Kooky Korky BSN, RN

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    Nurse pressing charges

    Kooky Korky replied to Girlygirl69's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wasn't serious about slugging the doctor. I did wonder, though, what approach the doctor used. Some doctors have a better bedside manner than others. Or maybe the patient was just totally a jerk....
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    What is my PROBLEM???

    Kooky Korky replied to SAHMnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think I hear a little something more in your post, OP. Are you bored at home? Are you depressed? Not being nosy, just wondering if there's more of a personal/marital/family something going on. If...
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    My CNAs dont seem to respect me...

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

    But talk to them first. YOU talk to them, then involve the boss if they still don't straighten up. You have got to see yourself as the boss, not as someone who used to be an aide, who's still a new...
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    My CNAs dont seem to respect me...

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

    I doubt
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    I wasn't hired because I failed the personality test???

    Kooky Korky replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    The purposes are: to make lots of money for the sellers of the tests; to give HR another toy to make themselves look valuable; they've already got voice mail that they never answer, phones they never...
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    how can I repair the damage

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

    It isn't clear to me that this wasn't just a one time problem. She might have meant she's having trouble since this happened, not that there was already a problem. Yes, people are so touchy these...
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    Uncomfortable feeling during dilitation check?

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

    Surely you are not seriously stating on this public board, that anyone in the whole world can read, that you recommend falsifying a medical record or a verbal communique with a physician. I know you...
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    Medication Administration through a feeding tube

    Kooky Korky replied to lalexa15's topic in General Nursing

    I know what you're saying, but don't forget that students are still held legally accountable, can be sued, etc. They are expected to not do "whatever" in order to get good grades. I know it's...
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    Medication Administration through a feeding tube

    Kooky Korky replied to lalexa15's topic in General Nursing

    And do what's right for the
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    Medication Administration through a feeding tube

    Kooky Korky replied to lalexa15's topic in General Nursing

    There is a problem with giving all crushed meds at once. If, for any reason, you get interrupted before you have given the whole concoction - an emergency demands you tend to it, pt getting the meds...
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    Had to bite my tongue and....

    Kooky Korky replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    At least these folks have a goal. I was very directionless when I was their age. I am happy when I meet anyone with a clear sense of where they want to go. The only thing the OP might have done to...
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    Help!! Any Phelbotomist, Experience or non experience

    Kooky Korky replied to Shonqueen1's topic in General Nursing

    Phlebotomists stick people with needles all day. they risk getting stuck with dirty needles and catching terminal illnesses, like AIDS and hepatitis. This doesn't happen often, but it could happen...
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    Bankruptcy and Jobs

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

    50? not 500? I'm not sure how you can so breezily promise her how it will turn out for her. I think it's irresponsible of you to do
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    Bankruptcy and Jobs

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

    i hope you contact some lawyers. never mind what police say and what credit companies say. they are not the legal experts here. don't give them that much credit. get some advice from lawyers - at...
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    Bankruptcy and Jobs

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

    You need to speak to some attorneys. Educate yourself about all options, including bankruptcy. Knowledge is power. Do NOT discuss your troubles with just the first person who answers the phone at...
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    Could I get some help with my ER Nurse school project please? :)

    Kooky Korky replied to MosquitoXEL's topic in General Nursing

    to work er as a registered nurse or licensed practical/vocational nurse, you will need to go to nursing school. lpn/lvn takes 1 year, rn takes 2-4 years. plus, you will have to take pre-requisites...
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    New nurse needs advice

    Kooky Korky replied to dizzyray822's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If I had given IV BP Rx, I would do the VS myself at the exact time I wanted them done. This was improper delegation, IMO. Others have stated and I agree - don't say anything like "pretty please with...
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    Jewish patients: End of Life practices

    Kooky Korky replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing

    Jewish people vary from being atheist to Orthodox and several stations in between. I don't know why your experience has been what is has, but I think you are wise to be curious and want to learn. You...
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    New Orientee Ticking Me Off

    Kooky Korky replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    Which aspect(s) of this battle do you think are small? The orientee more or less going over the trainer's head? The orientee wanting the aide to behave according to policy? The orientee speaking up...
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    Night Shift Nursing

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

    This shift is unnatural for most people. Get off of it if you can. I don't see much, if anything, wrong with your habits. There is nothing wrong with eating 1 or 2 meals per day a couple of times per...
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    Pct refused delegation

    Kooky Korky replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    Hold a meeting with your staff who are students. Make it clear that no schoolbooks, laptops, etc.can be on the ward. Period. Explain why (past abuses, ignorning patients in order to study, nurses...
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    Pct refused delegation

    Kooky Korky replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    I am just amazed that a nurse would do all that shopping, Facebooking, etc. in plain view of others, and it's not even their break. Are you sure about this? How long do they do it for? How often?...
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    Pct refused delegation

    Kooky Korky replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    Has she had actual experience emptying them is the question, not how long or where she's worked. You can miss lots of experiences - I have never passed an NG tube in more than 3 decades of Nursing...
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    Is this normal?

    Kooky Korky replied to CrazziiRN913's topic in General Nursing

    Women who have been sliced open for a C Section are also expected to do complete self- and newborn care. And they do it on pain meds that are woefully inadequate, IMHO. Shameful. And, no, not...
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    New Orientee Ticking Me Off

    Kooky Korky replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's lateral violence or unpro or creating a hostile work environment. I think it shows that the nurse is concerned about a problematic situation, perhaps fears it will come back on him...