Kooky Korky BSN, RN

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    I got a counseling letter because I refused to help another staff member with her personal problems?

    Kooky Korky replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    We all like to force our thoughts and beliefs on others? Maybe you do. I just want to be left alone to kibbitz/gossip/counsel/share or not. Ever think of going to work just to do the work and get...
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    I got a counseling letter because I refused to help another staff member with her personal problems?

    Kooky Korky replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Did the other vet say hello to
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    Students Faking Illnesses

    Kooky Korky replied to MsNurse1997's topic in School

    I sometimes get parents who refuse to come get their kids. Or, if they are working, they refuse to help find someone else to come get the
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    "It's Just a Sprain"

    Kooky Korky replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    My uncle always said he was Doctor Isaiah. He was not a doctor but he sure did know how to take care of lots of everyday health matters using home remedies. I personally came to realize that...
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    Who should decide?

    Kooky Korky replied to PPediRN's topic in Nursing News

    Let this little angel go home to
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    Considering Quitting My Job- Had Enough (Kind of a Vent Post)

    Kooky Korky replied to sideshowstarlet's topic in General Nursing

    You should have told her, not asked
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    How to deal with rude & demanding patients/residents?

    Kooky Korky replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Of course it's not part of the job. But you need to put your patients first. They are often scared, lonely. And your job is not just tasks. It is taking care of, helping people. Put...
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    How to deal with rude & demanding patients/residents?

    Kooky Korky replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    It's not too late to look him up and tell him what you have said here. He needs to be educated. If he is arrogant, unaccepting, rude - report him to his boss and whatever licensing agency....
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    Students Faking Illnesses

    Kooky Korky replied to MsNurse1997's topic in School

    And so often people feel better after they
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    Students Faking Illnesses

    Kooky Korky replied to MsNurse1997's topic in School

    You are not the police. You are the nurse. Throughout my long career, I have encountered nurses who think many, many patients are what we used to call "turkeys". A turkey is a pt we think is...
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    Patient going to complain against me?

    Kooky Korky replied to Bella345's topic in General Nursing

    She was a patient and you didn't know her name, but what about her room number? Why was she threatening
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    Paying People To Do Meaningless Online ED

    Kooky Korky replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    And maybe worse than termination. License could be jeopardized. And retirees often resume at least part-time
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    Paying People To Do Meaningless Online ED

    Kooky Korky replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Are you going to report her for fraud or whatever crime this
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    I got a counseling letter because I refused to help another staff member with her personal problems?

    Kooky Korky replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Your Director is an idiot. This nurse needs to be ordered into counseling (Employee Assistance Program)? She sounds like a nut and might be a danger to herself or others. We all have...
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    Patient going to complain against me?

    Kooky Korky replied to Bella345's topic in General Nursing

    I don't like it when family is around. you can always have them call the
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    Holiday Sick Calls From Self-Centered Staff

    Kooky Korky replied to SunDazed's topic in General Nursing

    Find some other reason to fire her? Or fire her anyway and let the U scream all they want. If any staff had the cajones to speak up and tell the truth at whatever hearings would have been held if...
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    Holiday Sick Calls From Self-Centered Staff

    Kooky Korky replied to SunDazed's topic in General Nursing

    Change their schedule. For instance: This is for 8 hour shifts. Work 07 to 15 Off 15 to 23 On 23 to 07 Off 07 to 15 On 15 to 23 etc. The point is to give only the...
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    Mandatory Overtime

    Kooky Korky replied to ChknWing's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure you have to
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    Mandatory Overtime

    Kooky Korky replied to ChknWing's topic in General Nursing

    It would depend on how much OT you would be mandated to work. How often, how many hours? Is it actually truly forced (mandated) or is "mandated, mandatory" just being said? I would want...
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    What else can be done about a nurse sleeping on duty??

    Kooky Korky replied to Kastiara's topic in General Nursing

    And where is that? Did Ms. Religion win her lawsuit? Whoever she was praying to should be telling her to get back to work taking care of those for whom she is responsible. I personally...
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    Are You Certified?

    Kooky Korky posted a topic in School

    For those who are certified or those who are considering becoming certified school nurses - Through what organization did you or will you obtain the certification? Can you recommend some...
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    Are You Certified?

    Kooky Korky replied to Kooky Korky's topic in School

    Thank
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    How to deal with rude & demanding patients/residents?

    Kooky Korky replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe his pride told him that was a nurse's job. I would think about finding him and reminding him about this incident. I would let him know you were cold, you were a frightened child, you had...
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    I’m Disgusted and Disturbed

    Kooky Korky replied to angeloublue22's topic in General Nursing

    I think some of it had to do with the EMT's and law enforcement officers often know each other, work together, want to be buddies, try to help each other. I am not excusing or condoning the...
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    Rude Family Member - Advice?

    Kooky Korky replied to katyperryfan's topic in General Nursing

    What does snarky mean? The method you suggest would make me feel I had not been heard by you. Does the method you suggest work