FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

Psychiatry, Community, Nurse Manager, hospice

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    I'm crispy yo.

    FolksBtrippin posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm burnt out yo. I've had 4 (mostly per diem) jobs this year after being furloughed from my regular job... for a whole year. They finally called me back at my regular gig and I said no.......
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    "Thank you for your service"

    FolksBtrippin replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I get uncomfortable when people thank me for my service for the sole reason that I do not know how I am supposed to respond. Like... "You're welcome" seems strange and everything else seems snarky. I...
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    Scope of practice in the OR, am I the only one that sees a problem with this?

    FolksBtrippin replied to jamiebell's topic in General Nursing

    First off let me tell you that I have never worked in the OR and I know very little about circulating. But I'm chiming in because I have run into the problem of witnessing techs acting outside of...
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    Experience treating patients with Munchausen Syndrome

    FolksBtrippin replied to AdelaideSole's topic in General Nursing

    Its even less likely that a patient with this disorder would show up for mental health treatment. How can a medical nurse address factitious disorder while caring for a patient with...
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    Medication Error in School

    FolksBtrippin replied to uofanurse's topic in School

    Given that they wrote you up, suspended you and reported you to the board, did they also have a lab confirm that it was indeed trazodone? I hope this is an expensive lawsuit for these
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    Experience treating patients with Munchausen Syndrome

    FolksBtrippin replied to AdelaideSole's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think its impossible for medical nurses to help, just very tricky ?. Especially in the acute
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    Experience treating patients with Munchausen Syndrome

    FolksBtrippin replied to AdelaideSole's topic in General Nursing

    It's hard for a medical nurse to address the problem by building a rapport, because the attention you give as a medical nurse in the acute environment reinforces the behavior. As a psych nurse,...
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    Got Fired From My First Nursing Job

    FolksBtrippin replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

    I've hit bone a couple of times, but I give a lot of IMs, and I frequently give them to squirmy and skinny people. Pts don't notice when you hit bone, it doesn't hurt more. You notice. You back off...
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    My Experience of Trans Ideology and Nursing

    FolksBtrippin replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I'll stop you right there and clarify that I am not suggesting that gender has become or should become or will become a social construct. I am asserting that it is and always has been a social...
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    My Experience of Trans Ideology and Nursing

    FolksBtrippin replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    This is a good discussion to have even if it does get out of hand sometimes. I think we're missing some important pieces in this discussion. I think the discussion should start with the...
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    It’s been 3 years since I graduated and don’t have bedside experience.

    FolksBtrippin replied to Streetnurse42's topic in General Nursing

    You don't lose core nursing skills working in the
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    “So and so’s family member is calling but they don’t have the pin number”

    FolksBtrippin replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Nursing

    I don't talk to the family member when that happens. I go straight to my patient and say "your mom called but she doesn't have your pin number. If you want us to talk to her please call her and give...
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    Best practice for comforting embarassed patient?

    FolksBtrippin replied to AdelaideSole's topic in General Nursing

    Don't hand the family soiled belongings. The patient should have control over what happens to their soiled belongings. If at all possible these should be washed on the premises. And by...
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    It’s been 3 years since I graduated and don’t have bedside experience.

    FolksBtrippin replied to Streetnurse42's topic in General Nursing

    You don't really have a gap in your employment. You were a community nurse. Are you asking for interview advice? If so, think about the following things before your interview. What...
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    Is this reasonable?

    FolksBtrippin replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    You're fine if you wear your PPE, 3 feet or 6 feet. If you feel like you can monitor just as well 6 feet away and that's where you're most comfortable, then I trust that you know best. Your...
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    Looking for thoughts/opinions of experienced nurses

    FolksBtrippin replied to FashionablyL8's topic in General Nursing

    Clozapine can cause life threatening neutropenia. You should hold clozapine for a fever, low blood pressure, low heartrate. I would have sent this patient to the emergency room. Was the...
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    New Grad Contract — Enforceable?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Swirl531's topic in General Nursing

    If you mean a contract that states you owe the hospital x dollars if you leave before 1 year, those are not legal to create in my state, and I don't think they are enforceable anywhere. I think...
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    Being forced to give corporate access to my medical records?!

    FolksBtrippin replied to IRN2011's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Incredible story. I hope it works out well for you. I would think that if your doctor clears you, you should be fine. But I have seen some nonsense. Incidentally, at my last assignment,...
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    Patients Viewing Nursing Notes In Real Time

    FolksBtrippin replied to Tnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    I write every single note as if the patient is reading it while I'm writing it. And I work in psych. Quote the patient or family exactly, don't make value or moral judgments, facts only and...
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    I'm way too scared to even start. I need help

    FolksBtrippin replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Getting fired is a tough blow to your confidence. It might help if you understand or face why you were fired so that you can make sure it doesn't happen again. What was the reason you were...
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    Sexually assaulted at work

    FolksBtrippin replied to Thinkingx's topic in General Nursing

    Have you filed for workmen's comp? This is a workplace
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    Asked To Change My Nursing Note...

    FolksBtrippin replied to Cdonocdo's topic in General Nursing

    Your incident report was shredded? By the DON? Thats something I would take to the next
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    I'm way too scared to even start. I need help

    FolksBtrippin replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    It's been 1 and a half years, not 5 years. Your time in the clinic counts. That was nursing. It's a different kind of job than SNF but it's still a nursing job. Stop calling yourself dumb for...
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    Asked To Change My Nursing Note...

    FolksBtrippin replied to Cdonocdo's topic in General Nursing

    The most striking assessment piece that doesn't fit opioid overdose is the dilated and fixed pupils. You should see constricted pupils with opioid
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    What if I'm not meant to be a bedside nurse?

    FolksBtrippin replied to jms01's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't beat yourself up! You became a nurse at the most stressful possible time! You are succeeding in a neuro clinic. Please don't feel like a failure. You are a nurse. Be the...