FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

Psychiatry, Community, Nurse Manager, hospice

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About FolksBtrippin

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


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    Notifying manager of job application internally?

    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!!

    Congratulations!!
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    Help

    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

    "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

    Very helpful post, thanks for taking the time to write
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    Chemosis and appearances in the classroomroom.

    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

    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?

    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?

    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?

    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?

    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
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    Need help getting through feeling of burnout

    I am dealing with the burnout by getting my APN. I have 1 year left at a reputable school, and I already feel ready to practice. I have always found nursing to be challenging but the last 5 years have...
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    Pennsylvania may be short 20,000 nurses by 2026

    Philly has gotten so unsafe lately, that I won't work in the community there. I witnessed a shooting and was blown off by 911 dispatch. Meanwhile, cops are ready and available to tow your car at a...
  14. Call your state labor board. In my state mandatory education must be
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    Would you make the switch?

    I would make the switch (and I have). You don't know until you try it. If you hate it, or cannot function on night shift (many of us can't) would you be able to transition to something