Kooky Korky BSN, RN

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    Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

    Kooky Korky replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Quoting Miss Hannigan from "Annie", speaking to Daddy Warbucks: "Don't be so mean, you mean old meanie". Sorry, I couldn't
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    Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

    Kooky Korky replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    IT's not really drama, IMHO. She's going through a great deal of stress. OP: be patient. BTW, it's not "me and 1000's", it's "Thousands and I". Me is not doing whatever. I am not doing whatever....
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    Thrown From the Tower!!

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

    We don't really know anything about the boss. Maybe she's actually as jolly as old St. Nick. LOL If she is miserable, we don't really know why. I'm sure OP has given her a couple of grey's, but...
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    Thrown From the Tower!!

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

    Who really knows what the manager feels/thinks about OP's husband? I agree coworkers could well be just trying to avoid conflict. Even though I agree with OP's need to be at work on time and have...
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    Let's Ban the Phrase "I'll Go Get Your Nurse"

    Kooky Korky replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    What did Sup/Staffing person say when you pointed out the staffing situation to them as you have stated it
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    Let's Ban the Phrase "I'll Go Get Your Nurse"

    Kooky Korky replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    Wrench Party: Why did you assume it was a "too good to lower myself to that level" situation? And not to anger you, but did you not plan ahead and make sure you had linens with you before doing the...
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    I didn't get into Nursing School!! Help!!

    Kooky Korky replied to Jordan1927's topic in General Students

    Buddy up with a couple of people from other classes, see what they're getting in lecture, since you're all, as you say, taking the same
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    I didn't get into Nursing School!! Help!!

    Kooky Korky replied to Jordan1927's topic in General Students

    I have no particular advice except to do what others have said - bring up your GPA. And let nothing deter you from your goal. Best
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    One hour before and one hour after

    Kooky Korky replied to Manofstone's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's not possible to have all meds passed within 2 hours to that many patients, who need it crushed, who are slow taking it, and you having to stop med pass for other essential reasons. And the...
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    Thrown From the Tower!!

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

    Your boss sounds like she doesnt understand that you nave medical needs that can require time off duiring work. Are you on FMLA? It culd help. The tardies sound bad. Get a reliable car, get a...
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    Would you report possible diversion?

    Kooky Korky replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    You should not co-sign for him if you don't know what's in the syringe. Also, don't sign for anything you don't actually watch being wasted. Just tell him what you have noticed and how often. He...
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    Mental Health Act- Evil necessity?

    Kooky Korky replied to RNewbie15's topic in Psychiatric

    I do understand your feelings and views, OP. Not to put you down in any way, but you might start thinking differently if you ever get hurt on the job. Broken jaw for one nurse I worked with, broken...
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    Psych Folks, I desperately need your help. Crisis in my Home.

    Kooky Korky replied to LTCNS's topic in Psychiatric

    Can you call to talk to him? ASk him if he wants you to visit? I think you probably did the best thing but I fear for your safety and the safety of your husband. I am asking God to come upon the...
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    Confused work ethics :-/

    Kooky Korky replied to pedsNP15's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I can't imagine why you didn't tell him immediately that you use your phone for work matters all the time, not personal stuff. Go work somewhere else if you can find a better deal and stop yakking...
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    Never Have I Ever Done That Before

    Kooky Korky replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in General Nursing

    We used it in OR many years ago - I forget why Just looked up uses. it's used to stain certain body parts during surgery, but don't recall which specialties used it. Also treats
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    Let's Ban the Phrase "I'll Go Get Your Nurse"

    Kooky Korky replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    See? There's the "too good" attitude. What about the tasks only the nurse can do? And "too good" and race and religion and gender and political views and anything else doesn't even begin to factor...
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    Let's Ban the Phrase "I'll Go Get Your Nurse"

    Kooky Korky replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    If your aides come to work to work, if they do not take advantage of you, if they don't hide out, sneak away, get on their phones or the internet, great. HOWEVER there are some aides who aren't team...
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    Let's Ban the Phrase "I'll Go Get Your Nurse"

    Kooky Korky replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    I understand where you are coming from and agree it's not necessary for an RN to do the BP. Case MDo you trust the other staff's readings? Would you repeat the BP when you went to see the pt? I...
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    How do you deal with being called a "snitch" by your co-workers?

    Kooky Korky replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's nurses like you who enable the aides to get away with stuff. You are afraid to speak up but your peers had the backbone to do so. What repercussions have there been? You all need to get...
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    Have you ever worked with someone who had such a nasty attitude that it was almost hostile

    Kooky Korky replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Watch some old movies with nurses training at a particular hospital, then working there, then running the place and teaching students. And yes - no one dared to give them any lip. If not respected...
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    Have you ever worked with someone who had such a nasty attitude that it was almost hostile

    Kooky Korky replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's definitely not just women. Some men I have worked with were real rats. Conniving, lying, favoring their buddies. Oh, yeah. Not just women. OP, what's happening with you? I hope you are OK....
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    Mid-forties : Looking for a Specialty to Grow Old In

    Kooky Korky replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Main Factors: Your body is aging, you probably don't want to have to keep racing around hallways, being exposed to needles and bugs, don't want to have to keep lifting and cleaning body fluids. You...
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    How to respond to a challenging family member?

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

    Ruby, I love you! But I bet you are not really fat, old, ugly, or a
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    Don't get along with a particular CNA

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

    Stop doing the aides' work. They are supposed to do the lion's share of VS, feeding, giving water, dressing, bathing, etc. You are the nurse and they cannot do your meds, admissions, transfers,...
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    How to respond to a challenging family member?

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

    How did she know anything about the other pt? I guess if you want to bring it out in the open, say something like "Yes, I'm working on it. You probably saw me go in there a few times and I'm headed...