Kooky Korky BSN, RN

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    Would you have called?

    Kooky Korky replied to bluebonnetrn's topic in School

    I've always thought it was best to keep parents informed, even if staff are busy, even if the exam is unremarkable. And before someone duns me for not being a school nurse, I have worked as a SN via...
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    Emergent Situation Gone Wrong. Ideas?

    Kooky Korky replied to Tencat25's topic in School

    Assuming Psych knows nothing medical is just par for the course. Nurses eating their young, their old, their Psychs, and all that. LOL (sort
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    So done with a co-worker

    Kooky Korky replied to smf0903's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    She's miserable because of some terrible hurt or disappointment in her life. Or maybe she just is modeling what she's learned is the way to be. Or who knows and, honestly, who cares? She doesn't...
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    So done with a co-worker

    Kooky Korky replied to smf0903's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This type never goes
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    Difficult Manager making it difficult to change jobs

    Kooky Korky replied to NurseC89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Doesn't this evaluation have the manager's name on
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    Dysfunctional Unit?

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

    Why did you not ask her how an attitude adjustment could be accomplished???? And what she meant by stating the unit was dysfunctional??? I used to work with a barker. She was a miserable person...
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    Questioning a doctors order

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

    Nurses are worth our weight in gold, always cleaning up after doctors. And often not getting any credit for great catches like this. Really makes me wonder what the ER staff charted about physical...
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    DIRECTOR OF NURSING

    Kooky Korky replied to Nishstar1's topic in Operating Room

    Wow. I'm guessing you are not forceful enough. You have to somehow figure out what it will take for these nurses to see you as the boss and as a real leader. First, try seeing to it that they get...
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    New grad in icu not ready

    Kooky Korky replied to Lizzielizurd's topic in Critical Care

    No need to die or go into a hole. If both of these nurses think you're not ready, heed their advice. Cvepo's too. Did they have any hints for you? Specific things you should do at this point to...
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    Anybody work at an STI clinic?

    Kooky Korky replied to quazar's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Why do you think it's odd? I think if that's what you want to do, do it. You can be of great help to many people who need help and kindness. So why do you think it's
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    How easy is it to lose a license in correctional setting?

    Kooky Korky replied to reptilesavvy's topic in Correctional

    Now it seems that patients in ER's are denied pain for kidney stones and other truly severe pain. Sometimes the Custody personnel don't realize there's a medical issue, they just think the inmates are...
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    How easy is it to lose a license in correctional setting?

    Kooky Korky replied to reptilesavvy's topic in Correctional

    Entertaining? What was the entertaining
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    confused

    Kooky Korky replied to shirl_1's topic in Correctional

    I am as confused as you are. Why don't you tell the boss you need time to learn the paperwork? See if they will give you a couple of days of training just for
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    Is nursing REALLY that difficult?

    Kooky Korky replied to lilythorburn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What other lines of work are you
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    Is nursing REALLY that difficult?

    Kooky Korky replied to lilythorburn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many employers do not give as much time off. One job I had only gave 20 days of paid time off per year. Out of that had to come holidays, vacation, sick leave, personal leave. Compare that to a...
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    Patient brings own urine sample for preoperative pregnancy testing

    Kooky Korky replied to DineenC's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your Lab for more information,
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    Loss of son and finding a future

    Kooky Korky replied to bellcollector's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am tremendously sorry about your dear son and mom. Time does heal these awful blows. Hold on and keep a goin'. One foot in front of the other, friend, just one foot in front of the other. Yes,...
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    What's wrong with me?

    Kooky Korky replied to New Horizon's topic in General Students

    She's only in Fundamentals. Certainly your advice is good for later on (Med-Surg). OP - practice, practice, practice. Make up tests of your own. Base them on the material you have been given in...
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    Long Term Care Nursing is Lame

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

    Each of us has our niche And viva la difference. And that niche can change over
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    Long Term Care Nursing is Lame

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

    She's impressed me, too. Negatively. Purplegal, if you want to make a change, do it. There is no need to put yourself down, along with many great LTC nurses - like ME!!!!! I'm a damn good nurse and...
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    What does your nursing career repair bill say about you?

    Kooky Korky replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    Very good thread. OP, I wish you all the best. You can succeed and still remain sane. You can do it. One step after the next. I believe in you. To all who have faced and overcome challenges -...
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    Pet Peeve Friday

    Kooky Korky replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    This mother needs a hysterectomy. Or a mental health exam. There is some serious stress in her life and in the life of her family. Any thought re: child abuse/neglect? Need f/u with
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    Orders from hell...

    Kooky Korky replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    If the child had a need, tough you-know-what. Doc is getting
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    Orders from hell...

    Kooky Korky replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

    I think I would have to either be sedated myself to work with this a** or I'd have to have a little talk with him. I would say something like, "You really are a sadist, aren't you? You really enjoy...
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    Almost walked out today

    Kooky Korky replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    The foregoing sounds like it hits the nail on the head. Your Principal isn't doubting your abilities, she is afraid you'll be too good at your job, as stated above. Document every visit to you, walk...