katkonk BSN, RN

Occupational health, Corrections, PACU

Have been exclusively in Occ Health for the past five years, and at this point I don't forsee going back to any type of nursing other than Occ Health. Never say never...but..

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    Prescription fish oil? You have got to be kidding me!

    katkonk replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Although I am not COMPLETELY sold on the efficacy, the literature states that the benefits are other than just lowering cholesterol. And it is typically used as an adjunct to other meds like Lipitor...
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    Grace period for CPR card?

    katkonk replied to cherrylhearts's topic in General Nursing

    No. That is like being a little pregnant. You are either certified or you are not. The expiration dates mean exactly what they say. Any deviation re: when you must renew would be a policy according...
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    Venting

    katkonk replied to MissyF_RN's topic in General Nursing

    All I can say is I understand. At the bottom of all the feelings of the family and the patient is just fear. Any time people are that agitated the bottom line is fear. The family is trying to get...
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    Direct Hire recruitment agencies

    katkonk replied to LPN_2005/RN_10's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I think in this market it is best to apply to each hospital directly. Just as many hospitals have stopped using or cut back on using "agency" nurses, the same cost cutting measures apply...
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    NCLEX between States

    katkonk replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you may test in any state since the NCLEX is a national test, not a state test. The test is the same regardless of which state you take it in. The only thing you need to do, as addressed by the...
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    Help...I CAN'T fail nursing school!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    katkonk replied to Ecpi Raleigh 07/09's topic in General Nursing

    Well written,
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    Help...I CAN'T fail nursing school!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    katkonk replied to Ecpi Raleigh 07/09's topic in General Nursing

    I am also seeing some unreasonable demands being made. For example : test question not remotely in our text. When this was pointed out her response was, "Well, you have to use whatever sources you...
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    Help on Med Terms

    katkonk replied to cesarrodri's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, sorry...this post is correct. I was just not interpreting it that way in your initial question. Sorry if I confused
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    Help on Med Terms

    katkonk replied to cesarrodri's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello. I am not sure I understand the question about community dwelling and living. Could you use it in the context that you are asking about? Are you having to write this article in English?...
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    Help...I CAN'T fail nursing school!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    katkonk replied to Ecpi Raleigh 07/09's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, as the previous posters stated, you have to know your stuff. But you are wanting some real help and tips besides that. First, are your grades borderline or good...i.e. have you been an...
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    any ideas?

    katkonk replied to gelamel's topic in Correctional

    Ah...I think I may understand...you might be referring to the job title of "public health" nurse. Could this be it? If so, the Public Health nurse in the correctional system is not geared toward the...
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    Recipe for Disaster or Welcomed Change?

    katkonk replied to Auntiegrade_Amnesia's topic in Correctional

    Another possibility to ease a transition, is to work in a correctional facility that has a LTC unit. It would seem like familiar territory for you, plus you would have the security around you. You...
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    any ideas?

    katkonk replied to gelamel's topic in Correctional

    From my experience, that would all fall under social work and/or psych. Medical is too, too busy with just
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    Not allowed to SIT during 12 hour shift and MORE

    katkonk replied to katieusa's topic in Medical-Surgical

    So as not to be dispensing legal advice....I will just say what I might do in that situation. Since I have some low back pain and my ankles swell quite a bit (it is okay for a while as long as I keep...
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    Is There Hope for Me? (Warning....a bit long)

    katkonk replied to jfosterrn's topic in General Nursing

    Adding my Communication skills are like any other, they need practiced and honed. i.e. Psychologists and clinical therapists do not get to be good at therapy without much practice...over and over...
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    let go over 1 mistake...(more related to facility budget) VENT

    katkonk replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    I would certainly call and ask the DON just to make sure that you will get a favorable reference for any other job, since you have received no formal disciplinary action. If she/he says no, and there...
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    Is There Hope for Me? (Warning....a bit long)

    katkonk replied to jfosterrn's topic in General Nursing

    First question....DO you talk too much? Do you ask too many questions? What are the questions about...policy? procedure? pathophys.? pharmacology? Are you asking questions just to ask questions?...
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    Paper on current political issue...

    katkonk replied to werlp's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The current healthcare reform agenda should be enough to keep you busy. You can drill down to a specific issue within the health care reform debate that interests
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    OTC Mucinex DM Expectorant & Cough Suppressant Question

    katkonk replied to rockytopRN2b's topic in Patient Medications

    That is what the Poison Control Center hotline is made
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    Job Dates:Very disapponted, for a couple of reasons, just need to vent.

    katkonk replied to MBsGirl's topic in General Nursing

    This has happened to me before. I juggled several per-diem and prn jobs at once and had one background check where they put "adverse" on the check because my dates had been off...very similar to...
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    Worried about a couple fellow co-workers and what this may mean for the rest of us

    katkonk replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Definitely agree with these other two nurses. Also, remember...it is always what a "prudent" RN would do. If you are doing what is prudent in your nursing care and documenting your efforts, then...
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    Worried about a couple fellow co-workers and what this may mean for the rest of us

    katkonk replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There seems to be something missing. Was she a DNR? Did she refuse care at the hospital? (I am thinking she must have either refused, or had some paperwork on file). Was she terminally ill...on...
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    i wanna be a nurse, but criminal background difficulties.

    katkonk replied to itinerantbluez's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You must write the board of nursing and explain the situation. Ask them if you would be eligible for a license. Only they can answer. It may depend on whether you were a juvenile at the time. If...
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    Defiant and Insubordinate

    katkonk replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh yeah...I agree with the other posters. First, I would have asked the DON to make time RIGHT NOW for a conference with the nurse that went ballistic and myself, and would have been oh so calm and...
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    Can't Focus... Nursing School

    katkonk replied to Hygiene Queen's topic in General Nursing

    I can offer this...when I was in nursing school, I was working 3/4 time as well. I was an extremely dedicated student, and demanded the most from myself. However, in one semester, it became clear...