hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    My composter came

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

    So I put the composter together with a lot of Cursing and my husband has been clearing a new garden patch for me.
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    Being written up

    hppygr8ful replied to Springdaisy04's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO any working nurse who is not carrying Malpractice insurance is a fool. Harsh words I know but you do run the risk of significant finically loss if you are accused or. Charged with
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    Nursing and being a youtuber

    hppygr8ful replied to xlightx's topic in General Nursing

    In most case people who post on you tube are not private. The whole point is for people to see and react to your posts. It only take one co-worker to be offended and report the post for the entire...
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    Losing hope and suicidal

    hppygr8ful replied to Marylandburntnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Before you do anything else stop and see your physician and tell him/her what you are feeling. I was once in the very same position as you. I was suicidal and before I knew what I was doing I had...
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    Sketchy Nurse

    hppygr8ful replied to PlasticsNurse721's topic in General Nursing

    I usually stay clear of such matters because Karma will come back on the person who is not doing the right thing! Still if I feel certain actions are placing patient's in danger I would probably...
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    How much do you owe in student loans?

    hppygr8ful replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Not a
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    My composter came

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

    Oh and my wish list came 137 seed packets of various heirloom plants. I will repl;ace some I took out of the seed vault that I took out for this year and reseal the
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    My composter came

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

    A therapist once told me I did these things to give myself a sense of security, as I never felt safe at home when I was a
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    My composter came

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

    I have both a gas powered and solar generator's, I also have a years worth of emergency rations and medical supplies and am proficient with most hand held weapons ( long guns, hand guns, knives,...
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    Brew some tea

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

    So I recently started brewing my green tea in a french press. I use whole full leaf grean tea from Japan and place in a clean French press then pour water that has just come to a boil and let it steep...
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    Have you ever received an award for nursing?

    hppygr8ful replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I have a couple of plaques on my wall for Employee of the month and a certificate from an LTC facility recognizing my ability to start difficult IVs. The EOM awards came with a $100.00 and the use of...
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    How do you deal with chronic fatigue and joint pain as a nurse

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

    My physician is not a holistic doctor just a general family practice doctor who is willing to work with me, hold my proverbial hand, and humor my whims..."
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    How do you deal with chronic fatigue and joint pain as a nurse

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

    ?️ Yeah that's me - I have to say that I feels for you. I have had chronic pain since I was in my early teens (a lovely party favor from my physically abusive mother). I also have Diebetes type 2,...
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    Requirements for CPR instructor

    hppygr8ful replied to MillionDollarNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Your answer may be state specific but In California there is no requirement to be in the healthcare field to be a CRP/BLS instructor You take the classes get certified and buy/rent your books and...
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    Orientee too slow on EMR..now what?

    hppygr8ful replied to Enarra's topic in General Nursing

    Speed comes with practice. If your orientee is technically proficient at the hands on part of the job then he/she may need to practice in real time. I have a book with all kinds of tips for navigating...
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    Hand Sanitizer and natural nails

    hppygr8ful replied to bitter_betsy's topic in General Nursing

    I also use O'Keefe's Working Hands - It is sold anywhere hobbyists use their hands alot.
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    RNs and CNAs how much time do you spend being a patient's personal pep squad

    hppygr8ful replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    Well I do work in psych with teens who have multiple problems as well a CPTSD so yes I give a lot of pep talks to keep the kids focused on their treatment and moving forward.
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    This is NOT what shift report is about!

    hppygr8ful replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What I mean is I have a nurse I follow who will say things like "This is a new admit so I don't know much about them." Understand this a an acute psych hospital and there is info I need to know before...
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    Getting ready

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

    So I've started getting ready for Fall planting. In California I can plant all year except November and December when I am stating seeds in the house. Started turning soil and adding compost and wood...
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    Soup anyone?

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

    So I guess I need to start a new topic area for preserving and I may do that later. I woke up to a chill in the air and imemdiately thought soup! Now most people don't think of soup at 8:00 but I did....
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    This is NOT what shift report is about!

    hppygr8ful replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So am I a bully if I a cosistently get a bad report from a coworker who reports off to me? I am talking about imporatnt stuff here. Sure I can look it up and mostly do but there's a point where it...
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    Hand Sanitizer and natural nails

    hppygr8ful replied to bitter_betsy's topic in General Nursing

    I actually have a documented allergy to most hand sanitizers. I don't know if it's the alcohol or some other incredient but I really only use it when we are under survey. I go by the old stand-by of...
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    Should I agree to binding arbitration?

    hppygr8ful replied to psych nurse in training's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to to know more about this check Title 22 California code of regulations : https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/adp/Pages/CA_Code_Regulations.shtml.aspx It's a ponderous document to...
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    Should I agree to binding arbitration?

    hppygr8ful replied to psych nurse in training's topic in General Nursing

    @psych nurse in training The ratios that you are quoting apply to psych units in acute medical facilities. The rules governing free standing psych facilities are different. I have been working in...
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    Nursing student- there is hope

    hppygr8ful replied to Betterdaystocome's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm not much of a 12-stepper these days but one I learned there I found to be absolutely true that anger and resentment are the fuel that keeps us sick. Even with close to 20 years of sobriety I am...