FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

Psychiatry, Community, Nurse Manager, hospice

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    Quit Job and Now Accused of Abandonment

    FolksBtrippin replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly don’t care in this case. It had to be done. I worked there for 3 months and don’t need the
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    Do you recommend a year of med/surg in 2021?

    FolksBtrippin posted a topic in General Nursing

    Had a conversation with a couple of retired nurses and a nursing student that got a little heated last night. Basically the retiree nurses were saying you must have 3 years of med surg before...
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    Quit Job and Now Accused of Abandonment

    FolksBtrippin replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    I’m tempted to respond to her threat with, “You’re not my patient.” But I’m going to be
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    Quit Job and Now Accused of Abandonment

    FolksBtrippin replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    I loved those
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    Quit Job and Now Accused of Abandonment

    FolksBtrippin replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    I'm trying not to out myself on here, so I'm going to be vague. But it was due to an unethical and dangerous practice, that I had complained about and had not been
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    Anyone taken a pay cut for sanity?

    FolksBtrippin replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    LibraNurse, It’s wonderful that they want you back. And I hope it is validating to you to hear that your mistakes were normal mistakes. You CAN do this job. But do you want to?...
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    Preceptor Made Me Feel Like I Should Leave Nursing

    FolksBtrippin replied to Nurse12390's topic in General Nursing

    How much longer do you have to endure this woman before you’re allowed to fly solo? Can you ask not to be paired with her anymore? I wouldn’t quit over this just
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    Commissioning a patient?

    FolksBtrippin replied to aikaser2RN's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked on an ACT team, we had a very talented patient who painted, drew pen and ink, and sculpted. She had schizophrenia. With a lot of support from her family and from our team she was able to...
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    How many unvaccinated coworkers are you aware of?

    FolksBtrippin replied to DesiDani's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have a LOT of unvaccinated coworkers. And I just found out that it was many more than I thought. My agency decided to respond to our governors mandate that our employees either get vaccinated or get...
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    Super Unhappy New Grad RN, HELP. Advice needed.

    FolksBtrippin replied to Sweetlilcutie1998's topic in General Nursing

    She didn’t ask us about her mental health problems. She asked us about other nursing
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    Unvaccinated: Indefensible

    FolksBtrippin replied to guest1168940's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You could say, “Could evergreen be the name of the company that runs the ship?” Or How can you tell that someone is a
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    Unvaccinated: Indefensible

    FolksBtrippin replied to guest1168940's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Her arguments aren’t defensible. You just didn’t challenge them. I’m not saying you should challenge them. It’s a work relationship and might not be appropriate. But you could challenge them...
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    Yes, I'm Vaxxed But...

    FolksBtrippin replied to grammieRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Hi Grammie; I do remember you. Do mandates to get the covid vaccine bother you more than mandates to get the flu shot or any other
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    Was I in the Right Here?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Grande_latte04's topic in General Nursing

    It’s not dangerous to give a patient their pain meds when they are angry, yelling, etc because they are in pain and they want their pain meds. Generally you are in danger when you have to withhold...
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    Was I in the Right Here?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Grande_latte04's topic in General Nursing

    I think you could have handled this better. His pain meds were not adequate. His behavior reflected that. Withholding his pain meds did not make you safer in this situation. Concerns over...
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    Explaining Absence During Colleague's Vacation

    FolksBtrippin replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    This thread has definitely crossed the line from busting someone’s silver bells to bullying. Hope SB really is taking a break from all nurses. Cause we suck right
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    Per policy, I am not allowed to give an opinion on whether to COVID vaccinate

    FolksBtrippin posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is a new job. I’m a nurse manager for children’s group homes and we are told we can’t give an opinion on whether or not parents should consent to vaccinate their children. We can educate...
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    Explaining Absence During Colleague's Vacation

    FolksBtrippin replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    That really does suck. Why is that happening? Did your coworker schedule some of that stuff during his vacay on
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    How long should I stay on a unit I don’t like?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Elizabeth1414's topic in General Nursing

    Start applying for what you want. Or ask for a transfer. There isn’t any reason to stay. This isn’t your first nursing
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    Syringe Disaster

    FolksBtrippin replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    We have it where I
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    Syringe Disaster

    FolksBtrippin replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    This is why we need psych urgent care. Im so sorry you’re going through this. There’s no reason to decide that you can’t go back to work right now. Right now, just get stable. You...
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    Explaining Absence During Colleague's Vacation

    FolksBtrippin replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    If you call out during the other manager’s vacation I’m calling you Silver Balls that
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    Why Do New Grads Lack Critical Thinking Skills?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    There is a shortage of people who want to work in poor conditions and also a shortage of people qualified to do nursing work. It’s both. Shortages create that exact problem. Shortages create more...
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    What would you do?

    FolksBtrippin replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry. What absolute *** that she can say you’re a bad employee so that she can keep you. Disgusting. Can you get a free consult with an employment
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    Why Do New Grads Lack Critical Thinking Skills?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Mostly true, except the part about flooding the market. The market is not flooded with nurses. Nurses are in short supply with no end in sight. Its an important distinction because the shortage...