Kooky Korky BSN, RN

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    Considering Air Force Reserves

    Kooky Korky replied to PBryce's topic in Government, Military

    Go right to the source and ask the horse, he'll give you the answer that you endorse, that is, why ask us here instead of going to the recruiters and their websites? I'd love to help you but do not...
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    I made a mistake... anyone left?

    Kooky Korky replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    I guess I have always tried to err on the side of caution. I believe I would have called Mom just to inform her of the fall/seems alright/keep an eye on it/. Yes, it takes time, but it avoids the...
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    1st time as camp nurse and have a few questions.

    Kooky Korky replied to NurseAngela05's topic in Camp

    Yes, try to arrive at least a day or two early. It gives you a chance to personally get settled in and also to meet your coworkers, give your basic hygiene talk to them, discuss your priorities and...
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    1st time as camp nurse and have a few questions.

    Kooky Korky replied to NurseAngela05's topic in Camp

    Try to review the health form filled out by every camper and staffer before camp starts so you know if you have any serious issues - epileptics, asthmatics, diabetics, etc. If they have not filled it...
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    Need advice on TB infection control in dialysis center

    Kooky Korky replied to pauk's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    How did you discover that he has TB? Is he being treated? Perhaps you and your coworkers should get tested? Contact your Public Health workers (through your County or state or city) so they can...
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    Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    Kooky Korky replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    While it's quite understandable that such intimidation would frighten many of us, it is not right for the nurse to just acquiesce to this B's in Admin and Management. They need to consult attorneys...
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    How would you react?

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

    It isn't the emailing that's really the issue, IMO. It's the cc to managers, the
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    How would you react?

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

    And do NOT tell anyone you keep a diary. It's just yours, for your protection. Do not violate HIPAA by removing pt names, etc in a notebook that you take home. For all you know, others keep...
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    How would you react?

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

    How is it for the pt's benefit? Also, OP is seething with anger (not unfounded, IMO). So she really isn't able to take the high road and handle this criticism - and I'm not saying she should be...
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    Do crnas deserve that much salary?

    Kooky Korky replied to jasy's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    OP has seen things done a certain way where she works. Things are done differently in different
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    Do crnas deserve that much salary?

    Kooky Korky replied to jasy's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Don't doctors do orifices, too? What are you talking
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    Nurse forced to work as a CNA

    Kooky Korky replied to hillbillienurse's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you quit if you were asked to work as an
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    Nurse forced to work as a CNA

    Kooky Korky replied to hillbillienurse's topic in General Nursing

    What, no
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    Looking for a good path

    Kooky Korky replied to banbhat's topic in Men in Nursing

    And also explore admission requirements for NP programs, since that is your long-term goal. Things could change by the time you get to that point, but it can't hurt to have some information....
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    Should I quit if the job doesn't fit??

    Kooky Korky replied to RoadRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    OP - are these charming staff members maltreating patients? Is there fraud or abuse or other bad stuff to report to authorities? What is it that you find so upsetting about these people? I'm not...
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    2 week notice and manager is upset.

    Kooky Korky replied to Fullmetalnurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Your manager deserves a full 2 weeks notice. Contact your new boss and explain that you need to give an extra day of notice to your current boss and ask if you can start one day later than planned....
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    What do you hate most about your job?

    Kooky Korky replied to PancakeSaturdays's topic in General Nursing

    Usually no contact with people like that is best, but I do understand your frustration. Our new CNO didn't bother to round to each ward to meet staff, or hold a reception on each shift so we could...
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    What do you hate most about your job?

    Kooky Korky replied to PancakeSaturdays's topic in General Nursing

    Lady? What does Lady
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    Does anyone live alone?

    Kooky Korky replied to direw0lf's topic in General Nursing

    You said "cats" so that's at least 2 and they keep each other company or at least know someone is with them I have lived alone, OP, and it suited me at the time. I would hate being alone now,...
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    Is there Hope for me after 21 yrs???

    Kooky Korky replied to Momtotjmatt's topic in General Nursing

    Explore local community college Allied Health jobs. Pharmacy Tech, Veterinary Tech, OR Tech, Sterile Supply Tech, Medical Billing and Coding. As mentioned earlier, Ward Clerk, Telemetry Tech,...
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    Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

    Kooky Korky replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    You don't mention when you will sleep. You need at least 6 hours, don't you, to feel human? That's 6 consecutively, not an hour here, a couple there, a nap or two whenever. Real sleep,...
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    "Negative" work behavior write up

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

    Do a self-assessment. Ask yourself what the pros and cons are of trying to change yourself and keep your job. What are the pros and cons of this job? Do you have any idea how to be more positive?...
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    My daughter's arm...

    Kooky Korky replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Be very kind to yourself during this high stress time. I was positively worn out when my Loved One was recently hospitalized and emergently "surgerized". I had absolutely zero energy on the 3rd day...
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    Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

    Kooky Korky replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    You have gotten lots of good advice. I will just add something others have already stated - that you need to really think about what line of work you are entering. Choose another field if you don't...
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    Bad situation and mad coworker? What could I have done?

    Kooky Korky replied to missind33's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why didn't the darned doc reorder the pre-op BP