Kooky Korky BSN, RN

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    Overwhelmed at work :(

    Kooky Korky replied to nursecatRN's topic in General Nursing

    Part of me says to stay and master things, part of me says it's not worth it, but you are unable to get another job right now,, so, you probably need the income. Can you get off of Nights? Do you...
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    Should we put up with verbally aggressive relatives ?

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

    I like the advice above to get the relative to help, also the one about walking away for a couple of minutes. Another technique is to say, "Ms. Smith, when people speak to me the way you are speaking...
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    Please teach me how to "boss" coworkers around.

    Kooky Korky replied to jennibeans's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I hope they're not napping all shift and neglecting q2h rounds to keep patients clean and dry and turned. OP - is she old and in pain from her back, shoulders, knees, etc.? But if she can't do the...
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    Problem with a problem-co worker

    Kooky Korky replied to vbarger28's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Let her be written up and she probably will learn not to do what she's written up for. You say you've been good to her but she turns around and kicks you in the teeth. It's Christian to turn the...
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    Breast Question

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

    No, thankfully not shingles. Probably hormones/menopause. Thanks for
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    Breast Question

    Kooky Korky posted a topic in General Nursing

    We had a middle age woman recently who c/o an electric current type of feeling intermittently in the right breast for a few months. Gentle sensation, not really painful, just noticeable and...
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    Puzzling Skin Disorder

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

    Thankfully not scabies. That I have seen and would recognize it. It did clear up, never was DX'd. Thanks for
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    Puzzling Skin Disorder

    Kooky Korky posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone ever see a "rash" that looks as follows: a lesion that appears to be perhaps a bite or sting and is itchy. The tricky part is that at a good distance away from the lesion are what appear to be...
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    Problem with a problem-co worker

    Kooky Korky replied to vbarger28's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    No good deed goes unpunished. There are no real friends at work. Let her sink or swim on her own. You are not her mother or her guardian angel. Just mind your own
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    Ok, I am a little creeped out!

    Kooky Korky replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    My father said the name of his beloved aunt shortly before he passed. Did he see her? Don't know. As a Christian, I don't believe in being able to see or communicate with the dead while we are...
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    Is this harassment by a family member?

    Kooky Korky replied to Sea_shell's topic in General Nursing

    Avoid this person at all cost. In fact, pray for divine protection. She sounds like a gang member, like a street animal. I suppose you could try talking to her and explaining why you asked her to...
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    What are the rules of what we can tell patients?

    Kooky Korky replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing

    The key here is that your Service had a policy. OP: You need to get this clarified. Dig through the mess of a policy manual, don't go by this one says it's ok, this one says it's not. Ask your boss...
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    My preceptor is everything they taught us NOT to be...

    Kooky Korky replied to Live..&..Learn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why is she allowed to get away with not keeping up with
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    My preceptor is everything they taught us NOT to be...

    Kooky Korky replied to Live..&..Learn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Or that you said it at
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    My preceptor is everything they taught us NOT to be...

    Kooky Korky replied to Live..&..Learn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You probably should never ask questions. Just keep your head down and your mouth shut, laugh at her jokes, don't quarrel or second guess. Survive. Actually, you are right in all of your...
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    Nurses thrown under the bus

    Kooky Korky replied to GM1928's topic in General Nursing

    OP is not at fault. She is the only one who even tried to reach the damned surgeon who didn't bother to write a simple order. Family should take out their ire on surgeon, as should OP's bosses. And...
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    Proper protocol - nurse error while with daughter in ER

    Kooky Korky replied to joseyjo's topic in General Nursing

    No one likes a tattle tale, but if a doctor or doctor's family said something about their care, no one would think they were tattling know-it-all's, would
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    Frustration with office staff

    Kooky Korky replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    OP needs to get this straightened out with her boss. Sounds like this change should involve that level. Or, it could be better if she works directly with the principal and office staff where she is....
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    Are we "semi-professionals"

    Kooky Korky replied to GastroAwesome's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't know it was that hard to find out who created a particular survey. Thanks for the
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    Are we "semi-professionals"

    Kooky Korky replied to GastroAwesome's topic in General Nursing

    If I'm off the clock and having to come in on my day off, I will absolutely dress as I please - or not come at all. That has nothing to do with professionalism. It has to do with working for free...
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    Reported for this?

    Kooky Korky replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    Does this really need to be reported to the
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    Placed on Performance Improvement Plan - What should I do?

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

    OP, where are you? Looking for a new job? Come back and update us,
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    Should I quit?

    Kooky Korky replied to Ldya1492's topic in Nursing Career

    Sounds like you have legitimate gripes, but you should take the bull by the horns and jump in. You could independently be looking at Policy and Procedure Manuals, you could latch on to a couple of...
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    Can I Refuse an Assignment?

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

    I know it is true that nurses can be pulled to any post and can be fired for refusing, but I wonder if a quiet, anonymous notification to the media will help curtail this insanity. HR or a former...
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    Med Fillers, Stabilizers, Dyes

    Kooky Korky posted a topic in General Nursing

    Some meds contain fillers, coloring, stabilizers and maybe other ingredients besides just the actual medication. These fillers, etc. can cause SOB, anxiety, maybe a sense of panic or fear of dying....