FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

Psychiatry, Community, Nurse Manager, hospice

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    Leaving my first nursing job before 1 year?

    FolksBtrippin replied to newgradRN267's topic in General Nursing

    Are you eligible for a transfer at this point? There's usually a minimum amount of time you need to be in a job before you can transfer. 6 months is typical. You may need to stick it out until then. I...
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    Patient abandonment question

    FolksBtrippin replied to Jackson1322's topic in General Nursing

    If you snuck out of the building without telling anyone, that's patient abandonment. If you quit without giving notice, it's not. If you report that you are leaving for the rest of the day due to your...
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    New Grad in the Bay Area: Exploring Alternative Nursing Paths and Seeking Advice!

    FolksBtrippin replied to Kianacat's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to work in home care or hospice long term, I think it's fine to start there. You're more likely to get a position in home care. In my area home care agencies are beefing up their education...
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    Depression screen

    FolksBtrippin replied to peaceful nurse's topic in General Nursing

    My understanding is that PHQ 9 (or 7) is the only one you mentioned that really works as a screening tool for people not diagnosed with depression. I think the others are intended for determining...
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    Cameras

    FolksBtrippin replied to guest1202005's topic in General Nursing

    Good answer all around. Makes me want to clarify my position on this. I am a home hospice nurse, and my time in people's homes is limited. I'm usually there for an hour. I also am almost never...
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    Further Education after LVN/not RN

    FolksBtrippin replied to CassDon's topic in General Nursing

    Do you want to further your education or do you want a new job / type of work? If it's a different kind of job, what is your aim? Do you want to not deal directly with patients? Work with people...
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    End of life policy hospice

    FolksBtrippin replied to NurseLsat's topic in General Nursing

    My state allows MAID (medical aid in dying). We don't insert NG tubes anymore for any reason due to guidelines that placement should be checked with imaging. Our hospice policy follows the...
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    Stunned by Potential Employer

    FolksBtrippin replied to oldenurselady's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You dodged a bullet. That is an employer who doesn't respect you and sees you as personal property they can just kind of swap in and out to where they need. Best of luck with your job
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    I have a silly question regarding having COVID and patient care

    FolksBtrippin replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You shouldn't be working if you aren't at the point where symptoms are improving. Are your symptoms improving and no fever? If so, it's mask and hand hygiene like you're thinking. If you're working...
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    Is it illegal to mention nurses names when charting on a patient?

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

    That is a good example of what never, ever should be put in a chart.
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    Cameras

    FolksBtrippin replied to guest1202005's topic in General Nursing

    I understand. It is distrusting, but I don't blame them for feeling that way. They (or their loved one) are sick and vulnerable and that makes people defensive. Trust comes with time and sometimes...
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    Needing Advice

    FolksBtrippin replied to RN000's topic in General Nursing

    I worked psych straight out of nursing school because it was what I wanted to do. Now I work in hospice. It's possible to cross train after your first year if it's what you want. Psych ED is where a...
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    Am I jeopardizing my license, or am I overthinking?

    FolksBtrippin replied to NurseyNurseNursey's topic in General Nursing

    It's not outside your scope to make treatment recommendations. That's what RNs do, in all kinds of settings. We don't prescribe medicine, but we do ask for orders that we think are
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    Cameras

    FolksBtrippin replied to guest1202005's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mind this. I think it's probably legal to do in their own home, right? I like it better when families let me know they have a camera on, but I always assume someone is watching me. My first...
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    Is Nursing worth it? (a rant)

    FolksBtrippin replied to JSSR108's topic in General Nursing

    I second this comment. So important to discover what your needs are, when to make compromises, what to let go and when to put your foot down. Shortages are regional. Where there are...
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    Requirements for school nurses to change insulin pump site

    FolksBtrippin replied to tlessman's topic in School

    The behavior needs to be addressed. You said EBD, but not sure exactly what's going on here. It could be a way to self harm. It could be oppositional. This needs to be explored, an interdisciplinary...
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    NJ LPN endorseme t

    FolksBtrippin replied to Christian LPN's topic in General Nursing

    The NJ BON is notorious for being slow and random. You need to call, wait on the phone, and they will "escalate" your problem and then you are discouraged from calling for another 2 weeks....
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    Requirements for school nurses to change insulin pump site

    FolksBtrippin replied to tlessman's topic in School

    My thoughts: The child is in 6th grade which means he is 11-12. An 11-12 year old should be more responsible for his own insulin pump. He should not be purposely removing it. He should be taught...
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    Returning at 62

    FolksBtrippin replied to hereagain's topic in General Nursing

    I work in hospice. I wouldn't say that it's highly competitive. The reason is that it generally pays less than the hospital. Have you tried applying to local
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    cellphone while driving

    FolksBtrippin replied to nadenka's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It didn't for me. I got two of those tickets in 2018. Paid a hefty
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    Fire drill

    FolksBtrippin replied to greener22's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I was taught to close the fire doors and wait for rescue in a fire, not to evacuate my patients. Not sure if that helps
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    The Importance of Self-Care for Nurses: What Are Your Go-To Practices

    FolksBtrippin replied to Stella Chepkemoi's topic in General Nursing

    A conversation about self care needs to start with the fact that self care only goes so far and will not fix a situation that is exploitative/abusive. If you are consistently being traumatized at...
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    Philly New Grads!

    FolksBtrippin replied to newpedsnurse24's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There are more than a few pediatric psych facilities that are hiring new grads, if you don't mind that specialty. CHOP
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    New grad job question (part time or per diem)

    FolksBtrippin replied to Nursingdreams77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My first nursing job was a part-time position. It is doable. Per diem is really not, as someone else
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    Feel misled

    FolksBtrippin replied to Maltmom0402RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What do I think? I think it is not a good fit for you. You have every right to quit with 2 weeks notice and go somewhere that is a better fit. I also think they should have given you way more...