mcknis

mcknis

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  1. Nurses & Emergency Scenes

    mcknis replied to rnffemtguy's topic in General Nursing

    You guys definitely did a great job, and I really feel for you man! As both a vollie FF and an RN, i know how you felt at that time. I would have just looked at her and thought, "Who in the world do...

  2. Finally saw nurse on House

    mcknis replied to Unique87's topic in General Nursing

    I too love the show in addition to ER, Scrubs, and Greys Anatomy (not as much into this one as the others, though). I was impressed to see an emergency button on the call-light! Just think if all the...

  3. LPN student looking for RN and Advanced Practice Nurse to answer a few questions

    mcknis replied to Shelby5607's topic in General Nursing

    yeah sure just ask

  4. An EMT's place among Nurses

    mcknis replied to Tiki8767's topic in General Nursing

    Same as in our ED. i would love to get my EMT license for out of hospital events and to ride on a squad, but our techs are

  5. Safety syringes

    mcknis replied to catlynLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking about insulin syringes...does anyone actually draw up the insulin at the bedside as Joint commission wants us to? i know i dont because I dont the time to do so. And everyone is on different...

  6. What departments have high amounts of men?

    mcknis replied to RN student c/o '09's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to agree with you on that! i feel the same way many times, but i know which ones to avoid. Oh and yes...ER, ICU, OR, and Cath Lab are the units most of the guys work

  7. NS Burnout

    mcknis replied to Nicole2010's topic in General Students

    Yes, this is only a small time and it will go away. Even with your accelerated program, you do need to take a break every now and then for yourself. While in school, I experienced many frustrating...

  8. NCLEX RN book

    mcknis replied to patricianyc's topic in General Students

    Most will suggest Saunders (the big blue book). I think they are up to their 8-9th edition and I know you'll enjoy it. It may be a little costly, but very well worth it. I used it mainly in my...

  9. Best shoes ever?

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

    I just had to go buy a new pair today and ended up with the Asics 2130's. Feel fairly comfortable so far and bought them from Finish Line. Never been before, but I do like the selection/staff. The...

  10. need recommendations

    mcknis replied to flightnurse2b's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I too have a Cardiology III. I know the price is a little steep, but I really do like it. Great acoustics and from what i have seen, lots of our flight nurses in the area like them,

  11. Helping with "code brown" at university student health center

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

    Well it can be an embarassment for both patient and caregiver when you know the other person. The best thing you can do is just do your best and act as maturely as you can. Don't discuss the incident...

  12. Should Doctors Have Guns?

    mcknis replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    if they have a gun, then i want a tazer to make my pts comply with their meds. Also good to teach those pts who 'love' their call lights a good, old-fashioned

  13. Diluting IV narcotics = narcotics tampering?

    mcknis replied to mcknis's topic in Patient Medications

    This was posted per our staff developer today on our hospitals website. I am going to ask her to leave a copy of it in my mailbox and also to see examples of when diluting a med was considered a...

  14. Stiff Stethoscope tubing...Ugh!!!!

    mcknis posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My stethoscope tubing has become really stiff over the last several months and have been trying to figure out how to correct that problem. I don't want to go with stethoscope covers/socks if I can...

  15. How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    mcknis replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    We have to get there on time. No excuses, but they are flexible. In bad weather, we are given hotel rooms to stay at if needed and will be transported to the hospital per the facility's vans, buses,...

  16. How do you get over your new RN boo boos (mistakes)

    mcknis replied to love-d-OR's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Didn' they teach the same thing in all nursing schools? It's all about what you learn on ER, House, or Scrubs . Silly

  17. How do you get over your new RN boo boos (mistakes)

    mcknis replied to love-d-OR's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, that is quite a predicament. I do agree with you about taking the dose of meds with him, and since there should be an RN or LPN there on site, I do see your point. I had a pt not too long ago...

  18. Urine Sample from Foley

    mcknis replied to elysium's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I cant believe this! I am definitely shocked! I think this is a retarded practice and this 'new' practice would cause much more unneeded trauma to the bladder wall and urethral opening!!! WOW, the...

  19. measuring resp rate?

    mcknis replied to mcubed45's topic in General Students

    I do this too and it works very well. i tend to count during the heart rate or during bowel sounds since most people breathe with their abd's. Resps can be done anytime during your assessment and not...

  20. Should I bring cookies to the unit where I had my preceptorship at?

    mcknis replied to ARRR10's topic in General Students

    ABSOLUTELY!!!! Anything would be a great gesture including cookies, bagels, or

  21. Music for stress relief

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

    I had to figure by looking at your avatar name . I do like George Winston

  22. Incident Reports

    mcknis replied to Yayamaya's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    agree with the above! no, no, and finally,

  23. Where is a good place to work in order to prepare myself for a career in the ER?

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

    Any unit is going to get you better experience than to just wait around and look for one to come, if ya catch my drift. You are going to get a variety of answers by asking this question, but of...

  24. What would you do?

    mcknis replied to Infinitee07_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It must be awful to be in your present situation. Since I don't know your situation I cannot say what for sure I would do. I would probably call back to your manager and ask them about them situation...

  25. How do you get over your new RN boo boos (mistakes)

    mcknis replied to love-d-OR's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sure she was just trying to help you realize what you had done. I have worked with many who have done these sorts of things to make me realize my little mistakes, but later, i can see the humor and...