Kooky Korky BSN, RN

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    new nurse advice. screwed up?

    Kooky Korky replied to introuble7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's so aggravating when OP's don't come
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    Which nurse do you want for your Little Johnny?

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

    Stop bemoaning, friends, and start speaking up. Talk with legislators, your family and friends, etc. Inform them of the dire conditions nurses face on the job and tell them what kind of care they...
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    Do you look up the push rate for IVP meds?

    Kooky Korky replied to Nsco2018's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Always play by the rules so you never have to explain why you
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    Scanning meds for refusal

    Kooky Korky replied to Job33's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you could ask the docs for DC or PRN orders on some of the
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    flirting at the workplace

    Kooky Korky replied to learning247's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is terrible advice. There is no guarantee that one or all of the flirters won't die tomorrow or quit or suddenly run low on hormones. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that the next job won't...
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    Experienced nurse with a intense, dramatic, anxious trainer/preceptor

    Kooky Korky replied to RNintheBay's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Menopause (of the trainer)? Any of a million personal or family situations?Are you a threat to her? I would just say to her, as nicely as I could, "When you yell at me or expect me to decide things I...
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    How do you deal with personal attacks at work?

    Kooky Korky replied to NewRN'16's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    P.S. I understand why you feel as you do about some managers, some owners, even some RN's. But voicing these opinions has been your undoing. Best wishes to you, as you try to get a handle on your...
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    How do you deal with personal attacks at work?

    Kooky Korky replied to NewRN'16's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP is not presuming. She can likely be trusted to know the titles of her coworkers. TBT, you have some real anger and jealousy issues. If you hate Nursing so much, why not just go back to Education...
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    How do you deal with personal attacks at work?

    Kooky Korky replied to NewRN'16's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Girl, you are so jealous you can't see straight. Carry your behind back to school and get your RN if it means that much to you. Stop crying that no one helped you get that extra year (or 2 ) of...
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    How do you deal with personal attacks at work?

    Kooky Korky replied to NewRN'16's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One thing you can do - next time someone is mean to you, call her on it. I assume it's a female, although there are plenty of dirty dog male nurses. Just say to the person "You must be one of the...
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    Dropping the "Nurse Card"?

    Kooky Korky replied to RNJay_'s topic in General Nursing

    Naturally the Queen would be very gracious about the encounter and then not have to pay the ticket. Mayors, governors, president, and all that, you know. On the off-chance that she did have to pay...
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    Dropping the "Nurse Card"?

    Kooky Korky replied to RNJay_'s topic in General Nursing

    What helps avoid tickets is: being white being female being older being young and beautiful/handsome being courteous being calm not being threatening being a nurse, EMT, firefighter, other first...
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    Any Mormon/LDS nurses here? I need help?

    Kooky Korky replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    Some people here are just bitter and want others to suffer as they
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    How long can a patient go without urinating after receiving a Duramorph spinal?

    Kooky Korky replied to willyRN86's topic in Orthopedic

    It wouldn't hurt your prima dona surgeon to write a specific order. Next time someone has a fit, calmly ask him or her to help you know exactly what they have in mind, as you are a new grad and want...
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    Patient waking up during CPR

    Kooky Korky replied to LisaStone's topic in General Nursing

    Do you really tell them they are dead and you can't save
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    Would you tell a co-worker he needs hearing aides?

    Kooky Korky replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you have hearing loss, but putting it all on other people doesn't seem exactly right. Annie, you have gotten lots of good advice here. Best of luck in dealing or not dealing directly with...
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    First patient fall...

    Kooky Korky replied to Shawn4455's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that alert pts have some responsibility. But lawyers, juries, and families won't. OP, do not beat yourself up, stop admitting guilt, and be honest about how the very needy pt in Bed 1 and the...
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    First patient fall...

    Kooky Korky replied to Shawn4455's topic in General Nursing

    I think not using pronouns is ridiculous. I think you even said "she" in at least one spot. No, I didn't go back and look but I knew the patients were female. Do not accept guilt just because you...
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    Blood Sugar Question

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

    Hmm... that doesn't fit with what I read, but I am not an expert and did not do extensive research. What do you figure is the best way to prevent the problem, no matter what the cause is? And how can...
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    Blood Sugar Question

    Kooky Korky posted a topic in General Nursing

    Fasting sugar 136 After no breakfast and about 1/2 hour of mild swim 205. Is this due to breakdown of glycogen? Other reason? It would seem to suggest eating at least a few carbohydrates before...
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    Frustrating issues with my work hours

    Kooky Korky replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    What hours are you supposed to actually work? If you are working more than those hours,
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    CNA vs Serving

    Kooky Korky replied to Flylik3abr1's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I don't see how continuing to work at the BBQ place is going to further your Nursing education/career. Maybe you could work BBQ once or twice per month only. You probably should not count on working a...
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    I'm so lost :(

    Kooky Korky replied to JenMH88RN's topic in General Students

    Congrats on graduating soon and already having a job! As others have said, use this coming year to build a great foundation in your work. I think you will find your way soon enough. And if nothing...
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    What would you do if nursing staff refuses do carry out your request?

    Kooky Korky replied to Saflanut's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I did not know there were different kinds of ticks, even, let alone to call them freckles with legs. You evidently have some experience with ticks. We don't know if the nurses did or
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    What would you do if nursing staff refuses do carry out your request?

    Kooky Korky replied to Saflanut's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes on everyone needing to know how to do this. But if you've never learned, you really should have someone with you for at least the first time, just because tick-borne illnesses are major. My...