FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

Psychiatry, Community, Nurse Manager, hospice

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    Best educational path for older student?

    FolksBtrippin replied to oneday_nursepoundcake's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went back at 39 for my accelerated bsn at a state school. No regrets. It was shorter for me than the adn. Since you are in NYC, I would recommend going the absn route. Its hard to get a job without...
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    Psych Nursing - Boring?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Nimrodel's topic in Psychiatric

    I do not find psych nursing boring. Once in a while on the child psych unit we had very low census, and that could have been boring. Some facilities put excessive paperwork on the nurses. Then nurses...
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    Have you ever just had to step aside?

    FolksBtrippin replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Yes. A good psych nurse knows when to step aside. Sometimes someone else has a better rapport. If you have appropriate confidence in yourself you can let that person handle it. If you don't, sometimes...
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    The ANA is worthless, looks down on floor nurses, don't join!

    FolksBtrippin replied to DannyBoy8's topic in General Nursing

    Well I think we shouldn't have mandated nurse patient ratios because every time nurse patient ratio is inadequate the Nurse Fairy should be summoned to bippity boppity boo me some nurses. I mean which...
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    Advice on family and career

    FolksBtrippin replied to GeminiNurse29's topic in General Nursing

    What was your original plan for your son while you are at work? Was he going to be in daycare? You don't have to change that. Early intervention goes to daycare just as frequently as they go to homes....
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    Should I accept the job?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Dani_Mila's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you've just started applying. In that case, give yourself a little time to figure out your best option. I drive 50 minutes, all country roads with no traffic. I like it because it...
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    No BSN required if 20 yrs or more experience!

    FolksBtrippin replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing Career

    The BSN requires a research class and chemistry. Not sure how that could have
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    Suspension

    FolksBtrippin replied to stasiastar's topic in General Nursing

    It's definitely not a nice thing to do to your co-workers. You're going to make some enemies. Should they suspend you for it? Well... I don't know. Seems like you wouldn't want to suspend people if...
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    Is starting in OB right out of school a good idea?

    FolksBtrippin replied to sarahbellen's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not an OB nurse. I went into psych right out of school because it was where I wanted to be. Go where you want to go. The last thing a med surg floor needs is a bunch of new grads who don't really...
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    Skin Breakdown on the Patient Who Refuses to Turn

    FolksBtrippin replied to moosie_poo's topic in General Nursing

    I think it needs a team discussion. Everyone needs to be on the same page, no matter what you all decide. More info to get: what are all the possible barriers to pt accepting being turned? You have...
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    How many patients do student nurses have?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Katlin1315's topic in General Nursing

    Techs have a very different job from nurses. And not everyone has to start as an overwhelmed tech. The nicu job will be less back breaking, if that is what is getting to you. Your patients will weigh...
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    Don't want to be scalped!!!! HELP!!

    FolksBtrippin replied to catnfl's topic in Psychiatric

    We have male staff on a 1 to 1 with female pts all the time. We just make sure that they stay on camera (most areas have cameras) and we swap out for showers and toilet. During shower and toilet we...
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    Not Everyone is meant/wants to be a leader!

    FolksBtrippin replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses usually have to lead. So we may as well learn to do it
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    Recipient's right's complaint filed on me

    FolksBtrippin replied to RhythmicRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have any
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    Any good books/literature on how to deal with psych pts on a medical floor?

    FolksBtrippin replied to tbbtpeach's topic in Psychiatric

    I would not categorize chemical dependency as a psych diagnosis. Chemical dependency is when a person exhibits withdrawal symptoms when taken off a substance. Chemical dependency is treated by...
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    How to tell managers that you are interested?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Nursing

    "I would like to work here after I graduate." That's how you do
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    Thoughts on hour long interview

    FolksBtrippin replied to Nurse-please's topic in General Nursing

    This would raise a red flag for me and I would probably not take the job. I did in fact turn down a job that I thought I really wanted because of the way in which the DON interviewed me and the fact...
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    Emergency situation at work

    FolksBtrippin replied to Emilythenewgrad's topic in General Nursing

    This is a problem in nursing. Often we supervise people but have no authority to discipline them. It's unacceptable. I would start looking for another
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    Should I look for a new nursing job or wait?

    FolksBtrippin replied to jesst989's topic in General Nursing

    Apply. Being investigated is not something you need to report to
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    Patient going to send nurse to Concentration Camps??

    FolksBtrippin replied to Kayauhs's topic in General Nursing

    You're not exactly correct here if we are talking about the US. Racist statements are not illegal in the US. Hate speech is not protected speech, but is also not technically illegal. Threats of...
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    Why are nurses the only profession that cannot accept gifts?

    FolksBtrippin replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    A card is the only gift that should always be acceptable. Many other gifts are not, because we don't work for tips. Anything that could be interpreted as a tip, should be refused. I think teachers...
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    (IN)Appropriate Dress

    FolksBtrippin replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I don't care what the NPs wear. I just want them to see my patients, put orders in quickly, answer my calls and trust my judgment. They can wear sweatpants for all I
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    Patient going to send nurse to Concentration Camps??

    FolksBtrippin replied to Kayauhs's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you think you could have an intelligent conversation with him? He's obviously not capable of that. Do not invite this type of thing in the future. You are his nurse. Don't bait
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    Workplace Sayings

    FolksBtrippin replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    That's above my pay
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    What was your new grad job as an RN or LPN?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Birdie3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Where I live you can do pretty much anything as a new grad RN if you have a BSN, with the exception of labor and delivery which is generally on the decline. As an LPN, your choices are limited- LTC,...