FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

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    Too young to do school nursing?

    FolksBtrippin replied to grobertson10's topic in School

    Having a preceptor to 2 years is a sweet deal, and shows a lot of dedication on their part to support you. You're not too young for the job, so put that piece out of your
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    Personal leave of absence?

    FolksBtrippin replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    FMLA does protect your job. You need to apply for it and there are limits, but you cannot be fired for taking leave under FMLA, and your employer is legally obligated to keep your position
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    Vision Test for Nursing School

    FolksBtrippin replied to Joellenr's topic in General Students

    20/20 is a ridiculous standard. 20/30 is often not even corrected. I have my doubts about a school that would reject students based on
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    Not loving nursing....yet.

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

    I think husbands like to feel that they work harder than us. Its a man thing. Especially if you previously did not work outside the home, you make more money than he does, he is an old fashioned sort...
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    Inappropriate CNA behavior?

    FolksBtrippin replied to matcha-cat's topic in General Nursing

    Try not to analyze why she would be the way she is. Human behavior is extremely complex even if you had all the relevant information and you never have all the relevant information. I think you should...
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    Improve the care I give.

    FolksBtrippin replied to puckrj's topic in General Nursing

    My advice to you is to relax, keep an open mind and just take the class you were assigned. Be open to learning. Try not to take this too hard. It sounds like your manager has sympathy for you and it...
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    Help !Can't pass one class to graduate.

    FolksBtrippin replied to Yuri1984's topic in General Students

    Med surg 2 is a hard class. Maybe it isn't your illness or meds that is in your way. What are your study habits like? Have you sought extra help? Does your school offer
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    Help !Can't pass one class to graduate.

    FolksBtrippin replied to Yuri1984's topic in General Students

    What class do you need to pass? If the problem has been health related then why do you think yiu won't pass once you are
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    Doctor's lying about telephone order

    FolksBtrippin replied to Irabee's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I am going to help you here. Doc made a mistake and gave an adult dose to a kid. Then doc lied about it. Doc attempted to throw you under the bus. However, no bus came. You are completely safe...
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    Nursing day time

    FolksBtrippin replied to nsumrein's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in NJ and I found a day shift position as a new grad. I work every Fri and every other Sat and Sun though whereas most of the nurses on my unit work every third weekend. It's fine for me though! I...
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    Nurse tech unwelcoming to other nurse tech

    FolksBtrippin replied to esrun77's topic in General Nursing

    This kind of behavior towards newbies is very common. The reasons are very varied and complex. But here are some possible reasons in addition to the ones that have already been mentioned: You being...
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    Would You do This Commute?

    FolksBtrippin replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    I drive about 50 minutes to an hour each way. It's a country drive. I pass my cow friends, my sheep friends, my miniature horse friends, and my big horse friends. It's lovely to a city girl like me....
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    Bullying by Nurses and CNa

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

    OP, I feel for you. I have seen this so many times. It is a real problem with a complicated history and it has many causes. If you want pm me and we can talk about them, but for now I will just give...
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    Nursing school and Arrests

    FolksBtrippin replied to Rachh440's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Legally you cannot be penalized for an arrest that did not turn into a conviction. You were not found guilty, which means, according to the law you are innocent. As far as whether or not you should...
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    Student nurse dismayed by bedside nursing attitude

    FolksBtrippin replied to new gal's topic in General Students

    I agree that there is an imbalance in power and responsibility. We do not have corresponding power to our very large
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    Job offer then ghosted

    FolksBtrippin replied to Newgrad&8678's topic in General Nursing

    My first thought is that the person who made yhe offer is on vacation. It's not necessarily unprofessionalism. I would keep looking, but if my heart was set on this particular job I would also keep...
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    No Overtime

    FolksBtrippin replied to ms_vee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't work off the clock. Hand off to the next nurse, and then clock out. Sorry that you are going through this. I hope it all gets worked
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    If you could redo it....would you choose nursing?

    FolksBtrippin replied to ICURNPA92's topic in General Nursing

    So beautifully said. Thank
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    PT vs. Nursing

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

    You are in a very similar situation to the one I was in a few years ago. My background and interests are very similar, but I won't get into details because I like to remain anonymous on this forum....
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    Error on official HESI Practice Question?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Aedyl's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Well that is tricky. Don't sweat it too much though. The actual tests are generally non-ambiguous. But look at this, you learned something. Think of everything you're doing right now as an opportunity...
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    I've made a few mistakes working as a tech... does this mean I'll be a bad nurse?

    FolksBtrippin replied to lostandfounds's topic in General Nursing

    Being a good nurse is not about not making mistakes. No one can do that. It's about how you respond to a mistake. Own up to your mistakes and learn from
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    Specialization: When to Decide?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Alrewolf's topic in General Students

    Don't worry about choosing a specialty now. Nursing is very flexible. You can try many specialties if you want. Focus on
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    "I Narcanned Your Honor Student"

    FolksBtrippin replied to EAGirl's topic in General Nursing

    This.
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    How long did you spend on prerequisite classes ?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Tasiaboyd28's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was scared of taking too many prereqs at once also. So I took bio 1 by itself for the first semester. That gave me a good idea of what I could handle (I could handle more than I thought). The next...
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    "I Narcanned Your Honor Student"

    FolksBtrippin replied to EAGirl's topic in General Nursing

    It's dark, ironic humor that's not appropriate for a hcp to wear as a tee shirt. I work in psych and I think when people feel superior to their patients they need to move to another specialty. They...