Kooky Korky BSN, RN

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    The ICU nurse struggle

    Kooky Korky replied to ddr436's topic in Critical Care

    You might have misread her statement that she can't/won't allow her job as a nurse of human beings in pretty rough shape to become mechanical, like emissions tests on cars. OP - you need to set some...
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    Is a Master's in Public Health a good return on investment?

    Kooky Korky replied to ForeverDreaming's topic in Public, Community Health

    How about considering the US Public Health Service? Perhaps they would cover the cost of schooling. I don't know much about it other than it is considered one of our nation's uniformed services...
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    Any ideas for team building/fun games

    Kooky Korky replied to somri's topic in Home Health

    It is a nice thought, but I agree that fun can be time-consuming and add resentment and more stress to people who are already pushed
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    Nurses forced to stop med pass

    Kooky Korky replied to Kinzie21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    From 4 to 5 you pass meds, you help in dining room for 2 hours (from 5 - 7) lunch from 7 - 7:45 (when do other nurses get lunch? and the aides?) I'm unclear on your timeline. No matter how long or...
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    Do you go to work with parabens on you?

    Kooky Korky replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate this post. Thank you for your scholarly contribution. It only makes sense that people can react badly to chemicals and elements and other "stuff" that are unnaturally in or on or around...
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    Do you go to work with parabens on you?

    Kooky Korky replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    Believe it or not, a lot of people are very sensitive to scents. Any scented product - detergent, dryer sheets, soap, deodorant, cologne, perfume, air "fresheners", lipstick, lip gloss, shampoo, and...
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    How to forgive yourself

    Kooky Korky replied to feb127's topic in Nurses Recovery

    One moment at a time We have an enemy. He comes only to steal, kill, and destroy. He attacks our spirit with condemnation and discouragement, causing us to take our eyes off of The Lord. Remember...
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    What is an "RN supervisor"???

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

    As a Weekend Relief RN Supervisor, I did staffing. That was often not easy. I addressed and tried to solve any problems or complaints from patients and families, made sure staff had supplies,...
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    Sending res to hospital- did I make the right call?

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

    I have to disagree that it was not DON's call to make. If that's the policy, she could and should make the call. But OP was not oriented to this policy. Abx could be started before CXR was done or...
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    Sending res to hospital- did I make the right call?

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

    That.
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    Sending res to hospital- did I make the right call?

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

    The incomplete orientation you got is not your fault but it is the reason for this admission. How the devil were you supposed to know the facility could do IV abx? It's hard to believe that no one...
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    Parents who can't/won't pick up kids

    Kooky Korky replied to mc3's topic in School

    Does your insurance cover you as a transporter? Did you say something to the parents? I would never do this again - not for this family. What's the rule? Sick kids have to be picked up? And if...
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    Parents who can't/won't pick up kids

    Kooky Korky replied to mc3's topic in School

    Parents are required by law to provide a minimum safe standard of living. That means adequate calories - not necessarily healthy food - clothing, and shelter. Unfortunately, it does not require...
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    Words You Hate

    Kooky Korky replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in General Nursing

    They say we should speak the pt's lingo, LOL. I recall a resident asking a post-op pt "Did you fart?" The pt just looked at him and got all embarrassed, feared she'd caused a stink. I had a great...
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    Words You Hate

    Kooky Korky replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in General Nursing

    We were taught toilette (not toilet), with the French pronunciation. (twa
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    made MD angry, and resources on unit

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

    You did well OP. Charge Nurse is dangerous. IF you report her, she will, of course, try to turn the story around to blame
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    Should I leave this racist town?

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

    No guilt,
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    Should I leave this racist town?

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

    True. But we can at least start the process. If rebuffed, hey, we tried. And there is always prayer. We just should not assume, prejudge, determine before interacting that someone is unreasonable...
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    Should I leave this racist town?

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

    Then you will not be the agent of change or the one to make the first move, which someone has to do. I hope you will see the miracles God sends, wrought by prayer, lovingkindness, and forgiveness on...
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    Should I leave this racist town?

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

    I will watch the shows you mention. I will read the links you posted, too. Thank
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    Should I leave this racist town?

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

    As I said before, even if parents aren't available, someone is bound to be - teachers, extended family, clergy, police, Boys and Girls Clubs, Scouts - someone is available to help just about every...
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    Should I leave this racist town?

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

    I see that TAL and House Rules are quite long, have lots of episodes. Is there a chance you could recommend a few of each that highlight your point in recommending that I view them? I won't be able...
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    Should I leave this racist town?

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

    The problems are very hard, as you said. Not impossible, though. And parents, teachers, coaches, guides and mentors among grandparents and other relatives and clergy or older friends wherever a child...
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    Should I leave this racist town?

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

    Far, you are the one who wants the KKK violenced, not I. YOU let ME know how it turns out when you try to reason with them. I personally don't know of any KKK to go talk to or otherwise interact...
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    Entitlement/ superiority attitude of some nurses?

    Kooky Korky replied to Infofreak411's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    They don't exactly owe her an explanation, but would it kill them to say, "I'm getting Dr. ___ on the line for Mrs. B's bradycardia" or "I am calling Central for urinals". lack of info causes...