BinkieRN BSN, RN

BinkieRN is a BSN, RN and specializes in Med/Surg.

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1. I'm a Registered Nurse

   BinkieRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Congratulations!!!

2. Career change

   BinkieRN replied to alps2sea's topic in General Nursing

   We would need more information other than your age. What were you doing? Did you go to college to get into that profession? How long ago did you go to college? and what area of healthcare are you...

3. What more could I have done?

   BinkieRN replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

   You did everything you should have done. I suspect the reason it bothers you to go on and pass meds like nothing happened is because you are a caring human being. That's normal. Don't feel bad about...

4. I'm worried about drawing blood and putting in IVs

   BinkieRN replied to laybell's topic in General Nursing

   You will learn to be comfortable with venipuncture/inserting IV's. It takes practice, lots of practice. The key is not to let the patient know that you are nervous and don't say to them "this is my...

5. Layoffs?

   BinkieRN replied to putmetosleep's topic in General Nursing

   What are FTE's? We are forced to take call when the census is

6. I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

   BinkieRN replied to Kath80's topic in General Nursing

   :deadhorse Good Grief! How many posts? A good fitting supportive bra is a part of your nursing

7. For the LMU nursing students...questions

   BinkieRN replied to HeatherTN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

   Thanks, no I'm not near Knoxville so I've never heard of it. Again

8. Ok to send thank you card/Xmas card to Nurse Recruiter?

   BinkieRN replied to freegirl's topic in General Nursing

   I think since you already thanked her that's enough but a nice Christmas card letting her know how you're doing in your new job would be greatly appreciated. Of course you can add "thanks

9. How do you assess this video of fainting public official?

   BinkieRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

   I first thought TIA and I'll stick with it. Wonder if they'll ever tell? He does look older than his stated age.

10. For the LMU nursing students...questions

    BinkieRN replied to HeatherTN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I'm sorry, I don't mean to come across as dumb but I'm in Tennessee and I don't know which school LMU is? I'm currently at work and my co-workers don't know either? BTW,

11. Wearing all white

    BinkieRN replied to THAT Nurse.'s topic in General Nursing

    I think clean matched scrubs, proper ID, clean nails, neat hair, less jewelry, clean shoes, etc...is just as professional as all white uniforms. My Mom said she remembers seeing nurses in white...

12. Can you give blood and antibiotics both at the same time through a triple lumen cath?

    BinkieRN replied to mommy2anangel's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It is done all the time. I agree about starting a new med or the first dose of an antibiotic when starting the blood because if there is a reaction, you won't know if it's the blood or the med causing...

13. Excessive Foley drainage

    BinkieRN replied to bisacat's topic in Emergency

    I do clamp a foley for 15 minutes, after a liter, if the bladder is very distended. I learned in school that emptying the bladder too quickly can cause bladder spasms. I don't have a problem doing it...

14. What are you thankful for?

    BinkieRN replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    I have job security. Even if I did get laid off I could get another job within

15. To renew an LPN license or not, once an RN?

    BinkieRN replied to S.N. Visit's topic in General Nursing

    ITA, but you will see posts here from ex LPN's who keep both licenses valid because if they want to work in LTC where they won't pay for an RN then they work on their LPN license. It makes absolutely...