BinkieRN

BinkieRN BSN, RN

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  1. Home Health

    BinkieRN replied to mnt0121's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would depend on why you want to change jobs. Home Health is not as stressful physically and you deal with one patient at a time and no call lights, etc...you get to eat, you get to go to...

  2. Alteplase...

    BinkieRN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    If a 2-mg dose of Cathflo is administered by bolus injection into the PICC the concentration of circulating drug would be insignificant but should be pulled out back when

  3. written up

    BinkieRN replied to cupcake25's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that being written up because you charted pain relief 3 minutes late is totally ridiculous. I think I would have handed them my resignation. However, I don't see any reason to tell anyone not...

  4. Does this sound like "a little much" to you??

    BinkieRN replied to PICNICRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's a bad idea. There are patients who claim they haven't seen their nurse for hours. No, charting does not surfice because we chart by exception, we do not chart that we merely...

  5. What PRN meds do you give a lot?

    BinkieRN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Lortab, Phenergan, Demerol.

  6. Radiation and sterility in males

    BinkieRN replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    Forgive yourself for caring about your sister. You didn't do anything on purpose to hurt her. The only person who can and who should be answering this question is a physician. Whether he had...

  7. IV push meds

    BinkieRN replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure I understand the question???? Whether you are pushing IV medications through a peripheral IV, central line or PICC line the protocols are the same. Follow the IVP dilutions and push rates...

  8. Is this even possible?

    BinkieRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent

  9. Is this even possible?

    BinkieRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I think "rome wasn't built in a day" I think of their marriage and how it's gotten to the point that it has. Abusive. So yes rome wasn't built in a day but it did fall in a day. Sept

  10. Yes, another "MA calls self nurse" posting..sorry

    BinkieRN replied to nurseby07's topic in General Nursing

    A PA working as an MA? Not a snowballs chance in...well...you know... BTW I used to be a Brain Surgeon but I got tired of having to figure out what to do with all of the money so I demoted myself to...

  11. Is this even possible?

    BinkieRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    He's not going to agree to postpone the visit, he's a bully. Over time she won't get stronger in this situation only more co-dependent and the time for action is now while the issue is hot. She didn't...

  12. Is this even possible?

    BinkieRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    ...and come home to the same problem? She needs to take serious action but won't until she gets serious or sick enough to realize that she is being emotionally abused Been there, done that. Never...

  13. Got my evaluation today...

    BinkieRN replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    I think that's crappy to tell you what others say about you. I understand the concept of asking other nurses, techs etc...about how you're doing for the purpose of an evaluation but to tell you what...

  14. Is this even possible?

    BinkieRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why? is my

  15. Is this even possible?

    BinkieRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Might I be honest with you? The closest hotel is 15 miles away...I don't feel like dealing with him...yada, yada. You are making excuses. DH is choosing his Mommy over you and ruining your health in...

  16. Do you envy the techs in your hospital?

    BinkieRN replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    x-ray techs do not make as much as nurses unless they specialize in CT, MRI,

  17. Do you envy the techs in your hospital?

    BinkieRN replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a good friend who is an ultrasound tech and she used to be a nurse. She said every job has it's frustrations but being an ultrasound tech is much less stressful physically and mentally because...

  18. Non-detectable street drugs?

    BinkieRN replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in General Nursing

    There is some sort of cold medicine that a druggie can take to pass urine drug screens. I've known two druggies who bought an awful lot of cold medicines and they always passed their "surprise" drug...

  19. I gave a lot of money to this place

    BinkieRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry this has happened to you. People like her, with her pushy money, need to be knocked down a peg or two. Hang in there and hopefully it will blow over (since you want to stay there). If you...

  20. worst night i have had in a long time

    BinkieRN replied to Morettia2's topic in General Nursing

    Wow that's not nice is it? Don't read it, move on. Why be ugly? She feels better for having written

  21. Question about Hospice and D/C of meds

    BinkieRN replied to RFederer's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like his family put him in a prison as a form of punishment. Can you not take it up with his physician? For goodness sakes, the man is dying, Effexor and Tylenol are not going to prolong his...

  22. worst night i have had in a long time

    BinkieRN replied to Morettia2's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you posted and got that all out of your system. That's the longest post I've ever seen! I'm sure it helped you to feel

  23. freaking out

    BinkieRN replied to pinkrose01's topic in General Nursing

    The patient is fine so first forgive yourself (((((((pinkrose))))))) Use this opportunity to learn an important lesson. What led to the mistake? Did you not read the MAR carefully? Whatever caused the...

  24. Hypoglycemic Symptoms But Still Elevated Glucose

    BinkieRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, that's correct. OJ and apple juice are not "concentrated sweets" and along with protein are appropriate food items for a person experiencing hypoglycemic symptoms. Were not talking seriously...

  25. Hypoglycemic Symptoms But Still Elevated Glucose

    BinkieRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, treat them like hypoglycemia but not aggressively. Peanut butter and crackers, OJ without added sugar,