FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

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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...
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    new job, can I be denied job for benzo PRN

    FolksBtrippin replied to seeing123's topic in General Nursing

    You don't need to do anything about it unless and until you need to take a drug test. Then you provide them with your prescription, if you have taken it recently. If you haven't, then
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    Probable Fraud. What do I do?

    FolksBtrippin replied to NYARN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that you should back the visit out of the system, and refund the client. If you can't back it out, your agency should still refund the client, by whatever means are available. Document your...
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    new job, can I be denied job for benzo PRN

    FolksBtrippin replied to seeing123's topic in General Nursing

    You are not required to tell them your mental health history and it is not their business to know that. They also have no way of finding out unless you tell them.
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    New Jersey License Status

    FolksBtrippin replied to SoNan's topic in General Nursing

    The best way to deal with the NJ BON is to go there in person about your problem. They are notoriously slow. Take your transcripts with you, every ID you have, and whatever else they want. The office...
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    new job, can I be denied job for benzo PRN

    FolksBtrippin replied to seeing123's topic in General Nursing

    Are they actually asking you pre employment what medications you take/ have taken? That would be inappropriate. If you are taking a drug test, you need to let them know what meds you CURRENTLY take....
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    Needle Stick injury

    FolksBtrippin replied to Diadai2021's topic in General Nursing

    It's not really a big deal. It doesn't happen that often because of safety devices on needles. It did happen to me once. I went to occ health, the person whose needle stuck me voluntarily tested for...
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    I make a similar post every couple of months...Am I just not meant to be a nurse?

    FolksBtrippin replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, yes, a thousand times
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    Doctor Derogatory Comments in the OR?

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

    You can always report anything. There are things you should report and things you should not report. You should always report patient
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    Nursing check-in: How are your numbers???

    FolksBtrippin replied to ladycody's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My unusual situation is that I am working in a state psych hospital that has had an outbreak of covid that peaked in April. Our geriatric unit was hit hard and 6 out of 27 long term patients died. We...
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    Transgender nurses?

    FolksBtrippin replied to munkyfusic's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not going to lie to you and say that nursing is full of the most progressive minded people and you're never going to experience any discrimination, just do a good job. You'll have a tough road,...