FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

Psychiatry, Community, Nurse Manager, hospice

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    Now that the Covid 19 vaccine is just around the corner... Will it be mandatory?

    FolksBtrippin replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is exactly how I feel about
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    Is it rude to request additional shifts of orientation?

    FolksBtrippin replied to ThatOneRN_'s topic in General Nursing

    It is never rude to let people know what you need to be a safe
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    Is calling off for burnout a thing?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Stella_Blue's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, thank you for your service to your community. Second, please take some time. Vent a little. Then sleep as much as your body will allow and do something you enjoy. If you can't enjoy...
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    Am I being unreasonable about my concerns regarding safety/hygiene?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Emmeline22's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked inpatient psych I found generally that I was discouraged from thinking on my own and using my own judgment when it came to my patients. I think if you feel like the patient needs a...
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    Nursing fields: What has been your favorite?

    FolksBtrippin replied to DyerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't like working in the hospital. I really prefer working in the community. And I really like working in
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    Ever date a patient? Or would you?

    FolksBtrippin replied to MarkMyWords's topic in General Nursing

    I think it could be acceptable under some circumstances. I work in psychiatry and developmental disabilities and it is totally out of the question for me and would be at least extremely unethical...
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    Did I make the wrong call?

    FolksBtrippin posted a topic in General Nursing

    I normally work outpatient, but I took an agency position at a hospital this week to help out with staffing during COVID 19 crisis. Its a very hard job and I had to pass meds for 19 patients...
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    What the heck? (fat-shaming at work)

    FolksBtrippin replied to HopefulRN4ever's topic in Home Health

    People are incredibly rude. It is totally inappropriate for anyone to comment on your weight at work. Or anywhere else. Jerks. I would probably ignore it the first time. The second time, I might...
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    Constantly Making Mistakes

    FolksBtrippin replied to Blueb's topic in General Nursing

    I make mistakes. I don't report all of them. I only report them if it's necessary to do so. I hardly remember most of them. Its also now my job to find mistakes. I find so many mistakes,...
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    Why doesn't any job seem to fit?? (AKA what is wrong with me?)

    FolksBtrippin replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in General Nursing

    There are lots of jobs in nursing but most of them suck. Thats why so many of us are job hoppers. There's nothing wrong with you. Keep hopping. Stay at a job as long as you want and then...
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    Contested a Doctor's Order Psych ?

    FolksBtrippin replied to mhadvrn34's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused why you didn't give the med after getting the order from the hospitalist. I think you should have given it. Also, I think you should have asked the hospitalist first. Next time go...
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    RN vs. EMT

    FolksBtrippin replied to TaylorJ's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing. Sorry the EMT behaved that
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    Non bedside nursing jobs?

    FolksBtrippin replied to ericninetwo's topic in General Nursing

    I'm working in developmental disabilities now overseeing group homes. Lots of overlap with psych but its not psych. And its not bedside. I'm an administrator, but I also change diapers now and...
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    Drug testing for preemployment

    FolksBtrippin replied to NewRN97's topic in General Nursing

    Well maybe you'll know about it
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    Drug testing for preemployment

    FolksBtrippin replied to NewRN97's topic in General Nursing

    False positives happen for a lot of meds. If your UDS comes up positive, a sample is sent for gas chromatography which is definitive. And you'll never know about it.
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    Bullied at work, and the DON won't do anything about it. (venting)

    FolksBtrippin replied to NewRN'16's topic in General Nursing

    OP Your post comes off as racist. That may be holding you back with the DON. I'm not saying they aren't bullying you. But speaking creole in your presence isn't bullying behavior. And...
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    Group chats and cheating?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Emeraldstorm's topic in General Students

    What OP is describing is precisely why I did not have friends in nursing school. I refused to cheat and I also refused to snitch. Looking back, it was a big, systemic problem. I should have told...
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    Nurse Saturation

    FolksBtrippin replied to implathszombie9's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know. But I can tell you that I am constantly turning down jobs. There's no shortage of jobs for me. There's a shortage of good jobs, and that's because there aren't enough nurses. So the jobs...
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    Nurse Saturation

    FolksBtrippin replied to implathszombie9's topic in General Nursing

    NJ
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    Please help me with this new job overseeing group homes

    FolksBtrippin posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've had no orientation. I'm the only nurse. I don't want to rant and I also don't want to quit because I like the job and I think eventually I will be good at it. There are 10 group homes...
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    Nurse Saturation

    FolksBtrippin replied to implathszombie9's topic in General Nursing

    I live in an area that is supposedly saturated with RNs but it truly is not. Where I live, if you are an RN you can get a job very, very easily at a nursing home, in home care, psych hospitals...
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    Please help me with this new job overseeing group homes

    FolksBtrippin replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    So, I've still been dealing with a lot with this job. I've wanted to update, but also not give away info that would reveal my identity. I am very grateful for the responses I've gotten....
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    Being written up

    FolksBtrippin replied to Springdaisy04's topic in General Nursing

    On what ***ing planet is this malpractice? Asking for a
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    Being written up

    FolksBtrippin replied to Springdaisy04's topic in General Nursing

    Did you really lie or were you just trying to make sense of the situation? I might have said the same thing if I was in your shoes, but I would not admit to lying. Not every untruth is a lie....
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    Please help me with this new job overseeing group homes

    FolksBtrippin replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    This particular home had previously been run by nurses. There is one very sick person there who needs to be in a skilled nursing facility. I was not told about that person's very serious medical...