FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

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

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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
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    Chemosis and appearances in the classroomroom.

    FolksBtrippin replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    I would keep him in class unless he really couldn't focus or concentrate. I don't believe in keeping kids out of class because their medical issue is distracting to other
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    Co-worker printed my personal/medical information

    FolksBtrippin replied to RN223's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Beyond notifying your employer, you may decide to make a complaint with the office of civil rights, which handles HIPAA violations. They will handle the case and keep you
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    Am I unmarketable with burned bridges?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Well first of all, few nurses are unmarketable, but especially one with 16 years experience. You're marketable, but you need to think about what you're ready for, what you need, what you want. What...
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    Why am I being interviewed a third time?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Sweetpea04's topic in General Nursing

    It's curious. If I were you, I would ask them about it at the interview. Maybe they'll tell you. That will give you an opportunity to fill in any blanks or misconceptions they may have about you,...
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    Could I get into trouble for this?

    FolksBtrippin replied to SentinelTruth's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt very much you would be disciplined by the board for this. But it's better not to engage with people online in this
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    Can I work in two states?

    FolksBtrippin replied to MissMaryGrace's topic in General Nursing

    You can do a travel contract (usually 13 weeks) in one state and then a travel contract in the other state. But you need to have some experience before you take a travel