BinkieRN

BinkieRN BSN, RN

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  1. Why are LPNs not allowed to do more?

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

    There's an easy answer to your question, while LPN's are as capable as RN's, there is still a college degree that stands between the two and that's why RN's earn

  2. Why are LPNs not allowed to do more?

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

    It varies "greatly" by what part of the country you live in and what type of facility you work in. The outlook for LPN's is better in the South than out West where they are used as glorified techs. I...

  3. Can RN work as CNA in MA?

    BinkieRN replied to ladybugsea's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    :yeahthat: Also home health, outpatient surgery centers, public health department, LTC, anything to get your proverbial foot in the door and get some experience. Best of Luck. That's a tough...

  4. What do you do when....

    BinkieRN replied to Carla25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I tell them "I'm sorry I don't know the answer to that question but I'll do my best to find out". Don't apoligize for being a new graduate. Don't make excuses for why you don't know the answer. It...

  5. New graduate: need help with documentation!

    BinkieRN replied to mizzLVN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I totally understand your concern Here are some things I've learned along the way. Record only the facts-what you can see, hear, smell, and touch. Do not be bias in your notes i.e. labeling a...

  6. What is your most memorable interaction with a Doctor

    BinkieRN replied to lpnflorida's topic in General Nursing

    I have many nice interactions with doctors but my most memorable was awful! Rather not recall that

  7. Ran out of time

    BinkieRN replied to Happy2BNRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Great News! Congratulations on becoming an

  8. Can RN work as CNA in MA?

    BinkieRN replied to ladybugsea's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I don't understand "why" you want to work as a CNA when you are a new grad? Hospitals realize that new grads needs a longer orientation time, they don't just throw you in as if you are a seasoned...

  9. CPNE doable?

    BinkieRN replied to JOLIEDAME's topic in Online Distance Learning

    A good friend of mine at work passed the first time. She said she had to perform as a brand new graduate nurse, not as an LPN with 8 years

  10. question

    BinkieRN replied to betterlife's topic in Ohio Nursing

    ADN's can teach an LPN class but not a college level class. Mimimum requirement is an

  11. NJ criminal record question

    BinkieRN replied to da_hood_model's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am sorry that yesterday I misunderstood your reply. I apoligize for my nit wit self Best of luck to you and your friend. I think she should tell her instructor before quitting, ya never know, it...

  12. RN or Ultrasound Tech????

    BinkieRN replied to peaches1020's topic in General Nursing

    I thought since you're on a nursing forum and said "this field" that meant you wanted to be a nurse more than anything. Sorry, my mistake. If you'd be equally happy in either field than I see...

  13. criminal record question

    BinkieRN replied to da_hood_model's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    What? One response and you're done? Whatever. Best of

  14. No orders?

    BinkieRN replied to Tracy38000's topic in General Nursing

    We get patients with a diagnosis of CP which is epigastric in nature but the doctor uses CP as a diagnosis to satisfy the insurance company that the admission is warranted. The Games We

  15. NJ criminal record question

    BinkieRN replied to da_hood_model's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Never mind, I've decided to pass on offering any

  16. Grossest Thing You've Ever Seen

    BinkieRN replied to sicushells's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing that I care to share or remember seeing and dealing with. I find this a gross question but that just my

  17. criminal record question

    BinkieRN replied to da_hood_model's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    She needs to talk honestly with the instructor. The outcome may be better than she thinks. No need to quit until told the

  18. Failed nclex

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

    You're not stupid, you're human. Relax for a week or two, be good to yourself then pick up your NCLEX review books and start studying again. Some of the best nurses I work with failed the first and/or...

  19. No orders?

    BinkieRN replied to Tracy38000's topic in General Nursing

    I think though that if the doctor believed that the chest pain was cardiac in nature he would have admitted the patient to CCU or through the ER

  20. RN or Ultrasound Tech????

    BinkieRN replied to peaches1020's topic in General Nursing

    Why make a decision about your future on salary alone? Don't get me wrong. Salary is very important but in regards to Nurse vs US Tech there's not enough difference to make yourself miserable being in...

  21. Pt with fluid filled lung is urgent isn't it?

    BinkieRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was at the nursing station and I answered the phone. This woman was at home and was looking for a particular doctor who happened to be near the station. The patient was wanting to know the results...

  22. Pt with fluid filled lung is urgent isn't it?

    BinkieRN replied to BinkieRN's topic in General Nursing

    At the doctors office the next morning (yesterday?) I have no idea but the pt didn't have any additional tests or scans until today after coming to the

  23. Pt with fluid filled lung is urgent isn't it?

    BinkieRN replied to BinkieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Update: The patient presented to the ER today with severe SOB, a thoracentisis was done with over 1,200cc removed. The patient also has a pulmonary embolus. The patients CXR July 22, 2008 was

  24. Differences b/w rural hospital vs. a large city hospital

    BinkieRN replied to 3KittiesRN's topic in General Nursing

    The basic nursing skills are the same but in a large hospital you have more opportunities to experience other floors and departments and the more unusual patients can be found in the larger

  25. Pt with fluid filled lung is urgent isn't it?

    BinkieRN replied to BinkieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Fluid filled lung close to a base line? I wouldn't think