FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

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
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    Need help getting through feeling of burnout

    FolksBtrippin replied to LNDRN19's topic in General Nursing

    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

    FolksBtrippin replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    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...
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    New director is saying we don't get paid for taking "required classes" at the assisted living facility?

    FolksBtrippin replied to felixthecat99's topic in General Nursing

    Call your state labor board. In my state mandatory education must be
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    Would you make the switch?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Nursing

    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
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    New Grad Wk6 ICU, defeated.

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

    You're not alone. Starting in the ICU as a new grad is very hard. I want to encourage you to stick it out, because I think you can do this. Don't worry too much about your preceptor tattling. Just...
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    Private duty nursing and going to school with patient

    FolksBtrippin replied to Alyk3309's topic in School

    Great question. I think there needs to be a behavioral plan for the student, and the plan needs to define who is responsible and what kind of intervention will happen. The nurse should be part of...
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    Foley Cath organization

    FolksBtrippin replied to JenRiver's topic in General Nursing

    I order my foleys to be delivered to the house and then keep them in the box they came in. I put the foley kits, leg straps, flush kits in the same box and that's my foley box. I've never crushed or...
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    Nj endorsement

    FolksBtrippin replied to Sophia Aluko's topic in General Nursing

    I expedited my NJ license by driving up to the board office in Newark. That was 2016. Recently when I had an issue I called and waited for a LONG time on the phone. They move you up the line when you...
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    Psych RN with No Skills

    FolksBtrippin replied to Hiedi's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, you do have skills. Anytime you go to a new specialty, you have to learn the required skills. I went into hospice from psych. I let the employer know that I didn't know how to do...
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    Threatened with being fired for calling off for bowel prep

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

    This is definitely a situation for HR. I'm disgusted that you were treated this way. We all deserve