FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

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    Is age just a number?

    FolksBtrippin replied to B52Bomber's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't think many people understand that many DNP programs are designed for nurses without experience. These programs are intense. They take 4-5 years to complete. The same can't be said for the...
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    How do you feel about having other nurses as patients?

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

    I think this is normal in any field. When I was a yoga teacher I didn't like teaching other yoga teachers. It was nerve wracking when I was inexperienced and annoying when I became confident. I...
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    Not enjoying being a PCT

    FolksBtrippin replied to OliverElio87's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Im in my last semester of nursing school and I have a job as a sitter in the hospital. I recommend that you keep the job, but drop down your hours and try to get placed on one floor. The reason is...
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    What do you do at your workplace to still feel the spirit of Christmas?

    FolksBtrippin replied to NurseEnvision's topic in General Nursing

    What does it
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    What do you do at your workplace to still feel the spirit of Christmas?

    FolksBtrippin replied to NurseEnvision's topic in General Nursing

    Those animals. How dare they give
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    Interested in ABSN - How long does prereqs take?

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

    It took me 3
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    Med school vs Nursing school

    FolksBtrippin replied to britthoch1's topic in General Students

    You will not be able to open your own practice as a PA in any state. If you intend to open your own practice, you need to become an NP or a
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    HELP! Threats to call BON!

    FolksBtrippin replied to Nechic01's topic in General Nursing

    Immediately report sexual harassment to your employer. If he is a vendor, it is their business. This is definitely a sexual harassment case. They will not fire you. Stop worrying about the
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    Why Can Pre-Med Students Know Their Choice But Nursing Students "Can't"?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    You can know your route. And just like a pre med student or anyone else in any field whatsoever you can also always change your mind. Some people will try to discourage you when you tell them about...
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    4.0 Student...Didn't get in

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

    I believe you. Being blonde and beautiful is an asset sometimes but mostly it is a liability. You know better than any of us what went wrong. It sounds like you didn't come off strong in the...
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    PLEASE HELP! I AM STRESSED TO THE MAX!! How long do Prerequisites last?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Ms.Gainer92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I knew a lot of people in my prerequisite courses who just couldn't pass them and really wanted to be nurses. Many of them were great people. When they asked my advice, I would suggest LPN school. LPN...
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    Am I ill-suited to the ED?

    FolksBtrippin replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in Emergency

    We have a very serious shortage of community resources for psych patients, and in my experience most are not well connected to what we do have. But maybe where you live is
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    Am I ill-suited to the ED?

    FolksBtrippin replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in Emergency

    you hit the nail on the head! Moral of the story, that patient has the right to accept, decline, refuse treatment, and the right to change her mind. It's her dang-blasted life, sheesh. You by every...
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    3 Strike Rule: Non-Compliant Patients

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

    Research on addiction and other habits shows that it takes the average addict 7 tries to finally quit. And that's just an average. I am curious as to why you feel like these people are wasting...
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    Am I ill-suited to the ED?

    FolksBtrippin replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in Emergency

    I want to explain what happened with the whole AMA discharge problem better. I was vague because I would like to stay anonymous, but I don't think I was clear enough in explaining. The nurse wasn't...
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    Am I ill-suited to the ED?

    FolksBtrippin replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in Emergency

    Thank you so much. This really helps. Some of the difficulty I have had is in determining which of the differences I noticed from what I was taught in school are necessary adaptations for the ED and...
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    Am I ill-suited to the ED?

    FolksBtrippin replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in Emergency

    Boomer, thank you so much for your thoughtful reply. I loved my clinical for the most part and even when I didn't, I learned so much. It really was a great privilege to be in the ER and especially at...
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    Am I ill-suited to the ED?

    FolksBtrippin replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in Emergency

    Thanks Emergent, I was hoping that you would respond. I think I may come back to the ER. It may not be a "not for me" but a "not for me right now". I am going to apply for med surg and psych. ER is...
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    Is this worth filing an appeal for? PLEASE HELP.

    FolksBtrippin replied to Squidney's topic in General Students

    I agree with a PP who said you should email your instructors letting them know you intend to appeal the decision, and ask them to expedite their explanation of why you failed. I will also let you...
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    LPN to social work or RN?

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

    You are qualified to do social work as a nurse. Plus, you get paid more for it. Don't go to school for social work. Get a social work type job right now. If you want to do therapy, go for the psych...
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    Regret becoming a nurse....

    FolksBtrippin replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in my last semester of school. I'm 40 years old with lots of life experience, and I'm often surprised by what I love and hate in new things I try. I decided to go to nursing school even though i...
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    Crossed the line with a flirty family member. How to deal with ethical issues?

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

    Forgive yourself for this very minor transgression. The patient's husband was the one who was really inappropriate. You got flustered by his questioning, which is what he wanted. Some men get off on...
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    Back Injuries and Clinical

    FolksBtrippin replied to Annieonomous22's topic in General Students

    You are wrong about the act not protecting you, it does. Get a note from your doctor prohibiting you from lifting and send it to your clinical instructor, your lecture instructor, your deans. If you...
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    Learning things the first time?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Students

    I think when people talk about how stressful nursing school is, people who haven't been there assume that it's all about the academics. But it isn't all about the academics. Nursing school is very...
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    Dual Head Stethoscope?

    FolksBtrippin replied to addydooley's topic in General Students

    The dual head stethoscope doesn't have 2 heads. It has one head, 2 sides. One side is called the bell and the other is called the diaphragm. You can flip it over and listen with each side. Some...