Kooky Korky BSN, RN

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    3 Strike Rule: Non-Compliant Patients

    Kooky Korky replied to cocoa_puff's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How do you know they're not trying between visits when you see
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    I am not proud of my track record.

    Kooky Korky replied to STARL's topic in General Nursing

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    Helping patients kill themselves

    Kooky Korky replied to Cwoods's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    All humanity is affected by such decisions. That's not to say I haven't seen scenarios such as you describe. Don't let the cash cow die scenarios. There are others, of course, where the sick person...
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    Helping patients kill themselves

    Kooky Korky replied to Cwoods's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Are you saying providers are now forced to do abortions and/or terminate life for patients who choose to die because they are very and irreversibly ill - like with severe neuro illnesses, horrendous...
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    The Show "Containment"

    Kooky Korky posted a topic in General Nursing

    Wow, good show on Netflix about quarantining for a terrible virus that hits Atlanta. An influenza A virus has been made into a deadly, hemorrhagic
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    Crossed the line with a flirty family member. How to deal with ethical issues?

    Kooky Korky replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't be so sure she has forgotten or will forget. Just pray she keeps her mouth shut and does forget. Do forgive yourself, do let her know (if you think it's a good idea) that you regret having been...
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    The Show "Containment"

    Kooky Korky replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, BTDT, I also wondered why there was an absence of nurses. Only toward the end do any nurses appear in the Infectious Disease ward. I was wishing the show would continue. Alas, we will never...
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    Thoughts of an ER Tech

    Kooky Korky replied to vregino36's topic in Emergency

    You don't like the truth, which is that you are not the boss. You are not in charge. Maybe you love most of the staff. It doesn't matter. Do as your bosses tell you to do. If you do become a...
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    Not paying license renewal fees on time (random thoughts)

    Kooky Korky replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Had a friend who tried to obtain an Illinois license by endorsement. She had to get fingerprinted in person (duh) by the Marshall or Sheriff or Highway Patrol or State Police or whoever. They told...
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    Not paying license renewal fees on time (random thoughts)

    Kooky Korky replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Some states don't require them. I think all should, not just for nurses either. Docs, therapists, RD's, Social Workers, etc. need updates on new research, new meds, new methods, law changes, the...
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    Not paying license renewal fees on time (random thoughts)

    Kooky Korky replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    The second I receive the renewal notice, I do the renewal. One year I didn't get a notice, so renewed it on my own. Did that in March and it wasn't due til nearly Thanksgiving, but I wasn't taking...
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    Work Politics... oh boy...

    Kooky Korky replied to Leta78's topic in General Nursing

    She is starved for respect. She has likely spent a lifetime being frustrated and feeling envious of those who she believes, probably correctly, to have had better opportunities than she has for...
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    Colleagues who hate patients

    Kooky Korky replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe you could say something like this to these nurses the next time they start voicing negativities - "Susie, can I be frank with you? When you speak negatively about patients, it drains me. It...
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    I hurt my back at work and I think my employer is going to fire me. Need career advice.

    Kooky Korky replied to Amnesty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you missed the point. You emailed, you did not speak directly with the involved party (on at least one occasion). It's hard enough to communicate clearly in person. Trying to use only email...
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    Clinical Judgement Call...Not sure if I did the right thing

    Kooky Korky replied to AvaRose's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing, as many have already stated. Always remember - it's easy to look at an event in hindsight. We don't have that luxury, though. We are expected to determine if a fall caused a...
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    Would you report possible diversion?

    Kooky Korky replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that there is a need to be less public about this sort of thing. I don't think physicians are publicly humiliated like this, at least, in my
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    Would you report possible diversion?

    Kooky Korky replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    You sound juvenile and cruel. I hope I am
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    I hurt my back at work and I think my employer is going to fire me. Need career advice.

    Kooky Korky replied to Amnesty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's a very bad way to treat people, but it happens every day. Not just in Nursing. Call those lawyers on Monday, without fail. And whatever else you do or don't do, DO NOT DISCUSS THIS WITH ANYONE...
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    I hurt my back at work and I think my employer is going to fire me. Need career advice.

    Kooky Korky replied to Amnesty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It sounds like you (and lots of others here) are accusing her of being untruthful about relapsing. She is new, might not realize how hard it is to come by Informatics and Case Management jobs, desk...
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    Stethoscope help!

    Kooky Korky replied to awellman33's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Get a decent stethoscope, one with very good acoustics, and do not lend it to anyone. Have your name etched all over
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    I hurt my back at work and I think my employer is going to fire me. Need career advice.

    Kooky Korky replied to Amnesty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry for your situation, Amnesty. Of course, I do not really know what's going through anyone's head, but it would not be uncommon, I think, for them to let you go. I am not surprised that being on...
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    Colleagues who hate patients

    Kooky Korky replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And for some nurses, it probably is not a joyful experience to care for Caucasians. Why do we always assume that no one dislikes Whites? There's plenty of racism, genderism, agism, religion-ism,...
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    Colleagues who hate patients

    Kooky Korky replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, but don't take it out on your colleagues. I have worked with a few nurses who really were miserable in their personal lives (marriage woes, kids, neighbors, money ills, or other troubles at home)...
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    I hate nursing

    Kooky Korky replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

    Some people need smacking and some need a hug, a hand up, encouragement, kindness. Some people need to be acknowledged where they're at before they can see their way to a better future. OP says...
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    I hate nursing

    Kooky Korky replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, Neezy84. I am glad I was able to be of some help. You made my