FolksBtrippin BSN, RN

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    I Hate People (my rant)

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

    OP, sounds like you are strongly introverted, which is fine. Nothing wrong with that. You will find your niche in nursing and you will do fine. My mom and two of my aunts are introverted nurses with...
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    Leaving job off resume

    FolksBtrippin replied to adpiRN's topic in Nursing Career

    It is not deceptive to leave it off your resume. Your resume is not a rap sheet. It's an advertisement and you are the product. I'm wondering what your reason is for telling about it during an...
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    How to deal with a Borderline who tries to pick a fight?

    FolksBtrippin replied to lishka15's topic in Psychiatric

    Avoid lecturing the patient and giving life lessons. Don't bring up past behaviors, or history, diagnosis. Pretend you have no idea why you are there, you're just doing what the boss said to do....
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    Former HRSA/Nursing Scholarship Corps Scholars

    FolksBtrippin replied to agilber7's topic in General Nursing

    This greatly concerns me, as I have applied for the scholarship for this year and live in the same area. Where have you applied in Philadelphia? Have you tried Atlanticare in NJ When I applied for...
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    Strange Interview

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

    "So I ended up getting the job offer and accepting. Invitale thanks for the advice. It help me make my decision." I'm so glad I helped you! When do you start? Please let me know how it all works out....
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    It was only 3 weeks

    FolksBtrippin replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in Camp

    A resume should be crafted to show your relevant worth experience. It's not a form. It's not for telling about bad experiences and mishaps. Leave it out. Think about how you will respond in the...
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    Is this right?

    FolksBtrippin replied to kariace's topic in General Students

    You have to have a 4 in AP bio for it to count as college credit. Didn't your high school tell you
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    Strange Interview

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

    I would really appreciate such a straight forward interview. Sounds like you didn't get a lot of BS questions, like what is your biggest weakness? How will you be an asset to the team? Blah, Blah,...
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    Advice Needed: When is it time to pursue something else?

    FolksBtrippin replied to amelissa's topic in General Students

    It doesn't seem to me like you are ready to give up on nursing, nor should you. As other posters have stated, it's time to give up on the school you are obsessed with. I forget which one, because...
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    ABSN cost?

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

    My ABSN program is about 6k per semester, 4 semesters. If you can get into a state school with a lower tuition, this is a much better route. If you can't, then I think ADN is the way to
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    Afraid I might not have what it takes?

    FolksBtrippin replied to barbzRNBSN's topic in General Students

    Bio 1 is a very difficult course, and you are taking it over the summer, so the pace is fast I found the Khanacademy.org website to be very helpful. Animations and drawing are the way to study. You...
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    Precalculus and calculus vs statistics

    FolksBtrippin replied to direw0lf's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Precalc and calc are more like
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    Mean girls....OR Bullying

    FolksBtrippin replied to DoingGodsWork's topic in Operating Room

    You can fix this for yourself. Picture the most confident person you know. Now imagine that person heard someone say she looked lost. What does she do? Imagine it. I Imagine her shrugging her...
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    Vent: parents

    FolksBtrippin replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    OP, you have just pointed out the number 2 reason I never, ever want to work in peds, NICU, etc. Parents. #1 is sick and dying children. Can't do it. Mass respect for you and what you do. Keep...
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    married with 4 kids, never been to college, age 29, can i do this? am i too old?

    FolksBtrippin replied to coldblooded's topic in Chamberlain College

    I am 39 with 4 kids going to nursing school. If you're too old, then I'm too old plus 10. And I'm not even too
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    2nd semester of nursing school - Is it appropriate to ask for a letter of recommendation?

    FolksBtrippin replied to studentnurse711's topic in General Students

    Yes, I think it is
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    Nurse Corps Scholarship "Required To Work 2 Years In Understaffed Facilities"

    FolksBtrippin replied to mirandaaa's topic in General Students

    Yes, it does cover BSN and MSN bridge programs. But keep in mind, your income needs to be low enough for you to have an EFC of under 5500. If you are already working as a nurse when you apply, this is...
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    Pay grade: experienced nurse vs new grad

    FolksBtrippin replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

    If you want a raise, you need to strategically ask for one. Go on a few job interviews. If you get some amazing offer you can always take it. If not, your employer will be called and they will...
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    Getting in over my head?

    FolksBtrippin replied to Jenger91's topic in General Nursing

    I am in a similar position, 39 with a ba in English, 14k in student loan debt. I decided on the absn at the state university because it was 14 months long, 10 months shorter than the ADN, and only...
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    Nurse Corps Scholarship "Required To Work 2 Years In Understaffed Facilities"

    FolksBtrippin replied to mirandaaa's topic in General Students

    AND, BSN, MSN candidates can all apply. DNP candidates can apply also, but are in second tier, and will probably not get the scholarship. When you go to the website and search underserved areas,...
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    Home Health: Dirty looks and eye rolls

    FolksBtrippin replied to curiousitykitty's topic in Home Health

    You got her daughter out of bed and then left her to deal with the aftermath. That's why mom rolled her eyes. You need to do this differently next time. Either trust moms judgment, or put the...
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    What ABSN/ELMSN programs in the US accept low GPA with good related work experience?

    FolksBtrippin replied to msnikkidoo's topic in General Students

    My friend got into Thomas Jefferson's ABSN with a 2.8, her last 60 credits were higher GPA. She did not get into Drexel. The schools around me will consider you if your last 60 credits are a 3.0 or...
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    No such thing as a dumb question

    FolksBtrippin replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    If you are working with a preceptor, or otherwise one on one with someone, there is no such thing as a dumb question. Better to be honest about what you don't know. But probably half the questions I...
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    Booted out of post MSN program! Advice Please!

    FolksBtrippin replied to Angeljho's topic in General Students

    I would contest the validity of the decision, appeal whatever. And if that doesn't work, find another
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    Depressed about a job offer

    FolksBtrippin replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    Look for solutions that take the stress off you and your husband. It takes a village. Can you pay a babysitter to sleep over? Look into this. You'll be getting $5 more per hour. My sister is a...