BinkieRN

BinkieRN BSN, RN

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  1. Pre-pouring meds ... am I wrong?

    BinkieRN replied to aznqtpie's topic in General Nursing

    You were absolutely correct and smart to protect your license. Pre pouring is a dangerous practice. Too much room for error. If your DON doesn't understand, too bad, it's not her license. You can find...

  2. hospital or nursing home

    BinkieRN replied to rajotolentino's topic in General Nursing

    Not where I live. The hospital pay is much higher. I think it's best to check in which ever area you plan to end up in. Best of

  3. hospital or nursing home

    BinkieRN replied to rajotolentino's topic in General Nursing

    Excuse

  4. hospital or nursing home

    BinkieRN replied to rajotolentino's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to disagree with you. In the hospital we deal with life and death and sometimes it's minute to minute and sometimes more than one patient at a time. Having multiple IV drips, blood, major...

  5. Proud to be a nurse

    BinkieRN replied to Leeleesmom's topic in General Nursing

    I'm very proud to be a nurse! I work to earn money and I'm not there strictly for the love of nursing. But I'm very proud to say I am a

  6. hospital or nursing home

    BinkieRN replied to rajotolentino's topic in General Nursing

    I like the hospital because you always have the opportunity to change departments and gain more experience. That is if you work in a big hospital like I do. Little hospitals probably work

  7. Charge Nurse

    BinkieRN replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    None of the charge nurses take patients whether it be days or nights. They don't have the time. I don't see how any charge nurse could unless things are set up differently than where I work. The...

  8. Just sick over mistake

    BinkieRN replied to RNmom08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You did exactly what you were orderd to do which was "not" to infuse the platelets. TORB = telephone order read back. That's all you can do. If the doctor denies giving you that order then he is the...

  9. Specialty Change Concerns!

    BinkieRN replied to Super Nurse JoshuA's topic in General Nursing

    This may help, best of luck

  10. Nursing shortage and migration

    BinkieRN replied to sam20007's topic in General Nursing

    The International Centre For Nurse Migration http://www.intlnursemigration.org/ Also some good info here http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/577527_5 The Right to Work and the Right to Practice....

  11. What would make you say "I could never do that"

    BinkieRN replied to PICNICRN's topic in General Nursing

    I could never ever work with seriously ill children such as those with cancer and organ failures. I could not watch a child die like

  12. Need tips re: organization

    BinkieRN replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Every newbie or returning nurse feels the same disorganization frustration, it means you're right on track. Those who don't feel it aren't doing something right (likely forgetting to do most of what...

  13. Do your LNAs/CNAs do walking rounds?

    BinkieRN replied to DorothyAnn0403's topic in General Nursing

    No, ours don't but I think it's an outstanding idea for all of the above

  14. medical mistakes

    BinkieRN replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work it is mandatory that 2 nurses sign off on insulin, blood, PCA set ups or changes to dosages and other critical meds. I am very happy that it is mandatory. I have personally checked after...

  15. BON Bulletin

    BinkieRN replied to PMHNP10's topic in Nursing Career

    I truly believe in "but for the grace of God go I"... but there are too many nurses out there working who have been in alot of trouble that act "as though nothing has ever happened, as pure as the...

  16. Per Diem Nursing

    BinkieRN replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work a new grad makes about $19.00 an hour. PRN nurses make $32.00 an hour. It depends really on how long you've been a nurse. I have a co-worker who has been a nurse for over 30 years and she...

  17. How do you wonderful nurses do it?

    BinkieRN replied to tryingtobecome's topic in General Nursing

    You learn the basics in school and the rest comes with on the job experience. What may look difficult actually comes easy when you love what you're doing. The physical challenges of nursing IMHO are...

  18. New graduate mandated overtime in supervisor position

    BinkieRN replied to Happiness08's topic in General Nursing

    run quiverfull08 run...while you still have

  19. Patient and visitor close door, don't want intruders.

    BinkieRN replied to Johnny Moo Man's topic in General Nursing

    I have no objection to patients and/or visitors closing the door but when they request not to be bothered they are no longer sick enough to be in the hospital IMHO. I don't mind knocking on a door...

  20. What I didn't get in school...

    BinkieRN replied to Price 2002's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on becoming an LPN, I heartily commend you for your concerns and having voiced them to your instructors. I feel they have cheated you both by not letting you experience everything...

  21. I think I just messed up please help

    BinkieRN replied to Skwidward's topic in General Nursing

    I still say Check the label/bottle for the expiration

  22. I think I just messed up please help

    BinkieRN replied to Skwidward's topic in General Nursing

    IV Antibiotics? If prepared by the pharmacy it would be 24 hours, Check the label. Prepared by the manufacturer, probably a year, Check the label. Antibiotic skin cleanser? Check the

  23. I think I just messed up please help

    BinkieRN replied to Skwidward's topic in General Nursing

    What is

  24. How does California manage to staff with a 5:1 ratio?

    BinkieRN replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    They can afford more RN's because they got rid of the CNA's. The RN's may have a 5:1 ratio but they also have to do total care including the baths, changing beds, meals etc... I'll keep my tech and my...

  25. What would you do?

    BinkieRN replied to mom4josh's topic in General Nursing

    Why report it? I would mind my own business, you don't have a dog in this fight