FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

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    Nursing corps scholarship 2015-2016

    FolksBtrippin replied to Jm12345's topic in General Students

    When I try to log on to the portal now it tells me the application cycle is closed. Can someone post a link to the portal for me in case I'm getting it wrong? Is this happening to anyone else?
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    Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

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

    OP, if I worked in HR or as your supervisor and you complained to me that some nurse told you to put the toilet seat down I would start looking for reasons to fire you after I told you to put the...
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    Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

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

    Report her? Are you serious? For
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    Let go for no reason-Feeling discouraged :(

    FolksBtrippin replied to WinterRN77's topic in General Nursing

    There is a hospital near me that hires techs in groups of four and then lets three of them go before 90 days. They always act like all four of them could have kept the job. This has happened to two...
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    Sexual Comment from Boss???

    FolksBtrippin replied to headtotoewounds's topic in General Nursing

    Without knowing the context, tone and body language of the situation we can't understand the meaning of this
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    Holy cow! My book total is how much?!

    FolksBtrippin replied to MeiDei's topic in General Students

    I feel your pain. I'm in the same position. Paying through the nose for scrubs, parking, clearances, physical and immunizations/titers, books and that is not even including the part of my tuition that...
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    How do you get over feeling like you'll pass out

    FolksBtrippin replied to RNtobe17's topic in General Nursing

    Two of my sons and their father all have vasovagal response to the sight of blood. Dizziness, sometimes syncope. I have focused on getting them to sit down when it happens. Since you want to be a...
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    How do I get enrolled into a 4yrs BSN.

    FolksBtrippin replied to cobby's topic in International Nursing

    Start at your local community college. Talk to an advisor
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    Importance of non-science classes?(pre-nursing)

    FolksBtrippin replied to laundrypodkebab's topic in General Students

    I don't think it will look bad. But you may find it boring and a waste of your time. It may be so easy for you that it's hard to pay attention and do the work. You may become irritated with the class....
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    I'm the worst CNA they ever had

    FolksBtrippin replied to jarae's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    First, I want to tell you that your English is excellent and I would not have known that you were not a native speaker if you hadn't told me. Second, you are not being paid enough. Not even close. A...
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    Do you KNOW what nursing is?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Glycerine82's topic in General Students

    Dang. I thought the prereqs got rid of the slackers. Oh
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    Discouraged undergrad student about grades

    FolksBtrippin replied to molllyhenderson's topic in General Students

    They mean a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, not A Bachelor's in Integrative Physiology. You do not need to get a bachelors degree before nursing school. You get it FROM nursing
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    Why is it inappropriate to stand up for yourself?

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

    I just want to add that I agree that the physician overreacted and I'm not supporting that. But the physician is not here and did not ask my opinion about his behavior. The OP is here and asked my...
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    Nursing as a Second Career...can I get financial aid with a graduate degree.

    FolksBtrippin replied to msdee69's topic in General Students

    I got a Stafford unsubsidized and a Stafford subsidized with a bachelor's degree. It will cover most of my tuition. The best thing to do is file a Fafsa and see for yourself. None of us really know....
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    Why is it inappropriate to stand up for yourself?

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

    I think you should stand up for yourself when necessary. I didn't hear that the physician put you down though. I got that he yelled, was angry, and felt that you undermined him. If he called you names...
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    RN-BSN vs RN-MSN

    FolksBtrippin replied to MJB2010's topic in Western Governors University

    You can take classes that count toward both your bachelors and masters, which will save you on credits (and time,money). At my program, there are 9 credits of these, and they let some of the ABSN...
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    Former HRSA/Nursing Scholarship Corps Scholars

    FolksBtrippin replied to agilber7's topic in General Nursing

    Are you subscribed to HRSC emails? I got one, that there is an online job recruit event on Tuesday evening. I signed up for it, even though I'm not a scholar, to see what is available. Also, I...
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    Strange Interview

    FolksBtrippin replied to tattooednurse26's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm so sorry. . That's very disappointing. Are you still a licensed LPN? Doesn't make sense if you are. Best wishes finding a new job in hospice, and I think you were right to respond the way you...
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    Nurse Corps Scholarship... worth it?

    FolksBtrippin replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Students

    Thanks, I did see that post. I also replied to it. I panicked when I saw a post from someone in the Philly area who said couldn't get a job at any of the available
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    Nurse Corps Scholarship... worth it?

    FolksBtrippin posted a topic in General Students

    I applied for the nurse corps scholarship for 2015-2016. Currently, I am waiting to see if I got it. I start school early September. The scholarship pays tuition, books, reasonable expenses and a...
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    I Hate People (my rant)

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

    I didn't hate people until I read through this thread. Now I hate people. I'm still going to be a nurse
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    Former HRSA/Nursing Scholarship Corps Scholars

    FolksBtrippin replied to agilber7's topic in General Nursing

    Have you had any luck
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    I'm experiencing a "quarter-life" crisis...

    FolksBtrippin replied to dvah1987's topic in General Students

    You absolutely should become a nurse. It's not a quarter life crisis. It's just the right time for you. I do agree that you should take time to select the right program. I also would like to point...
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    I Hate People (my rant)

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

    When someone comes to this site and asks for medical advice, y'all are chomping at the bit just to say "we can't give medical advice as per terms of service." I mean it is like truly a race to see...
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    How do I know if a patient is dangerous?

    FolksBtrippin replied to lishka15's topic in Psychiatric

    I think you did better this time, with how you responded to the patient. Remember that psychotic doesn't equal dangerous. Most people who hurt other people are not psychotic when they do it. Be...