Kooky Korky BSN, RN

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    Coworker violated HIPPA

    Kooky Korky replied to AsanRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    "You know I can't talk about it. I know we're friends, but please don't put me in this awkward position again because you know we both have to follow the
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    Coworker violated HIPPA

    Kooky Korky replied to AsanRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    She didn't violate the nephew's trust because he doesn't know about her newfound knowledge of his syphilis. At least, she doesn't know if he knows. She did violate her own principles, it would seem....
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    Nurses Eat Their Young

    Kooky Korky replied to Dairian's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I've worked with some unhappy people. I don't think they bullied anyone, they just were such unhappy individuals that it was horrible to be around them. Especially as a new nurse, their...
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    Missed a fracture

    Kooky Korky replied to Buggus's topic in School

    Maybe we will learn and change
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    Dilemma - What To Do, What To Do

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

    Well, they did go with another candidate. The real actual hiring Manager emailed me to say that, thanked me for applying. So I think they had this person already lined up when I applied. I don't...
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    Dilemma - What To Do, What To Do

    Kooky Korky posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have applied for a part-time job. So far, the hiring person has asked if I'd be available for a phone interview on 4 different dates. She has not called. After the first 2 times, I left a message...
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    CNA Durinf Nursing School Worth It?

    Kooky Korky replied to GKursteiner1097's topic in General Specialties

    It would give you valuable experience. I see the same pros and cons as the other posters. Have you made a decision. Best wishes. You certainly sound energetic. Just treasure the time you have with...
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    Writing Bad Orders

    Kooky Korky replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Call the doctor every day to report the weight and ask for that day's dose. Just say, honestly, that you don't understand the order if Doc c/o being called. As I read the order and the weights you...
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    Poorest lack of judgment EVER!!!

    Kooky Korky replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I used to work with a deputy sheriff who expected our boss (a nurse) to provide him with a daily BP check and free BP medicine from our stock. boss said she had grown pretty tired of this but didn't...
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    withholding medications ethical dilemma

    Kooky Korky replied to WILLTHEMURSE's topic in General Nursing

    I don't disagree except that the RN "caring" for this pt was such a miserable, cruel witch and likely would have said something like "They couldn't just leave you in the sewer where you belong" or...
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    911 call

    Kooky Korky replied to waxynurse3's topic in School

    Similar to Rare diseases happen rarely. Maybe they are rare because no one thinks of
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    Would you File a Complaint?

    Kooky Korky replied to everchangingRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The nurse was absolutely wrong to curse. Perhaps OP should talk to HR and the Manager of the ED. Maybe she should contact the nurse directly before reporting anything other than what she has already...
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    Called In because my coworkers are complaining about me

    Kooky Korky replied to nursinghopeful23's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ah, yes. Denials of having complained. Tattling to the boss while not speaking directly to you. A weak, incompetent boss who listens to gossip and doesn't tame her immature, vicious staff. Do...
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    withholding medications ethical dilemma

    Kooky Korky replied to WILLTHEMURSE's topic in General Nursing

    I understand the nurse being aggravated with the patient. A lot of people look down upon and are disgusted by and angry at drug addicts and alcoholics. HOWEVER - if I heard someone talk that way to...
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    Drug urine test after 12 hour shift

    Kooky Korky replied to Kallie3006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Report them now. I see this is an old thread, but you could still report
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    Help! Tested positive

    Kooky Korky replied to Jaybird82's topic in Nurses Recovery

    get the lawyer. Get the lawyer. Get the lawyer. Oh, and get the lawyer. Sooner rather than later. Now. Do as the experienced people here are telling you to do. Stop thinking that anyone's testimony...
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    Should prn get weekend or holiday diff???

    Kooky Korky replied to rechell1215's topic in General Nursing

    And I think laws vary when it come to requiring a certain minimum pay rate and how OT is calculated (within 1 week, within a pay period, or some other time frame - like monthly or something). Does Fed...
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    Should prn get weekend or holiday diff???

    Kooky Korky replied to rechell1215's topic in General Nursing

    But remember - they generally don't have
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    Is this a fair holiday schedule

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

    And the crowds are
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    Tattoos in the workplace

    Kooky Korky replied to KB4848's topic in General Nursing

    How about a heart with "MOM" on it? That might offend someone who hates their mother. You don't have to heed her advice. But why not compromise for now? You can always get more visible ones later,...
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    Tattoos in the workplace

    Kooky Korky replied to KB4848's topic in General Nursing

    "Seems is the key word. Just get them where no one else can see them if you get more. Fair? No. Is she right? Who knows? Why take a chance if you want to
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    Is this a fair holiday schedule

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

    OP, what about Christmas and NY? I have never worked anywhere where line staff could vacation at a holiday time, but then someone would be granted vacation anyway. And the managers and Admin were...
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    Loud Cartoons for Elderly Patients

    Kooky Korky replied to NurseSince2014's topic in General Nursing

    I think the culprit is a danger to others and needs not only the boot but a 72 hour hold. Anonymously call the department in your state that handles elder abuse, call CMS, and call the local...
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    Grossed out for the first time this year

    Kooky Korky replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    That's fairly small. Are you sure you don't have a room you could use for a few hours? Maybe on a weekend or
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    Med admin difficulty

    Kooky Korky replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    Hmm... So what do you do if there is refusal or faking or other