FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

Psychiatry, Community, Nurse Manager, hospice

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    I dont think I have the personality for nursing, and may need to switch majors...

    FolksBtrippin replied to WorldEscapes's topic in General Students

    You sound just like I was in nursing school. All is well. Keep on keepin on. You definitely have what it takes to be a great
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    Vaccination for clinical

    FolksBtrippin replied to Grad 2020's topic in General Students

    What does it mean to "not believe" in vaccines? Vaccines aren't a thing that you believe in or don't believe in. You believe or don't in God, Santa Clause, angels. You know vaccines exist. With...
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    Sitting down - New nurse looking for advice

    FolksBtrippin replied to MgoBlue37's topic in General Nursing

    Inpatient psych was a lot of sitting for me. So is my current job on an ACT team, which is Mon through Fri 8 to 4 with no weekends or holidays. I never worked a nursing job where I was on my feet...
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    Unvaccinated Boy in Oregon gets Tetanus

    FolksBtrippin replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Their failure to learn from their son's ordeal is dumbfounding. I could forgive this if they realized they were wrong. Isn't their baby more important than the antivax dogma? I'm just blown away by...
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    Implied/actual 'Right' for nurses to 'Do' Hands-on Procedures.

    FolksBtrippin replied to James W.'s topic in General Students

    Someone is studying for the SAT. That's what I think whenever I read James'
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    Why is it "legal" for patient to decline male nurses?

    FolksBtrippin replied to carti's topic in General Students

    You don't transfer patients based on their need for a same sex nurse. You transfer patients based on the level of care required for the patient. Your suggestion is nonsensical. According to you, each...
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    CBD & Nursing don't mix

    FolksBtrippin replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but since CBD oil is not regulated by the FDA, there is no way to be sure you aren't getting any THC in it, so I think it is wise to avoid
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    Why is it "legal" for patient to decline male nurses?

    FolksBtrippin replied to carti's topic in General Students

    I didn't tell you to just deal with it. I don't know how you got through 20 something years of life in the USA thinking you ever have the right to touch someone who doesn't want to be touched by you...
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    Needlestick Accident

    FolksBtrippin replied to Rkp's topic in General Nursing

    I had a needlestick injury once. When you see the patient, thank her for getting her blood drawn for you. Don't avoid her. After that, just smile and nod when you see
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    Why is it "legal" for patient to decline male nurses?

    FolksBtrippin replied to carti's topic in General Students

    The patient can refuse anyone and no one is going to think poorly of a female patient who wants her Foley inserted by a female. You can get your panties in a bunch about it, if you want. But try for a...
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    Would you be insulted?

    FolksBtrippin replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I would probably feel the same way, even if I didn't want to precept, so I get where you are coming from. You are rising above it by going back to school for
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    Clinical ideas

    FolksBtrippin replied to InstructorSmith's topic in General Students

    My instructor had us play jeopardy with clinical questions in 2 teams. It was fun and we got super
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    Is it unprofessional to inform my boss of my pregnancy over the phone?

    FolksBtrippin replied to limonada's topic in General Nursing

    Email him, short and sweet. That is your proof that he knew if you wind up being discriminated
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    Confused about EpiPen administration in emergency situations outside of the hospital

    FolksBtrippin replied to OctoberFoliage's topic in General Nursing

    I would not hesitate to break a policy to save a person's life. I also would question any policy that puts a person's life below an imaginary need for an order. I was taught in nursing school to...
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    2019 UPENN BSN/MSN

    FolksBtrippin replied to Syra007's topic in School, College Programs

    Is this for BSN or MSN students? I haven't heard about
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    Florida Board of Health Suspends Healthcare Licenses Over Student Loan Defaults

    FolksBtrippin replied to Swellz's topic in Nursing News

    I disagree. Loan forgiveness is set up to attract people into needed professions or locations. Teach nursing school and get 85% of your loan forgiven, for example. Choosing the loan that offers...
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    Thoughts on vegetarian/ vegan diet

    FolksBtrippin replied to bs76247's topic in General Nursing

    If you are a nurse working in the community you need to be able to do some nutrition education. I'm comfortable with the basics of teaching diet for stable people in the community. I would never...
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    help me prioritize please

    FolksBtrippin replied to direw0lf's topic in General Nursing

    I think delegation is your issue, not prioritization. In some work environments, it is very hard to get the PCAs to do their jobs. You might find out that this is what is happening. But you won't find...
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    Conflict of Interest

    FolksBtrippin replied to Divine-LPN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Working as an exotic dancer is not relevant to the ethics of a nurse or a student. Student ethics pertains to choices like not cheating, not plagiarizing, doing your best work. Nursing ethics concerns...
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    Trigger Warning!

    FolksBtrippin replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I would have a field day. Trigger warning, I'm going to the bathroom. Trigger warning, where are the pens? And in response to everyone else: I'm triggered by that. But.... I think I remember that...
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    What if/Is it possible?

    FolksBtrippin replied to CollegeStudStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you could hypothetically pass NCLEX without any clinical experience if that was allowed. It's not allowed because you need clinical experience to be a good
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    Is $85k worth it for BSN program with no guarantee acceptance?

    FolksBtrippin replied to nhayes1984's topic in General Students

    At 38 yrs old I went to an accelerated BSN program and borrowed around 26K. But I had a BA from 1999. I'm not going to tell you what to do, but I will say that paying the 26K off, along with my...
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    Anyone else regret becoming a nurse?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Florida Sun RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would be a waste of money and time to get an MA certificate. There is nothing they do that you don't already know as a nurse. Nursing is a very broad field. You just got your bsn. You can't...
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    Needing Advice --- Work Environment?? Possible Switching Specialties??

    FolksBtrippin replied to carls23's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like my first nursing job. I went to an ACT team and love it. Now I am moving on again to get my psych NP. Go ahead and start applying for other specialties that interest you. Also look outside...
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    Is this insubordination? How do I deal with this PSW?

    FolksBtrippin replied to guest1048932's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, what an unusual person. I think you can handle this. When she inappropriately evaluates you or another nurse, swiftly interrupt her (midsentence is fine) and assign her a task. The more menial,...