Kooky Korky BSN, RN

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    Critical Thinking

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

    I think I disagree that some have talent and some don't or that some are teachable and some aren't. I think people have different gifts, different dominant talents/inclinations. So often, a different...
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    Critical Thinking

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

    It's what I thought. A ticked off boss once told me she couldn't teach it to me, making it seem like you either were born with it or knew it intuitively, but it couldn't be taught. What a load of...
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    Critical Thinking

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

    Meow. Cat, I am nearly retired, not a student. Maybe you just don't know the
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    Am I wrong for thinking that this APRN was wrong?...

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

    You are so right on, Morge. And borrowing is illegal, I believe, per CMS and probably other laws, right? So right that Charge didn't want to be bothered. Once a Supervisor told me that she couldn't...
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    Am I wrong for thinking that this APRN was wrong?...

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

    Can you explain critical thinking? Please list what she should have done to show that she was thinking
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    Forced to get flu shot or wear a mask

    Kooky Korky replied to nurse0614's topic in General Nursing

    Hopefully, enough to knock them down once and for
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    Forced to get flu shot or wear a mask

    Kooky Korky replied to nurse0614's topic in General Nursing

    Either they weren't truly exposed to typhus, measles, and other diseases, or the will to live was very, very great. Or they received miracles of survival from God. Or... I don't know what to...
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    One thing i dont understand(at the nurses' station)

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

    I don't think it's unprofessional, but it is
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    One thing i dont understand(at the nurses' station)

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

    When you look at the history of America, you know that Europeans brutally conquered America and subjugated the native peoples. Part of this subjugation included forcing children of the native peoples...
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    One thing i dont understand(at the nurses' station)

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

    Hving experienced this many times, I feel it is rude and it does make you feel left out, especially if you encounter this on more or less a daily basis. Speaking in other than English when working...
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    My two cents.

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

    You have misinterpreted her remarks.
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    My two cents.

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

    She didn't say "shame on you". She expressed her pain about how some people are rude on
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    Question about surgical technicians?

    Kooky Korky replied to Wanttobeamom's topic in Nursing News

    I don't know the answer to your question. I guess you could talk with some OR Managers or anyone you know who works in the various hospitals around town where you hope to be employed and find out...
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    Looking for some advice before making a mistake.

    Kooky Korky replied to italianlifter's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, BTDT I always enjoy your posts. But didn't you get your degree a long time ago and you now work at home for insurance? This young fellow is just starting out and I'm not sure the Associate's...
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    Looking for some advice before making a mistake.

    Kooky Korky replied to italianlifter's topic in General Nursing

    The military would likely give you an opportunity to be in great physical condition, exercise, travel, meet lots of interesting people all over the country or world, and get into a career you really...
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    Looking for some advice before making a mistake.

    Kooky Korky replied to italianlifter's topic in General Nursing

    He sounds like a decent young man who just is trying to explore the world of work and make a good decision. Why put him down like this? If he had all the answers, he wouldn't have come
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    Oncoming nurse refuses report and leaves the room...

    Kooky Korky replied to Kharma711's topic in General Nursing

    I guess we have to strike a balance between trying to keep the oncoming shift happy and setting correct priorities about tasks, safety for patients, and getting your unpaid rest/meal break. It seems...
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    Racist surgeon?

    Kooky Korky replied to tech22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Managers often don't address pro blems because they are afraid of retaliation or they know their boss won't back them and fears lawsuits. How did your case
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    Racist surgeon?

    Kooky Korky replied to tech22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A most interesting workplace! What are some of the terms, if you don't mind
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    Racist surgeon?

    Kooky Korky replied to tech22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I so dislike being tolerated. I want to be loved because I am lovable, not because anyone thinks I am to be put up with. Also, there are racists in every race, every group, every part of America. OP...
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    New Nurse Exhausted from Extremely Long Shifts? Help?

    Kooky Korky replied to KellySpencer800's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    How about your breakfast? What did they say were the reasons they were not hiring you? Did you ever ask the owners of the company about this and get to explain your side of the story to
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    This just happened!!

    Kooky Korky replied to mom to many's topic in School

    Chair blue? Butt blue? Other blue
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    I have 60 grand of student loan when I finished BSN

    Kooky Korky replied to Sam. W's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you spend so much when you can go through State Universities and Community Colleges at far less cost? Not everyone in America is in debt. I owe no one a dime. I have current expenses, but...
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    I have 60 grand of student loan when I finished BSN

    Kooky Korky replied to Sam. W's topic in General Nursing

    And, as you said so well, it is also not necessarily
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    I have 60 grand of student loan when I finished BSN

    Kooky Korky replied to Sam. W's topic in General Nursing

    I think borrowing against the home that shelters you and your loved ones from the elements is risky. You could lose that which stands between you and the wolf at the door. I guess I'd rather not risk...