FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

Psychiatry, Community, Nurse Manager, hospice

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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....
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    Feeling lost; from new grad at the hospital to PDN

    FolksBtrippin replied to New_Grad2023's topic in General Nursing

    How about hospice? Challenging, and you'll always be learning. Or home health, you will have more than one patient and you'll be learning other disease
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    Chart Audits....you have to be kidding me!!!!!

    FolksBtrippin replied to mcleanl's topic in General Nursing

    I feel you on this part-- the documentation isn't more important than the patient care. But the reason why they are auditing the documentation is because that's the way they audit the patient care. I...
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    Quitting my new grad RN residency after 1 month?!?!

    FolksBtrippin replied to Newgrad1807's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

    If I were you I would explain to my current hospital that I got an offer to work in the ED at another hospital, and that is my first choice of specialties. Can you transfer me to ED? If they cannot or...
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    Do I need to have a personal vehicle in order to work as a "street nurse"

    FolksBtrippin replied to dsaprog's topic in General Nursing

    This is a definitely a question for the hiring manager. I worked for 2 ACT teams where we had company cars, but they don't all have
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    My patient doesn't want to work with me at all and it's hurtful

    FolksBtrippin replied to dsaprog's topic in General Nursing

    I think emergent said it best so far. I would add that it's important to reframe this from "he made me cry" to "I was so upset I
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    💔 nurse about to become a dog groomer

    FolksBtrippin replied to CWS RN's topic in General Nursing

    Asking you not to use big words, wow. That is the wrong direction, unless you are writing orders for family to complete care, like in hospice? I'm a troublemaker. I would be tempted to write...
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    Nicu interview

    FolksBtrippin replied to Krys23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's always good to show that you're interested. Follow up now if you haven't already and if they don't have an answer, ask them when they think they'll be able to get back to you. If they don't give...
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    The correct answer to the dreaded "What is your weakness" interview question...

    FolksBtrippin replied to CC Wisconsin's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The best answers are true answers. I am a great interviewee and my only secret is that I tell the truth in the best way possible. The weakness question is about making sure that you are able to grow....
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    How to change specialty

    FolksBtrippin replied to Lisa77's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What do you want to go into? I switched from psych to hospice. You can change specialties. It helps to have a
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    Georgia law prohibits DNPs from using the term "doctor"

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

    Okay, so at the risk of going off topic let's talk about your fear. Are you a nurse now? A firefighter? Are you a student? Whatever role you serve in now, what do you do if something comes up...