FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

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    Nursing corps scholarship 2015-2016

    FolksBtrippin replied to Jm12345's topic in General Students

    I got my rejection letter today. I was encouraged to apply for next year. I don't think I will
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    breaking your RN New Grad contract early

    FolksBtrippin replied to bobo619's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I take great issue with people here telling you they can't give you legal advice and then in the next sentence GIVING LEGAL ADVICE. Consult with a lawyer, for a small fee. Not every contract is...
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    Wearing skirts as a nurse

    FolksBtrippin replied to purplescrubs15's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Have you considered talking to the church leader (pastor, elder) about your problem? Some very strictly religious people can be swayed by their
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    I feel demoralize and I feel i cannot go on.

    FolksBtrippin replied to curiousnurse2009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    He looks like an ass for forcing you to apologize. Just try to remember that when you feel
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    LPN - can they force me to do this?

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

    You are an LPN. They can't take that away from you. You don't stop being an LPN just because they change your job description. Wherever you work, you will be an LPN. Even if you decide to wait...
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    Part-Time NP Programs: Opinions?

    FolksBtrippin replied to futureeastcoastNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I like lively debate. But the arguments must be based on facts for any debate to be worthwhile. You claim there will be no place for NPs but the exact opposite has been predicted by experts, as a PP...
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    Head lice...costly treatment

    FolksBtrippin replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    Agree that lice don't prefer poor kids. But on to your question. I effectively treated lice with hair gel. You put it on very, very thick down to the scalp and leave it on. Put on a shower cap and...
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    Prospective Second Career in Nursing Advice Sought.

    FolksBtrippin replied to Anelizk26's topic in Nursing Career

    People bash the entry level master's programs here on allnurses a lot. I looked hard into this option and decided against it because it's too long to go without a paycheck. There are a few very...
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    Prospective Second Career in Nursing Advice Sought.

    FolksBtrippin replied to Anelizk26's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm not a seasoned nurse. I am a 39 year old mom of four who just started nursing school, accelerated BSN program. So, I'm in the position you are considering. I also considered PA school. I...
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    Note taking in class....how do you do it.

    FolksBtrippin replied to Valcorie34's topic in General Students

    I retain from hand writing. It's more important for me than actually reading it later, which I only do for tests and sometimes not at all. I am not taking my laptop to class because I find it...
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    New student, severe anxiety...

    FolksBtrippin replied to Cynthiahatespatho's topic in General Students

    I just started too. Lots of people are very nervous. The young woman next to me in class yesterday was shaking her leg so much the whole table was vibrating. It helps me to recognize the feelings as...
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    Please, I need answers. I'm 55

    FolksBtrippin replied to Jewelsy's topic in Nursing Career

    OP, I think you are on the right track. At 55, it is not worth the investment to become an RN especially BSN, especially since you want to work in a nursing home. You can become a CNA in a few...
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    Relieved my daughter decided against nursing

    FolksBtrippin replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Second degree student here. I don't think most of us are getting a second degree in nursing because our parents didn't give us enough direction. I had a satisfying career as a stay at home mom and...
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    Can a single parent really do this???

    FolksBtrippin replied to Pandapple's topic in General Students

    You can't go to every game and you shouldn't, even if you weren't in nursing school. No 16 year old needs that. You can do this. But you may decide not to, or to wait until later, and that's...
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    Nursing corps scholarship 2015-2016

    FolksBtrippin replied to Jm12345's topic in General Students

    In a past year's thread, someone was notified on September 30th. I think our chances at this point are very slim, but they do still exist. Please do call HRSA and let us know what they
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    Should I give up scrubs?

    FolksBtrippin replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    For teachers who make rude comments I like Farawyn's suggestion as a response. Say something that puts them in their place. They might think they're being funny. Show them you're not amused. I think...
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    Nursing student hair color change for more respect

    FolksBtrippin replied to Vonqiqi's topic in General Students

    I think if it makes you feel uncomfortable, you should change it. If you feel like your hair color makes you stick out, appear dumb, etc, then you will give off that vibe. Someone with the exact...
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    Rambling post: First week of nursing school reflection

    FolksBtrippin posted a topic in General Students

    Just started nursing school (accelerated bs) on Tuesday and I have met three professors. At first impression I like each of my professors a lot, and I'm really excited about the semester. I'm...
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    BA in unrelated field first a bad idea?

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

    Why not just pursue nursing and read the epics, Shakespeare, visit the art museum, join a book club,
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    Supervisior causing problems, what should I do?

    FolksBtrippin replied to sunshiny1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am all about employees sticking up for themselves and negotiating job duties and benefits with their employers actively. Far too often, employees take a childlike attitude about their employers and...
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    Where to start?

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

    I highly recommend starting at your local community college. Go to the academic advising office and tell them your goals. Start there, it costs less, and you will get great support. I already had a...
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    Paying for Nursing School

    FolksBtrippin replied to tellio015's topic in General Students

    I got stafford loans that cover most, not all, of my absn, in South Jersey. If that didn't happen for me, my plan B was to do an ADN program, which you could do for about 3500 per semester. You might...
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    ABSN - Stafford Loan Question

    FolksBtrippin replied to bayarea123's topic in California Nursing

    Fill out a fafsa and see what you get. There is a limit of 12,500 per year offered in federal student loans for people with bachelor's degrees. I got close to that amount for my absn
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    Advice: Traditional BSN or ABSN

    FolksBtrippin replied to bayarea123's topic in California Nursing

    BSN. No reason to get a bachelor's degree in another
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    MA to RN

    FolksBtrippin replied to 288jessi's topic in General Students

    Don't ask if 23 is old or one of the many nursing students in their 30's 40's and beyond will have to smack you upside the