Kooky Korky BSN, RN

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    Should drug diverters be prosecuted?

    Kooky Korky replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    If a nurse uses prescribed pain Rx, it is OK to work, drive, etc. as long as the nurse is able to perform the job safely and correctly. What state are you
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    refusing assignment

    Kooky Korky replied to texas_rn11's topic in Agency Nurses

    Only if nurses let it
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    refusing assignment

    Kooky Korky replied to texas_rn11's topic in Agency Nurses

    Wow, Girl, you are usually so nice. What up? OP, head for the hills, that is, say adios to this ridiculous, cheap-minded place. Your agency will always blame the facility, the facility will always...
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    Help. No pay for orientation and buy their uniform?

    Kooky Korky replied to HappyCNA's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, just don't contact the news. If you do decide to stay there, just get a note from a doctor that you need certain shoes, which is insulting and should not be needed, but they can't very well deny...
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    I have a real problem with ancillary staff and am at my wits end. I need help.

    Kooky Korky replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    Short of sudden death or disability (how sweet it would be for these wenches, the boss, and all of their ilk to learn what it's like being on the receiving end of their type of behavior), or the...
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    I have a real problem with ancillary staff and am at my wits end. I need help.

    Kooky Korky replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    Unless I misread what you wrote, yes. You are saying people should try once or twice, directly and then to the boss when the direct approach fails. Then, when the Manager fails to correct the...
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    Various RN Licenses In Your State

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

    I guess I'm not really in a hurry, as I will have to abide by the laws in my state of residence. I was just curious. I kind of want to become a Ward Clerk, utilizing my knowledge of medical...
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    Various RN Licenses In Your State

    Kooky Korky posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do you know what types of RN licenses your state offers? Active for RN's engaged in employment as RN's. Inactive for RN's not employed as RN's at this time. This status must be changed to Active if...
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    5 Weird Questions Patients Have Asked As An OB Nurse

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

    Yes. Like
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    5 Weird Questions Patients Have Asked As An OB Nurse

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

    Back in the Dark Ages, we used to not have IV catheters. Needles were metal and were indeed left in the vein. Like butterflies for blood draws, only long-term. Like scalp needles, only
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    First nursing job LTC facility need advice on how to survive !!!

    Kooky Korky replied to arose26's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So where was everyone? Who was supposed to do VS? Who did feeding, bathing, toileting, ambulating, blood sugars, etc.? How long was everyone gone? How many patients did you have? How many other...
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    Pt fall- need advice

    Kooky Korky replied to dma13's topic in General Nursing

    The secretary might not want to admit that she missed the alarm possibly. Staffing levels are important to note, too, although someone will get mad at you if you indicate that they were lower than...
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    Pt fall- need advice

    Kooky Korky replied to dma13's topic in General Nursing

    No. Just state that it was found in the Off position. Why do you want to speculate in a way that puts blame on yourself or others? Nurses are so darned ready to punish themselves, sometimes...
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    Anyone know about Labor Laws?

    Kooky Korky replied to iowaALF-RN's topic in General Nursing

    If OP knew that, she would probably have done
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    I have a real problem with ancillary staff and am at my wits end. I need help.

    Kooky Korky replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    So you'd be willing to cut and run. You would rather give up a job you love except for these villains and their villainy, give up your seniority, give up all of the good things about the job, such as...
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    Anyone know about Labor Laws?

    Kooky Korky replied to iowaALF-RN's topic in General Nursing

    What are your sources re: PTO? Not saying you're wrong, just find this amazing! I'd like to read more this. DOL?
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    Anyone know about Labor Laws?

    Kooky Korky replied to iowaALF-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the nurse granting all PTO requests at ALF 1 is wrong. She is violating company policy, at the very least. What does your Administrator say? You are a nurse, not a lawyer, not a writer of...
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    5 Weird Questions Patients Have Asked As An OB Nurse

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

    I don't think any of these questions are weird. They just reflect the information or lack of it that the particular patient has. They show a need to speak the patient's lingo. They reflect the...
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    I have a real problem with ancillary staff and am at my wits end. I need help.

    Kooky Korky replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    What is
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    I have a real problem with ancillary staff and am at my wits end. I need help.

    Kooky Korky replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    Stop doing their work. Just stop. If there are lots of people upset with them, they need to band together and get rid of these evil ones. Again, stop covering for them and get everyone together...
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    I have a real problem with ancillary staff and am at my wits end. I need help.

    Kooky Korky replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    You don't know why? Well, either the Manager is scared, or unaware, or lazy, or just doesn't care because she is not the one hurting, or a closely similar reason. I really think that anonymously...
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    How do you feel about being a nurse?

    Kooky Korky replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    You're really not that old, although I do understand that you are weary. You might be able to test out of A & P. Are you sure your bosses wouldn't have worked with you to help you get your...
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    How do you feel about being a nurse?

    Kooky Korky replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    It was America who saved your kingdom during WW2. Thank God almighty that you haven't had any terrorist attacks yet. May you never. Tips? Nurses are not allowed to take tips. I agree with you...
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    How do you feel about being a nurse?

    Kooky Korky replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    It's a love-hate thing. Proud-embarrassed. Should have won the lottery instead or become an MD or other high earner with more prestige,but Nursing has kept food on the table and a roof over our heads....
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    15 Minutes in the Life of a Nurse

    Kooky Korky replied to NurseJulie31's topic in General Nursing

    Send your story to your Senators and Congressmen and Congresswomen, on both the state and federal levels, also to the accrediting bodies of your institution - CMS, JCAHO, whoever accredits your place....