mcknis

mcknis

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  1. "Old" Neuro assessmet of Nipple Twisting of Pinching

    mcknis replied to Zachhorse's topic in Critical Care

    are we moving away from supra-orbital pressure? (i head that it can cause a vagal response) How is the trapezius pinch

  2. What is your Nurse to Patient Ratio

    mcknis replied to dRN1's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I hate the fact that the acuity of nurse/pt is note weighed but numbers are always more important! I understand that mgt has it rough because they need to fit a square block into a round hole and try...

  3. Nclex tomorrow morning

    mcknis replied to motivated2nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sooooooooooooooooo...how was it? It is a breath of fresh air after you take it just knowing that it is done and over with huh? I remember taking mine last year and was so glad to know that i could...

  4. First med error - crushed a SR tablet

    mcknis replied to mistyda's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yep crushing a SR is just part of the job and mistakes will be made...at least it was still given to the correct pt. You will make other mistakes, some you are aware of and others you are not. I...

  5. Hang in there new Grads and New Nurses it does get better..I PROMISE

    mcknis replied to Morettia2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a somewhat new RN (1 yr out of licensure now) I do feel that I have improved upon my senses tremendously since graduation. To those of you out there who feel that they are not doing the best they...

  6. How to get rid of the plumber's crack?

    mcknis replied to jcasti02's topic in Men in Nursing

    Oh Jeff...wow LOL!!! Try scrub pants that are elastic and tie (works great for me and all of the other guys I know who have a problem with sagging

  7. Who HATES the term MURSE?

    mcknis replied to LuxCalidaNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    Like the others, i dont mind the different titles, but what does get me every now and then is the fact that I am an RN...um yeah it was hard earned and worth every penny i spent on it...and no I didnt...

  8. Don't you want to be a Doctor?

    mcknis replied to silentRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    oh i feel with ya brother! i hear it probably at least once a week or once every other week, but at the most, become a nurse practitioner...who knows. time will only tell for us

  9. Have you kept your nursing books once finished with school?

    mcknis replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    I kept some, sold others, look back on none, but they are there in case I need a quick reference, but then again thats what Google is

  10. From the NY Times-Medical Myths

    mcknis replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    ...3 - then why do we cover up the head and feet of newborns? Also...why do we place cool cloths on foreheads when 'feeling sick'? Because they are highly vascularized areas of the body... ...4 - Have...

  11. "If you sit down and chart for more than 15 minutes, that's considered a break"

    mcknis replied to JomoNurse's topic in General Nursing

    well if you dont have a union to complain to...where do you turn? that is horrible that you would have to chart standing

  12. riverside anyone?

    mcknis replied to mommy2BCD's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Good luck on nursing school at MTC! Great school, great instructors (although tough). Well worth the wait to get in! Keep it up and before you know it, you'll be an

  13. Question about stethoscopes

    mcknis replied to Tinker Bell RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have used the cheaper ones and they just dont make them like they used to. The older 'nurse' scopes actually worked well all around, but now the scopes are made in china...and it shows based on the...

  14. Required Nursing Uniform

    mcknis replied to pbstrums's topic in General Nursing

    i know most don't care for the color coordination of scrub colors, but based on my recent stay as a pt in my own hospital, you dont always know who the other staff members are by looking at turned...

  15. How fast can a WBC rise?

    mcknis replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Just recently, I've seen WBCs go from normal (i think 8-9,000) at 1600 to greater than 50,000 by the next draw at 0500. Obviously not typical, but this is probably the most extreme occurence that I...

  16. Do you often have delays in getting your patients to ASU, or catch ASU hodling beds?

    mcknis replied to nurse4me8897's topic in PACU

    ambulatory surgical

  17. Buying a Stethoscope

    mcknis replied to _Angel_'s topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    well tom, the first year is really good and i do enjoy it! another thought I had, was since you are a ER tech, i would suggest asking a few of your coworkers what they use and why they use their...

  18. Buying a Stethoscope

    mcknis replied to _Angel_'s topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hey Tom, I saw that same link too several years ago and found that the scope he was talking about (sprague) although in some instance good quality, the one scope that it was designed from was a...

  19. What to engrave on my stethoscope?

    mcknis replied to seamel's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have used several stethoscopes throughout school and work. I wouldn't trust those cheap single head/dual head 'nurse scopes' that are sold in a pack that you have to assemble. If you have to...

  20. Best. Stress. Relief. EVER.

    mcknis replied to Chewie_123's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I miss doing some target practice to release my stress, but looking at getting a pucnhing/kick bag to set up to tear up some major

  21. Keeping sharp, male nurse finding purpose in job?

    mcknis replied to Johnnyonthespot's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have been on the same unit now for about 3 years and only an RN for about 1 year. I am getting into my rut while still finidng many things to do from time to time. Since I have aonly been out of...

  22. Today was the last day

    mcknis replied to groovy jeff's topic in Men in Nursing

    Congrats man and keep up the good work. Never stop

  23. wedding dresses...

    mcknis replied to Higgs's topic in Men in Nursing

    Amen to that brother! Much rather be talking of sports sometimes than looking at wedding pics/baby pics. But, its all

  24. Entering the adult world : (

    mcknis replied to NursingChild's topic in Male Nursing Students

    As a young new nurse (21yo and out of school about 1 yr) i know your pain, frustrations, annoyance with others, etc. I was and still am in the same boat as you and believe me, it does pay off. It is...

  25. Stress Relieve During Shift

    mcknis replied to littlecandle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    hit the in-house gym for a few minutes, walk around the hospital, drink a cup of coffee, grab a quick snack, vent to some co-workers, or many a time, go