FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

Psychiatry, Community, Nurse Manager, hospice

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    2020-2021 influenza vaccine

    FolksBtrippin replied to JVBT's topic in Disaster Preparation

    What's the problem with getting it too early? If the current year is available I
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    Blacklisted from HCA

    FolksBtrippin replied to nursingsprettycool17's topic in General Nursing

    They don't have to hire you again. But you probably don't really have to pay them 10K
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    CDC tells states: Be ready to distribute vaccines on Nov. 1

    FolksBtrippin replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    What the *** does "Get Ready"
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    Infection Prevention Misinformation

    FolksBtrippin replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Hoosier, Please tell me you are joking. I am stunned and
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    Not sure what to do

    FolksBtrippin replied to love_of_sunflowers's topic in General Nursing

    Where I live, it is very difficult for LTCs to hire and keep RNs. A quick offer is to be expected with many nursing positions because there are not enough of us. And you are an experienced...
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    Orientation. Advice on precepting

    FolksBtrippin replied to Sweetheart2005's topic in General Nursing

    Okay. Precepting is a skill also. Just like your preceptee needs to work on some things, you probably do too. You seem to me to be hypervigilant. I suggest backing off a
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    Co-worker feels left out & referred to me as a bully today

    FolksBtrippin replied to Nurse162's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It isn't your fault that Erin feels hurt about how close you and Bretta are. It also isn't Erin's fault that you feel upset that she expresses her feelings to the NM. You aren't bullying her...
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    Orientation. Advice on precepting

    FolksBtrippin replied to Sweetheart2005's topic in General Nursing

    You should have a metric for evaluating her and should not invent your own through a "log." That's not helpful. Do you have a precepting class at your
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    What should I do in this situation? (Very afraid)

    FolksBtrippin replied to LvlupNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    A performance improvement plan should be specific and measurable. You shouldn't need to ask anyone else how you are doing on it, because it shouldn't be about anyone else. Example: Problem: Nurse has...
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    Unfairness at work

    FolksBtrippin replied to Loveishope1970's topic in General Nursing

    I'm very sorry for your loss. If I were you, I would be bitter. Nurse managers are often shortsighted. This is the kind of thing that makes people quit. PTO requests should generally...
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    Reporting a Patient to Police?

    FolksBtrippin replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Psych nurse here. Agree with the PP who said that policy varies greatly, and the culture does also. But no hospital or agency can forbid you from making a police report. They aren't really...
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    As a new Nurse is it important to get out of your comfort zone?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like some posters are concerned that you will be in over your head, and while that is possible, there are things you can do to prevent that from happening as you learn this new, extremely...
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    Nazi-esque Black Lives Matter Protesters

    FolksBtrippin replied to guest416560's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    The Nazis imprisoned, tortured and killed 6 million Jews. This video shows some people being bawdy at a protest. How dare you compare these things. That's very disrespectful to the memory of...
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    Biden suporter assaults 7 year old child, supposedly she is a RN

    FolksBtrippin replied to guest416560's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Total madness. Everyone behaved badly except for the child, ironically. The mother was especially disgusting, telling her 7 year old child to get his hat back from an angry adult. Then she leaves him...
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    Team nursing?

    FolksBtrippin replied to emergencynurse2011's topic in General Nursing

    We do team nursing where I am working now, in the state psych hospital. One nurse does meds and treatments (LPN or RN), one or two do assessments and assignments for the support staff and pretty much...
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    Meth induced abuse? =(

    FolksBtrippin replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    A good work culture is precious. Probably rare. I don't know that you will actually find a place that you won't have to deal with drug addicts. They are everywhere. Rich people are also drug addicts...
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    LPN License Rejected Due to Failure to Disclose Criminal Arrest

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

    I agree that the OP should get a lawyer. No one should be penalized for charges that were dismissed. Innocent until proven guilty. If charges were dismissed, it means the state decided not to pursue...
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    Old patients unsuccessfully clinging to independent living

    FolksBtrippin replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    My area has a program called LIFE, Living Independently For Elders. I think it is called PACE elsewhere. It is for low income elders who meet a nursing home level of care but want to stay in their...
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    Old patients unsuccessfully clinging to independent living

    FolksBtrippin replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting viewpoint. Can we really call it good care if it is increasing
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    Holding diuretics, beta-blockers, and nitrate when there are no parameters

    FolksBtrippin replied to JJBookman's topic in General Nursing

    @JJBookman My question to you was "What is your point?" and that is also legitimate. You present a wide and vague criticism of nurses you work with. I can think of several reasons why you might do...
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    Holding diuretics, beta-blockers, and nitrate when there are no parameters

    FolksBtrippin replied to JJBookman's topic in General Nursing

    One thing to keep in mind, especially when it comes to blood pressure, is that fall prevention is a nursing responsibility, not the responsibility of the doc. While I agree that 119/62 is not a...
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    Holding diuretics, beta-blockers, and nitrate when there are no parameters

    FolksBtrippin replied to JJBookman's topic in General Nursing

    What is the point of this post? The decision to hold a med is based on the specifics of the situation. Nurses can and should hold medications sometimes for a variety of reasons. If you want to...
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    Multiple vaccine errors.

    FolksBtrippin replied to lrkelso95's topic in General Nursing

    Don't beat yourself up, but do solve the problem. Why did this happen? Are you frequently interrupted? Always doing 10 things at once? Medication administration needs to be prioritized over most of...
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    Gender discrimination in pay

    FolksBtrippin replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    When I found out my male partner was making more than me, I demanded equal pay and I got it. Fight. Contact the ACLU. Good
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    Mandatory

    FolksBtrippin replied to runner502's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am agency now and I choose my own shifts. One thing to keep in mind is that if they are requiring overtime, they are also unlikely to be able to replace you and it would probably be very stupid for...