Kooky Korky BSN, RN

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    A Loved One Is A Patient (It's Horrible Being On This Side of the Call Bell)

    Kooky Korky posted a topic in General Nursing

    My loved one is a patient, which makes me a nurse with a loved one in the hospital. I try hard to not have staff know I am a nurse, but the secret is out. As usual, any comment or question from me...
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    A Loved One Is A Patient (It's Horrible Being On This Side of the Call Bell)

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

    So true, so true. I like your wording - "assistance". How do you become a member of COB
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    What do you do when Work calls on your day off?

    Kooky Korky replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Wow, that's great! For OP - just don't answer your phone, your door, or your boss sliding down your chimney unless you want to
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    What do you do when Work calls on your day off?

    Kooky Korky replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Can you turn your phone
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    A Loved One Is A Patient (It's Horrible Being On This Side of the Call Bell)

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

    So it's not just me. Thank goodness. I was beginning to wonder if I was the whole problem or what. I do go on and advocate when I just have to, and just deal with the fallout, if any. What really...
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    Best way to avoid bedside care?

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

    I was asked by an MD to be a summer camp nurse for a week at his church camp. I was a pretty new grad, working ER but took a week's vacation. I survived but the doc was also present at the camp, so...
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    Best way to avoid bedside care?

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

    It is really gratifying to see positive responses. I also applaud OP for knowing her mind and following what she believes is best. How about Research? Be employed a university, deal with statistics,...
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    Am I ridiculous or is this somewhat normal

    Kooky Korky replied to CBlover's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds normal. Stop trying so hard. Don't try to get them to include you in their conversation, just give it time and let them come to you. Have you ever tried to get a dog or cat or other animal...
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    About to get fired. HELP!

    Kooky Korky replied to BellaBlackwell's topic in General Nursing

    1. Your boss didn't bother to have you come in for a talk. She informed you of your sins only when you called her to ask if you could pick up more hours. She didn't let you know you were in...
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    Split on jobs. I need insight. Public Health Position of Medsurg Floor.

    Kooky Korky replied to Kandake's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Government is not always better. It depends on the budget, for instance, how fast an employee gets vested in the pension, and whether or not the worker has to contribute to the pension. Also, there...
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    Split on jobs. I need insight. Public Health Position of Medsurg Floor.

    Kooky Korky replied to Kandake's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is the never-ending question. I did not go to a Med/Surg setting as a new grad and have never regretted it. Each area of Nursing has its own learning curve and skills that you need to master....
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    Can I be denied a license due to bad checks?

    Kooky Korky replied to lainec's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Best to talk with the BoN and a couple of attorneys. Good luck. IT does seem like someone was awfully slow about entering this into "the system". Entered it after you already took care of it, right?...
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    Is this legal?

    Kooky Korky replied to songbird1's topic in Texas Nursing

    Does BON have any input about curriculum? Attendance? I guess OP could check with the school's accrediting body. OP - make your studies your top priority. Today it's about grades. In the near...
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    Is this legal?

    Kooky Korky replied to songbird1's topic in Texas Nursing

    And that is who you should ask. And/or state and federal regulators who are somehow involved in student loans/grants/scholarships. How would any of us here really know? You could ask some...
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    Struggling

    Kooky Korky replied to russianbear's topic in Emergency

    Do you think this is a problem for your coworkers and boss, Russian Bear? Has anyone directly or indirectly indicated that your size is a concern? There is a show called "My 600 Pound Life". It is...
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    Do crnas deserve that much salary?

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

    Who does the intubating? Who starts the IV's
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    Do crnas deserve that much salary?

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

    Nurse Anesthetists do indeed work independently, such as when there is no Anesthesiologist in the OR. Of course they deserve every cent they earn. They hold lives in their hands. They assess...
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    Why do nurses.....

    Kooky Korky replied to offlabel's topic in General Nursing

    It's frustrating to see all of the titles because I don't know what some of them mean. Imagine how the public reacts. I think a PhD or DNS or DNP ought to proudly call him or herself Doctor So and So....
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    I ruined the surprise

    Kooky Korky replied to Ashleigh0894's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    How come RRT didn't have all necessary equipment ready and present? And that nurse who's always a B"""""" ... how is it that she is allowed to be that way? Is the Manager aware of her charming...
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    I want to apply for a job on USAJOBS

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

    I think each position on that website tells you what documents they want. DD214, resume,
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    Interviewers said I seem like a 'Know-It-All'???

    Kooky Korky replied to NurseMedic28's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OP, can you give a couple of examples from the interview that you think might have rubbed the interiewer the wrong way? Just a thought - write a "thank you" note to the interviewer and try to fit in...
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    Blind Sided

    Kooky Korky replied to trgopie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You really do have to get along with your peers. If you don't, they'll lie on you to the bosses. It wouldn't have hurt, in retrospect, to let them know why you were closing the door. It might have...
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    Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

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

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    Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

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

    Boyce's?
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    So I kind of messed up

    Kooky Korky replied to oopsmybad's topic in General Nursing

    the med you mention is not controlled and is sold