FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

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    Sitter to escort patient during smoke breaks.

    FolksBtrippin replied to cna1234's topic in General Nursing

    Let's be clear that a sitter has no ability to make sure the patient doesn't have a stroke. A sitter is going to watch helplessly and then I guess have to run away from the patient to go get help...
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    I tested positive for benzo and i do not take benzo help

    FolksBtrippin replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    Old thread.
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    Are hospitals doing this now? ,(Vent)

    FolksBtrippin replied to Lucinda4000's topic in General Nursing

    That's horrible! Why nurses? Why not just use techs? Or hire some people, that is ridiculous! At my old hospital we would send a tech down to pick up a patient from the ED if they were swamped. But it...
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    Questionable actions that make you go hmm?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Nursing

    RN removes needle from used syringe to put in the sharps container and then throws the used syringe in the regular trash can because "it's not sharp." He would not change his practice until counseled...
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    New Grad-Job Application Help

    FolksBtrippin replied to Mimium's topic in General Nursing

    Rather than worrying about selling yourself, I recommend you answer the questions honestly. Your desire to have a med surg position in order to gain experience and confidence is good and admirable....
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    Half the class expelled... help.

    FolksBtrippin replied to LoveGuineaPigs's topic in General Students

    I agree that you should get together with the other students and find a lawyer who will get you a refund on your tuition. Good luck. I will be sending you all the good
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    Failed -- unacceptable reason

    FolksBtrippin replied to yolonono's topic in General Students

    What was the question and how did you answer
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    Legalized Recreational Marijuana - What Will You See in the ED?

    FolksBtrippin replied to traumaRUs's topic in Emergency

    Also marijuana induced psychosis. Probably the most common thing you'll see related to
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    Offers position at rn job fair, how long do I wait?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Drezfeath's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how long it will take, but since you've been offered a position it is completely reasonable that you call and ask.
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    Hepatitis B vaccination

    FolksBtrippin replied to seericap's topic in General Nursing

    If you got it in childhood, you have a better chance of it sticking. Some unfortunate people (like me) just don't respond at all and never get immune, or lose immunity really quickly. I didn't get my...
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    Should I or shouldn’t I have given Ativan?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Nurse Pure-Spring's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You may be feeling guilt because you did not want him bothering you and you know it isn't right to give an anxiolytic for your own convenience. But, just because you didn't want him bothering you,...
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    "I've never done this before"

    FolksBtrippin replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

    My school did not teach this, but the nurses I had clinical with certainly did. It seems obvious to me that one cannot instill trust by being dishonest. If you've never done something before it's...
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    Students injected with wrong item

    FolksBtrippin replied to aprilmoss's topic in School

    Were these nurses or
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    Immunizations for uninsured

    FolksBtrippin replied to seericap's topic in General Students

    County health department does free vax in my
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    Career advice for back to NP school

    FolksBtrippin posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Current job pros: Love the job, my boss, most of my coworkers. Just got a raise. Pay almost nothing for good benefits. Have sufficient autonomy and take breaks when I want. Laid back. Current job...
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    Career advice for back to NP school

    FolksBtrippin replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    PMHNP. I'm a psych
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    Unethical Former Boss- Advice?

    FolksBtrippin replied to FNPinAL's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This is a terrible mess. I'm sorry you are going through this. I don't have any advice except to get a lawyer and take his or her advice. I am not judging you at all, but I just feel like this is over...
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    My Apologies

    FolksBtrippin replied to SaltyFish513's topic in Nurses Rock

    Awesome! So proud of you. Your personal experience will be a great asset to
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    Do you think nurses aren’t taught enough about general emergencies/basic info about emergency medicine?

    FolksBtrippin replied to stacylethani's topic in General Nursing

    Not true for me. I learned the most up to date info, and more importantly, how to find the latest info. The stuff I learned was highly focused on how to save life and limb, mostly in the hospital...
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    Do you think nurses aren’t taught enough about general emergencies/basic info about emergency medicine?

    FolksBtrippin replied to stacylethani's topic in General Nursing

    I know whether a problem is a 911 call, urgent care, doctor appt within a few days or something I can fix myself. I know CPR and basic first aid. And that's all I need to
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    MVA, EMS didn't use a backboard!!

    FolksBtrippin replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely not something to report. But it sounds like your students are interested and engaged. That's wonderful. I'm sure you can make their story into a teachable
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    Is this a Med Error?

    FolksBtrippin replied to AllyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our system has standardized TID to mean 9am 3pm and 9pm. BID is 9am and 5pm. Daily is 9am. QID is 9am 1pm 5pm 9pm. If you dont want it given as above, you5 need to write for hours or times. Your...
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    How would you handle this ....

    FolksBtrippin replied to RUBICON's topic in General Nursing

    I know that, my point is not about whether or not a delirious patient can make certain medical decisions. My point is that I am confused about what the OP thought about the situation. It seems like...
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    Your most bonehead moment in nursing. Or 2. Or 3.

    FolksBtrippin posted a topic in General Nursing

    As promised, here it is. Post your bonehead moments in nursing. 1. I'm a community psych nurse and I have more than once gotten to my patient's house and realized I had forgotten to bring the needle...
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    How would you handle this ....

    FolksBtrippin replied to RUBICON's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I am confused because you state that you think the man is experiencing ICU delirium but then you also state that you think he is mentally competent. Which do you believe? Because these are...