FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

Psychiatry, Community, Nurse Manager, hospice

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    Calling all hospice nurses

    FolksBtrippin replied to Anonnurse316's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am a hospice nurse and I work on call at night as the runner. My shift is Monday to Sunday 5pm to 830 am for one week and then the next week I am off. It is totally unpredictable as sometimes I get...
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    I have a medsurg stigma and can't get hired in any other specialty

    FolksBtrippin replied to Nurse4lifewithparrots's topic in General Nursing

    If you've put in for a transfer at your hospital after 6 years of good work you should get it. A conversation with your manager and with HR is in order. Have you o my been applying outside your...
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    Drug screening policy in your area

    FolksBtrippin replied to Luke79AU's topic in General Nursing

    Wow upon return from vacation? That is really
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    Drug screening policy in your area

    FolksBtrippin replied to Luke79AU's topic in General Nursing

    Many workplaces require drug tests as a condition of employment. It is not a screen, it's not legal to base an employment decision off a screen. A full test with chain of custody has to be done. I...
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    Incompetent Pennsylvania Board of Nursing

    FolksBtrippin replied to Marsha Chesbro's topic in General Nursing

    PA BON is definitely a headache. The good news is that they now accept compact licensure so if you have that, you don't need to
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    Constipation Tricks

    FolksBtrippin replied to caringRN's topic in General Nursing

    Love this thread for all of the cocktail names! Opioids require a stimulant laxative on top of a stool softener. Otherwise it's all mush and no push. We use senna-S in
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    Deathbed Visions of Children

    FolksBtrippin replied to RJ018's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I am a hospice nurse and I can attest to the fact that people do see their dead family members. And even have long conversations with them, don't take their eyes off the place where they say they are,...
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    Rapport with pts

    FolksBtrippin replied to GS ED RN's topic in Addictions

    There are different philosophies on boundaries when it comes to recovery. I used to work in a community program for people with mental illness and addiction (not inpatient). I would never ask anyone...
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    Social worker giving meds ?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Chrys26's topic in Addictions

    In NJ this is allowed in group
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    Advice for dealing with addicts?

    FolksBtrippin replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Addictions

    I give prns as ordered if the patient asks for them. There is no benefit to making detox more uncomfortable for the patient. Wanting to feel better is normal. Asking for medications to feel...
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    I feel like I hate the hospital

    FolksBtrippin replied to Jo89's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Some nurses do hate the hospital, but I think it's too early to tell if you are one of them. Orienting to days and nights, and just getting your feet wet you are bound to feel overwhelmed and...
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    Surviving a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)??

    FolksBtrippin replied to sofpet's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with Rose Queen, for the most part, PIPs are not there to get rid of you, they are there to guide your manager, preceptor and you on what you need to do to improve. Read the PIP. Is it...
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    How to respond to opoid addiction?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Toaster2k18's topic in General Nursing

    I respond this way: Addiction is a complex illness that compels a person to take a drug they don't need even though it is harming them. Your mom needs the morphine and it's not harming her so...
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    How to respond to "am I dying?"

    FolksBtrippin replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a hospice nurse, so my answer is going to be some type of yes, almost all of the time, with a likely time frame. Because people need to talk about it. And they need to check their thoughts and...
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    Wrongful Termination

    FolksBtrippin replied to 724LPN2016's topic in General Nursing

    The company can contest your unemployment claim and they might, but as someone else said it will cost them money to do so, and they may know that they have no case. The burden of proof is on them that...
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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....