FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

Psychiatry, Community, Nurse Manager, hospice

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    Inappropriate documentation?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Emily Simmons's topic in General Nursing

    Seems like an appropriate thing to document. Is the facility trying to hide the fact that the patient had to go to the hospital and has a dx of BLANK?
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    Taking Vacations

    FolksBtrippin replied to caal19's topic in General Nursing

    This has not been my experience. At my first nursing job, full time RNs got 8 hours PTO every 2 weeks. I was not full time, I was regular part time and I got 4 hours every 2 weeks. Since my work...
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    is 1 year enough to get a new job?

    FolksBtrippin replied to crystalpan's topic in General Nursing

    I went from inpatient psych to community psych. Start applying and see what
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    is 1 year enough to get a new job?

    FolksBtrippin replied to crystalpan's topic in General Nursing

    1 year is enough. I left after 11
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    Paid minimum wage for quitting

    FolksBtrippin replied to Saraliz's topic in General Nursing

    This is despicable. I'm so sorry they did that to you. I hope you win in small claims court and you get punitive damages. That is
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    As a Nurse, is it normal to be pushed around doing different jobs at the place you work?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with others that most of these other duties give you a good window into how the whole system works and are a valuable experience. With the exception of folding laundry, which just sucks. If I...
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    Asked to meet with defense counsel to clarify documentation

    FolksBtrippin replied to May82's topic in General Nursing

    They could paint you as a bad employee except that they are equally responsible for their bad employees so what's the point? You have to know who to trust, even if you only trust them to protect their...
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    Asked to meet with defense counsel to clarify documentation

    FolksBtrippin replied to May82's topic in General Nursing

    I would talk to your facility's lawyer first, openly, and get advice there. The facility has a strong interest in protecting you, as they may be held financially responsible for what you
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    Ventrogluteal vs dorsogluteal

    FolksBtrippin replied to Ruadh's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught vastus lateralis or ventro in nursing school. I do not give long acting injectables in the vastus lateralis though, because the pain is so much worse for the patient. I have consistently...
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    Write up for patient pocketing pills

    FolksBtrippin replied to AnObviousThrowAway's topic in Patient Medications

    I work in psych where patients do sometimes cheek meds. But even in psych, we don't check the mouth unless the patient has a history of cheeking meds, or there is some other clinical reason to do it....
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    Seeking Nurse Psychotherapist Point of Veiw

    FolksBtrippin replied to KatieB.'s topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a psychotherapist, but I work in community psych and I am like you. PMHNP is more focused on dx and meds, but programs should also prepare you for being ready to lear. psychotherapy skills...
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    Still hate my job after two years, advice?

    FolksBtrippin replied to 0ldsoulss's topic in General Nursing

    I see no reason not to take the temp job. Take
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    Dr. Pimple Popper Thinks Nurses Have No Place Educating Patients

    FolksBtrippin replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    I love it when doctors get
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    Attending MD complained to my supervisors about me...am I a bad nurse?

    FolksBtrippin replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

    MDs are not "so above you" that you can't ask questions. There are two conversations going on here. One is about new RNs developing knowledge and confidence and the other is about experienced RNs who...
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    Vanity Plates?

    FolksBtrippin replied to mrcleanscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Benefits: Maybe cops won't pull me over. Drawbacks: I don't always want people to know I'm a nurse. I don't care enough to do it and I hate buying things, so I just
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    Is 6 times a day too many to visit a favorite patient who isn’t on your caseload?

    FolksBtrippin replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    SilverBells, I'm glad you feel better after some detachment. It seems like this particular patient triggered you to blur boundaries in a way that other patients normally do not. You got carried away,...
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    Shady job offer

    FolksBtrippin replied to cjwjrn's topic in General Nursing

    You absolutely should call HR. That's not being
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    Nurses Refilling Prescriptions

    FolksBtrippin replied to Garden's topic in General Nursing

    We do this all the time. It's not out of our scope to authorize refills. However, I work in community psych, we have a daily morning meeting with the whole team including the NP, I know all my...
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    Should Social Media shut down Conspiracy Theories?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Right. Like I said, membership is voluntary, but terms of service are not voluntary for members, they are mandatory. I'm not making any statement on whether it is right or wrong that TOS are...
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    Should Social Media shut down Conspiracy Theories?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That's right, *membership* is voluntary. Terms of service are not. Not sure why this is
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    Is anyone else holy crap concerned?

    FolksBtrippin replied to ladycody's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is extremely obvious to
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    When a Covid 19 vaccine becomes available, will it be absolutely mandatory for healthcare staff?

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

    People who are uninsured can get a free flu shot at a FQHC. We still do have free vaccines under ACA, despite efforts to take it
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    How far can hospital go?

    FolksBtrippin replied to RNTX31's topic in General Nursing

    That's a shame. I live in one of the few pro-union states. This is why people organize in secret. Best of luck to
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    When a Covid 19 vaccine becomes available, will it be absolutely mandatory for healthcare staff?

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

    We already have that under
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    Should Social Media shut down Conspiracy Theories?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Overfunding creates excessive policing which blights neighborhoods and leads to more poverty and ironically more crime. Camden, NJ was one of the most dangerous cities in the nation, and it benefited...