Kooky Korky BSN, RN

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    Being late to work...

    Kooky Korky replied to sarabellum1's topic in General Nursing

    It's really aggravating when someone arrives chronically late. If they would just set their clock for 10 minutes later than the real time, they could get to work on time. I am late myself on rare...
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    Pill falls on pt gown...is it safe to give?

    Kooky Korky replied to sle1191's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wow. All I can say is that this is about the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard
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    Refused to float without orientation ...Terminated

    Kooky Korky replied to SFnrs's topic in Travel

    Dumb comments here - if you could work ICU, couldn't you work Med-Surg? Why are you traveling if you don't have experience? Just random thoughts, probably not at all fair to you. but I wouldn't let...
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    instructor says nursing is not for me..

    Kooky Korky replied to Orlette's topic in General Students

    Actually, I think she'd be demonstrating that their concerns are true - she can't even figure out how to correct her "problem". I think the Instructor and Coordinator are jerks, BTW, for not being...
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    did you become the nurse you thought that you wanted to be?

    Kooky Korky replied to K+MgSO4's topic in General Nursing

    Yes and no. I've done several types of Nursing as my interests have changed. I've enjoyed most of the areas in which I've
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    Henry Mayo Newhall

    Kooky Korky replied to dumitra's topic in California Nursing

    How silly. Some stranger you know nothing about and her alleged bad experience is going to cause you to write off that hospital? Do you even know what this alleged bad experience
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    Can you throw out some career options for the fields i am interested in?

    Kooky Korky replied to confused256's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have to disagree. There are plenty of patients who are ALWAYS psychotic. They are either hallucinating or have delusions all the time. They are definitely psychotic. I think OP doesn't really...
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    Can you throw out some career options for the fields i am interested in?

    Kooky Korky replied to confused256's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    True, but I think she means it in terms of finding work once she obtains the
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    Can you throw out some career options for the fields i am interested in?

    Kooky Korky replied to confused256's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First - Know that you will make some choices. You will figure it out. second - if you make a choice and are not happy, you will make another one. That's life. Are you interested in the salaries...
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    What the what??

    Kooky Korky replied to pockunit's topic in General Nursing

    Both of these are correct. The OP's prof was wrong on both counts. I agree that misspelling and mispronunciation from those in authority are maddening, also
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    Help I think the charge nurse wants me out

    Kooky Korky replied to AJ1980's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why does she think you are her replacement? Why did she feel so threatened right from the start? I think EmergencyNrse's statement that it's your fault is very puzzling, as I don't know how she...
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    Dilemma about reporting some no-no's

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

    If the phlebotomist doesn't wear gloves, that doesn't harm the pt. The worker will be harmed if stuck by a dirty needle or getting pathogen-carrying bodily fluids into his body. Wearing gloves won't...
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    ED basics, as if there was such a thing...

    Kooky Korky replied to maydaymalone's topic in Emergency

    Just a couple of ER pointers here: - never conclude that someone is what we old folks called "turkeys"; not sure what they are called today; A turkey was a pt we thought was being melodramatic. Such...
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    Was asked if I was bisexual?!?!?

    Kooky Korky replied to caregiver1977's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The reason the doctor's office asks about the gun is the same reason the schools want to know if you're being abused or if anyone is abusing anyone. It's to do some sort of research and then attempt...
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    Was asked if I was bisexual?!?!?

    Kooky Korky replied to caregiver1977's topic in Ob/Gyn

    where did you fill out the form? For what purpose? How did having the answers affect the care your provider gave
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    What was wrong with my patient??

    Kooky Korky replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

    OP, do you know the diagnosis/diagnoses
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    family member misinformed of mothers death.

    Kooky Korky replied to necie79's topic in General Nursing

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    family member misinformed of mothers death.

    Kooky Korky replied to necie79's topic in General Nursing

    Funny. I see. Being told your mother is dead when she's not. Yes, that would certainly be
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    She sure did... and with a straight face!

    Kooky Korky replied to Camemile's topic in General Nursing

    Don't try to fix any more TV's. You could have fallen, gotten hurt, might have caused damage and been blamed for it, and you probably had many other things to do that were actually requiring a nurse...
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    She sure did... and with a straight face!

    Kooky Korky replied to Camemile's topic in General Nursing

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    Oh boy. Let go from job... not sure if this is it. :(

    Kooky Korky replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    It takes time and practice to master clinical skills. Some people learn more easily, more quickly than others. Just keep at it. Don't allow your husband's discouraging words to discourage you....
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    What is my legal and Ethical Obligation?

    Kooky Korky replied to tripletsgranny1's topic in General Nursing

    Keep out of it. Say NOTHING to ANYONE. MYOB because you really don't know all the details. MOVE
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    Was asked if I was bisexual?!?!?

    Kooky Korky replied to caregiver1977's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Off the top of my head, I can't really think of a reason that knowing with whom a pt has sex would reveal risk factors. Isn't it enough to know whether one is or is not sexually active? But, it's...
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    Sponsorships for international nurses

    Kooky Korky replied to bethsa1984's topic in International Nursing

    Not to be ugly to you, OP, but it is a very hard time for American nurses to find work here. Our US new graduates and experienced nurses alike are having much difficulty finding employment. So...
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    write-up for insubordination because I turned my back to cry...

    Kooky Korky replied to farmernurse26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Also let the doctor know that the person who is supposed to orient and train you is not doing so. Not giving you the manuals, leaving you to learn for yourself. Is she angry about you being there?...