hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    Longest Shift You've Worked

    hppygr8ful replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    So what's keeping you from pushing back. Does you job description include training to use with type of device. All they can do is fire you which would open you up to go job hunting.
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    Fail drug test or pass on job? New Hampshire?!

    hppygr8ful replied to mommieeern's topic in General Nursing

    Step on over to the Nurses in recovery page. ETOH increasese the production of a substanceb called Etg and can be detected several days after
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    Longest Shift You've Worked

    hppygr8ful replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    So now we are bullying the resident into going to the ER when they clearly don't want to go. If the resident is of sound mind let her/him be. This is exactly why I would not want to be in a nursing...
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    Are there any nurses that are not vaccinated? How to prepare to be safe at work?

    hppygr8ful replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It's been my experience that you cannot change someone's mind by shaming or using bully tactics. In order for communication to cross ideological lines there must be bothe senders and receivers. It is...
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    Unwelcome visitor

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Gardening and Preserving Food's Let's Talk

    It's a tomato hornworm. There is another type that feeds of tobacco plants which are in the same family as tomatoes and potatoes. It was pretty big as well abouth the same width as my palm.
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    Are there any nurses that are not vaccinated? How to prepare to be safe at work?

    hppygr8ful replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I like
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    Waiting Around to Die

    hppygr8ful replied to Davey Do's topic in Retired Nurses

    To Quote Jim Morrison of the DOORS "No one here gets out
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    Are there any nurses that are not vaccinated? How to prepare to be safe at work?

    hppygr8ful replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I won't give you grief about not getting vaccinated as I feel this is a deeply personal choice. I have nothing against vaccination per se but felt the vaccine was not rigourously tested and more time...
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    Making something new!

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in Exercise and Healthy Living's Recipes

    Persian spiced turkey meatballs. with grilled onions and peppers. Rice pilaf and steamed veggies to round it out. Pictures to
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    Dinner Stir-Fry

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in Recipe, Mealprep Hacks, and More's Exchange

    Mmmm,
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    Eat Plants! Plant-Based Diets Growing in Popularity - Here's Why

    hppygr8ful replied to Sara Matsuura RN's topic in General Nursing

    First of all I don't eat cured processed meat unless I cure and smoke smoke it myselfmyself. What I take exception to is how you ignore the issue of being advised to avoid soy, and bulky diets that...
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    Adults who prefer wearing diapers

    hppygr8ful replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Way back when I was in school we were told the term was "Adult Protective Undergarments" the word diaper was considered to be
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    Getting Fired

    hppygr8ful replied to Mcl1980's topic in General Nursing

    I actually like psych very much. I will likely work psych until I retire. Just pointing out it’s not a piece of
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    Have you ever left a nursing job due to a patient/family member?

    hppygr8ful replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I did say no but come to think of it there are even with close to 20 years in the field when I have envisaged locking myself in a utility closet stuffing a washcloth in my mouth and screaming,...
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    Getting Fired

    hppygr8ful replied to Mcl1980's topic in General Nursing

    Just to let you know, Psyche is not an easy specialty. I have been hit (Resulting in skull fx) and scratched with filthy fingernails (resulting in a bad case of cellulitis). Also most if not all...
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    Have you ever left a nursing job due to a patient/family member?

    hppygr8ful replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    my answer to your question is no. I have never left a job because of difficult problematic patients or their family members. I simply do not let people get under my skin that way. I also set...
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    Have you ever left a nursing job due to a patient/family member?

    hppygr8ful replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I humorously take offense at that
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    Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    hppygr8ful replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Bravo!
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    Patient filed a sexual harassment complaint. HR wants to talk to me

    hppygr8ful replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    To avoid legal issues with the hospital I suggest using a Background check site such as Beenverified.com. You will get all public record.
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    Eat Plants! Plant-Based Diets Growing in Popularity - Here's Why

    hppygr8ful replied to Sara Matsuura RN's topic in General Nursing

    https://www.ispot.tv/ad/IP0z/hardees-original-roast-beef-sandwiches-save-the-vegetables
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    Positive Varicella Titer Result, Then Negative?

    hppygr8ful replied to Kiroppi's topic in General Nursing

    This also happened to me with the rubella part of the MMR. I havebeen vaccinated several time for work or school (No I didn't become
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    Eat Plants! Plant-Based Diets Growing in Popularity - Here's Why

    hppygr8ful replied to Sara Matsuura RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have eaten Elk, Venison, Bison and moose once- The taste and fat content varies depending on the feeding patterns as well as the time of year and the age/gender of the animal. I don't much care for...
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    Eat Plants! Plant-Based Diets Growing in Popularity - Here's Why

    hppygr8ful replied to Sara Matsuura RN's topic in General Nursing

    While there is no denying the benefits iof adding significant plant variety in the diet the article leaves those of us who have been advised to avoid soy based product with no where to turn. I grew up...
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    Today June 20, 21

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in Gardening and Preserving Food's Let's Talk

    Thought you all might like to see what I have been working on this weekend! I installed the Misters and did some planting and cleaning! Now to the Father's day dinner preparations.
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    Today June 20, 21

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Gardening and Preserving Food's Let's Talk

    If they have already bolted you can recover the leaves which turn tough and bitter by tearing large bunches into a bowl and dressing with red wine vinegar and rendered bacon fat. Sort of negates the...