FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

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    It was just a matter of time....

    FolksBtrippin replied to Nrsng_is_life's topic in General Students

    There is a type of bully who claims others are bullying her. In this way she can use the greatest power to her advantage, ie thr administration and faculty. Then there is the type of person who...
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    Anyone else starting a business as a nursing student?

    FolksBtrippin replied to milesims's topic in General Students

    I'm always amazed at how complicated most Americans believe starting a small business is paperwork and red tape wise. It can GET complicated if the business grows very large, requires a lot of...
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    Clinicals?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Ktrujil9's topic in General Students

    We have 8 in each group, with an occasional group of 7 or 9. We pick our top 2 choices for clinical, then are assigned. We all got either our first or second choice. In this way, you have some...
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    Secretaries who believe they rule the unit or hospital

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

    I can tell that you are having a hard time with your unit secretary. The problem with your original post is that you generalized your problem to the position instead of the actual person you're...
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    Secretaries who believe they rule the unit or hospital

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

    Nothing like some good old fashioned classism to decide an issue. Why bother trying to understand the dynamics on this particular floor when you can instantly write off the whole issue with...
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    UPenn vs Penn State for FNP

    FolksBtrippin replied to lb088's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    UPenn is the best school for nurse practitioner in the world. Penn state is a good school. I would go to UPenn in a heartbeat, but I also live closer to that school. The money can be a big deal....
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    junior high student thinks she is pregs

    FolksBtrippin replied to crazynursebsn's topic in School

    Am I missing something? I'm thinking you wouldn't know if the counselor had talked to her about it or not because of
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    How many people in or considering an Accelerated program?

    FolksBtrippin replied to WCSU1987's topic in General Students

    Go for the accelerated program. 25k is a great price and it will save you time. I'm in an accelerated program right now. I know a lot of people who work one or two 12 hour shifts a week in my...
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    Would you report possible diversion?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Dishes, There are a few hundred replies on this thread. More than one reply states that the suspicions should be reported because if not, Emergent could be implicated for not having reported, if and...
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    Would you report possible diversion?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    On the general topic of reporting suspicions, I think it is a very bad practice to report suspicions just because you are afraid that you will be implicated if you don't. That is the kind of mentality...
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    Would you report possible diversion?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    You had a moral dilemma. It wasn't an easy choice. You are having some negative feelings now, but it doesn't mean you did the wrong thing. You would have had negative feelings either way, that is the...
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    Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

    FolksBtrippin replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hey OP, If it's thr nurse corps scholarship, your plan B is to apply for an extension if you don't get a job within 6 months. But you probably won't need
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    Non nurse to NP

    FolksBtrippin replied to mishamo's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You would not do this. If you finish a direct entry masters, you are already past a bsn. There are many pathways to nursing and to NP. Your best bet to finding out which way makes most sense is to...
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    Should I leave this racist town?

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

    I am so very sorry you are going through this. It does not speak to your strength. I suggest that you apply for jobs where you would prefer to be and see what happens. I also suggest that you make a...
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    Being Treated Poorly by an RN

    FolksBtrippin replied to msnikki05's topic in General Students

    I'm just curious,
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    Do you NEED a study group to get through nursing school?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Student2017555's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I prefer to study alone. I'm way more efficient when I study alone. My cohort has a facebook group where we post helpful hints and reminders and that is really helpful to me. Bur as far as studying,...
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    More important to lay low or fit in?

    FolksBtrippin replied to FuturePN's topic in General Students

    I guess you have to decide if fitting in is important to you. I'm your age. It isn't important to me. I get along well with everyone but I don't belong to a group. I feel like the situation works out...
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    2nd Semester Student: What Did You Know?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Squidelle's topic in General Students

    I'm also in my second semester of nursing school. I think your instructor was being hard on you. Mine is also. She criticises me constantly and whatever I do is never good enough. I struggle to...
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    What do you think about the voluntary use of seclusion rooms as a nurse/mental health aid?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Calvinfair's topic in Psychiatric

    I think everyone needs some time to be alone and it shouldn't be forced, but you should choose it when you need it. In my house I retreat to my bedroom, but since I share that with my husband,...
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    MSN vs ABSN

    FolksBtrippin replied to MondanaDeVonne's topic in General Students

    My community college prereqs were academically very challenging. I think they prepared me well for the ABSN program I am in now, and I think if you got a 4.0 in them, you should have confidence in...
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    Clinical instructor keeps handing out clinical warnings?

    FolksBtrippin replied to lilfayfay's topic in General Students

    I don't know that the OP will read this, but I think the first two warnings were deserved and the last one wasn't. I wish clinical instructors would walk you through a procedure the first time you do...
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    Strange incident

    FolksBtrippin replied to Scarlettz's topic in Psychiatric

    This has happened to me. I was working with some residential, very sick patients, teaching a mild exercise class. At the time, I was working as a sub contractor, and I was very unhappy with my...
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    Would you tell a coworker they're going to be demoted?

    FolksBtrippin replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    Keep this email. She can't decide she's fired you after you already resigned. Her behavior is so outrageously out of line. She is letting you know she intends to defame your character. I would...
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    Would you tell a coworker they're going to be demoted?

    FolksBtrippin replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you got out. Your ex boss is both stupid and cruel, which is an impossible combination. Terrible manager. Truly *she* is not cut out for management. Threatening to write you up if you...
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    Would you tell a coworker they're going to be demoted?

    FolksBtrippin replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely tell a friend. I would try to tell a person I was friendly with, or respected, but I would have to assess the possible risks first. I would even want to tell someone I didn't like...