FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

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    The Line b/t Respecting Wishes of Victim, Privacy, & Reporting

    FolksBtrippin replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sexual abuse is one possible reason for your child's friend's behavior. It's not the only one. Children now have access to Mediaography in a way they never did before. This child could be acting out...
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    Quizzed in Clinical

    FolksBtrippin replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Students

    I get quizzed in clinical all the time. Here's how to prepare: Look at your patients chart and piece together a story of what is going on from that info and the info you get from your assessment....
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    Take Microbiology online or on campus?

    FolksBtrippin replied to varonte69's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I couldn't take micro online because I had to be present for lab. However, If you have this option and you know you do well in online classes, then I say make your life easier and take it
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    Learning what to say in horrible cases

    FolksBtrippin replied to RunnerKate's topic in Emergency

    There isn't any reason to assume that you did nothing for her. What you said was likely fine. Therapeutic communication is not about making it better. It's more about being present with her, however...
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    Having some issues with BPD (big shocker!)

    FolksBtrippin replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in Psychiatric

    I find the personality disorders very interesting. I've worked with a few over the years and enjoyed it very much. I never worked with a patient diagnosed with munchausen, but I would like to. I'm...
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    Doctor's negative view of NP / Psych NP

    FolksBtrippin replied to Granted Fal's topic in Advanced Practice

    My psych NP took my family from a state of crisis due to one family member's psychosis to a state of peace, cooperation, love. No doctor even came close to helping us. We struggled for years before...
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    RN started affair with pt...led to divorce

    FolksBtrippin replied to Whispjes55's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think you should report it as I think what she did was unconscionable as his case manager. Really disgusting. He is getting what he deserves and you are better off. But if you feel that to report...
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    Is this discrimination?

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

    I recommend that you do not overestimate the effect this patient's daughter has on your life. What she says about you will reflect very badly on her if you keep your cool. Everyone is on your side...
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    Will I become a bad nurse? How should I change?

    FolksBtrippin replied to blueus's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate your honesty. Most people are not honest enough with themselves to write something like this. Please don't think that anyone here really knows anything about you. They
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    anyone know of any other jobs

    FolksBtrippin replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    Some jobs that pay well for a 2-4 year degree: Police officer, electrician, welder, IT, financial analyst. If you have good business acumen and sales ability you may be able to make very good money as...
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    "I have a PhD, I know more than you do!"

    FolksBtrippin replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Nursing

    I think that to contradict another professional in their workplace (not yours) is not appropriate unless something dangerous is happening. This didn't qualify as that kind of situation. I think you...
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    When are you too old to start nursing school?

    FolksBtrippin replied to 2soon2beOTC's topic in General Students

    There is a lady in her 60s in my program. I don't think 50 is too old. Good
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    HELP: Second Degree BSN vs. MSN

    FolksBtrippin replied to ekperrotta's topic in General Nursing

    If it is faster for you to go the accelerated bsn route, I say go for that. I'm in an absn program right
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    Are nurse's all that and a bag of chips?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Nash3222's topic in General Nursing

    In the 1990's nurses were all that and a bag of
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    Have off for summer... Don't want to get behind

    FolksBtrippin replied to Faada's topic in General Students

    Do the reading. It doesn't matter if professors change the pages. Read to learn instead of to get a grade. Do practice questions. Use Elsevier or whatever you can access for free. Watch YouTube...
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    Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

    FolksBtrippin replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    I have not found this to be true. I have found that the new grads I know are finding jobs within 6 months, many right away. I know many new grads who had to pick between several job offers. Also, at...
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    Unethical?

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

    Thanks, I understand your position
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    Unethical?

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

    Okay, so are you of the opinion that it is always wrong to date a former patient, even if it was not a psych patient and even if years have passed? And what do you think is the reason (if not stigma)...
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    Unethical?

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

    I see where you are coming from, and in general I think that it is something one should avoid, no matter how much time has passed. In the case the OP is posting about, the time is too short, the...
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    Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

    FolksBtrippin replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Relax. Is it the nurse corps scholarship? You could get an extension if it came to that. And it won't. The fiance stuff is a downer, But it will all work out. It's important that you marry...
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    Unethical?

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

    A few days is not long enough for the nurse patient relationship to have terminated fully before the romantic one begins, so yeah I think that's unethical. That having been said I think three years is...
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    Exit Interview. Honest or not?

    FolksBtrippin replied to sungrl01's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel like whatever decision you make here is fine, but I'll tell you what I would do. I would tell the truth. However, I would check my emotions on the charge nurse and be sure that I didn't...
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    Mr. Harry the Excessive Hair Patient

    FolksBtrippin replied to Barbie8808's topic in General Nursing

    The intention of the perpetrator is
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    Mr. Harry the Excessive Hair Patient

    FolksBtrippin replied to Barbie8808's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely. Shaving someone's genitals without their permission can be considered sexual assault. Shaving someone's beard or other body part without their permission can be considered assault. Get...
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    Taking clothes off for a head to toe assessment

    FolksBtrippin replied to evelyn305's topic in General Students

    I took health assessment in September. We did not take off our shirts. We put the stethoscope under the shirt, the same way you would for a patient. You preserve privacy. My instructor was adamant...