hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

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    Consent Order Active and Failed an Employer Drug Screen?

    hppygr8ful replied to PsychRNXXX's topic in Nurses Recovery

    So your Consent order which you agreed to is a legally binding contract and should have considered language and penalties for relapse. So once you drink or relapse you have violated the terms on the...
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    Consent Order Active and Failed an Employer Drug Screen?

    hppygr8ful replied to PsychRNXXX's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Your answer is going to be state specific but generallt what Distressed said
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    Elderly parents

    hppygr8ful replied to nursechrissyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Are they eligable for
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    Homeless working the system, multiple admissions

    hppygr8ful replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Psychiatric

    I don't mind repeat customers. I always approach the situation as if "This time might be the time that something I say or do
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    Advice for dealing with addicts?

    hppygr8ful replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Addictions

    I'm in California and rather than a B52 we call this a Cocktail. CA law states we must offer the medication by mouth and if the patient refuses we go with the
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    Advice for dealing with addicts?

    hppygr8ful replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Addictions

    Bravo: It pays to remember that "There but for the grace of my higher power go I." I oncw read a quote and I don't know who said it but it stuck with me "Addicts are not bad people, they are...
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    Have to quit to care for parents

    hppygr8ful replied to nursechrissyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think your mom and mine were quite similar. Mine got kicked out of assted living when she attacked someone with her
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    What will happen if I refuse the VDAP and it goes to investigations?

    hppygr8ful replied to Wsaye78's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Get yourself a lawyer familiar with profesional licensing issues. you have a good case with the right lawyer. Try The American Assoc of nurse attorneys
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    Job duties align with license?

    hppygr8ful replied to Dsmama's topic in General Nursing

    Group homes are a bit murky with their job descriptions. I left IDH nursing because of this. Though I never had any problems with the BON.
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    Have to quit to care for parents

    hppygr8ful replied to nursechrissyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to hear of your situation. Went through the same thing several years ago and went to part time per diem for around a year until my mother passed. Then back to full time. Are you caring for...
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    What will happen if I refuse the VDAP and it goes to investigations?

    hppygr8ful replied to Wsaye78's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Why did you self report? Was there legal
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    Good Morning!

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Happy Ostera, May your celebrations include love, laughter and family!
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    Nursing Fatigue

    hppygr8ful replied to nursingcand's topic in Nursing Career

    I won't tell you to find a new career. Here are some tips. You already walk to work which is good, can you step up your routine with a good morning stretch routine. Minimize coffee or othe stimulants...
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    TPAPN

    hppygr8ful replied to Worried and Stressed's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The evaluating psychiatrist will send their report to the BON who will then determine your program. Bear in mind this professional??? is often in the pocket of the BON or shares a fiancial interest in...
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    New Grad / Specialized Job, Advice Please!

    hppygr8ful replied to SpecialT2's topic in General Nursing

    I've done my share of wound care and truely enjoyed it. It's the one area where I worked which had real objective improvement with good
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    New Grad / Specialized Job, Advice Please!

    hppygr8ful replied to SpecialT2's topic in General Nursing

    I also went into a specialty as my first nursing gig. I went into L&D and my employee sent me to specialized training before I even had my liscense. Certified Wound Care nurses are in high demand...
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    I can't find my happiness in nursing.

    hppygr8ful replied to Sweetpea04's topic in General Nursing

    I know it's been awhile but what made you happy before nursing? There's a saying "Wherever you go, there you are." I stopped treating nursing as anything more than a job that pays the bills. Don't get...
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    Advice for dealing with addicts?

    hppygr8ful replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Addictions

    I to am curious - statistically (I'll have to look up the source) only 15% of all addicts and alcoholics attempt sobriety and less than 10% achieve 5 years sobriety. Less that 1% get to lifetime...
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    Failed screening

    hppygr8ful replied to JackieeD's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You can get highlights in your hair. In fact you can have all the hair on your head colored as only the folicular tag (living part of hair) is used in a folicle test. You could rinse your hair in beer...
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    Ostera

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    The Spring equinox is rapidly approaching and with it a time of renewal. Burning sage is a great way to purge negative energy from your home and garden. This season by the way is a great time to plant...
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    Call in sick over cut on hand?

    hppygr8ful replied to eggtart's topic in General Nursing

    You're talking about me and it's not really about dedication to the job. I recently Took two seperate weeks off for my niecw and nephew's wedding and the job was expecting a state inspection (which I...
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    Humiliated and scared

    hppygr8ful replied to Overthamoon's topic in General Nursing

    I consider myself the master of the 30 minute power nap. I also always have a small battery operated alarm to make sure I am up in
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    Companies that hire nurses on probation?

    hppygr8ful replied to zlisazRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes
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    Humiliated and scared

    hppygr8ful replied to Overthamoon's topic in General Nursing

    It's true she was found sleeping on the job but she may have a case for defamation of character due to the accusation of substance use without
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    Humiliated and scared

    hppygr8ful replied to Overthamoon's topic in General Nursing

    You need an attorney. Don't talk to anyone at work about this. Admit to nothing. If your tests come back negative and you are terminated you may have a cause for