Kooky Korky BSN, RN

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    Can an R.N. just be PLOPPED into ICU to work???!??

    Kooky Korky replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    Learning is great when properly done. Safely, that
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    Can an R.N. just be PLOPPED into ICU to work???!??

    Kooky Korky replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    I had a job once where the secretary told me where my parking spot was. An hour later, a very irate man came in with my boss. He then proceeded to turn totally red and demand that I instantly move...
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    Just started with agency now banned from regular hire

    Kooky Korky replied to newtress's topic in Agency Nurses

    So what was the answer when you asked them about the check amount? BTW, get a lawyer and get out of that agency contract if you can get another
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    PLEASE HELP I need Brutal Honesty!!!!

    Kooky Korky replied to Wyllowdaemon's topic in General Nursing

    You won't loose wt, but you might very well lose some. Sorry, just one of my pet peeves. Lose vs.
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    PLEASE HELP I need Brutal Honesty!!!!

    Kooky Korky replied to Wyllowdaemon's topic in General Nursing

    if she has support stockings, a back brace, and proper shoes, she might not have all the troubles you did. if walking on the ground is too hard at the start, she can try walking in a swimming pool....
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    PLEASE HELP I need Brutal Honesty!!!!

    Kooky Korky replied to Wyllowdaemon's topic in General Nursing

    You could try being a CNA in a psychiatric facility. There is a lot less physical care, although some facilities might have a ward that has patients who need bathing, feeding, toileting, etc. You...
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    What would you do?

    Kooky Korky replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    She is asking for help coming up with some other reason. Any
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    What would you do?

    Kooky Korky replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    I would want to know some details. I would not automatically slam the door on that applicant. Still, I agree - never, never, never, NEVER badmouth either yourself or your employer(s). OP, when they...
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    Private Nurses for Patient At Night

    Kooky Korky replied to piggg's topic in General Nursing

    Why do you say "diva"? uncomfortable how? spinal arthritis that makes pillow adjustments necessary? cold? lonely? is she in renal failure and needing treatment? Of course you can ask the family....
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    MD Quote of the Week

    Kooky Korky replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Was he charged with assaulting the cops and paramedics? I think when docs are awakened in the middle of the night, it is understandable that they don't always seem quite "together". Frustrating but...
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    MD Quote of the Week

    Kooky Korky replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    My God, what was the
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    MD Quote of the Week

    Kooky Korky replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Well maybe you can anonymously get the family interested in consulting a
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    MD Quote of the Week

    Kooky Korky replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I think nurses resent having to be their secretaries or gophers - like the cause of death one. Doctors get paid so much more money, have more respect, etc. But the one who doesn't know how to deal...
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    personal gripe about new doctor

    Kooky Korky replied to K.Jamison, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Also, the docs who are not taking new patients - if you write a letter t othe doctor you might prefer to see over this newby, maybe you will get your dtr in to see him/her. I hope you have good luck...
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    High divorce rate among nurses? Why?

    Kooky Korky replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in General Nursing

    [quote=traumaRUs; very
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    High divorce rate among nurses? Why?

    Kooky Korky replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in General Nursing

    The statement that Psych nurses are crazy is pretty offensive. In a pretty long career, I have worked in various areas, including Psych. I, for one, am not crazy. Where does such a stereotype come...
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    Tell me this doesn't happen all the time.

    Kooky Korky replied to grannyrn65's topic in General Nursing

    Do you advocate giving pain med prior to dressing changes and letting it take effect for about an hour before doing the dressing? Personally, I think privac, good pain relief (so one can strain to...
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    Tell me this doesn't happen all the time.

    Kooky Korky replied to grannyrn65's topic in General Nursing

    And try to be nice while "demanding". This isn't always easy when angry, but do
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    Do you think Patients would confuse me for a doctor if I'm South Asian and male?

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

    yes!!
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    Extra dose of septra ds

    Kooky Korky replied to krissy29RN's topic in General Nursing

    The lesson here is - do not play detective or try to fix other nurses' errors. Proper procedure would have been to contact her, find out if it had been given, notify the doctor if not or if you...
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    kicked in stomach while medicating, restraining

    Kooky Korky replied to aniutka's topic in Psychiatric

    So sorry you got hurt. Insist on further exam for yourself if you think you've not been examined adequately. Yes, do file for Workers' Compensation and follow all of your facility rules and...
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    Am I being too sensitive?

    Kooky Korky replied to NurseLily22's topic in General Nursing

    No, you are ok with crying. I'd ask the nurses who told you about the badmouthing for more details. Then, I'd ask the alleged badmouther if there is any problem. When she says "no", just say "the...
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    HOW ABOUT THIS???

    Kooky Korky replied to jmtndl's topic in General Nursing

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    Patients and the race card

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

    That is so untrue. It often does not matter how professionally we behave. It's the other party who is the racist. Still laughing about the getting screamed at for not speaking Chinese to Mama. I'm...
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    New nurse needing advice

    Kooky Korky replied to mkahnlpn's topic in General Nursing

    mutual, yes. she should not have to do aides's work to earn their respect. courteous, yes, but remember that the aides are there to work!!! yes, actually pull their load. why must they be thanked...