FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

Psychiatry, Community, Nurse Manager, hospice

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    Can I get Fired?

    I am really curious as to why you did this? Were you practicing? Was there explicitly a rule against
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    Nurses that “only do it for the money”

    I was with you until you said it would happen because "younger and younger mentalities enter the field." Um.
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    Nurses that “only do it for the money”

    It's unfortunate when people get stuck somewhere that's miserable for them because they need the money. It sucks for that person, the people they work with and their patients or customers. You really...
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    Has this happened to you?

    Expectation is built into perception. You can easily overlook something when you aren't expecting it. By the same token, you can see something that isn't really there when you fully expect it to be...
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    I did this so in trouble

    What's a shift coordinator? Was it your job to make assignments? If it was your job to make assignments and they questioned your decision making without good cause, I can understand why you stood up...
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    Say it ain't so...........

    I think if a patient is checking into the hospital for social stimulation, that problem needs to be addressed. Not necessarily by nursing, maybe by social work. But the aftercare plan should include a...
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    I’ve hit a new low...

    One part rubbing alcohol and 2 parts water makes a really nice ice
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    Nurses with bipolar or anxiety/depression

    If you feel like your bipolar dx doesn't fit, talk to your psychiatrist about that for sure, but don't let it stop you from getting treatment. You may be right and it may be anxiety/depression. Either...
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    Please tell me what to do

    I think you should mind your own business and leave your neighbor alone. Just noticed this was posted under "patient safety issues". I guess because we don't have a topic for nosey
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    Do I have to disclose mental illness

    I see where you are coming from. Employers go straight to "we didn't know" to protect themselves from a discrimination lawsuit. Because the first step in proving discrimination based on disability is...
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    Do I have to disclose mental illness

    Why would keeping your mental health history private prevent you from receiving support during a present day mental health
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    Do I have to disclose mental illness

    No, you do not have to disclose this information. I would not. If you are drug tested, you must disclose your meds to whoever drug tests you. But that company can't tell your school what prescribed...
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    Failed Capstone clincial....

    You seem set on what you're going to do. But I do think you are going about this the wrong way. You need to have a conversation with your clinical instructor about why she thinks you are unprepared....
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    Anxious, Confused, and needing help/advice

    Forget about applying to new grad residency programs right now. Multiple rejections are inevitable before you are licensed. You can totally do that after you pass Nclex. You are obviously in one of...
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    Failed Capstone clincial....

    Lots of issues here. 1. Is the preceptor allowed to fail the student? Only the instructor should fail the student. Nursing education has changed a lot. Unless the preceptor is intimately connected...
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    Interesting case of the spilled pills

    If anyone ever asked me to retrieve something from the sharps container I would be on the phone with OSHA in a hot second. Workplace safety. Was the pharmacist disciplined? How about the supervisor?...
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    would you tell a manager how toxic her floor is?

    I agree that it is never good to burn bridges. Not giving proper notice, calling off after you've given notice, spiteful actions or communication, not doing your job properly after you've given...
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    Any other INFJ Nurses?

    I am an ENFP and a Myers Briggs nerd. I think most of what you are describing is common to the NF personality types. And you are introverted which means you are more likely to feel drained when...
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    Working on weekends!

    Prioritize what is most important to you. Do you need acute care experience? What is the job market like in your area? If you want to be an FNP, you may not need acute care experience. Home health...
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    Written Up

    I do not think this warranted a write up, nor do I think it was poor nursing judgment. 1 mg of xanax is a small amount. If the patient is taking 0.5 for anxiety, they are generally taking 1 mg for...
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    would you tell a manager how toxic her floor is?

    When criticizing, I think it is best to be as specific as possible and focus on behaviors rather than feelings. Toxic can mean a lot of things. What happened exactly? Give examples. For example, I...
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    Robot tells man he'll be dead in hours

    I really hate telepsych for the same reason. Used for involuntary commitments in several hospitals I deal with. If you are going to take away a patient's rights, you should have to assess them in...
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    Sitting down - New nurse looking for advice

    Lol, ACT has a few different meanings! But I never heard that
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    Sitting down - New nurse looking for advice

    We are a non profit that is totally funded by the state. We don't even bill
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    Sitting down - New nurse looking for advice

    ACT is an intensive psychiatric community treatment model. My ACT team consists of 2 RNs, 2 vocational specialists, 2 drug and alcohol specialists, 2 therapists, 2 advocates, a psych NP and a part...