BinkieRN

BinkieRN BSN, RN

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  1. Can Anyone Tell Me WHY.......

    BinkieRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I keep it in my med cart and 9 times out of 10, I end up using the other 1 mg before the end of the shift. If not, then I get someone to witness the

  2. What is the opposition to Universal Healthcare

    BinkieRN replied to ChicagoRN2010's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    doesn't everyone have a "right" to health care? it's easy to agree with a meaningless campaign promise such as "affordable health care for all". universal healthcare amplifies all problems. it...

  3. Are you content at LVN level?

    BinkieRN replied to 53Kalypso's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPN's are awesome! There is no dissing of LPN's going on...the discussion is are you content at the LVN

  4. Are you content at LVN level?

    BinkieRN replied to 53Kalypso's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I went through a 1+1 program and was tempted to stop. I make $56,000 a year working 3 x 12 a week. I couldn't do that as an LPN. With the cost of living and the economy as it is the extra money is a...

  5. i bite my fingers, and yes...i said FINGERS!

    BinkieRN replied to BethT's topic in General Nursing

    ...and yes that is my opinion, we each have a right to our own opinions. You take what you like and leave the

  6. i bite my fingers, and yes...i said FINGERS!

    BinkieRN replied to BethT's topic in General Nursing

    Seeing a mental health professional for a problem you're having trouble controlling has absolutely no relationship to being a crazy person. Many mentally healthy people are in therapy, it's not a sign...

  7. i bite my fingers, and yes...i said FINGERS!

    BinkieRN replied to BethT's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think gloves or Bitex will help you stop biting your fingers, the issue is alot bigger than your biting your fingers. I think you need to go see a qualified mental health professional. I think...

  8. Patient Died from Med Allergy

    BinkieRN replied to NewRN08's topic in General Nursing

    Accidently causing a patients death can hardly compare with crashing a server or losing a case. Yes people are human and yes, sadly, nurses make fatal mistakes but lets keep them in perspective....

  9. A name for Computer on Wheels

    BinkieRN replied to butterfly9's topic in General Nursing

    We call em Stinger Carts and I have not a clue as to why, we just

  10. Working for myself as a private caregiver....I have a couple Q's about this

    BinkieRN replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's a really really bad idea. #1 being paid out of pocket is illegal, I'm assuming you won't be reporting it as income to the IRS? #2 you have no one to back you up on anything, you could...

  11. LVN vs. MA; is MA preferred choice

    BinkieRN replied to gianani97's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    MA's cannot get their LPN or RN through excelsior. LPN's can get their RN through

  12. Why do Threads here get moved to the "Members Only" section?

    BinkieRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't seem quite fair to me either. I mean why pay to talk about non-nursing issues? I don't care to be a premium member but I feel bad for those who cannot afford

  13. Killed myself in school to become this????

    BinkieRN replied to ILoveNursing82's topic in General Nursing

    That's odd isn't it? Really shouldn't be allowed if over a year

  14. Is SSN mandatory to get the license as a RN?

    BinkieRN replied to sudeni's topic in International Nursing

    I think someone has given you the wrong

  15. Why do Threads here get moved to the "Members Only" section?

    BinkieRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Meaning I have to pay

  16. Why do Threads here get moved to the "Members Only" section?

    BinkieRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I'd like to know that

  17. School Nursing...

    BinkieRN replied to Mo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    You can't. That's the point. You get a job, say on Med/Surg, you work there for 2 years full time and then take the certification test. If the job ad specifically states that they are looking for an...

  18. medical mistakes

    BinkieRN replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    How do you manage to never make a

  19. Is SSN mandatory to get the license as a RN?

    BinkieRN replied to sudeni's topic in International Nursing

    I don't know about needing your SSN to take the NCLEX but you'll never be able to work in the US without a

  20. Each job title wears it's own color.

    BinkieRN replied to borzoilady's topic in General Nursing

    Wear white? For

  21. School Nursing...

    BinkieRN replied to Mo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    ADN's qualify to take the certification tests but you must first have 2 years of full time experience in the area you are testing in before you are allowed to register for the

  22. Killed myself in school to become this????

    BinkieRN replied to ILoveNursing82's topic in General Nursing

    That is interesting why is a thread pulled up after that long? Why were they

  23. What does nursing have to do with politics.

    BinkieRN replied to nursingsteph's topic in General Nursing

    Politics affect every aspect of our lives whether we are nurses, teachers, grocery clerks, etc... Politics affect our

  24. Killed myself in school to become this????

    BinkieRN replied to ILoveNursing82's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know where you get that information but working as a nurse is much more difficult than doing clinicals both physically and emotionally. There's not even a comparison. Yes you do have to do...

  25. Scared Out Of My Mind

    BinkieRN replied to sunny3429's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    All you can do is try to do your best. Best of