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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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
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
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...