Kooky Korky BSN, RN

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    Nursing math problem

    Kooky Korky replied to kleahy7916's topic in General Nursing

    How do the conversion from gtts to ml? divide 900 by
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    Nursing math problem

    Kooky Korky replied to kleahy7916's topic in General Nursing

    So does the microdrop set have 60 drops per ml or does is have 52 drops per
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    Please help me... Nursing interview coming up.

    Kooky Korky replied to simply_tweetums's topic in General Nursing

    It's important for her to not do things for which she has not been trained, though. If she plunges in and does stuff wrong, she could be in serious trouble. Someone could be harmed. She needs to be...
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    Please help me... Nursing interview coming up.

    Kooky Korky replied to simply_tweetums's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. OK, well, you tell the officer you are a student and will get help from a staff nurse right away. You could do a quick assessment so you can inform the staff nurse when you . Is the...
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    Can A Nurse Lose Their Nursing License If They Tested Positive For HIV?

    Kooky Korky replied to MMA-N-Nursing's topic in General Nursing

    LPN is irrelevant, I think. He's a guy. Guys notice women. This guy happens to be a nurse and seems to like to write. :) For OP: no. Why should she or
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    Beta Blockers

    Kooky Korky posted a topic in General Nursing

    What do you usually see as the pulse rate below which you hold a BB? What setting are you in?
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    should I confess? 12-month full time then part-time for the rest

    Kooky Korky replied to nursing.mypassion's topic in General Nursing

    Confess nothing. Your plans might change. Good
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    You, The Expert; Share Your Story?

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

    It's "not a once and forever" thing, more of a comparative thing. We can never say we know everything there is to know on a certain topic. But we do often find ourselves working with students and...
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    Beta Blockers

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

    OK, I stand updated. I have learned here that I need to look at the pt's trend, not just the right now pulse rate, also to not fear giving it for Many thanks to all for your input.
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    How the heck was I supposed to answer this interview question?

    Kooky Korky replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    I hear
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    How the heck was I supposed to answer this interview question?

    Kooky Korky replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    What was the interviewers' response? Maybe you should have said something about you did a quick assessment, determined that you needed back-up/Team assistance, started CPR, etc. In other words,...
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    Essential Tremor

    Kooky Korky replied to peoplenurse rn's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    A hearty hug and kudos for keepin' on keepin'
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    What do you do when......

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

    I don't think it's necessarily cheaper to hire more staff than treat a CIUTI (cath induced UTI). But I hear what you're saying. For OP:, just do as much work as you can. Continue to take your...
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    asking all nurse supervisors...

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

    I think it's sensible to have experience in the area you are going to supervise. I speak from personal experience. I had a background as sort of a jack of numerous nursing specialties, I had...
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    What to do by constantly asked to cover other shifts?

    Kooky Korky replied to happyinillinois's topic in General Nursing

    unplug the phone entirely. Get a cheap throwawy phone for only emergencies and give that cheapy phone number to only those from whom you want to reach you if they have an emergency (kids, spouse,...
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    What to do by constantly asked to cover other shifts?

    Kooky Korky replied to happyinillinois's topic in General Nursing

    As everyone else has told you - get an answering machine so you can screen your calls. Answer only the ones you want to answer. Much easier than having to talk directly to an unwanted caller. Don't...
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    push back/cancel with no pay

    Kooky Korky replied to sweetface18's topic in General Nursing

    Of course this practice is terribly unfair. As you say yourself, you are stuck at home, on call without pay. Of course, you probably have a cell phone, so you can go out if you give your job that...
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    Please Help Me Figure Out My Next Step

    Kooky Korky replied to Tee_Gee's topic in General Nursing

    Dummy me - can you tell me what all these initials stand for? CNL? ELM?
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    Please Help Me Figure Out My Next Step

    Kooky Korky replied to Tee_Gee's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you should check with CRNA schools. Good
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    Rant and steam

    Kooky Korky replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

    How does cutting staff prepare for the
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    Rant and steam

    Kooky Korky replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

    I admire your spirit. Now, put your money where your mouth is. YOU be the one to start that union. Just a word of advice, though, if I may - you had better have a back-up plan for how you will pay...
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    How much free time do you generally have as an RN?

    Kooky Korky replied to amk8987's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I think you can have a very nice life as an RN. You will work hard, not get paid a whole lot, but still have plenty of time to do the things you mention wanting to do. What are you doing now?...
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    Advice Please Help

    Kooky Korky replied to princesspjc's topic in General Nursing

    You really need to check with Chamberlain regarding specific questions about what courses they will and won't accept. I agree with Zookeeper3. She makes many very good points, as do the other posters....
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    PLEASE M/I Float nurses info needed!!!!!

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

    Don't argue against it. I think that with adequate experience and training, you will do just fine. Think of it as an opportunity to learn and grow, another way to help your patients. I know this is...
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    Am I Geting dumber after surgery

    Kooky Korky replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    You can always consult a neurologist if this persists/does not improve/gets worse/other symptoms occur. I know people who say it took them a full 6 months or even 12 months to feel 100% after surgery....