BinkieRN

BinkieRN BSN, RN

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  1. Critical Care Nursing

    BinkieRN replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    thanks, that's just the info i was looking for! did you decide not to be a

  2. I was exposed to blood.

    BinkieRN replied to nursing_student84's topic in General Nursing

    What kind of encouragement is that? Yes she can get tested, doubt it is necessary but if it makes her feel better why not? I agree she should fill out a SOE. There's no reason why she should expect...

  3. What Code To Use For Ivpb Infusion

    BinkieRN replied to CARKA1's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, you have got me completely confused, I have no idea to what you are referring

  4. pyxis narcotics count

    BinkieRN replied to connieg's topic in General Nursing

    We have never, to my knowledge, counted the narcs in the pyxis. The pyxis keeps up with the count. When they are replenished by the pharmacy they count them to make sure what is supposed to be there...

  5. Has anyone ever....

    BinkieRN replied to litbitblack's topic in General Nursing

    I worked a flu clinic last fall to make some extra Christmas money. The pay was good and I enjoyed the experience. I loved talking to all the people. I plan to do it again this fall. I did it through...

  6. Abuse from Family/Outside Personell

    BinkieRN replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    If you speak to them in the heat of the moment, even if you're professional, they will likely escalate their behavior. I said to a family member "I'm leaving the room and will talk to you later when...

  7. advanced directives and power or attorney, please answer my question

    BinkieRN replied to bymysoultosqueezeRN's topic in General Nursing

    May I have a link to the article? I haven't read all the replies and I don't have an answer for you but I can tell you that when the grown child won't let the parent go in peace that it is about them...

  8. Help-my Hubby's Jealous Of allnurses.com

    BinkieRN replied to bossynurse101's topic in General Nursing

    I said would you rather I drink, have an affair, develop a shopping addiction, go gambling or surf allnurses? Case

  9. Survey for my Sociology Paper!

    BinkieRN replied to EMT_to_RN's topic in General Nursing

    1. How long (years) have you been a nurse? 1 2. What is your annual gross income? 40-50K 3. Do you have an Associate or Bachelors degree? Associates 4. How long have you worked for your present...

  10. Anyone had foot/heel/achilles surgery....I'm SO scared!

    BinkieRN replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sooo sorry CathRN about how you've suffered agony with your feet. I'm glad you're hoping to go back to work and have other options just in case. You go girl! (but not too fast) (((((((HUGS)))))))...

  11. Anyone had foot/heel/achilles surgery....I'm SO scared!

    BinkieRN replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have bone spurs on both of my heels. The pain had gotten so bad that some days I could not work. A friend told me about these inserts and I thought why not? I tried many different kinds prior to...

  12. Grievance leads to physical conditions?!

    BinkieRN replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    I "LOVE" my dog. I "REALLY" love my dog but I would not compare losing a beloved pet to losing a child. They are in no way comparable. I have lost a beloved pet and I have lost a child. I believe...

  13. Nurses showing up late for work.

    BinkieRN replied to justmanda's topic in General Nursing

    My thought would be set every clock in your house 10 minutes ahead. There's no good reason to be habitually late by 5 mintues. That's teaching children bad habits too. Trying to be helpful not mean...

  14. Nurses showing up late for work.

    BinkieRN replied to justmanda's topic in General Nursing

    I would have told her that you have every right to go home on time and that a late nurse was not a good enough reason to make your children 2 hours late to school. I would tell her I didn't appreciate...

  15. bicarb to declot lines

    BinkieRN replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    i'm not talking about a bicarb infusion....that's a whole different subject all together. the op asked about declotting a

  16. bicarb to declot lines

    BinkieRN replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't compare as I haven't used t-PA yet. We use Bicarb first and so far no problems, it works just fine. I'm not checked off yet to use t-PA. Why bring out the army if a soilder will do the same...

  17. bicarb to declot lines

    BinkieRN replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    Sodium bicarbonate is used to declot central lines. The doctor will have to write an order to declot using specifically Sod Bicarb. First verify the occlusion by attempting to aspirate or instill...

  18. a noob Q!?

    BinkieRN replied to skoop1617's topic in General Nursing

    If it was at a hospital then I would assume that the issue is CHF and the answer is 3 lbs in 24 hours. You can't assume the patient will be there for a week. They rarely are. As far as wasting meds....

  19. Foley Catheter

    BinkieRN replied to WingsEarned21's topic in General Nursing

    It wouldn't be any different than when the patient is lying on their back. I don't understand the delimma? Between the patients legs, over the side of the bed, below waist level, hanging from the...

  20. a noob Q!?

    BinkieRN replied to skoop1617's topic in General Nursing

    Why report a patient for gaining weight? Are you referring to CHF? If so, you report a weight gain of 3 pounds in a 24 hour period. Why would you be wasting meds? Sounds like

  21. So angry right now. Warning: Extremely long

    BinkieRN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    His case sounds very mismanaged. Too many people doing too many things. I would talk with his case manager, his primary physician and go to medical records and ask for a copy of the CT report. No one...

  22. Recognized by coworkers on AllNurses.com?

    BinkieRN replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    I hear my co-workers talk about allnurses.com sometimes at work and they get online when it's quiet. I have never told any of them that I am on the site for the reason that I prefer to stay anonymous...

  23. mixing medications

    BinkieRN replied to GmaC13's topic in General Nursing

    If it's the exact same med, the same strength and same dosage instructions on the bottle then I see no problem with it. It would seem the patient would get less confused with less bottles to keep up...

  24. Is anyone in or has gone through an online RN to BSN?

    BinkieRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I'm interested in this thread because I am considering RN-BSN

  25. What factors do you think have changed that has an impact on healthcare

    BinkieRN replied to nursingsteph's topic in General Nursing

    The pulse oximeter I think has made a huge difference in the way nurses care for