FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

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    What would you do? Selecting the right job!

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

    I think the neurosurg job sounds fantastic. I think if fear is holding you back from that opportunity you should do it anyway. You say you can always specialize later, and that may or may not be true....
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    F's from several years ago, I have a 3.8 now.

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

    Legally, a school can't send your transcript to anyone without your express permission. So that definitely did not
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    F's from several years ago, I have a 3.8 now.

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

    I recommend that you do not send the previous transcripts. Your grades are private information protected by FERPA. You do not have to disclose that and there is no reason why you should. Good
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    Am I over thinking this? Opinions appreciated.

    FolksBtrippin replied to Futuremurse23's topic in General Students

    What happened that made it clear to you that the instructor doesn't like you? No, he can't fail you for not liking you. No school allows this. If he tries, you should file a grievance with the school....
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    RN v.s. BSN

    FolksBtrippin replied to medicmom26's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think you should go for the medic to BSN program unless it costs significantly (a whole lot) more than adding up the adn and bsn programs together. My rationale: the folks there will be like you...
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    No rehire !!!!!!!!!!

    FolksBtrippin replied to Yorker's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you understood my question. You are not eligible for rehire with this organization. Correct? My question is, is that problem preventing you from getting another job? For example, is...
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    No rehire !!!!!!!!!!

    FolksBtrippin replied to Yorker's topic in General Nursing

    Do you actually want to work there again, given that conditions are so poor? Or is your "not eligible for rehire" status hurting you with regard to getting a position somewhere else? If it's the...
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    Scared to venture off the beaten path

    FolksBtrippin replied to wernicke's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The home health job sounds great for you. You don't have to work med surg after nursing school. That is an old idea we need to do away with, it goes back to the days when people in hospitals were not...
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    Is being a CNA a really hard job?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Veronicax's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A CNAs job is usually quite physically demanding. Many nurses have physically demanding jobs too, but many do not. Have you considered becoming a mental health tech or aide? This is less physically...
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    Patient fall with injury who is at fault?

    FolksBtrippin replied to RN-2017's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Not the tech's
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    "may we contact your previous employer" what is the correct answer?

    FolksBtrippin replied to EternalFeather's topic in Nursing Career

    I would not assume that you got a poor reference. If you left on good terms, why assume that? It is more likely that they just selected someone else. I suggest you call your old supervisor and ask if...
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    LMSW Social Worker considering Associates Nursing Degree to transition to BSN and MSN

    FolksBtrippin replied to RayRay89's topic in General Nursing

    I went the absn route, but I seriously considered the adn route. It wound up coming down to the fact that I could actually finish the Bsn sooner. Doing the adn and then the bsn bridge would have cost...
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    "Overhire"

    FolksBtrippin replied to nurseee24's topic in General Nursing

    I think you need to ask your charge nurse what she means by "overhire". Assumptions are the worst. People will have to get used to having you on board. Some will be friendly right away and some will...
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    Heartbroken (long winded-sorry!)

    FolksBtrippin replied to Fatsacktommy's topic in General Nursing

    The same thing happened to me. I took a tech job my last year of nursing school with the intention of transitioning to a nursing position. When the time came, they gave me the bad news and the "good"...
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    Stubborn CNA in ICU

    FolksBtrippin replied to AnnoyedNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think your two choices are: 1. Do it yourself, the right way. 2. Write her up. You could do one or both of those. I don't think it is appropriate to gather evidence based practice articles for a CNA...
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    Books to give to favorite patients in NICU

    FolksBtrippin replied to megelizabeth1992's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a special feeling for a patient you should recognize that this is not something to fuel within yourself. Never give special
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    Patient is a sex offender with a tracker on his ankle

    FolksBtrippin replied to Alex_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Can he talk? I think it would have been appropriate to ask the patient "Do I need to know anything about your ankle bracelet?" and documenting anything he tells you. I would also assess for edema in...
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    MD was angry I questioned him.

    FolksBtrippin replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

    You did your job well. You were right, and he was wrong. Sometimes people get mad about that. That patient could have died. Most psych facilities are not equipped to give K or deal with irregular...
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    Should I settle for my first job offer in fear of not finding something sooner?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Laura09's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Are you an LPN or RN? 24.50 in NY for an LPN is not terribly low for family practice, especially if it is days and no weekends. The other job is probably tremendously more stressful. 2 year commitment...
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    Tips on makeup during clinicals?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Pacific Nurse's topic in General Students

    No make up is fine. Some make up is fine. Don't put on cat eyes or wear the kind of makeup you would wear to a night
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    Nursing student with a criminal history

    FolksBtrippin replied to Klowman8691's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The BON in any state cannot deny your license for any arrests in which you are not convicted or found not guilty. If you intend to plead guilty to something that is a different story. Think twice...
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    New nurse having a hard time with coworkers

    FolksBtrippin replied to Me93RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP states that she has never had this problem before, so she's not saying that everyone she meets is a jerk, just the people on this unit. And if you think that it never happens that the majority all...
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    A cautionary tale: advice/help needed

    FolksBtrippin replied to Renegade girl's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with double helix. The intensity of your feelings might be more about being pressured to become a nurse. Nursing is so, so much broader than you are realizing right now. Nurses can do so much....
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    IVDU pt kept asking for pain meds. Managment kept saying to just give it to her.

    FolksBtrippin replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree with you on this. She had spinal surgery and was definitely in pain, despite being a drug user. Addicts have a much higher tolerance for pain meds. It is your job to treat her pain safely....
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    Is LVN licensure possible (or probable) for an unmedicated schizoaffective? (California)

    FolksBtrippin replied to Seagull01's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    It sounds to me like you are more interested in the solar panel installation. It sounds like you are only considering LPN because your doctor suggested it. But it also sounds like you know yourself...