FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

Psychiatry, Community, Nurse Manager, hospice

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    To hold or not??

    FolksBtrippin replied to Cclm's topic in Patient Medications

    I always give the long acting and only hold the short acting. If you're really worried about their blood sugar in the moment give them some juice. Holding Lantus makes the problems of chronic diabetes...
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    Having second thoughts of dropping out of nursing school

    FolksBtrippin replied to Gian Santor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My advice is to start slow to determine if you're really ready, and also build up your confidence if you are ready. I know you were already in school, is there a prerequisite you still need for RN, or...
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    Why do dying people reach upward?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    When they can talk, they tell me they are reaching for the angels, or for God, for Jesus, for their mom, their spouse. One person turned to me and said "I can't go.” I said, "You can go.” She...
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    Wrongful Termination

    FolksBtrippin replied to 724LPN2016's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like a terrible job. Long term care is often a nightmare. I am a hospice nurse and have to deal with these toxic facilities too, but not on a daily basis and at least I'm not employed by...
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    Should I worry about a job rejecting me if they are assigning me to multiple shadow shifts and interviews?

    FolksBtrippin replied to dsaprog's topic in General Nursing

    You're in a tough position. My advice is to set some boundaries. Do you feel you have already learned everything you needed to from the shadow experiences? Are you sure you want the position? Do...
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    Paid Orientation Question

    FolksBtrippin replied to Bklynrayder16's topic in General Nursing

    Call the local labor board. They should be able to tell you whether it's legal or
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    Home health work from nurses home?

    FolksBtrippin replied to PCORRAL's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I've never heard of this. As an ACT nurse, I gave injections in the car, and even in a fast food bathroom. But never in my home. That was psych
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    Life Changes

    FolksBtrippin replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sharing, you will be remembered here Viva. Many blessings in your
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    Why is it so difficult to find a job!

    FolksBtrippin replied to Faith.O's topic in General Nursing

    My first thought is to check what is happening with your
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    Foley ordered for patient able to void on own?

    FolksBtrippin replied to tinycrocsodile's topic in General Nursing

    Calling to question a foley for a patient who is voiding on her own with 0 mL post void is a legitimate call, not at all like what's your favorite color. That should be obvious from the comments here....
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    Foley ordered for patient able to void on own?

    FolksBtrippin replied to tinycrocsodile's topic in General Nursing

    To be clear my point was that you should always call the doc when you question an order. Obviously we don't question every
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    Foley ordered for patient able to void on own?

    FolksBtrippin replied to tinycrocsodile's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not really sure what you mean by "at what point do you not question orders" I agree that not understanding something doesn't necessarily mean something is wrong. If the order makes sense to you,...
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    Foley ordered for patient able to void on own?

    FolksBtrippin replied to tinycrocsodile's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. That's why I think you should always call to question an order. If the physician wants you to proceed then they can explain why, and you understand your patient
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    FolksBtrippin replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Change my mind about what? You stated that a school that allows students to work through the program and a school that has active recruitment is a diploma mill. And I did not agree with that. And I...
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    FolksBtrippin replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Educated and intelligent people do not use ridicule and insults to guide the novice members of their profession. Nor do they deride them, question their intelligence without basis, call them gullible...
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    FolksBtrippin replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You probably don't need to practice as an RN before starting NP school. If NP school takes 3 years, then you have 3 years of RN experience before you become an NP. If you just came from a university...
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    Unsafe situation LTC

    FolksBtrippin replied to Nik6lpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It's incredibly distressing to see how poorly LTC residents' pain is treated. Advocate for pain management. Like can she have a pain management doc? We in hospice sometimes get referrals like these,...
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    Terrible Charge Nurse, I have to do his job!!

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

    For a patient reporting painful breathing, vital signs are the first thing to do, at least RR and SPO2; heartrate and temp should be quick and easy, a blood pressure may not be feasible. Do what you...
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    Sit to stand lifts

    FolksBtrippin replied to Nurse2332's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I wouldn't worry about losing your license over a lift. I would worry about getting hurt, like someone else said. If truly no one wants to do this, you need to have a convo with PT, the MD, your
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    Untrained staff taking Residents out to smoke

    FolksBtrippin replied to Kelly Buckner's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't think it should be assigned to housekeeping and kitchen staff. It should be for people who are trained in direct
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    Unlicensed personnel performing RN functions

    FolksBtrippin replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    1. Using a remote service to get admit orders? Why? 2. MHTs doing admits by themselves? Oh hell no. Sounds very bad,
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    FolksBtrippin replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am not embarrassed. Not embarrassed of my position on this matter, not embarrassed to be an NP student and not embarrassed to be a working nurse. If that's your argument, that I should be...
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    Broken RN License

    FolksBtrippin replied to RN217isbroken's topic in Nursing Career

    So sorry you went through this. Have you considered getting a lawyer? I'm sure it would be a hard thing to pay for. I just don't feel like this should be on your license forever, it's not that kind...
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    FolksBtrippin replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nope, I'm not calling an NP school a diploma mill just because there is an ad for getting your NP within XX months or just because it allows you to work while in school. Part of the reason we...
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    Broken RN License

    FolksBtrippin replied to RN217isbroken's topic in Nursing Career

    I would not recommend that you surrender your licenses. If you can't afford to renew, see if there is a way to go to inactive status without surrendering. I would at least renew your compact license....