FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

Psychiatry, Community, Nurse Manager, hospice

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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...
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    Reporting HIPAA violation

    FolksBtrippin replied to AbstractNurse's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Reporting HIPAA violations is done through the office of civil rights. If you are not the person whose rights were violated, I don't know that you can actually make the complaint. If you were...
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    How do you feel about being asked to shadow in addition to interview?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    I would be very happy to shadow with a potential employer so I can see how things run before I make my decision. I would not be working. I would be observing only. 4 hours is great, because it...
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    Contract canceled

    FolksBtrippin replied to Nurse1218's topic in General Nursing

    Get another contract and don't worry about
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    Skin Prep- waste of time?

    FolksBtrippin replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    Skin prep is great to protect against shearing. But why in the world would you do it for someone who is wearing shoes and presumably walking around?
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    How can I word this to my manager when she asks me to pick up extra?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Nurse4lifewithparrots's topic in General Nursing

    "Thanks for asking, I have other commitments and will not be picking up any overtime for the foreseeable
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    Forced to care

    FolksBtrippin replied to KyRN😉's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sympathetic to your situation, but I think your manager has given you a fair solution. I would go to another unit. Because if you are the only staff nurse there, you're going to wind up having to...
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    RN pay more than new grad NP pay

    FolksBtrippin replied to MrsClarex4's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree that people should research NP salaries in their area and not take your word for
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    How do you deal with not being appreciated at work?

    FolksBtrippin replied to willoughby2024's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you were lucky if this was your first run in with a toxic travel gig. Mostly I found travel contracts to be toxic work environments. I can think of only one that wasn't. I did get paid very...
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    RN pay more than new grad NP pay

    FolksBtrippin replied to MrsClarex4's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You are not the market,