hppygr8ful ASN, RN, EMT-I

Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life)

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    Patient/Resident Identifiers

    hppygr8ful replied to barbaraanne72's topic in General Nursing

    In the home I supervised we used a photo and if the consumer was verbal we would ask them their name! We never used writs bands.
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    Black Plague

    hppygr8ful replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I just read this article about the black plague and it proposes that the plague was actually spread by human body lice which is why in spread like wild fire in crowed Winter conditions. Still the...
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    Online RN-BSN for recovering nurses

    hppygr8ful replied to Cgritz77's topic in Nurses Recovery

    As a veteran of a recovery monitoring program who is in the process of applying to BSN programs almost everyone states they will not accept you unless you have an unrestricted license. These policies...
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    New Nurse, Med Error = Lost Job

    hppygr8ful replied to NewRN9423's topic in General Nursing

    Don't throw in the towel yet! Will right more when I get off
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    Call to action! Nurses in Monitoring Programs

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am actually looking for some evidence based longitudinal studies to prove disprove the efficacy of AA/12 step programs. I didn't mind going so much until my BON started mandating which kind I went...
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    Call to action! Nurses in Monitoring Programs

    hppygr8ful replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thanks for your feedback - Understand the formula I proposed is just a work in progress and always open to suggestions. I also believe that there are nurses out there who have and do use substances in...
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    RaDonda Vaught Update - State Health Officials Reverse Decision and File Medical Disciplinary Charges

    hppygr8ful replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

    Am I missing something here omeprazole and Prilosec are the same drug.
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    Unsafe on the Psych Ward.

    hppygr8ful replied to Roda dendron's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That's about right _ I've had up to
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    "ASKholes"

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    In light of a couple of recent threads where someone has asked a question or asked if their opinion might be wrong - only to return with ugly responses to well- intentioned advice or experience - I...
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    BON or Nursys in NJ

    hppygr8ful replied to Eph's topic in General Nursing

    If there is a matter of public record such as a conviction there are links to the case
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    If The Cali Board Of Nursing Accuses You Give Up Your License

    hppygr8ful replied to dmstanl1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You seem to be overly focused on young pretty female nurses as the source of your problem. It's not uncommon to try to shift the blame to other sources rather than take ownership when one's actions...
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    rehired after terminated for attendance

    hppygr8ful replied to AlmostRN2018's topic in Nursing Career

    Can happen and did for you but be sure to have perfect attendance from here out. You know full well you can be
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    Support Planned Parenthood Today!

    hppygr8ful replied to elkpark's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    On a side note I contacted my local PP to ask about prenatal care for a patient and was told they don't offer pre-natal care, Nor does my local PP do PAP smears or mammograms. Not saying some...
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    Ethical Dilemma: Is it ever ok to mislead a patient?

    hppygr8ful replied to RNjuice's topic in General Nursing

    This! Having watched three beloved relatives go down the rabbit hole of dementia I have made it clear that if I were to get Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia I want all life supporting...
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    OIG exclusion list

    hppygr8ful replied to Rdsrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You can always search the list at https://exclusions.oig.hhs.gov/default.aspx I would suggest checking monthly until you are sure they haven't excluded
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    Do Psych Nurses Travel?

    hppygr8ful posted a topic in Psychiatric

    If you have traveled as a psych nurse - tell me about it!
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    NOW what?? Terrified...

    hppygr8ful replied to erocafeller's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This may not be true because the OP appeared altered which prompted the test. THC is not allowed in any nursing job even in states where it is legal. The drowsiness might indicate the medications make...
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    OIG exclusion list

    hppygr8ful replied to Rdsrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes criminal convictions can get you on the OIG list. These in felony and misdemeanor convictions that are classified and Crimes or moral turpitude (Fraud, certain drug offenses, substance abuse or...
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    New grad nurse - how long did it take you to feel like you knew your job?

    hppygr8ful replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    About a year but whose counting - find a nurse to mentor you someone you can bounce stuff off with. Work hard watch tons on you tube videos and observe procedures done by other nurses as often as...
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    Forced Organ Donations from Living Donors???!!!!

    hppygr8ful replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    I saw a documentary once where Chinese surgeons in masks went into the stadiums where Chinese dissidents were being executed and harvested organs while the body were still warm. At one point China was...
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    Unwilling link in the enabling chain...

    hppygr8ful replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I know the school he was at just wanted to see him as a behavior
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    Dry, Cracked Hands

    hppygr8ful replied to newnurselearningtheropes's topic in General Nursing

    If this is on-going I would suggest a trip to your PCP or a dermatologist. I was allergic to the hospital brand hand sanitizer which the dermatologist was able to diagnose then give me a note to use...
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    Unwilling link in the enabling chain...

    hppygr8ful replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    Nothing like that but those type of accommodations weren't in the IEP. His were more like being able to record lectures and lessons and to have extra time for
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    Unwilling link in the enabling chain...

    hppygr8ful replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    As the mother of an about to graduate High School student with an IEP I have to remind people that the student should have all the accommodations listed on the IEP. I was never obnoxious about it but...
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    Failed drug screen before ever utilizing license

    hppygr8ful replied to NicoleDime's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Like others here have said I would take the year and be grateful the consequences were not much worse. In the eyes of the BONs it makes no difference if you had a license at the time you were caught....