stuffed workout suit and a hose going from the mouth to a plastic bag in the chest. I wish I had a picture but...
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    Having SI in relation to new, stressful jobs: quitting nursing forever

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

    I concur that telling your story is very brave - but bravery aside you do need to take steps to address your mental health and I don't mean self care like massages and walks on the beach etc... You...
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    Media: Where are the Nurses?

    hppygr8ful replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I am both a nurse and writer of fiction. While I agree that nurses could and should be better portrayed It's not likely to happen. Why because the shows referenced in the artical and comments are all...
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    Grad Nurse (GN) Leaving First Nursing Job Prior To Being Licensed

    hppygr8ful replied to Nursemama274's topic in General Nursing

    Your not having worked as a licensened nurse yet can work in your favor. I agree with JBmom that your best bet might be to give your Two-week notice now. Take your NCLEX RN and don't look back. If...
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    What to do with my dog?

    hppygr8ful replied to Rosina's topic in Animal Lovers's Animal Lovers

    Some time back a poster asked if they could concievably take an emotional support dog to work with them. When asked for more detail the OP stated that they didn't really need a support dog but they...
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    Emergency

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Believe me I have learned my lesson. Had my one week post-op appointment and retina repair is intact. Vision still sucks but that's the gas bubble in my eye. Once that goes away we will know more ....
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    Returning to Work After COVID

    hppygr8ful replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    This may be the solution you have been lookong for to help your stress. Ypu can go back to work on intermittent FMLA with documentationfrom your doctor that working your previous gruling schedule is...
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    RN Prescription Drug Dui California

    hppygr8ful replied to Californiaornurse89's topic in Nursing Career

    California's diversion program is pretty punative. If you go to the board on your own you will likely be pushrd into a one-size-fits all progran that includes, in-patient treatment, regular visits to...
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    HIPAA not HIPPA

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Title says it
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    Emergency

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I am no longer prone ? That was just to apply some pressure to my retina but yes it was a