mcknis

mcknis

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  1. Im freakin out a little, some advice please

    mcknis replied to motivated2nurse's topic in General Students

    Congratulations Brandy!!! Daytonite is wonderful with any and all education topics. She has so much valuable information to bring to the table. Good luck in the rest of nursing

  2. What is it about competition and male nurses?

    mcknis replied to SskSmulle's topic in Men in Nursing

    i tried to get the video to play, but couldn't. Sometimes we have contests on who can leave the toilet seat up the longest, or who can make the most splashing on the rim of the toilet.

  3. Dealing with high K+ levels

    mcknis replied to davidthenurse's topic in Patient Medications

    i remember the insulin/glucose IV, but didn't realize you could use Ventolin or resonium for that too. I work closely with CRF/ARF pts so we also use emergent dialysis if

  4. New computer charting killing me.

    mcknis replied to lorster's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    we have COWs (computer on wheels) and because i am 6'1" the computers don't rise to my height. I refused to use them unless i am only doing something quick and thats it. i would much rather be in the...

  5. Im a nurse! Not a doctor!!!

    mcknis replied to ObamaRN08's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think you covered your butt by charting that the MD was there and gave no new orders. You are right by looking, checking, and calling

  6. Dealing with an uncooperative patient?

    mcknis replied to Lotte242's topic in Patient Education

    Exactly! And if that doesn't work...Vitamin H (Haldol) or Vitamin T

  7. Question about IV's

    mcknis replied to busybird's topic in General Nursing

    It does get easier in time with venous sticks! It is easier for some than it is for others, but it time, you'll totally get

  8. Can't Stand It! A Rant About Floating

    mcknis replied to Diva7332's topic in General Nursing

    yeah, for me probably wouldn't go over too well, but you could always try to

  9. IV Slump

    mcknis replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    Well I know we all have our poor days and great days. I know i am too new at all of this, but i have hit the slumps too. Sucks, but in time things do get

  10. Name Badge Credentials

    mcknis replied to 1joyfulnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly!

  11. How do you hang tape on a stethoscope?

    mcknis replied to newnurse27's topic in General Nursing

    i hang it on the 'ears' of my scope, but do see 1-2 in the hosp who hang it on their hemostats off of their scrub

  12. He's jealous of Allnurses. com !

    mcknis replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I do like to have my time on here, but cuddling far exceeds this site...sorry guys!

  13. Clinicals...ugghhhhh

    mcknis replied to Nicole2010's topic in General Students

    You will find that there are many PCA/PCT/CNAs who are willing to help and are an excellent resource for you. There are usually one or two nurses on the unit that are wondeful and valuable to you....

  14. Assessment in 20 mins?

    mcknis replied to chiquilina's topic in General Students

    You get 5 minutes? I find 3 minutes goes by almost too quickly

  15. What is the answer to this test question?

    mcknis replied to yeepers's topic in General Students

    I would be concerned if I saw Mg, MG, mg, and someone told me that they all mean something different! (other than what Daytonite is refering to

  16. Decent tape recorder for report *where to buy*

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

    http://www.crutchfield.com/p_279DS40/Olympus-DS-40.html?tp=9611 cant go wrong with olympus. have dealt with them before and they are good quality. maybe you are looking for a desktop model

  17. Nurses & Emergency Scenes

    mcknis replied to rnffemtguy's topic in General Nursing

    Amen to

  18. Actual Nursing Vs Nursing school

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

    that is one hard question! I know for me there have been challenges on both sides, but ins school even though hard, is nice because you always have someone watching over your shoulder every step of...

  19. Dealing with an uncooperative patient

    mcknis replied to Lotte242's topic in General Nursing

    If uncooperative...the word Taser brings a certain image to my mind All jokes aside though, I have personally experienced this as a pt, but it usually has to do with loss of control/sense. Try...

  20. 3% NS

    mcknis replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Nursing

    Try this thread...

  21. Nurses & Emergency Scenes

    mcknis replied to rnffemtguy's topic in General Nursing

    From being in his shoes, I can tell you that he is not lying. Once again...it is because of these postings that people are really not understanding the true reason for the OP. And yet once again,...

  22. Nurses & Emergency Scenes

    mcknis replied to rnffemtguy's topic in General Nursing

    There are arrogant people in nursing, EMS, medicine, construction, business, etc., but I feel that this post has been turned around 180* from where the OP first took it. Just

  23. Will I ever get this nurse thing

    mcknis replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah, for me, i do like knowing how a pt takes thier pills. I also like knowing when they had their last BM and what kinds of Abx they are on. For one thing it is a CME standard and the hospital will...

  24. The Economy and your job as a nurse

    mcknis replied to szccdw's topic in General Nursing

    we just got a letter today from our interim CEO that our jobs will not be cut as of yet. We are still seeing many pts and our census is actually increasing as we have had to open up 2 extra rooms for...

  25. Nurses & Emergency Scenes

    mcknis replied to rnffemtguy's topic in General Nursing

    You better believe it, man. i think you may be out-numbered here LOL!!!! But, its true, real men (and women) drive RED