BinkieRN

BinkieRN BSN, RN

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  1. Personal Hygiene...

    BinkieRN replied to Michelle123's topic in General Nursing

    My bf says he is grossed out by how many guys do not wash their hands in the bathroom and then go back to work (in a

  2. I know a CNA who's name badge says nurse!

    BinkieRN replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

    CNA's are under the BON correct? How can a CMA be used as a CNA? I'm not sure I understand that. CMA's learn injections, drawing blood, clerical duties, not CNA duties other than doing vital signs....

  3. Help!!!

    BinkieRN replied to snm25's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you would get a job in a doctors office, they hire Medical Assistants for $10 an hour. Possibly one LPN, but doubtful an RN. You could get a job in Public Health which would be...

  4. Personal Hygiene...

    BinkieRN replied to Michelle123's topic in General Nursing

    I wash or use hand sanitizer both "before" and "after" I use the bathroom. I do not touch the door knob/handle in public restrooms however I do not shower every day but I do wash, as you say, top and...

  5. most fertile during menstruation? what?

    BinkieRN replied to lorenwithano's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A woman can only experience a miscarriage if the union of a sperm and an egg has taken place. No baby, no miscarriage. Women do not ovulate during their period but eggs can live for 2 days and sperm...

  6. most fertile during menstruation? what?

    BinkieRN replied to lorenwithano's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Women have the potential to get pregnant at any time during their cycle "should" they ovulate but most fertile during mensturation, NO WAY! Ovulation occurs 14 days prior to the next expected mensus....

  7. I know a CNA who's name badge says nurse!

    BinkieRN replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly I don't think there is anything that can be done about it. At least not until the public starts complaining to their doctors. The BON isn't interested either, their only concern is licensed...

  8. Dealing with Judgement for going to Excelsior

    BinkieRN replied to Amber07's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It may just be regional? Around where I live no one cares where you went to school only that you passed NCLEX. I'm sorry you're going through this and good luck with the

  9. I have to insert a Catheter into a female Geriatric patient whom is feeling anxiety

    BinkieRN replied to 2bLPNhoneybee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    LOL! Earle58, my luck will likely change in the coming

  10. Nurses Past Their Prime

    BinkieRN replied to dialysis12041999's topic in General Nursing

    :rckn: My next-door neighbor is an RN, she is older, she is a grandmother, but I tell you she has to be one of the wisest, kindest, most compassionate nurses that I know. She has told me about...

  11. I have to insert a Catheter into a female Geriatric patient whom is feeling anxiety

    BinkieRN replied to 2bLPNhoneybee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I assume this is LTC? In my limited experience patients with indwelling foley's are very easy to cath i.e. the urethral opening is very apparent. She must be told that you are a student and if she...

  12. Brand New Rn!!!!

    BinkieRN replied to Supernerd24's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS!

  13. Help Me Make Peace With Myself

    BinkieRN replied to handyrn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    If the patient "appears" comfortable? How do you know how an unresponsive patient feels inside? I give the pain medication on schedule regardless of how comfortable I think the patient is. I do think...

  14. Reprimanded for NOT giving IV Push Medicine

    BinkieRN replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Thank You, you are 100% correct, I wasn't looking at it from that angle which is or course the most important issue. Thanks

  15. Insulin Nightmare Well Sort Of

    BinkieRN replied to LPNscottnj's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We were on vacation last summer and my Dad was having trouble with his accucheck. I said here let me show you. It was 355. I almost fainted. Then I realized I had put some gum in my mouth about 5...

  16. Reprimanded for NOT giving IV Push Medicine

    BinkieRN replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Correct. But does she know if it is allowed where she

  17. Reprimanded for NOT giving IV Push Medicine

    BinkieRN replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure it's not in your scope of practice? LPN's that I work with are allowed by the state that I live in to push

  18. How long is a spiked IV bag good?

    BinkieRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Our floor has decided that it's cheaper to hang a 500 cc NS bag in the med room, it is spiked, has tubing about 2 feet long and on the end of the tubing there a connector where you can screw on a 20cc...

  19. Kicked out of nursing school but determined to go back!!!

    BinkieRN replied to aka640's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm proof that it is possible. My freshman year was all about having fun. I was 18 years old. I took a couple of years off, worked, supported myself and grew up. I knew what I needed to do then. I had...

  20. manners question

    BinkieRN replied to Imafloat's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ok I'm going to be different. If you were my friend I would want you to share that concern with me. That baby is only this little once and you don't want to miss any opportunities to help the baby...

  21. Scrubs to tight? How do you tell someone?

    BinkieRN replied to Absolutely13's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Tell your manager let them handle it. That keeps you out of it. If the manager doesn't do anything about it then let it

  22. I know a CNA who's name badge says nurse!

    BinkieRN replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

    You're right most people do not know the difference but the unlicensed person who allows patients to call them "nurse" does know the difference and if they don't inform the patient then they are...

  23. I know a CNA who's name badge says nurse!

    BinkieRN replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

    As a new nurse (RN) I don't think that is true. My question would be why would a person who is not a nurse want people to think they are a nurse? It seems to me they would be asking for

  24. Too Busy to.....

    BinkieRN replied to DesertRoseAZ's topic in General Nursing

    There are days that I have to eat my lunch in 5 minute increments, most days I can squeeze in 20 minutes to eat. I have never taken a 15 minute break. I always make time to go to the BR when I have to...

  25. How Dare You Say That To My Patient!!!

    BinkieRN replied to Calgon-take.me.away's topic in General Nursing

    If you were in charge could you not have sent this person