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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    CA budget cuts and overtime in CA corrections for nurses

    katkonk posted a topic in Correctional

    I work corrections (through an agency) in Texas right now, and am considering taking an assignment in CA corrections, either through the agency OR applying for one of those "limited term for 12...
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    Don't know what to do. I just CAN'T. TAKE. THIS. ANYMORE...........

    katkonk replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    you go,
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    Don't know what to do. I just CAN'T. TAKE. THIS. ANYMORE...........

    katkonk replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't worry too much. This is just a "market contraction" and it will pass. It just sucks until it passes. Go forward with your plans. In 5 years, more boomers will retire and that will affect the...
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    Calif. corrections-how is staff/care structured in CA prisons?

    katkonk replied to katkonk's topic in Correctional

    Oh, and how is emergency response call handled. Who goes on the response...are there assigned people or is it just whoever is
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    Question about Sick call on the range

    katkonk replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    I work in corrections in Texas as an RN and I think it would be helpful to state what state you work in. It has become obvious from reading posts that different states/regions term things...
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    It is safe to work in state correction as RN

    katkonk replied to sukanya2521's topic in Correctional

    Personally, I feel much safer in the state prison than I do in the county Level I trauma center, where junkies and drunks always wanted to take a swing at you. Have you seen angry drug abusers break...
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    COHN-S/CM certification

    katkonk replied to lynnr_98's topic in Occupational Health

    I don't know what you decided about your original question, but in your case, I would say NO, do not spend the money on an extra set of letters. You have case management experience and already have...
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    Don't know what to do. I just CAN'T. TAKE. THIS. ANYMORE...........

    katkonk replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a little different advice for you. First, I feel your pain. I graduated in the mid 1990's where even in Houston, home of the mega-hospitals in THE Texas Medical Center (where one hospital...
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    Another Country Nurse - Traveling Nurse

    katkonk replied to mochomito's topic in General Nursing

    Every board of nursing web page has a button to click specifically for nurses from other countries. It explains what they will
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    Any San Diego or LA Prison Nurses?

    katkonk replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Correctional

    I work corrections (through an agency) in Texas right now, and am considering taking an assignment in CA corrections, either through the agency OR for one of those "limited term for 12 months"...
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    In what department do you not wipe the backside?

    katkonk replied to mirgadia05's topic in General Nursing

    Bravo for those before me that have posted their responses. Simply put...pursue another line of work. As a nurse, all things count. If your patients don't poop or pee, something is wrong. Also,...
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    Should an RN accept CNA/PCT job for now

    katkonk replied to meikauw's topic in General Nursing

    I do not believe that you should work as a CNA. Now that it is flu shot season, accept one of those per diem jobs going around giving flu shots at drug stores. Ask your neighborhood grocery stores...
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    CPR on a person who is in rigor mortis?

    katkonk replied to ARRR10's topic in General Nursing

    Although clearly your CPR effort was a waste of time, you did the right thing. Re: the CPR they advised you to continue, it is more for legal purposes than anything else. You should find out if your...
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    Is CA still using agency nurses to cover staff shortage in corrections?

    katkonk posted a topic in Correctional

    I am a Texas RN considering working in CA in corrections through an Agency, mostly because the agency RN positions here in Texas are few, unless you are willing to work all nights or in the long term...
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    Future direction OH Nursing...?

    katkonk replied to qatrat's topic in Occupational Health

    I believe that the OHN market is saturated at the moment, and that since so many businesses have downsized and had lay-offs (including the nurses), the job outlook is grim. I do see some areas of the...
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    correctional nurse from Germany on vacation in TN

    katkonk replied to TEMPNURSE's topic in Correctional

    I work in corrections often in Texas, and because of security restrictions, I believe getting in any correctional facility would be extremely difficult. The only way would likely be if you contacted...