Kooky Korky BSN, RN

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    Dealing with rude people when applying for positions

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

    Unfortunately, we live life forward. (This is in reply to your quote at the bottom of your
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    IPN

    Kooky Korky replied to Kkristine1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What is IPN? Talk to some lawyers. We are not lawyers here. Don't smoke dope any more. Good
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    Dealing with rude people when applying for positions

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

    HR is sometimes more like a roadblock than a conduit. She should not assume that anyone observed her and ruled her out when she shadowed. She should go talk to the hiring manager personally; just...
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    I was fired today (I think??)

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

    I'm glad you DO plan to get a straight answer from the boss about your status there. Good
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    Need advise about denied vacation.....

    Kooky Korky replied to Glycerine82's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like maybe Workers' Comp case re: your broken heel. Get lawyer's advice. Sorry you are fired, but that might be wrong, too. They might not be allowed to do that to you - not sure. Again,...
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    Need advise about denied vacation.....

    Kooky Korky replied to Glycerine82's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You can't really be sure what you would do. It depends on how much you need your job, doesn't it? At least for some of us, the income and benefits trump even sis' wedding, sad to say. For OP:...
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    Im a new hire and im pregnant

    Kooky Korky replied to newnurse1986's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Say nothing until you have to. It's not required to notify them at a certain time I don't think. Check with some lawyers, say nothing, save as much sick time/PTO as you can, save holidays....
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    I'm getting a little frustrated here.

    Kooky Korky replied to NCmcMan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :Pursue your dream. Get all the guidance counseling, tutoring, college success classes you need. Find grants and other free money (not loans if you can avoid them) by searching the internet and...
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    Duties of an overnight certified nursing assistant

    Kooky Korky replied to NurseBre94's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Night shift is no picnic. All staff on all shifts have plenty of work to do. I don't agree that Days or Evenings always leave patients clean, laundry done, rooms in order, carts restocked, kitchens...
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    Duties of an overnight certified nursing assistant

    Kooky Korky replied to NurseBre94's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Make rounds on your patients, keep their bodies clean, clean them up if they're dirty or wet, keep their beds clean and dry, position them so they don't have pain or get contractures. Don't let them...
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    the homeless that wander in...

    Kooky Korky replied to mish_RN's topic in Emergency

    And they haven't bopped you upside the head
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    the homeless that wander in...

    Kooky Korky replied to mish_RN's topic in Emergency

    Who pays for them to stay? What diagnoses are
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    CNA instructor

    Kooky Korky replied to pkt00's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What if the language the students speak is not
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    CNA instructor

    Kooky Korky replied to pkt00's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Maybe the local church can help. Where I live, war refugees were brought in by the local parish and put to work as CNA's. They all spoke good English, which makes me think they learned English...
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    CNA instructor

    Kooky Korky replied to pkt00's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In theory, it's a no-brainer. In reality, "should" doesn't cut it. Do you have any practical suggestions for the
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    CNA instructor

    Kooky Korky replied to pkt00's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, you are the one who said "jerk". How does your plan help anyone - students, future patients, or their
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    I think I know why I can't get a job:(

    Kooky Korky replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    Hire on at a temp agency and you will soon find a new
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    I am having a hard time getting into a Nursing school.

    Kooky Korky replied to NSEEK's topic in School, College Programs

    Count your blessings. Sorry, I just am burned out, I guess. You will probably have to apply at other schools. Persist and do whatever you need to do to make your dream come true. Or you might...
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    New Grad Traumatized After First Interview

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

    One interviewer I had made it know that she thought I was a job-hopper. I told her I had always been the curious type and needed change, as the impetus behind my changing jobs perhaps more than she...
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    New Grad Traumatized After First Interview

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

    I think she had no intention of hiring a new grad. Or anyone who wouldn't "walk down the aisle", so to speak, pledging undying devotion to her facility, to her personally, take a vow of eternal...
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    Patients who can do ADLs but want nurses to

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

    Maybe patients asking for unnecessary help with peri care are perverts? Is that too strong a
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    Allowing Corpsman to Become Nurses

    Kooky Korky replied to Asystole RN's topic in Government, Military

    Well, anyone can become the mere President. Actors, governors, Senators, CIA Directors, Generals, failed businessmen,
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    Not a real nurse huh?

    Kooky Korky replied to kkrlaa5512's topic in School

    Sounds like you'd better wait til the adults are gone, too,
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    Not a real nurse huh?

    Kooky Korky replied to kkrlaa5512's topic in School

    I had an instructor long ago who said that OR nurses weren't really nurses. People say a lot of dumb stuff, don't
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    MBA Healthcare Administration...but no management experience, waste of time?

    Kooky Korky replied to Jory's topic in Nurse Management

    It doesn't sound like she really wants to go to school, based on what you say. I have no way of knowing, of