Kooky Korky BSN, RN

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    Nurse: 'I was fired for refusing flu shot'

    Kooky Korky replied to DesertRN2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Did you know that some states used to have, and might still have, speed limits that were not a particular number? Rather, the limit was "right and proper". Yes, Big brother left it to individuals to...
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    Update: My seven month journey in ICU has ended

    Kooky Korky replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good wishes, Girl! Let us
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    Be kind to nurses... we choose the size of your IV

    Kooky Korky replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I hate seeing threads with titles like this. I know you mean it humorously, but I really don't think it's funny. There are some nut case nurses out there who really might enjoy inflicting...
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    Nurse: 'I was fired for refusing flu shot'

    Kooky Korky replied to DesertRN2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I guess being ordered to take a shot to keep my job just hits me the wrong way and reminds me of the stranglehold that employers have over workers. It certainly doesn't jibe with my concept of being...
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    Nurse: 'I was fired for refusing flu shot'

    Kooky Korky replied to DesertRN2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Sorry you were so sick. I have had what I guess was the flu many a time. Every time they release a new flu virus, there's another flu to catch. And I have been down with it at least 4 or 5 times....
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    Nurse: 'I was fired for refusing flu shot'

    Kooky Korky replied to DesertRN2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Al, thanks for your thanks. Yes, it's true that everything changes. Life is change. We don't have to like having our personal freedoms taken away, though, do we? And it is especially disturbing to...
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    Nurse: 'I was fired for refusing flu shot'

    Kooky Korky replied to DesertRN2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I never said anyone who is pro vaccines is incapable of intelligent conversation. I respect and applaud your getting the care you believe is good for you and wish you good health. Asthma is no fun....
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    Do you work at Hilton?

    Kooky Korky replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Why did you unplug the machine? Why not let her know that you have put in work orders for the machine to be fixed and that coffee can be had from the cafeteria or gift shop in the meantime if the dtr...
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    Do you work at Hilton?

    Kooky Korky replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a lawyer, but I know that there are deadlines to filing papers, there are certain rules and procedures to be followed. All this from watching "Law and Order". So pts might know something...
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    Do you work at Hilton?

    Kooky Korky replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Some doctors do actually order coffee, alcohol, or
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    Do you work at Hilton?

    Kooky Korky replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to keep the phone number for the TV folks handy and be able to give it to the patient. This should help keep the patient off of your back. Or just tell them to dial the big O for...
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    Nursing the old fashioned way

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

    But they didn't have to deal with giving hotel type service, they did very little charting. It was a totally different era. There's no real comparison to Nursing today. Don't forget metal IV needles...
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    What are the nurse's rights regarding difficult family members?

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

    I'm curious as to why you are not talking to the DON. Why stop with the ADON? She is not the top of the ladder. I think you need to deflate this woman's sail. When she starts in on you, say, "You...
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    Charge Nurse Ignores Me

    Kooky Korky replied to qt2168's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Try talking to her about hair and nails. Chat with her about non-work a little, see if she thaws out a little. What has caused the problem in your relationship with her? Give her a compliment, give...
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    Why is it okay for Doctors to yell at Nurses?

    Kooky Korky replied to GlowBear500's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Those who say they've never been yelled at or never heard a doctor yell might be forgetting or might be young enough that they don't remember. Things have improved over the past few decades. And...
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    Vent thread... when to send a pt out

    Kooky Korky replied to pppp87's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ah, yes, albuterol is right for urosepsis, the old treat urosepsis via the lungs approach. Why not? I think you should quietly, anonymously report the DON to the powers that be. She sounds realistic...
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    Nurse: 'I was fired for refusing flu shot'

    Kooky Korky replied to DesertRN2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am sure the staff at Lancet all ran right out and got their shots. I had one today, by force, to keep my job, and my arm is killing me. To those on the board here who say that opponents of vax...
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    My thoughts on Mental Health Nursing

    Kooky Korky replied to Elladora's topic in Psychiatric

    Keep your M/S skills up. With the glut of excess nurses looking for work these days, no facility will update out-of-date RN's to come work for them. Work an occasional shift on Med/Surg - even 4 per...
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    My thoughts on Mental Health Nursing

    Kooky Korky replied to Elladora's topic in Psychiatric

    How about IV's, vents, titrating drips, knowing the latest emergency techniques and the newest M/S meds? It is hard to keep up with all of that while working
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    My thoughts on Mental Health Nursing

    Kooky Korky replied to Elladora's topic in Psychiatric

    Unfortunately, a nurse also has to think about his or her own best interests and survival, too. Unless one enters Nursing via a religious Order and has his or her expenses paid by the Order, a nurse...
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    Coworker (resident) is a former patient..

    Kooky Korky replied to mystory's topic in Psychiatric

    He's a Resident Doctor or a patient who resides in the
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    Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    Kooky Korky replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I have never thought it was quite proper for people who handle human lives to be paid less than plumbers, for example. I appreciate plumbers, I'm only using them as an example, there are many other...
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    Answered wrong on Interview Question

    Kooky Korky replied to missrn208's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    LOL Depending on who it is that wants the update, that person might be your 1st priority. Just kidding. Unless it's the spouse of somebody powerful who can get you fired. Talk about
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    Who do I contact when applying for a job?

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

    I really wish you well. It is tremendously hard to apply for a job these days. Used to be you walked into HR (Personnel) and filled out a paper application, got to have an interview on the spot with...
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    Stealth Discouragement and Opposition from surprising sources

    Kooky Korky replied to bsnanat2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have personally found OP's experience to be very, very common. There are many people who can't bear to see anyone else have happiness or success. Jealousy is