Kooky Korky BSN, RN

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    Misuse of the ER

    Kooky Korky replied to ShortFuse's topic in General Nursing

    It's not the non-sick making sick people wait. It's the triage nurse. As for turnover - nurses would be a lot more willing to keep things moving if they weren't so crushed with too many
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    I don't think i can be around this co-worker anymore.

    Kooky Korky replied to fulitarn's topic in General Nursing

    that is you, Slap. OP needs to deck him and call the
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    Are nurses and doctors equal?

    Kooky Korky replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    Some nurses are more knowledgeable than some doctors or just as knowledgeable. If you think docs have all the knowledge, you are truly mistaken. Are you talking about an intern or resident or an...
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    Can I please get a Parking Spot!

    Kooky Korky replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Nursing

    When you lead the charge to make this happen. Speak
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    When did being pregnant become a disability?

    Kooky Korky replied to guest940422's topic in General Nursing

    Unprofessional to want them to carry their load that they are getting paid to carry? How is that unpro? It's not even insensitive. If they are that frail, they should not be at work. Their...
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    When did being pregnant become a disability?

    Kooky Korky replied to guest940422's topic in General Nursing

    Solution: how about bosses whipping people into line? I guess you have spoken up but to no avail? Stop covering for your lazy co-workers. If their patients are in pain, call them to come off of...
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    Misuse of the ER

    Kooky Korky replied to ShortFuse's topic in General Nursing

    no You are an RN and can be trusted more to make the determination. Although God knows we do sometimes miss
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    Misuse of the ER

    Kooky Korky replied to ShortFuse's topic in General Nursing

    At least their kids are getting taken care of. With parents working, parents must sometimes choose an option that doesn't force them to call off from their jobs. As someone said above, life can be...
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    Misuse of the ER

    Kooky Korky replied to ShortFuse's topic in General Nursing

    This is not new and it likely happens in many ER's. Why LOLOLOL about her lying down? Insurance and expenses are very real concerns for millions of people. I do understand your frustration, but this...
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    Mandatory Hurricane Evacuation - Can I be Forced to Work?

    Kooky Korky replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in Nursing Career

    Were there other
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    Mandatory Hurricane Evacuation - Can I be Forced to Work?

    Kooky Korky replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in Nursing Career

    Needed? Please explain. Or do you mean they are needed by government to be open because they are needed to receive expected casualties among first responders? I wonder if buses or other means of...
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    Mandatory Hurricane Evacuation - Can I be Forced to Work?

    Kooky Korky replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in Nursing Career

    People should not be there to need paramedics, as people have been ordered to get out. I know some do not go, but that is their choice. As the news people have been saying, people will be on their...
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    Mandatory Hurricane Evacuation - Can I be Forced to Work?

    Kooky Korky replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in Nursing Career

    By "predictable" I meant we know she's a'comin'. I know the path and strength can change, as Flo is doing. But we know she's been on the way for a long time and that it's been possible to see where...
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    Old nurse won't retire

    Kooky Korky replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes it's not so easy to meet people or find a way to click with them. Let's pray for Barbara, not blame her for being alone, apparently, and for not having developed hobbies, apparently, or...
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    Mandatory Hurricane Evacuation - Can I be Forced to Work?

    Kooky Korky replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't see how a policy or employee handbook can supercede mandatory evacuation orders from the Governor. How can a civilian employer force its staff to risk, literally, life and limb when this...
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    Am I a woosy for feeling 5 patients is too much on a medsurg floor

    Kooky Korky replied to PaperPushingRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is also about how complex and time-consuming the required care is and how much help one gets from aides, how many are going for procedures, how family members are behaving, and do you have a ward...
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    Where Were You...9/11

    Kooky Korky replied to Daisy4RN's topic in General Nursing

    In my driveway, had just gotten home. Quickly called my auntie to see if she had heard from her son, who works in NYC. Fortunately, he was not in the city that
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    Accomadating patients racist request?

    Kooky Korky replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    Do you think it's only whites who feel this way? Racism abounds in every group. Sadly, some people think that someone who is not white, even someone of their own race, is less skilled or...
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    Accomadating patients racist request?

    Kooky Korky replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    If I were your boss and I knew you had written to this patient, I'd fire you and report you to the Board for unethical behavior. Taunting, unauthorized contact with a former patient. And you better...
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    Collaborative Physician Issues

    Kooky Korky replied to nbtw's topic in Advanced Practice

    Does she have a legal obligation to do what you are asking her to do? Maybe there were issues you weren't aware of? complaints? problems? Does she maybe think she can't speak well of you and your...
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    Shaking my head

    Kooky Korky replied to guest974915's topic in Travel

    It sounds like you now know where things are. I guess you learned by doing and didn't get much orientation. I know you are trying to conceal things that should be concealed, but it's hard to know how...
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    Salt water rinses

    Kooky Korky replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Growing up with Mom and Granny we did warm salt water for twisted ankles, sore throats, cuts. Salt cleans the wound, comforts the tissues. Osmosis and all that. Chlorine cured athlete's feet. Tummy...
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    Staff that gets injured on the job.

    Kooky Korky replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    I am so happy that your boss stood with you on this. Same type of thing happens in long term care. Someone falls. Nurse is expected to find any fractures. Super Nurse with her x ray eyes....
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    Old nurse won't retire

    Kooky Korky replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    If something can be misunderstood, it will
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    Old nurse won't retire

    Kooky Korky replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    How are you covering their patients? If you are doing their work, quit it. Make them do their own work and maybe they'll be more ready for that