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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    Maxim or MHM

    katkonk replied to LookingforChange's topic in Correctional

    Each prison is different. The first prison I worked with in CA was okay, but the other nurses could be difficult to work with. Most were okay, but they were extremely clique-ish and I found that I...
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    Correctional nursing isnt for me!

    katkonk replied to MiaTrace's topic in Correctional

    Just out of curiosity, was the place that was awful a state, federal, or private corrections
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    Where are the most jobs?

    katkonk replied to NorCalKid's topic in Travel

    I have watched travel nurse opportunities for almost 20 years. The areas that are in the biggest demand for travelers over the many years are ICU, L &D, ER, and OR. Each setting has it's own...
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    does CA state prison still have lots OT for RNs?

    katkonk replied to bluesky197868's topic in Correctional

    It seems it just follows their hiring sprees. The facility that I just completed a gig at had virtually unlimited amounts of overtime for both State employees and registry staff/agency RN's and...
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    Maxim or MHM

    katkonk replied to LookingforChange's topic in Correctional

    I have recently completed another corrections assignment through Maxim. They are not terrible, but they are not that great either. The office I deal with seems to be a bunch of Rookies, and they...
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    Awesome new development at our corrections facility

    katkonk replied to Two Sheds's topic in Correctional

    What state is this in that you are talking about? I've see vastly different attitudes in two different states that I have worked in. Good to know that some progress is being
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    Want to get into correctional nursing

    katkonk replied to lauriepat's topic in Correctional

    I think it may depend on where you work, as far as your preparation. Where I have worked you really need skills, and that includes emergency skills. And yes, starting IV's was part of the job. So...
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    Need current info on colors you can and cannot wear in CA prisons

    katkonk posted a topic in Correctional

    It seems getting information from my recruiter who is setting up my temp assignment at one of the CA prisons is like pulling teeth. It seems like I am almost cleared and almost ready to go, but I...
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    Need current info on colors you can and cannot wear in CA prisons

    katkonk replied to katkonk's topic in Correctional

    Thank you so much for your information. I finally got a brief note from my recruiter, but your information was much more detailed and informative. I appreciate you taking the time to write all of...
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    What agencies are handling travelers for CA corrections facilities now?

    katkonk posted a topic in Correctional

    I have decided that I want to return to the wonderful world of working contract at Corrections facilities. I have not yet worked in California corrections, and expect it to be a bit different from my...
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    What agencies are handling travelers for CA corrections facilities now?

    katkonk replied to katkonk's topic in Correctional

    Thank you for your reply. There are a couple of prisons I am more interested in than others, but mainly just want to travel on a 3 1/2 month contract or so where they will guarantee at least 40...
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    texas prisons

    katkonk replied to Strawberrykool's topic in Correctional

    I hope your time has gone well in Huntsville. and Chulada77 said it alllllll very very
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    Job as an Industrial Nursing

    katkonk replied to ClayHammer's topic in Occupational Health

    The definitive resource for Occupational Health Nursing is the book of the same title by Dr. Bonnie Rogers, who is the foremost expert on Occ. Health Nursing. If you can get her book, that would be a...
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    texas prisons

    katkonk replied to Strawberrykool's topic in Correctional

    I did, and they were not my favorite. Better elsewhere, but there are several in Huntsville, and it depends on which ones. Avoid Estelle, unless you are experienced and can hold your own. Be ready...
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    OHN job duties

    katkonk replied to amanda1905's topic in Occupational Health

    I'm sorry, but the question doesn't seem to make sense. What are you asking? Also, there is no number of employees that "require" an occupational health nurse. It is not a requirement for business to...
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    OHN job duties

    katkonk replied to amanda1905's topic in Occupational Health

    I'm sorry, but the question doesn't seem to make sense. What are you
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    twu spring 2012 applicants!

    katkonk replied to saraiish's topic in Texas Nursing

    ( I just peeked in on this page to see what this thread was all about. Oh, the nervous beginnings of Nursing students! I was in your shoes, starting TWU courses in 1991.) If I can suggest something....
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    My friend is dying..you gotta read this update!!!

    katkonk replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Wow! A profound sense of betrayal is hard to shake. It will pass, but a good lesson learned. The thing that concerns me, is that if he is truly an RN (and I would check that out, by the way, given...
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    TV shows and movies that are ruined, because you know better

    katkonk replied to HollyHobby's topic in Nursing Humor

    And let's not forget the movie Panic Room. One of the principle components of which is Jodie Foster's daughter is slipping into a hypoglycemic coma and she begs the bad guys to just let her have the...
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    Cracked and Bleeding hands...help?!

    katkonk replied to ustechrn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Provon lotion is the very best I have found. Makes your hands feel incredible. You have to really look for it though. We order it through the medical supply catalog in the clinic I work at. So, you...
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    Experienced RN With No Luck Finding Position

    katkonk replied to olivia28's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am so sad to hear that so many experienced nurses with all the skills to offer patients are having a hard time. Just a suggestion, but try to throw out a broader "net". Nurses often forget to...
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    Naples hospitals?

    katkonk replied to flnursemichelle's topic in Travel

    If you want to stay in Florida and can travel, check out Vero Beach or Sebastian. Stay away from Ft. Pierce! I also have been getting a lot of messages from recruiters for Jupiter, and I heard that...
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    My friend is dying.

    katkonk replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I just read this post. I feel your friend has already passed on by now. I just wanted to thank you for sharing such a beautiful story. I hope it ended/ will end the way he wanted it to. You...
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    Jumping ship to Hospital Nursing

    katkonk replied to Aviationurse's topic in Occupational Health

    I hope you were able to get the job. I think whether it is difficult or not depends on how long you have been away from the hospital work. I think it is more difficult to get hired if you have been...
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    Health Dept. pay and work enviroment

    katkonk replied to Marshall1's topic in Public, Community Health

    Sometimes, if you know where to look, public health nurse positions are found disguised as other things. For instance, there is a posting right now for an "occupational health nurse" at Fort Hood in...