Kooky Korky BSN, RN

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    The Stigma of Men in Nursing

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

    Male nurses are generally able to advance quickly as Managers and CRNA's for example. We don't need time off for child-related matters the way women do. And bosses tend to see this as a good thing....
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    Need Advice on Accused Medication Error

    Kooky Korky replied to Shannon Dull Dunlevy's topic in General Students

    bunch of self-protecting hypocrites; May they slip on a bunch of monkey doo. And there be n scrubs to change
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    My Parents are Nurses and Don’t Support My Withdrawal from Nursing School

    Kooky Korky replied to ACR's topic in General Students

    Finish your current semester so you won't have wasted the time and money you have already spent on it. After that, do what makes you happy. Your folks will likely come around when they see you are...
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    Need Advice on Accused Medication Error

    Kooky Korky replied to Shannon Dull Dunlevy's topic in General Students

    And that is all that matters. You did not screw up, it was your stupid Instructor who did. And you took the unfair punishment and you get to move on. That is what really matters at this point. I am...
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    What does the floor really think of nursing students?

    Kooky Korky replied to superduper's topic in General Nursing

    someone is sleeping with the CI. Or something like that.
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    PTO not in the budget for remainder of year

    Kooky Korky replied to galaxygirl17's topic in General Nursing

    No. you don't want an empty promise that you will receive something later. She needs to get the heck out. Burn up her PTO in order to find a new
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    renewal of lpn license in pa age 66

    Kooky Korky replied to laminurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Never give up a license. That's what an Instructor told us way back when I was in school long ago. You might want to pick up a private duty job, work a flu shot clinic, a doc's office, a home for...
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    I feel like I’m being targeted please help

    Kooky Korky replied to Ms.Frank's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Working off the clock likely means you are not covered by your own insurance or that of the facility, not covered by Workers' Compensation if you should happen to get hurt, and it is so wrong to have...
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    I feel like I’m being targeted please help

    Kooky Korky replied to Ms.Frank's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, you are correct. I hadn't thought of all of
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    I feel like I’m being targeted please help

    Kooky Korky replied to Ms.Frank's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't think I'd go there. I think it's a trap of some kind. YOU DON'T HAVE TO CHART ANYTHING, NOT NOW ANYWAY. MAYBE AT SOME POINT LATER, BUT NOT NOW. You need to talk to an attorney. I like the...
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    I feel like I’m being targeted please help

    Kooky Korky replied to Ms.Frank's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No. No gloating or bravado or disrespect.Do not do anything except submit your resignation in writing. Word it professionally. Express your regret that you must submit your resignation due to...
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    What does the floor really think of nursing students?

    Kooky Korky replied to superduper's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad you spoke frankly to the student. They really should be dismissed (kicked off the floor) if they are busy texting in a non-emergency. And I would tell them so at the very start of the day...
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    Case management/Insurance work?

    Kooky Korky replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Case Management

    Thanks for the info. I am interested in working at home,
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    What does the floor really think of nursing students?

    Kooky Korky replied to superduper's topic in General Nursing

    They sound jealous. Keep your private business to yourself unless you want it known by all. Some nurses like students, some don't. I generally like them, but I don't like them leaving their bookbags...
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    I don’t know if I like school nursing

    Kooky Korky replied to nursex23's topic in School

    You need to be the one to OK an ice pack, a bandaid, etc. You are the decision-maker. I know you're new and trying to dig out from under the mess you found upon arrival. But start making some...
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    Medication order correct or no

    Kooky Korky replied to Mqnurse13's topic in General Nursing

    I would give 1 Gram po BID. All of this ridiculousness because the doctor can't write a proper order. And yes, it is wrong to be rude to each other
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    Trying to understand Director of Nursing turn over rate

    Kooky Korky replied to Nurses-give's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Bless
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    Tired and burnt out from the abuse

    Kooky Korky replied to NurseK93's topic in General Nursing

    I think life happens all the time, in every line of work. Some jobs, like law enforcement, nursing frequently see people at their worst. People are scared, in psychic and/or physical pain, or they...
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    Need Advice on Accused Medication Error

    Kooky Korky replied to Shannon Dull Dunlevy's topic in General Students

    And you were both wrong to leave the pt. I told you why earlier. I don't care if it's customary, it is not right, unless you can see the pt at all times, which you probably could not. But do what...
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    Need Advice on Accused Medication Error

    Kooky Korky replied to Shannon Dull Dunlevy's topic in General Students

    Don't do this. First, she will not endear herself to her Instructor or other authorities. She will risk making them angry. Secondly, she really doesn't know who turned it off. Don't buck the...
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    What is night shift actually like?

    Kooky Korky replied to MyAimIsTrue's topic in General Nursing

    You are naïve. Expect to be busy the whole shift. Be pleasantly surprised if you get a meal break, rest break, bathroom time, etc. It depends a lot on what area you will working. What area will you...
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    New nurse question?

    Kooky Korky replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Way back when I was told it would decrease fear of doctors to think of them in their underwear. Or farting. It worked. ? I agree about your phone concerns. Sometimes "modern" is not good. What...
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    Need Advice on Accused Medication Error

    Kooky Korky replied to Shannon Dull Dunlevy's topic in General Students

    I agree. However, the pt should not have been left alone during this treatment, IMO. The Instructor is in the wrong and is putting it on the student. The student, who is a first semester student,...
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    New Nurse Venting

    Kooky Korky replied to NewtoNursing75's topic in General Nursing

    You probably won't be able to do much good as a Manager because you will have to answer to Admin, who will set the budget and the rules. How about being a union organizer? you could also begin...
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    Please...please...Help

    Kooky Korky replied to Prernafraid's topic in General Students

    She still has to pass the class, right, if it's a requirement? This opportunity could come again if you are not ready to take it now,