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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    Lawyer who is a nurse

    katkonk replied to Ms Tusevljak's topic in General Nursing

    One of my classmates in nursing school went right on to law school, with the intent of specializing in representing nurses and other medical staff. The last time I bumped into her was when I was...
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    Unemployed 6 months and counting, Frustrated

    katkonk replied to Nicoa's topic in General Nursing

    I think, also, that boomers (myself included) are beginning to feel that "age discrimination" thing that we always heard so much about. It is here, and it is real....
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    Offered job at prison

    katkonk replied to tmalone's topic in Correctional

    Yes. It might not be possible to only work weekends. Normally they do rotating days off for shifts, but that will depend on your nurse manager. I have not seen any indication that they really will...
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    uninformed self righteous posters

    katkonk replied to reneemannenlpn's topic in Correctional

    I think we all know who you are referring to. Best advice, just IGNORE him! Don't respond. I feel your
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    RN License in Washington or Alabama?

    katkonk replied to rcfj2290's topic in General Nursing

    It is simple...get your license in the state where you will first WORK. Then, transfer after you are finished with school/work in that
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    Unemployed 6 months and counting, Frustrated

    katkonk replied to Nicoa's topic in General Nursing

    Try looking for a corrections position. Many times correctional facilities will hire new grads because of the need vs. the applicants. Also, try looking at Concentra or US Healthworks-they would take...
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    AUA??

    katkonk replied to Roxy625's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have time to research it, but try going to the NLN site. The school must be accredited by the NLN in order to be eligible to take the NCLEX, without going through the foreign nurse stuff...(I...
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    Do you have any articles or journals related to Herniorraphy and Orchitis???

    katkonk replied to ms.pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    Just putting up a BIG red flag here....judging from the topics that this original poster has been putting up here at allnurses, I'm thinking they are a "troll". Think before spending too much time...
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    antigen and antibody...what are these?

    katkonk replied to ms.pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    Just putting up a BIG red flag here....judging from the topics that this original poster has been putting up here at allnurses, I'm thinking they are a "troll". Think before spending too much time...
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    Nurses, do you immediately take bath after duty?

    katkonk replied to ms.pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    Just putting up a BIG red flag here....judging from the topics that this original poster has been putting up here at allnurses, I'm thinking they are a "troll". Think before spending too much time...
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    help i am trying to find an er job!

    katkonk replied to Hermitess's topic in Emergency

    Hey Tracey....I was just about to post this job ad in corrections nursing, and I saw your post. I ran across this today. Sometimes you find things in strange places. USA Jobs has a posting: Job...
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    What happens when a max security inmate is unconscious in their cell?

    katkonk replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    Wondering why you are spending so much time discussing prisoner p'ts on a nursing forum? Having this much time on your hands ....can I ask...are you a prisoner??? That's kinda what I'm thinking, too!...
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    Where to find ALL white leather shoes?

    katkonk replied to kk83's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Easy Spirit has always had some leather tennis shoes in all leather that are extremely comfortable. Personally, I always look for my size in whatever I am needing, in new shoes, on eBay. I save a...
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    Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) and other contract/private prison services

    katkonk posted a topic in Correctional

    I have seen several threads asking about CCA, working for them, etc. This article mentions them specifically, and just thought it was an interesting article to share. Not offering any...
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    Neuro Checks - What do I do?

    katkonk replied to gambitlizard's topic in Neurological

    Please go back to your medical surgical nursing book and review the section that discusses patient falls. Always, and I mean ALWAYS it is C.A.B.C. Cervical spine, airway, breathing, circulation. Call...
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    Can distilled water be used for suctioning trachs?

    katkonk replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    OMG....distilled water is not the same as sterile water! And I would not use sterile water for suctioning a trach. Do you have NS IV bags? If needed in a pinch, you could withdraw NS from a bag and...
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    What happens when a max security inmate is unconscious in their cell?

    katkonk replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    That is because he (tbrd) is not a nurse, and has no idea what correctional nurses actually do, since he has not been
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    In need of some advice

    katkonk replied to taraleesky's topic in General Nursing

    I had one position where we had rotating shifts.....ARGHGHGHGHGHGH! It was like being in Hell! You could never adapt to any one shift. It is cruel and unusual punishment! My sympathies to you for...
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    In need of some advice

    katkonk replied to taraleesky's topic in General Nursing

    I don't do "traditional" nursing now in a hospital. Work in ASC's, there is only day shift. Or I work in Occ Health...also only day shift, and no one to trade
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    In need of some advice

    katkonk replied to taraleesky's topic in General Nursing

    And you will be surprised how productive you can be!! On your days off, staying up late with no one to talk to (hahaha-that is why all-night shifters have to stick together), you will get allllll...
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    Registry position?

    katkonk replied to RROUSE's topic in General Nursing

    Just adding to this information: Many large hospitals have their own "registry", which is their internal float pool or prn nurse pool, so that they do not have to pay the additional premium that...
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    VERY POOR JUDGEMENT

    katkonk replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in Correctional

    It isn't the opinions, it is the
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    VERY POOR JUDGEMENT

    katkonk replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in Correctional

    Once again tbrd, as stated in other threads, no one cares about your opinion. 1. You are not a nurse. 2. You apparently do not know the first thing about correctional nursing other than (apparently)...
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    New Job Opportunity

    katkonk replied to 6mostogo's topic in General Nursing

    That is a very good description of what CNA's in the OR do. They also help position patients for surgery, help the circulating nurse get supplies, get kits for different surgeries, etc. Plenty to...
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    In need of some advice

    katkonk replied to taraleesky's topic in General Nursing

    I am a night person, stuck working days. UGH....on my days off, my body always tries to pullllllllllll me back to staying up late and sleeping in. I worked all nights for years, and really did not...