FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

Psychiatry, Community, Nurse Manager, hospice

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    Will there be too many nurses in the near future?

    FolksBtrippin replied to DCubed's topic in General Nursing

    That's what some people say on this site. Honestly, I don't see it. I live in an area with a lot of nursing schools and I still have my choice of jobs. It's hard to get into certain specialties here,...
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    The Murky Waters of Nursing Insubordination

    FolksBtrippin replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Since when does the BON investigate
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    Texas BON mental health question. To disclose or not disclose?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Mortaaaay's topic in General Nursing

    No one is going to find out unless you tell
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    HIPAA scapegoat

    FolksBtrippin replied to inthealpine's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Jory, I think you are missing that when an employee violates HIPAA the employer is also responsible. This is what I learned. If I am wrong on this, someone correct me, but I am pretty sure employers...
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    HIPAA scapegoat

    FolksBtrippin replied to inthealpine's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    My advice is to forget about the hipaa violation. Focus on the fact that she was not fired, she resigned. An employer cannot fire you after you resign. They can decline to accept your notice and...
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    Nurses secretive about getting another job

    FolksBtrippin replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Okay. But my point is not that Emergent is making some kind of grammar error, but that she is processing the situation in an inappropriate way. Karen isn't hiding something. She's choosing not to...
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    Nurses secretive about getting another job

    FolksBtrippin replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Emergent, you are misusing the word secretive. Even discrete is too strong here. She's not hiding something she's just choosing not to share the
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    Which is worse? Having non clinical RN experience or no experience at all

    FolksBtrippin replied to tambat's topic in General Nursing

    This is a job that requires a lot of assessment skills. It's very clinical. You may not know what that word means at this point. As a new grad, you can do it if you have a lot of support . You will...
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    Bullied and Struggling in ICU

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

    Start applying elsewhere, but don't quit until you have something good. Applying and getting interviews will help to build your self esteem. Employers that don't want someone with less than a...
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    Should nurses join a Union or not really?

    FolksBtrippin replied to ScaredRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unions always benefit the employee. Union jobs pay more, get better benefits and have more fair
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    Kicked out of BSN program in final semester

    FolksBtrippin replied to Brynnn's topic in School, College Programs

    You have a 3.75 GPA. What happened? I would appeal. This seems
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    NCLEX- RN 265 questions- Bad pop up- Card declined

    FolksBtrippin replied to GeorgiaNurse86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    265 means you were very close. Chin up. Study again, take the test again. You got
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    Help my first job feels like a nightmares

    FolksBtrippin replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    This is a lot. I would guess your brain sheet should be organized by time. Every hour list all the things that must be done. You really must have ID bands to do your job. You can't rely on a...
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    Expiration date checks on supplies

    FolksBtrippin replied to stellabella236's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with canoehead about the checklist. Make an excel document. List item, lot #, expiration date. We account for a lot of stuff in our office but I am not checking alcohol swabs expiration date,...
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    Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    FolksBtrippin replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    OP: Not trying to be political or start a debate but Guns! GUNS! GUUUNNNSS! IN THE ACTIVISM SECTION! Take the poll: Do you: A. Have a gun and take it everywhere because you are a motherhumpin badass!...
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    Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    FolksBtrippin replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Your only no answer on your poll, is "I do not see the need." That is not the only reason a person chooses not to carry a gun. My reasons are
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    Help me, Allnurses, I make bad choices when I'm anxious!

    FolksBtrippin replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh, I hate it when recruiters do that. Job offers are not gifts from God. It's a job offer and it needs to be considered with your other offers. I would put my foot down. You need the time you need...
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    Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    FolksBtrippin replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would not be comfortable carrying a gun, even if I thought it would help me or help society (and I don't think
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    Retaliation for reporting abuse?

    FolksBtrippin replied to nursehaley91's topic in General Nursing

    The facility deserves to be shut down. Thank you for doing what was right. Definitely see an employment attorney. They do not charge you until you win or they get a settlement. They just won't take...
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    Carry a stethoscope without hanging it on neck

    FolksBtrippin replied to jalainec's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I feel like I'm too short to do this with the cargos. Its awkward where it winds up landing on my leg... like around the
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    Autism and regressions - where do we fit in?

    FolksBtrippin replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    Given this information, it sounds like you are not ready to call CPS. Am I correct in assuming that you have the opportunity to see the parents every day? Given that you want to improve your...
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    Afraid I gave someone a bloodborne disease

    FolksBtrippin replied to RN8903's topic in General Nursing

    Risk of transmission from a needle stick is not the same as the risk of not changing your gloves. It's got to be lower. You didnt jab the person with a dirty needle. Think about what Davey said, how...
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    Onerous Onboarding With Nasty Nellie, The Job That Lasted a Week

    FolksBtrippin replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    That kind of thing is common around here because there just isn't enough parking. Usually there is a shuttle bus. Still very
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    Onerous Onboarding With Nasty Nellie, The Job That Lasted a Week

    FolksBtrippin replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    Girl, did we onboard at the same hospital? One presenter said "I see you all just parked wherever you felt like it?" Well, yeah, because we didnt have any directions on where to park. "Well guess...
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    I am not good at nursing

    FolksBtrippin replied to Lostinorlando's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you need to explain this to your managers? You got the patient to MRI. No harm, no foul. Even if you didnt get the patient to MRI, and the dose was mistimed, I don't think this would have...