FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

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    Quitting without a notice

    FolksBtrippin replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Give notice. When talking to your new employer, your old employer cannot say much about you. They can't give an opinion on your work ethic, say they thought you were a witch, etc, because you could...
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    Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    FolksBtrippin replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    What really gets me about this, Is that people are forced to apologize and attend BS anger management if they yell at someone or mildly lose their temper and no one got hurt. But supervisors pull...
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    Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    FolksBtrippin replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Your charge nurse is bullying
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    General Disdain Toward Job

    FolksBtrippin replied to shaneb9's topic in General Nursing

    There are many factors that go into a working environment becoming toxic like you are describing. There is probably more than one cause. But once that kind of environment gets established, people who...
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    Looking for guidance...

    FolksBtrippin replied to Gcossio's topic in General Nursing

    Either way is fine, do whatever works for you. In my area, after the first semester of LPN school, you are a CNA. Given your age and your eagerness to get your LPN, I would probably just plug right...
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    I JUST GOT FIRED!

    FolksBtrippin replied to na-na's topic in General Students

    That sucks! You are handling it really well though. It sounds like you intuitively feel that it's all for the best. There are better jobs out there. Good
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    Should I accept bridge or generic program?

    FolksBtrippin replied to izzobobizzo's topic in General Students

    Not telling you what to decide, but I'm just going to help you filter out what's important and what's not. 5% difference in graduation rate is negligible. Not important at all. Time with your...
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    Holy Family vs Rutgers Camden ABSN

    FolksBtrippin replied to scarlet1314's topic in General Students

    You should definitely apply to both programs. Rutgers is more strict on your prereq grades, they will not accept Cs in A&P and micro. I'm in the Rutgers accelerated program right now. If you...
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    My I'm going to medical school

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

    Interesting points have been brought up about "appliance nurses" (new term for me, love it) and nurse practitioners wanting to not work as hard as MDs. That is because nursing is a pink collar...
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    My I'm going to medical school

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

    Zomg ur like the smartest prack evarrr! I'm going to toats follow you to med school where everyone is smarter and better! Many of your points are good. But you are grossly underestimating the impact...
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    Hostage situation

    FolksBtrippin replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    In your original post you stated, "I have seen this multiple times on my floor. Munchausens patients with abdominal pain..." In reference to you feeling guilty about exacerbating a drug problem when...
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    Hostage situation

    FolksBtrippin replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't call this a hostage situation; I dislike hyperbole when discussing pertinent social issues. Another thing that bothers me about your post is that you claim to have multiple Munchausen...
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    Should Our Study Group Allow a Failing Student to Join?

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

    It's not horrible to not want to study with someone, but it is better to help people when you can, and when it doesn't hurt you to do so. I agree with those that said to give her a "homework...
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    Falsely accused of Verbal abuse

    FolksBtrippin replied to hcook.cccmc's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry you are going through this. I think it was wrong for them to suspend you. They should not have reassigned you this patient. Once you made the complaint of sexual harassment, you...
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    First year as a school nurse....feeling disrespected as the only nurse in the building.

    FolksBtrippin replied to Skips's topic in School

    I hope you put these people in their
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    Nursing with schizophrenia.

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

    I agree with Jules that if your main objective is to learn then research is a better career choice. Go into nursing if you want to help
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    Anticipating other offers?

    FolksBtrippin replied to blackvans1234's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you get a job offer, make sure you get all the details; salary, benefits, etc. Ask for a deadline on when they need a decision. Then immediately call and email your top choice...
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    Kindergartners taking off clothes at school

    FolksBtrippin replied to clockwood's topic in School

    This is a weird request, "guest speaker", I agree. I am in a health promo class, and we have been taught that the nursing paradigm includes the patient's interaction with their environment. So, I...
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    Go into nursing for the money?

    FolksBtrippin replied to jackhensy's topic in General Nursing

    I am going into nursing partly for the money in that I would not pursue nursing if it did not pay well. One of the other things I love about nursing is the vast array of opportunities. Nurses can...
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    Should I Wear this to Work?

    FolksBtrippin replied to lilgop's topic in General Nursing

    Wear it and don't worry about making people
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    Made a child with cancer cry.

    FolksBtrippin replied to Girlafraid13's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Crying is okay. It helps to process feelings and doesn't hurt anyone. Throwing toys is not okay. It could hurt someone. You did the right thing. Sometimes kids cry when they get called out for...
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    Make the call to CPS

    FolksBtrippin replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    If what you are telling me is accurate , the social worker is incompetent and may even be guilty of bullying the family. You should call CPS if you suspect child abuse or neglect. The social worker...
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    My GPA is trash. What to do now?

    FolksBtrippin replied to wpm7231's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You don't have to submit transcripts from your old school. You could retake any requirements and just submit your recent transcript. The accelerated bsn programs I looked at accepted a gpa...
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    In desperate need of advice

    FolksBtrippin replied to Little wolf's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you are on the right track. Go back to the community college. Your parents will get over it, when they see you succeed. Good luck with
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    3rd Grader Pooping Pants to go Home

    FolksBtrippin replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    My sister pooped her pants in first grade several times. It was driving my mom crazy trying to figure out how to stop it. As it turned out, My sister was so shy that she was afraid to raise her...