Kooky Korky BSN, RN

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    HIPAA violation???

    Kooky Korky replied to Chrissy2003RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Maybe the family slipped by you and visited without your knowledge. You were busy with other patients, weren't you? oou;re there for Hursing, not the
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    This site is discouraging me from nursing...

    Kooky Korky replied to 9#n's topic in General Students

    I think it's good if you don't go into Nursing. It's a very difficult line of work. Find something that makes good, good money and doesn't require bedpans and working holidays. I'm serious. but only...
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    Am I doing the right thing? New nurse getting butt kicked

    Kooky Korky replied to j_tay1981's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Any thoughts on what specialty you would find interesting? Men are very welcome in jails, prisons, psych, (we are physically strong and these are areas where self-protection might be required)...
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    Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    Kooky Korky replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Well, why the heck not? They could, if they had the B____s, mandate that no one could visit if unvax'ed and that no pts could be admitted/treated if not vax'ed if it's really that all-fired...
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    Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    Kooky Korky replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    What are YOU going to do about it,
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    Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    Kooky Korky replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Understandable bur very sad, very scary. I do the same thing. I also carry resentment against those forcing me and against myself for knuckling under. Where ever will we find the strength, the...
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    Doctor vs Nurse

    Kooky Korky replied to anne919's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You are being rather turf-protective, methinks. The old ER nurse rant, ahhh... OK, let the flaming arrows be
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    Questions about Chronic Disease Case Management

    Kooky Korky replied to Genista's topic in Case Management

    Do you follow a script? What if patients don't make lifestyle changes - is that held against you? It seems that just counting numbers and documenting what you teach isn't a real good way to measure...
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    Questions about Chronic Disease Case Management

    Kooky Korky replied to Genista's topic in Case Management

    You have to type and talk at the same time. Check with insurance companies if you want to be a Disease Manager. They focus on cardiac disease, DM, COPD, renal illness - chronic diseases that we can...
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    Interested in case management & risk management (advice needed)

    Kooky Korky replied to akc_RN's topic in Case Management

    I'm not sure you need an MSN for either of those areas. Just a guess, but I think a little paralegal training might come in handy for RM, although not necessary. I suggest talking directly to some...
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    feeling like giving up.... all the time! :(

    Kooky Korky replied to SunshineFLgirl's topic in General Students

    perhaps you will find a specialty you really like, such as school nurse, doctor's office nurse, clinic nurse, OR, summer camp nurse, jail nurse, cruise ship nurse, or go into teaching nursing or maybe...
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    Feeling like a servant

    Kooky Korky replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe you could show them where the kitchen is and tell them walking is what the doctor wants them to
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    this is a true story ..vent .. wowzers .. crazy

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

    It sounds like you were most interested in getting even with
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    Dumb Question

    Kooky Korky replied to porkey2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't ask too many questions, either. That gets on peoples' nerves, especially when they are busy. Here's a dumb question - what is CDU? Good luck on your first
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    How to deal with the old/experienced nurses?!

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

    Well, I am an older, experienced nurse. I have a good nature, am friendly, and do not bring my troubles to work. I'd be easy for you to get along with - just feed me! Or throw $$$$. Just kidding....
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    Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    Kooky Korky replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    OP apparently doesn't see it as an honor. She sees it as a negative. If men don't have to wear it but she is required to wear it if she wants to be able to be in the ceremony, that is unfair...
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    Is this nurse in the wrong?

    Kooky Korky replied to Novo's topic in Psychiatric

    It might be better for her to learn that she can just tell the patient that his doctor will talk with him about that because she's not sure. Or she can say that his doctor wanted him to be in the...
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    Is this nurse in the wrong?

    Kooky Korky replied to Novo's topic in Psychiatric

    I think you might want to personally, privately talk with the nurse and tell her what you saw. As the sister of the patient, being familiar with his situation for years, you are a very valuable...
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    Do you know your (LPNs) scope of practice?

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

    My job will not allow an LPN to do an Admission assessment. but, with extra education and subsequent certification, an LPN can give IV drips, such as KVO rate and IV piggybacks into saline or hep...
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    I just started a new job and have pneumonia. Very worried...

    Kooky Korky replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

    If you feel well enough before your two weeks are up, ask for an MD note to return sooner part-time - like 4 hours per day. Just don't go back too soon or you might relapse. Sleep, sleep, do...
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    Doctor vs Nurse

    Kooky Korky replied to anne919's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think Anne needs a different job because she is on bad terms already with this doctor, who might decide to take action against her. If it is a hopsice pt and the doc wants to monitor her, then do...
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    Advice/opinions needed

    Kooky Korky replied to brown eyed girl's topic in Post Graduate Students

    What is "TCN"? What is "EC"? Talk to the top person in financial aid. Speak with more than one school. Good
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    Dear British "Hoaxed" Nurse:

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

    I doubt that the queen would ever need to make such a call. They have cell phones in UK, don't they? Why would she not simply have called her grandson directly re: Kate? And I think the deceased...
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    Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    Kooky Korky replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    She says she has to wear the cap or not participate in the ceremony. She wants to participate. This is gender discrimination. Fight it, OP, fight it. Do NOT stand down, as so many here on the...
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    Male nurses student and skipping OB/L&D clinicals

    Kooky Korky replied to Jfarmboy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    As a nurse, you will need to care for the whole patient, genitalia and all. Yes, it can be embarrassing sometimes, but your patients will need you to help them with any and every need they might...