hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    Imbolc

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Imbolc arrives on Febuary 2. It is a time of purification and renewel and brings with it the promise of Spring.
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    Other Options for Nurses

    hppygr8ful replied to Jpweston's topic in General Nursing

    I plan to retire in about a year. I can work per diem to keep my skills fresh but I have a couple of other irons in the fire.I I need to get my LLC so I can start marketing my line of supplements. I...
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    How to help my dad

    hppygr8ful replied to Jesseka Koivisto's topic in General Nursing

    Well you could tell him if he doesn't show it to you that you would call
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    Slip and fall injury

    hppygr8ful replied to MDelainy's topic in General Nursing

    Did you see a doctor immediately after youer fall? See your Dr. He/she can set limitations to aid in your
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    Broke My HCA Contract

    hppygr8ful replied to Lrjames98's topic in General Nursing

    I might add that it's a good idea to have an attorney take a look at any contract prior to
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    Nursing Guilt

    hppygr8ful replied to MoLo's topic in General Nursing

    That has somewhat abated since the advent of Covid. Our management roams around and anyone observed to have symptoms is sent home.
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    "Cell phone" vibration in your thigh?

    hppygr8ful replied to srercg's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    You know trichinosis is treatable. This from the Mayo Clinic. If your provider discovers that you have roundworm (trichinella) parasites early, albendazole (Albenza) or mebendazole (Emverm) can...
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    Personal Wellness

    hppygr8ful replied to MoLo's topic in Addictions

    I could not have said this better if I had written it myself!
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    Personal Wellness

    hppygr8ful replied to MoLo's topic in Addictions

    Tell myself "There but for thegrace of God go
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    Approval from CABRN for physical/mental health examination for probatioln

    hppygr8ful replied to Kristina2222's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It's been a long time since I did this - but there is a list of approved providers somewhere on CABRN
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    Calling out for a mental break?

    hppygr8ful replied to PizzaNurse2023's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Can you not take
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    Is it still worth it to become an RN?

    hppygr8ful replied to nursingcand's topic in General Nursing

    Have youtried dialysis, psych and outpatient
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    California Intervention program question

    hppygr8ful replied to Quickstepper's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes there are provisions to take medications for ADD/ADHD which are medical problems that require treatment. You just have to get permission from your DEC (Diversion Enforcement Committee) and send...
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    Is it still worth it to become an RN?

    hppygr8ful replied to nursingcand's topic in General Nursing

    Some of what you describe is unique to Skilled Nursing/Nursing homes. In 20 years I have worked under some challenging conditions and there are days that I come home seriously wiped out. Still I have...
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    Tested Positive for THC at a Pre Employment Drug Screening

    hppygr8ful replied to David Lipkint's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The reasoning is that if a person has nothing to hide they would take the
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    Tested Positive for THC at a Pre Employment Drug Screening

    hppygr8ful replied to David Lipkint's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sometimes a refused test is considered a presumptive
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    Tested Positive for THC at a Pre Employment Drug Screening

    hppygr8ful replied to David Lipkint's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It depends on your state but once reported to the BON it can take 18 to 24 months in
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    Has Nursing Given Me PTSD?

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

    Glad to hear your daily functioning has not been affected. I truely belive that PTSD is a very real thing. About 4 years ago I was diagnosed with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. It was not...
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    What union?

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Just wondering what union serves hospitals in the East San Gabriel valley in Southern
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    chronic pain

    hppygr8ful replied to Tenebrae's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    OMG _ I so feel you. I have chronic pain that is sometimes intractible. I had a similar reaction when I has a streroid injection in my knee. The solution formed chrystals that required movement to...
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    Getting my RN with no board restrictions

    hppygr8ful replied to Candygirl0818's topic in General Nursing

    As Nurse SMS stated youu need to consult an attorney familiar with professional practice issues. A good place to start and get a free consultation is The American Association of Nurse Attorneys at...
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    Nervous about returning to nursing + a rant.

    hppygr8ful replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend that works out patient surgery and seems to like it. She uses her skills, starts IVs does assessments there are no surprise admissions and the patients all go home at the end of the...
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    False allegations to the BON

    hppygr8ful replied to Jess0418's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone can make a report to the BON. It doesn't mean they will investigate. Still if it is truely a worry You might want to consult an attorney experienced in professional practice issues.
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    Has Nursing Given Me PTSD?

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

    Per TOS we can't diagnose any condition still if your symptoms are causing difficultty in everydayy life I suggest you consult a psychiatrist. Medications and therapy have done wonders for me....
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    What is the toughest part of nursing?

    hppygr8ful replied to MoLo's topic in General Nursing

    This I also concur with. Having been in the hospital more times than I care to remember I can say that no m atter how scared, anxious or sick I was I did not lose my ability to treat people decently....