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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    Twin Study Deepens Multiple Sclerosis Mystery

    katkonk replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed!
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    Twin Study Deepens Multiple Sclerosis Mystery

    katkonk replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    Me
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    Twin Study Deepens Multiple Sclerosis Mystery

    katkonk replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    And you, sir or madam, by virtue of your own link, obviously do not know what you are talking about. I was trying to be nice. Radiofrequency waves are not "RADIATION"... Microwaves do not emit...
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    Twin Study Deepens Multiple Sclerosis Mystery

    katkonk replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    Then there is the issue of cell phones. Some studies say yes, some studies say no as to the dangers of prolonged exposure to the radiation produced by cell phones. A massive new study has just begun...
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    Twin Study Deepens Multiple Sclerosis Mystery

    katkonk replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for posting. My dad died from Parkinsons disease, and I am always interested to read any neuro research related to genetics and environmental influences, specifically relating to Parkinsons,...
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    Do IM have the Right??!!??

    katkonk replied to ssalicia's topic in Correctional

    I think this is a risk to the nurse. Their rights end where they violate mine. I have a very unique last name. The only one in my very large metropolitan area, and there are very few others by that...
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    What organization to join? I'm a new grad...

    katkonk replied to cokeforbreakfast's topic in General Nursing

    ANA definitely is the starting point. If you have your BS, and great grades, Sigma Theta
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    Made it through my first week!

    katkonk replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Correctional

    Well, sometimes you just don't know until you get to some place. I have stumbled into a couple of situations in my career in which I thought..."OMG...what have I done?" And I promptly got the heck...
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    Number of agencies?

    katkonk replied to diosadelsol's topic in Agency Nurses

    Was your friend satisfied with Fastaff, their pay process, organization,
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    MSN and intellistaff DFW agency

    katkonk replied to rnprincess's topic in Agency Nurses

    I work for Supplemental Healthcare and Crdentia, and I used to also have Maxim in the mix too. I offer my favorite agency the first opportunity to book me, and let the other or others fill in the...
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    Need advice. ADN or BSN. Pls help!

    katkonk replied to Vines812's topic in General Nursing

    I am interested...since I have read so much about the problems new grads are having finding jobs. Have you begun your application process yet? If so, were there any situations in which you feel that...
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    Made it through my first week!

    katkonk replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Correctional

    OMG...you have PYXIS machines in a facility!!!?? Consider yourself blessed. Where I have worked, every single needle, scissor, sharp, narcotic med, nail clipper, and syringe are hand counted twice a...
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    LPN role in the Infirmary

    katkonk replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in Correctional

    I think I would ask the DON for the job description of an LPN and review it with her, just to make sure you are "on the same page". Then, assuming that you and the DON agree on responsibilities, I...
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    Does your ED use CNA's or EMT-B's

    katkonk replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Emergency

    I live in a major metropolitan area, and yes, the ED's here definitely use EMT's as techs and no CNA's. It is a good choice if that is the way you want to
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    Salary.com What do you think?

    katkonk replied to cicatrixx15's topic in General Nursing

    And it depends on the specialty of RN that you are looking at. It only provides a range, but not really very useful
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    Do I need to add these things to my online application?

    katkonk replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    It would depend on how badly you want to work in that particular place. The nurse recruiter will get large numbers of applications. Think about what, if anything, will make you stand out. Include...
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    Need advice. ADN or BSN. Pls help!

    katkonk replied to Vines812's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I went directly into a BSN program and have never regretted it. I already had so many credit hours, it would not have made sense to get an ADN. I would have always felt that I "settled" for the...
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    Too Low Houston TX Travel Pay????

    katkonk replied to asnoyes's topic in Travel

    Houston has many hospitals that would love to have a travel contract nurse. Both in The Texas Medical Center and in outlying suburbs. However, I think there is great variation between travel...
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    Palo Alto Nurses turn down latest offer

    katkonk replied to FLOBRN's topic in California Nursing

    FLOBRN is correct...the sticking points are a change in requirements for Level III and IV nurse designations and clinical ladder. I have been reading about this whole thing with great interest....
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    First year here ... how'd you get there?

    katkonk replied to brookeycookie's topic in General Nursing

    If you mean how did we know which specialties we wanted to work in...well, I had a vague idea before even starting nursing school. But, as I learned more and more, and I had more experiences and...
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    Clinic or Hospital

    katkonk replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Nursing

    If you really want to try primary care, then definitely go for a clinic. They are worlds apart and require a different knowledge base. A good place to begin is often your county hospital (low...
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    Rejected to Accelerated BSN program, should I consider an Associates?

    katkonk replied to enfermera2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, enfermera 2B (like the moniker). I will offer this advice, and perhaps alternative advice. It largely depends on what your goals are for nursing. If you wish to be an administrator and pursue...
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    My First Loss

    katkonk replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    But you can know, in yourself, that you were compassionate and kind, and perhaps much more so than a more "jaded" nurse. I don't think it gets easier, if you are not in an area that has patients die...
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    Grace period for CPR card?

    katkonk replied to cherrylhearts's topic in General Nursing

    Re: why we have to recert.... After many years of getting certified in CPR, the guidelines have changed a great deal. This is due to long term research that gives us better info on how we MAY be able...
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    Should I have Not documented?

    katkonk replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above poster. What was her beef with the documentation? As long as you documented only facts, and no subjective opinions re: the report or the person who gave it to you, then it is...