Kooky Korky BSN, RN

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    Hard-to-heal venous stasis ulcer

    Kooky Korky replied to RachRN11's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    This probably won't help much but here goes. My Auntie had venous stasis ulcers for years and years. She was treated with painful debridements, unna boots, blood being put onto the ulcers to try to...
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    What are the nurses' protection against patient accusations?

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

    Unfortunately, the employee generally has no recourse unless he or she is in a protected class. The classes are racial minority, handicapped, and some others that I can't remember just now. But in...
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    Benefits - I'm In Shock

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

    Obamacare does not even come close to Universal Health Care. American insurance companies still control health care in America. Bad scene for working
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    Benefits - I'm In Shock

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

    Altra, you and your family must be in good health and must not have any major matters that bleed away your 9 days. I hope it continues quiet at home for you all. Do you really have to deem my...
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    Was loving nursing till i got involved

    Kooky Korky replied to jaybless's topic in Nursing Career

    We could be paid better if nurses would band together. Like auto workers, teamsters, doctors, and other trade groups have done and
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    Was loving nursing till i got involved

    Kooky Korky replied to jaybless's topic in Nursing Career

    I wish I could encourage you. Unfortunately, not only Nursing but our whole culture has been going downhill for a while. I hope you find happiness in
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    Well.. I guess I am going to be canned

    Kooky Korky replied to Phoenix2541's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Never, never, never think that HR is YOUR advocate. HR is there to protect the hospital, to make sure that policies and laws are followed in whatever proceedings are happening by the hospital's...
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    Well.. I guess I am going to be canned

    Kooky Korky replied to Phoenix2541's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    For those who think that something like this can be grist for a lawsuit - I disagree. I think it would be hard for the pt to prove causation, i.e., that this event caused PTSD or severe stress or...
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    Can they force me to work weekends during jury duty???

    Kooky Korky replied to luv2dive's topic in General Nursing

    With all due respect, VLV, I hope you are
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    Can they force me to work weekends during jury duty???

    Kooky Korky replied to luv2dive's topic in General Nursing

    It's not really about supporting her, rather about what the rules are. Employers might or might not be required to let people off for jury duty and to make up the difference to the person's paycheck,...
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    Can they force me to work weekends during jury duty???

    Kooky Korky replied to luv2dive's topic in General Nursing

    The short answer is to ask a lawyer. More to the point is that your boss can do whatever he/she wants usually, unless you want to take on a fight. I'm puzzled that you have already been seated and...
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    FNP the good, bad and ugly (if any)??

    Kooky Korky replied to Cindy-20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You can only do your best. If they are not helping themselves, forget about doing any more than minimal care. Maybe when tragedy strikes, they'll come around. Everyone's readiness trigger is...
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    Could Obamacare cause a shortage in nursing again

    Kooky Korky replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Sink that boat. There are too many nurses already. New grads and even experienced nurses can't find work. There are already way too many nurses, just too few decent employers, employers who offer...
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    Dealing with family so draining

    Kooky Korky replied to amzyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One family member of a pt took up 20 minutes - 20 minutes! - of my time the other day. I had to hear all of her frustrations, and I did come to understand and felt badly for her, but this came after...
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    Funny things patients say !

    Kooky Korky replied to TAM's topic in Nursing Humor

    Do you really think people expect to be wiped with
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    SOOOO HOT AT WORK!!

    Kooky Korky replied to flyfarfaraway's topic in General Nursing

    Besides pregnancy or chemo for cancer, are there other conditions you think warrant special consideration? How about nurses with bad backs or torn rotaotr cuffs or other
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    Doc Mad At You?

    Kooky Korky posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Have you ever had a doctor mad at you? What caused it? How did you handle it? Was your direct boss supportive of you? Did you live to tell about
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    I am trying to get out of nursing. My parents will feel terrible if I do.

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

    Often the problem is not so much with patients but with coworkers, equipment, and with policies procedures that are written by people who do not actually do the job. I love some of my coworkers,...
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    Doc Mad At You?

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

    Thanks to all for sharing. Yelling doesn't have to be part of the picture for it to count as a doctor being angry. He/she can speak quietly but still be very upset, demand an apology, report you to...
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    Debilitating Anxiety

    Kooky Korky replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I don't quite know what to advise. I think you're on track to make great progress, however slowly and painfully. I guess the best things to do are to continue therapy and meds, perhaps turn to God...
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    Recent Graduate-Want OB-History of "Near" Fainting

    Kooky Korky replied to melmacrn's topic in General Nursing

    I say go for your dream, don't tell a prospective employer about your past, and go on from
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    Got my RN license in CA with 5 felonies and 3 midemeanors

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

    Congrats but I can't resist being the Spelling Police. "since" not sense "bar" not bare "right" not write Also, what is a Live Scan? Seriously, Dude, congratulations and I wish you the very best in...
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    Pregnant! When to tell supervisor?

    Kooky Korky replied to trauma_lama's topic in General Nursing

    I have no wisdom to offer, but congratulations!!! The first response sounds wise, but I really don't know. Best wishes, keep us
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    Family Members/Patients Who Write Down Your Name

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

    I understand where the pt is coming from and gladly tell them my name, rank, and serial number. Most of them are nice, a few are rude and suspicious, all are afraid. I would be terrified being a...
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    Dealing with rude people when applying for positions

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

    They are supposed to assist and advise not candidates like yourself. They are to assist and advise the hiring managers by screening