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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    Need help defining research "key words" please!

    katkonk replied to Student Mom to Three's topic in PACU

    Typically in PACU, when we get a med from the narcotics cabinet or Pyxis, the syringe is simply set on the bedside table by the patient, until it is no longer needed and is wasted, or all used. It...
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    Know OSHA

    katkonk replied to jennypir's topic in Occupational Health

    Don't know what has happened in the meantime, but I would ask for as many hours as it takes to get the job done, AND most importantly, some classes so that you (a) know what you are doing (b) get a...
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    Education helpful for corrections nursing?

    katkonk replied to flipflopsRN's topic in Correctional

    Re: the BS degree, yes you should get one. I hear this all the time from people who do not want to put in the effort to get a degree. Attitude is important, but it doesn't matter what YOU think is...
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    Officer Appreciation Day?

    katkonk replied to jpevahouseRN's topic in Correctional

    First, I would find out from someone what the budget was previously, and go from there. That way you will know how much you can spend and how big of a deal it really is. (Budget can tell you a LOT!)...
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    Prison job for female RN

    katkonk replied to luckystarRN's topic in Correctional

    Most people on this post are talking about a friend or friend of a friend. I have worked in Maximum security prisons. The C/O's (do NOT call them guards) will either bring the patients or they will...
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    new grad first job

    katkonk replied to Jen11RN's topic in Occupational Health

    Occupational Health IS a dream job for many people, however if your goal is to work in patient care, and you want to transition to the hospital, don't take the Occ. Health job. Go to the jail part...
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    Need advice on whether to keep my license or let it go

    katkonk replied to NurseyRN4u's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That is right. There are many jobs that do not entail even patient contact, case management being the prime example, and salaries for managing workers compensation, FMLA, etc. are fairly good. There...
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    WOW...

    katkonk replied to sj73201's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in May 1994. It was during a time when, for some strange reason, there was suddenly a "glut" of RN's. I couldn't go to work where I wanted to work because the only nurses they were...
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    Transfer from women to men? Medium to max?

    katkonk replied to psysn's topic in Correctional

    You will find the male inmates MUCH easier to work with. Women fight all the time, have seizures all the time, and there is all that "female stuff" to worry about. Men have different issues, but I...
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    Any RNs involved in community health education/promotion/prevention?

    katkonk replied to regularRN's topic in Patient Education

    CampbellRN, interesting. I am used to living somewhere where there is a vast oversupply of MPH's and a very healthy supply of BSN's, thanks to the numerous nursing programs. What part of the...
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    Shhhh! ---It's all a crock!

    katkonk replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely understand that! And yes, management can be very, very condescending. And you are right, they do not always address you as professionals that you are. Been there, and witnessed
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    Shhhh! ---It's all a crock!

    katkonk replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Ruby Vee, just to be clear, I was speaking of when I was a patient, recovering from my own abdominal surgery. I have been an inpatient in hospitals several times in my life, and it is never a glowing...
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    Any Suggestions????

    katkonk replied to inchargern's topic in Correctional

    They are right, you can file an unfair termination lawsuit. However, it is time consuming, so if you don't choose to fight it, then onward and upward. Unfortunately it has been my experience that...
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    I am thinking of returning to corrections

    katkonk replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    It depends on the facility's policy. I worked in Texas through an agency at 6 different units. Some wouldn't let an inmate touch a syringe, and others let them not only inject their own, but draw it...
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    Travel Nurse Practitioner... international locations??

    katkonk replied to MissPersistant's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Agree with Carollady, it is very difficult to get the opportunity to work in Europe. I have tried as an RN. If you take a civilian contract on a military base, you can do it. Other than that, good...
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    Job Search Blues and Questions

    katkonk replied to max66's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Everyone always forgets about occupational health, and I have no idea WHY! Search under occupational health nurse practitioner. I have seen a couple of openings in the Boston area recently. Or, to...
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    The easiest job for the MOST money

    katkonk replied to empresscares's topic in Nursing Career

    Just look for a facility with a very low level of expectations, and you just might meet
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    Any RNs involved in community health education/promotion/prevention?

    katkonk replied to regularRN's topic in Patient Education

    From what I see going on, I believe they are farming more and more health education out to health education specialists that have only a BA or BS degree, or even LPN's. They don't want to pay nursing...
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    Jail Nurse needs info

    katkonk replied to christinacub's topic in Correctional

    This question needs moved to the corrections specialty page. If you search those pages and old threads, you will find many answers to your questions. Proper wound care, with limited resources is one...
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    Shhhh! ---It's all a crock!

    katkonk replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I am surprised by all the snarky comments. Of course they do not expect you to whisper in a code, that is just being ridiculous. I know there is a lot to put up with from management, but that is...
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    Need Honest answer

    katkonk replied to lumbarpain's topic in Correctional

    "At my facility the nurses do respond to emergencies and stabilize the patient while waiting for the EMTs to arrive. We are not doing the stretcher, etc because the EMTs do that. Of course we are...
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    How do you give out the pills?

    katkonk replied to CO2emission's topic in Correctional

    CO2, do you have a pill line, where they come to the window twice a
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    Need Honest answer

    katkonk replied to lumbarpain's topic in Correctional

    Just wondering....Don't you guys have to go out on emergency response to the cell or wherever they are? At the state prisons I have worked at prn, the nurses were the ones that had to grab the...
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    What is the deal with GEO Group?

    katkonk replied to Chipola's topic in Correctional

    Wow! This is why forums like this are so important. That is very good information. I have wondered about them, have seen many ads. Now I know
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    looking for a state prison job, but am reluctant

    katkonk replied to mynhiho's topic in Correctional

    I do not know if they use hair testing, since many places are moving to the hair drug testing. It will show up in hair tests. Like others said before, show the Rx, and be honest. The only person...