Kooky Korky BSN, RN

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    RN's and LPN's working as Nursing Assistants?

    Kooky Korky replied to blackmamba123's topic in General Nursing

    Yes and
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    Asked to resign after 6 months

    Kooky Korky replied to FNKA's topic in General Nursing

    Not to me. Nurses absolutely do eat their young. As well as their middle-aged and old. OP, I would have told, in a very menacing manner, the nurse who yelled at me to never do it again. especially...
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    Insulin error

    Kooky Korky replied to rn1924's topic in Patient Medications

    Is the pt alright? Are they going after the doctors, too, or just
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    What is an RN, BAAN?

    Kooky Korky replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you do
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    Los Gatos ER Physician in the News

    Kooky Korky replied to CityofAngelsRN's topic in Nursing News

    And this was not a nurse. It was a doctor. Just clarifying that. It's nice that coworkers care about each other, but I still think it is ultimately Management's job to deal with staff like this...
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    Los Gatos ER Physician in the News

    Kooky Korky replied to CityofAngelsRN's topic in Nursing News

    There are, as you know, many lung diseases besides asthma, other reasons for feeling like one can't breathe. Doc was rude and sarcastic, used a curse word. Someone above stated, correctly, that she...
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    Los Gatos ER Physician in the News

    Kooky Korky replied to CityofAngelsRN's topic in Nursing News

    She used a forbidden word (it's bleeped out). She mocked him. She told him about her troubles and the troubles of other patients. She heard "narcotics" when the pt did not say that. She ASSumed he...
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    Is this considered bullying?

    Kooky Korky replied to Ilovenursing3's topic in General Nursing

    No need for shock. Do you really think patients always know all of their
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    is this bullying?

    Kooky Korky replied to jennalou's topic in General Nursing

    It is true that seeking to be popular is not the main issue, but it sure is miserable when you think people don't like you. OP - It sounds like your Instructor meant well but did a poor job in...
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    Is this considered bullying?

    Kooky Korky replied to Ilovenursing3's topic in General Nursing

    Never become complacent about insulin or any other meds. Confident yes, complacent NO. It is good to re-check patients. Ask your questions. Talk out the "what if" scenarios. You are there to learn....
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    Absolute Exhaustion Tips?

    Kooky Korky replied to Lilia777's topic in General Nursing

    Get checked for sleep apnea. Pregnant? Did your doc do labs of any kind? Call her back and get her to look deeper into your situation. Tell her you are worried and would like her to re-think the...
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    Is this considered bullying?

    Kooky Korky replied to Ilovenursing3's topic in General Nursing

    What are they doing instead of getting to the
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    Is this considered bullying?

    Kooky Korky replied to Ilovenursing3's topic in General Nursing

    If she is literally pushing the aide, that is more than bullying. That is
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    People In Pain

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

    I understand your frustration, but do not believe legislators never experience hard work or pain. They just have excellent access to the best care. I agree that we all need to be in contact with our...
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    People In Pain

    Kooky Korky posted a topic in General Nursing

    When people need treatment for pain chronically or for perhaps a terribly destructive accident (lots of fractures, serious burns, and the like), do their pain meds automatically stop after 60 or 90...
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    People In Pain

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

    Bless you for taking care of it. That is a sign of really sub-par care (letting pts run out of necessary meds). I think CMS and JCAHO should be notified. Anonymously, if you prefer. Have you...
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    People In Pain

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

    LTC now and am partly retired. Have done several different areas over the last 40+ years. My current concern is because of a neighbor who had a horrible car accident, was severely injured (multiple...
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    Surgeon for an instructor

    Kooky Korky replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Students

    We had the most wonderful teacher of A & P back in the Dark Ages ('70's). He was an MD. He was so knowledgeable, also friendly enough. I learned to write really, really fast. Yes, I could have...
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    Any Mormon/LDS nurses here? I need help?

    Kooky Korky replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can honestly say I didn't fully understand what Nursing involved re: schedule before I got into it. I didn't know any nurses and no one prepared me for having to work holidays, weekends, etc. One...
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    Any Mormon/LDS nurses here? I need help?

    Kooky Korky replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is often better just to call off sick than ask permission to be off. It's often easier to get forgiveness than it is to get permission, as the saying goes. Of course, this must be kept to...
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    What's next after correctional nursing?

    Kooky Korky replied to Elky's topic in Correctional

    Public Health, Juvenile Hall, Management RN in Corrections, Clinic Nurse (specializing in Peds, OB, High Risk OB, TB nurse, maybe County Hospital RN. Sometimes jails and prisons have...
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    Give LTC a chance, or get out now?

    Kooky Korky replied to mc-escher's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'd fight for that bonus. Read the contract you signed when you hired on and see what it says about that bonus, what obligations and conditions you have to meet. Stay if the new unit is OK/better...
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    New Grad Loses Job at 3 Months

    Kooky Korky replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Where do you get the idea that she thinks the bedside is beneath her? Or that she thinks she knows everything? Or that she's looking for greener
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    New Grad Loses Job at 3 Months

    Kooky Korky replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Sounds like your preceptor didn't do a very good job. Best wishes on your next venture. I think it's ridiculous to tell you to show agitation/stress. Maybe you just have a calm basic demeanor. I...
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    Any Mormon/LDS nurses here? I need help?

    Kooky Korky replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, some LDS nurses must work in Utah on Sunday, too, right? Or do they shut the hospitals down on Sunday in Utah? OP says her Bishop has already told her she will remain in good standing with the...