Kooky Korky BSN, RN

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    School nurse questions.

    Kooky Korky replied to littleduckrn5's topic in School

    I can see it on the 1 day per week that she is there. But not the rest of the time. She does not make the job description or
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    The rules apply...until they don't...

    Kooky Korky replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Thanks!
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    I’m in a toxic relationship with the ER

    Kooky Korky replied to Wbm33's topic in Health, Stress Management

    If you do get punched, call the police. The hell with being compassionate and docile. you are not a punching bag and no one is allowed to assault you without consequences - patient, family,
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    I’m in a toxic relationship with the ER

    Kooky Korky replied to Wbm33's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You need a decent amount of deep sleep. Night shift is really destructive for most people. It is totally unnatural, unless you are the rare person who is a natural night owl. You can't afford to...
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    The rules apply...until they don't...

    Kooky Korky replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    OK, I have to ask. FAPE? NTX? mow the
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    Any Advice?

    Kooky Korky replied to Kooky Korky's topic in School

    Lots of good info Many
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    Any Advice?

    Kooky Korky posted a topic in School

    I am exploring School nursing K - Sr. High. What would your 1 best piece of advice you would give a nurse new to this specialty? What ailments and issues will I likely see the most? Do you have a Log...
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    Increase in bad student behavior.

    Kooky Korky replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    What have you tried beyond complaining to the school officials? how about the TV newspeople? Senators and other elected officials? You can do it anonymously if
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    Increase in bad student behavior.

    Kooky Korky replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    What was the outcome in these
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    Increase in bad student behavior.

    Kooky Korky replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I am pro law enforcement when it is done properly, without disrespect for the people against whom law is enforced, which is not always the case. As for unruly kids - our society has kicked God out of...
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    School nurse questions.

    Kooky Korky replied to littleduckrn5's topic in School

    How can she be responsible for the aide? She is an Agency nurse. She is filling in, one day per week. I agree she needs to get this all clarified, see it in writing, immediately, before starting her...
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    Why so long

    Kooky Korky replied to NurseHeatherBSNRN's topic in School

    I think some people are constitutionally incapable of telling the truth. And some are afraid to do so, having been wounded in their battle with life. Etc. LOL What will you do with that
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    Setting the Precedent: Nurses Fired for Being Sick

    Kooky Korky replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    good advice However, it is considered standard professional practice to give 2 weeks' notice. How did it go after your talk with them? A lot of people give 2 weeks' notice, then burn up their sick...
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    Setting the Precedent: Nurses Fired for Being Sick

    Kooky Korky replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    as long as we fail to
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    Setting the Precedent: Nurses Fired for Being Sick

    Kooky Korky replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    numbers of
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    School nurses, what is the worst emergency you've had?

    Kooky Korky replied to Avill's topic in School

    Maybe she feared hurting the spine, not just the neck. Or feared she herself would get
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    School nurses, what is the worst emergency you've had?

    Kooky Korky replied to Avill's topic in School

    Charges should have been brought by all of his victims. What does he do with his life now? She might have panicked or felt inadequate or didn't like the other teacher or who
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    School nurses, what is the worst emergency you've had?

    Kooky Korky replied to Avill's topic in School

    What happened to the
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    Tired and burnt out from the abuse

    Kooky Korky replied to NurseK93's topic in General Nursing

    She put a note in the chart that the pt was mad at YOU or that she gave the pt the Mgr's contact info at the pt's request? She seems like a not so great
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    Tired and burnt out from the abuse

    Kooky Korky replied to NurseK93's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you are having trouble and hope things improve soon. In truth, of course, no one really cares about your personal troubles, such as your fiance having to sleep alone, least of all your...
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    Saying No to extra shifts, is it bad if you're new?

    Kooky Korky replied to AngelaB236's topic in General Nursing

    If you are required to be on call, they need to pay you for the hours you have to be available because you are limited as to how far away you can be from work, limited as to whether you can have an...
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    Something Has to Change

    Kooky Korky replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

    Bemoaning this fact (of too many pts) will do no good. The solution is to educate the public about what is happening in their hospitals and nursing homes, and to
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    PTO not in the budget for remainder of year

    Kooky Korky replied to galaxygirl17's topic in General Nursing

    In reality, some people do get time off, at least in my experience. Hypocrisy, favoritism, the world of
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    Question About Sterility Related To Giving Injections

    Kooky Korky posted a topic in General Nursing

    Question: If you draw up a dose of flu vax from a multidose vial but don't use it at the particular clinic where you are assigned that day, will it be safe to use it (still sterile, still potent) at...
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    Question About Sterility Related To Giving Injections

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

    The question is