hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

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    Should I agree to binding arbitration?

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

    To the OP - Is the facility in question a Psych facility. If so California state mandate for nurse to patient ratios may not apply
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    When Nurses Dream...and Have Nightmares!

    hppygr8ful replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I don't really dream much! I guess that's one good element of insomnia! Still I used to dream alot with nightmares almost nightly. In one I was beinging chased/followed through maze like...
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    Should I agree to binding arbitration?

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

    Deleted - already been
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    Questionable Preceptor

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

    My facility has a program like this and do you know how much extra I get to precept a student or new hire? $1.00/hour. That won't even buy my lunch. Still I love to teach and precept especially when...
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    Paying for your own certifications

    hppygr8ful replied to mermer_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I've always paid for my own certifications and CEU's keep the records handy and write them off your taxes.
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    Anyone else wearing old scrubs whilst shopping/running errands?

    hppygr8ful replied to NewRN'16's topic in General Nursing

    I do wear scrubs on normal days and to do occasional errand but never after work and my scrubs don't realy look like scrubs. They are a high end product that actually have the appearance of mid to...
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    HCA StaRN contract

    hppygr8ful replied to babiwang6's topic in General Nursing

    There is an important lesson to be learned here which is never sign a contract without fully understanding the terms and penalties. The essence of contract law is that all parties agree to everything...
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    Should I agree to binding arbitration?

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

    Except in California and New Jersey who have state mandated nurse to patient ratios. Most hospital bean counters are allowed to set ratios at a number THEY think in safe. So lobbying the hospital...
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    Getting ready

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

    I use fairly natural methods, though not organic. Didn't have much luch with tomatoes this year a beef stake I bought put on a whole buch of grape sized purple tomatoes. I even contacted the seller to...
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    Debate prep for both sides

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    https://www.MSN.com/en-us/news/politics/10-false-or-misleading-claims-biden-and-trump-make-about-each-other/ar-BB19xOcq?ocid=msedgdhp
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    Just Passed NCLEX Waiting for Enforcement Division for DUI

    hppygr8ful replied to Elliebeanlovesmisterbubbles's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    PS since you have been in successful recovery for two years you might want to see if you can have your convictions
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    Just Passed NCLEX Waiting for Enforcement Division for DUI

    hppygr8ful replied to Elliebeanlovesmisterbubbles's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I went through the CA diversion program almost 16 years ago. Was not aware of any new laws unless it's a new policy rather than a law. You might want to contact BON and see if you might be a candidate...
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    Just Passed NCLEX Waiting for Enforcement Division for DUI

    hppygr8ful replied to Elliebeanlovesmisterbubbles's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What state are you in? I might be able to give you some
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    2 week notice guilt. Need insight.

    hppygr8ful replied to JulyLeo's topic in General Nursing

    Just a word of caution and I'm not trying to influence you negatively at all but IMHO and I've been doing it for also 20 years but adolescent psych is one of the hardest psych jobs there are. I'm not...
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    Show me your babies!!

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

    This beautiful girl of known as "The Princess" (The Golden) We got her for an exhorbitant amount of money about 8 mos before Lily passed away. She has also been a great dog She almost 14 years old now...
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    Debate prep for both sides

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    I quit watching about half way through it was giving me a headache. The libertarian in me wants to write in "11" from Stranger Things and let her stir things
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    You know how it is when...........

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

    You start a project and them can't stop. I was trying to clean the counter in my kitchen where the coffee maker is and new thing you know I am scrubbing the whole kitchen - so much for the last day of...
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    You know how it is when...........

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

    My house was built in 1958 - We did a full re-pipe and kitchen update when we first married but my DH has high functioning autism and since he was born in the house he has difficulty with change....
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    It's official

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

    So I have officially lost 10 pounds a first goal met. Now to keep up the momentum. I have had a few days off and spent them giving some love to my dog's and family (notice I put the dogs first)....
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    Please help me with this new job overseeing group homes

    hppygr8ful replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    Well their was diversion of medi-care and medicaid funds, Folks supplies being given to o ther residents. I was being told at one point not to report certain types of injuries and incidents as it...
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    Please help me with this new job overseeing group homes

    hppygr8ful replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    This is one of the reasons I quit - I was wakened many times a night and often all weekend. Oh and the fraud of
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    Is it appropriate to "show off" that you are a Nurse on social media?

    hppygr8ful replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    I an not a badge waver or name dropper as a general rule. My DH has a habit of telling people about his Top Secret Govt job but I am just the opposite. This is especially true if anyone in the...
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    Has anybody else switched from an RN job to a CNA job?

    hppygr8ful replied to hazyblue's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you ever go backward? There are plenty of ways you can use your nursing license if you are misierable where you are!" I am doing alot of writing latley with the goal of starting to get...
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    Is it appropriate to "show off" that you are a Nurse on social media?

    hppygr8ful replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    You do know that if you wear your credentials to Costco you get expidited to the front of the
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    Relaxation From Head to Toe

    hppygr8ful replied to Carol Ebert's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I did an on-line session with a practitioner of Celtic Shamanism and entered a deep state of meditation - would love to go to an event in person when the Covid thing settles down.