Kooky Korky BSN, RN

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    Suspended for touching a child's head and face

    Kooky Korky replied to GG66's topic in Emergency

    That is the absolute understatement of the
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    Suspended for touching a child's head and face

    Kooky Korky replied to GG66's topic in Emergency

    In general, I agree. But some people don't like much touching. And the person asking if the doctor was right to do physical exam - goes to show that very little physical exam takes place any more....
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    Suspended for touching a child's head and face

    Kooky Korky replied to GG66's topic in Emergency

    How could a pat, pat be interpreted as a beating? Were you having other problems/complaints at work? Was Mom drunk or high or jealous or what? Was your boss
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    Overturning a grade is it possible?

    Kooky Korky replied to Misscruella's topic in General Students

    I wonder if each state requires a certain amount of Clinical hours. Mine did when I was a student and when I taught. Falsifying a student's attendance? Forget it. Is any student worth the risk?...
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    Overturning a grade is it possible?

    Kooky Korky replied to Misscruella's topic in General Students

    I think it is best for you to go to school elsewhere. However, I think you should engage a lawyer and sue the living daylights out of the school, Instructor, and the Director because they have...
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    Is my (50K) BSN worthless?

    Kooky Korky replied to boxofrain's topic in General Nursing

    Keep your hospital skills and med/surg knowledge up to date. You never
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    Is my (50K) BSN worthless?

    Kooky Korky replied to boxofrain's topic in General Nursing

    You put me in mind of a fellow nurse who is bipolar. She is very intelligent. She sees things in a situation that I do not. I wish I did catch every detail the way she does, but I don't. Her bad...
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    In the 44 days since end of contract for me, I have.....

    Kooky Korky replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Happy for you, Catsmeow. Do you feel you are in a better place now? What encouragements and words of cheer can you
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    Help...need AWAY from bedside but don't know where to go...

    Kooky Korky replied to Nursey103's topic in General Nursing

    There are many options if you want to continue in Nursing. Correctional facilities, schools - all the way from grade schools to colleges, parish nursing, cruise ship nurse, Home Health, Public Health...
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    Should I or shouldn’t I have given Ativan?

    Kooky Korky replied to Nurse Pure-Spring's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You say the order was for PRN Ativan. I'm assuming it was ordered PRN for agitation, which the pt was not displaying at HS. Technically, it seems not quite right that you gave it, but I do...
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    Possible error in judgement?

    Kooky Korky replied to Kcanno13's topic in General Nursing

    The EKG was ordered routinely and it showed a fib, with which the pt was already diagnosed. However, a fib is still abnormal, as is a pulse of 56. That's enough to notify the doc. Just wondering -...
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    New to working overnights

    Kooky Korky replied to CamMc's topic in General Nursing

    If you have not worked Night shift before, you will find out soon enough whether you are a night owl. Sleep is a huge priority when you are asking your body to go from its natural sleep-wake cycle to...
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    Quality Care and Patient Safety: Medication Errors in Long-Term Care

    Kooky Korky replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

    Laughable. It is next to totally impossible to pass so many meds within the time limit. God forbid there should be more nurses and fewer patients per nurse, so as to do the work at a sane and...
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    I HATE nursing school. Now what?

    Kooky Korky replied to namaB's topic in General Students

    You're so close to the end that I would say to go ahead and finish. The Instructors are the problem. But you have to be smart enough to stop making them feel embarrassed and then angry at you. Best...
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    Immunizations for uninsured

    Kooky Korky replied to seericap's topic in General Students

    But I think she is still entitled to be on her parents' insurance, especially as a student. What does the school student health office say about coverage and about
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    How do you feel on displaying your certification credentials on your badge?

    Kooky Korky replied to choksantos's topic in General Nursing

    Take 1 course per semester. Maybe online is easier for you than in person. If you want further education, you can find a way. it might not be the best time for you, though, if you have young kids...
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    How do you feel on displaying your certification credentials on your badge?

    Kooky Korky replied to choksantos's topic in General Nursing

    Why should you hesitate to let the world know you have whatever credentials? Did you earn them honestly? Are doctors reluctant to show theirs? They sweated blood to get them (presumably). So did...
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    Nurse bringing child to work

    Kooky Korky replied to adclay's topic in General Nursing

    She had no business leaving her child in the car. Sounds like she was one who truly needed welfare. And no more kids until her life was much more stable. I can't help but wonder if she exhausted...
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    Would you let them sit for picture day?

    Kooky Korky replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    Make the parents and MD
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    Nurse bringing child to work

    Kooky Korky replied to adclay's topic in General Nursing

    You were very nice. But what if you didn't have time to play with them? Or what if you worked in a setting where patients were potentially violent? It's just not, IMHO, a good solution. I can see...
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    Nurse bringing child to work

    Kooky Korky replied to adclay's topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering - why are people having children before figuring out a few alternatives for child care? I know plans can fall through, but it really isn't safe or appropriate to bring kids to work when...
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    Nurse bringing child to work

    Kooky Korky replied to adclay's topic in General Nursing

    OP wasn't talking about employer-paid child care. She said her coworker brings her child to work on Nights, puts him in a patient room. That doesn't sound like employer-paid child care to me. I...
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    Nurse bringing child to work

    Kooky Korky replied to adclay's topic in General Nursing

    We had a doc who would bring his grandkids while he was Rounding. He actually told a nurse to keep an eye on these kids. She told him nicely, apologetically but firmly that she did not have time,...
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    "I've never done this before"

    Kooky Korky replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

    I think the pt has enough to worry about without being burdened by a nurse who wants the pt to be rational. And a nurse who wants the pt to be supportive of the nurse's emotions is expecting too much....
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    Guys, I'm an unintentional job hopper.

    Kooky Korky replied to Tink87's topic in General Nursing

    Work agency or float pool. Good variety. Best