Kooky Korky BSN, RN

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    Tolerance and acceptace of gay nurses and patients

    Kooky Korky replied to anon456's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think we should discuss it, just not be forced to discuss it at work. I'm trying to work at work, and I don't usually have time to sit and discuss a lot, especially such volatile topics as race,...
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    "I need to eat, I'm a diabetic!"

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

    Emergent, it sounds like forcing yourself to be outwardly nice, per your other post, while feeling so frustrated by the lack of Social Workers or Case Managers, or other support staff is seriously...
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    "I need to eat, I'm a diabetic!"

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

    As long as I've been around (several decades), we have needed after-hours clinics. Some hospitals have a triage nurse in the ER. This nurse can determine who needs to be in the ER and who needs to...
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    Can LPNs work in the delivery room or maternity?

    Kooky Korky replied to FutureLPNty's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As stated above, go to the hiring managers of the hospitals where you might want to work and ask. Maybe you could start working in an L&D position now, which should help you get hired there as a...
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    Tolerance and acceptace of gay nurses and patients

    Kooky Korky replied to anon456's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    thank
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    Tolerance and acceptace of gay nurses and patients

    Kooky Korky replied to anon456's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Forgive me, but that sounds pretty intolerant! And bigoted! I understand your anger and I really don't care who is what religion, race, or sexual orientation/gender/preference/etc. I just don't...
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    Should I call off?

    Kooky Korky replied to Rocktheman's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't necessarily mean that, but it doesn't matter. If you are ill, please take care of yourself. We are so hard on ourselves because we work in a 24/7 line of work, we don't want patients or...
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    How to become a case manager

    Kooky Korky replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Case Management

    Most of the certs require experience as a CM, don't they? Thanks for your reply above. It is informative and portrays both the downs and the ups. (LOL - I started to say
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    Support Kaci Hickox

    Kooky Korky replied to nurse2033's topic in Disaster Preparation

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    ANA urges increased workforce funding; 1.1 Million new nurses needed

    Kooky Korky replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Here we go again. Shortage, excess, shortage, excess, now shortage
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    Patients want to bring port and IV supplies home...???

    Kooky Korky replied to skydancer7's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What's unethical - that Big Pharma and the billionaires behind it have a stranglehold on what US doctors are able to offer patients? In Europe, particularly Germany last I checked about 15 years...
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    "I need to eat, I'm a diabetic!"

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

    OK, ready to be flamed. It is so very, very sad that a simple gripe (that did, to me, sound condescending, whether she meant it that way or not) by OP has been twisted and turned inside out. A...
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    Confused HS Student

    Kooky Korky replied to SusieQxx's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Definitely work on bringing up your grades. Get tutoring if possible, see your teachers for help, just do everything you can to raise your grades. Develop excellent study habits now because you will...
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    21 Things you never mention at a hospital job interview

    Kooky Korky replied to prettyboyswag's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    What have you got against janitors? And, like it or not, we do have to be nice to staff, peers, pts, families, etc. if we are going to survive in today's
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    HELP!!! how do I get better grades in nursing school?

    Kooky Korky replied to vikky lena's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    SSlamaster's advice is very good. Also, is there anything at home that might be hindering you? Any responsibilities for children, aged parents, etc.? Holding down a job? Anything else? If at all...
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    Coworker forged my signature...

    Kooky Korky replied to sofla98's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's actually not hard to imagine at all,
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    Coworker forged my signature...

    Kooky Korky replied to sofla98's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe she is sleeping with, related to, or threatening the bosses. Or being used by bosses to get peers in trouble. Not sure what I'd do, but would consider involving HR, Management, even police....
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    Just a vent!!!

    Kooky Korky replied to nursefin's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Are they jealous? As for getting along with ancillary staff and that making you wrong to hire as an NP, it sounds nutty. chicken-counting, eggs hatching You'll find something. Best
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    Is it normal to quit a job because the culture isn't welcoming?

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

    Chew toy? Coffee? Teamwork? Thanks for everything q 2 seconds? Oh, dear friend, dear newbie dreamer, I ache for you. you are so naive, so precious. maybe life won't beat you up too badly. Keep...
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    Is it normal to quit a job because the culture isn't welcoming?

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

    Do you thank the nurses for working? I don't know why you expect thanks for doing your job. That's why you get a check. You're not a child, just do your job. And there is a hierarchy. Respect it....
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    Pt stable with a very low Bp?

    Kooky Korky replied to sugar12's topic in General Nursing

    So how is the pt? What did you
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    Drug-seeking in prison? Rx narcotics?

    Kooky Korky replied to maddison1002's topic in Correctional

    The DEA has docs terrified to order pain Rx, even when justified. Neuropathy isn't visible on film. Darvon is gone, there's nothing between Tylenol and codeine (some are allergic to ultram, some...
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    Drug-seeking in prison? Rx narcotics?

    Kooky Korky replied to maddison1002's topic in Correctional

    I have chronic pain. Mercifully, it does sometimes disappear (reach zero) for a
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    Drug-seeking in prison? Rx narcotics?

    Kooky Korky replied to maddison1002's topic in Correctional

    That sarcasm might get you shanked one of these days! Be careful. You might be making enemies unnecessarily. There are some innocent people in there, you know? If you don't feel genuine compassion,...
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    mental health nursing vs medical social work?

    Kooky Korky replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    What's your background? Are you a nurse now? What is the employment outlook for each of these choices? You mention a pay difference - how much does each one average? Check the US Dept. of Labor's...