hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    Am I being too picky on a job or is it just bad luck?

    hppygr8ful replied to Aliceozwalker's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered Psych Nursing. Many free standing psych facilities only have 8 hour shifts with overtime if you want it. At the facility where I work most new hires start on Pm or Noc Shifts and...
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    For pagan nurses, is "Happy solstice" the right expression?

    hppygr8ful replied to vetpharmtech's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    On the subject of Soltices the Summer Soltice is coming on June 20 th. This marks the approximate 1 st third of the growing season. Crops have been planted and are well on their way to Midsommer which...
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    Promoting Mental Power During Shifts That Provoke Mental Pain and Mental Strain

    hppygr8ful replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad to hear you are finding balance - There are anumber of informative hobby forums in the breakroom that might interest you. Gardening, cooking, animals etc....
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    Senior Pet Blues!

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

    Well I certainly can't pay that much out of pocket for a dog that's the equivilent of a 116 year old person. But they have Cyclosporine solution for dogs on Chewy.com for $48.00 which I could afford....
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    It was this BIG: 6Ft, 10in, 100 yo Sturgeon caught in Detroit

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

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    Senior Pet Blues!

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

    Well I certainly can't pay that much out of pocket for a dog that's the equivilent of a 116 year old person. But they have Cyclosporine solution for dogs on Chewy.com for $48.00 which I could afford....
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    Nursing Staffing Post COVID Quagmire...

    hppygr8ful replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say that the beratement is about equal with New Grads and Seasoned Nurses often sniping at eachother. One group (freshly minted) thinks they know it all and the other knows what the text books...
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    It was this BIG: 6Ft, 10in, 100 yo Sturgeon caught in Detroit

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

    I hope they put her back in the
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    Cats + Civilization

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

    I wish I had a picture of my old Yorkie who used to drag her KIbble dish into the family room so she could watch TV while she
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    Senior Pet Blues!

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

    My husband talked about putting her down but with exception of the eye problem she is still a reasonably happy dog. She eats well, plays in a limited way and elimination pattrerns are good. My dogs...
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    Nursing Staffing Post COVID Quagmire...

    hppygr8ful replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a small 140 bed psych hospital and do not have union protection and my employer is pretty decent, but the hospital has to be staffed or the patients don't get care.
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    Nursing Staffing Post COVID Quagmire...

    hppygr8ful replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting plan however you will soon find yourself without employment as excessive call-off are only tolerated for so long. No employee is so good that they won't be let go under these...
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    Nursing Staffing Post COVID Quagmire...

    hppygr8ful replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    I tookk a month long LOA/Vacation last February and am so glad I did. It had been planned for almost a year and I was going to cancel but decidedto put the O2 mask on myself first!
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    Post COVID, but COVID related deaths

    hppygr8ful replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    This! We saw a general uptick in paients with Suicidal ideation during the pandemic.
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    Psychiatrist’s false documentation

    hppygr8ful replied to psychrnadvocate's topic in Psychiatric

    There are lots of things in your post that are concerning but because nursing is a small world and you never know who might be reading I will refrain from extensive comment. One thing I will say...
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    Probation

    hppygr8ful replied to ESRN35's topic in Nurses Recovery

    So who called the
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    How does your unit determine who floats?

    hppygr8ful replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    We al float down here
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    I don’t know if I want to be a nurse anymore

    hppygr8ful replied to Vigirl465's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Master This Padewan requests to use this on occasion as a tagline, but only with your
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    Unprofessional Clinical Educator.. What would you do?

    hppygr8ful replied to hama1111's topic in General Nursing

    I will add that a COB usually knows how to handle most crises situations from clogged toilets to clogged G-Tubes and all manner emergencies involving lots of blood or poop!
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    Things are sprouting. A walk through the garden

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

    Just a few snaps from the
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    Things are sprouting. A walk through the garden

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

    You generally get a stronger tree if you buy even a small potted one. That'd because the top part of the tree where the fruit grows is grafted onto a stronger root stock. If you start one from seed it...
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    For pagan nurses, is "Happy solstice" the right expression?

    hppygr8ful replied to vetpharmtech's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Plus there are many different types of pagans and while all tend to recognize the soltices there are many other important feasts and celebrations throughout the year.
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    Things are sprouting. A walk through the garden

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

    First make sure you are buying a lemon tree that is designed (engineered if you will to grow in a container. This means you want minimal root spread and maximum fruit production. You should plan to...
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    Yes, Employer Can Require Covid Vaccine

    hppygr8ful replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The bolded item tells me all I need to
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    Today

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

    So I was sorting through the wood for my smoker when I found the lovely piece if peach wood that just screams for an Orchid Mount. Also pics of my