FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

FolksBtrippin has 9 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Psychiatry, Community, Nurse Manager, hospice.

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   Hospice Nurses! Help!

   FolksBtrippin replied to Nurseynurse2424's topic in General Nursing

   You can legally assess a patient for hospice eligibility before you get consent for hospice. But the agency can't bill for that, if it doesn't happen the same day as consents were signed. Most hospice...
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   BBB and the future of nursing

   FolksBtrippin replied to guest974915's topic in General Nursing

   Be aware of the Medicaid cuts. About 1.02 trillion in federal spending for Medicaid will be cut. Be aware that the elderly depend on Medicaid to cover the cost of nursing home care when their funds...
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   BBB and the future of nursing

   FolksBtrippin replied to guest974915's topic in General Nursing

   Medicaid cuts will hurt the people who use Medicaid to pay for services they need. We already have a shortage of care for the elderly. That is going to get worse as the boomers age. And it will be...
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   Titer tests

   FolksBtrippin replied to GBMJJm's topic in General Nursing

   They are asking for titres to see if you are immune to hep B. If you aren't, they will ask you to get a vaccine series. Having had hep B, you are probably (definitely?) immune. There's nothing to...
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   Is it inappropriate to talk to a patient outside of work and give them money?

   FolksBtrippin replied to bluescoop's topic in General Nursing

   I think you did a no-no. But I don't think you're about to get killed. Everyone who isn't violent is manipulative, that's the way people get their needs met. Homeless people just have more needs. They...
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   BBB and the future of nursing

   FolksBtrippin replied to guest974915's topic in General Nursing

   Hopefully we are rescued from this insanity before grandma gets wheeled onto the sidewalk and told to... I don't know, get a job? Nurses who can work will be fine. People who are disabled and...
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   I want to retire I'm so tired of the stress

   FolksBtrippin replied to Winter_blue_bird's topic in Retired Nurses

   There was a lot of heavy lifting for me in hospice. Far more lifting than in
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   Does this sound like burnout or need for change?

   FolksBtrippin replied to Success89's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the above posters who recommended counseling. Something is off; it could be the role, the job, or it could be your personal life or some combination. It might take some time to really...
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   Yes, working remote with no direct patient care is worth it

   FolksBtrippin replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

   What kind of work are you doing exactly? How did you land the position? Is the pay comparable to what you were making
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    Mother-Baby to where?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Teaieal's topic in General Nursing

    You can and should do what you want. Just don't kid yourself into thinking that you aren't "learning skills" where you are. That's a myth. You are always learning skills. If you love your job, ask...
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    Notifying manager of job application internally?

    FolksBtrippin replied to rnm66's topic in General Nursing

    Is this is transfer or is there a separate HR department? If it's a transfer and there's one HR handling it, I would let her know. And if not, I
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    LPN to RN is a success!!

    FolksBtrippin replied to Lynker's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations!!
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    Help

    FolksBtrippin replied to BabyNurse563's topic in General Nursing

    My recommendation: Call your old manager and directly ask: Do you have a problem giving me a good review? See how she responds. You may need to put someone else down on your references. Also,...
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    Interviewing, need ideas and help

    FolksBtrippin replied to Calicokitty8's topic in General Nursing

    "I needed more experience and to gain some confidence and I have that now.” If that is true. I don't recommend making something up, just saying everything in a positive way. If you're...
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    New Grad NPs - some job search comments

    FolksBtrippin replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Very helpful post, thanks for taking the time to write