mcknis

mcknis

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  1. Know it all tech

    mcknis replied to SDS_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'll leave the lights on for ya at my Red Roof

  2. well they closed down a floor of the hospital

    mcknis replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    We just had a unit shut down for the last two days with plans of remaining closed until the first of the year. We were all telling each other that they couldn't do that feasibly, because our ED does...

  3. Worst doctors orders ever received

    mcknis replied to jenfromjersey's topic in Emergency

    Or how about SCDs or TEDs for a bilat amputee! Can't make this stuff

  4. Purchasing Stethoscope through Internet

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

    i know i have commented before, but I really like eBay for my

  5. mistakes made during your first year...

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

    I found out i was giving 1 tab of calcium the other day and then caught it the next day when another nurse had the same pt and was giving two. looked back through the orders and thought I saw an...

  6. mistakes made during your first year...

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

    I never realized that Dilantin needs to be ran through a filter setup. i am so glad to be a member here for that very info. Also...don't forget when giving Lasix via IVPB to use a light sensitive...

  7. Worst doctors orders ever received

    mcknis replied to jenfromjersey's topic in Emergency

    Yesterday on a drug OD'er, had a d/o "drug overdose-pt crushed oxycontin and shot it up" Actually was how dx displayed on kardex. He had abx ordered for no reason, and really shouldn't have been in...

  8. malpractice insurance

    mcknis replied to bjaeram's topic in Emergency

    Very true! I am a new grad, but definitely carry it for my own protection via NSO for $48 (as a new grad only...then around $100 after first year). After seeing how attorneys can eat you up and spit...

  9. Classic II SE vs. Cardiology III

    mcknis replied to daisy87's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Daisy, The cardiology III is a nice scope, but it is definitely not needed or even required for a post surg floor. The classic II would do just fine for assessments on both peds and adults. Just go...

  10. Is nursing really that stressful?

    mcknis replied to dslite's topic in General Nursing

    "Is nursing really that stressful?" :) need we say

  11. What is your wish for Christmas ?

    mcknis replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    World Peace... And congrats on becoming chief of your FD! I know I couldn't do it, but our cheif does a fairly good job with our

  12. Tele Floor

    mcknis replied to Crux1024's topic in Cardiac

    I have been a tech on our tele floor and am now an RN on it too. I LOVE tele/cardiac and hate when i go anywhere else when a pt is not on a monitor. I know strip reading can be a hassle at times, but...

  13. Many RN's administer IV meds wrong.

    mcknis replied to Guest219794's topic in Patient Medications

    I alwats dilute narcs/IVPs except for two (zofran, protonix), but definitely make sure i push these slow and follow them with 5-10cc's of NS or more if i am giving a ppush into a running IV with...

  14. When wasting narcotics...

    mcknis replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I always watch a waste! and make sure someone watches me

  15. 3 males out of a class of 30, anyone else feel overpowered?

    mcknis replied to baedwards4's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I was 1 of 6 out of

  16. What is Your Daily Routine?

    mcknis replied to abundantjoy07's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Start out of report getting assessments done on my pts and check IV sites (usually takes from end of report/0720-0800), check labs, check med times, give 0800 insulins/meds after receiving VS from NA,...

  17. checking BP before giving BP meds?

    mcknis replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I always check my BPs before giving BP meds. Those pressures can change in an instant and if you are the kind of nurse who isn't on top of your pts, then shame on you. i know it is hard at times to do...

  18. So uhh...stockings?

    mcknis replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I know your avatar name is r/t the indian name, but the other day at work i was working with one of our LPNs who's name is Sue and they were talking about her quatch. just cracked me up seeing your...

  19. Which stethoscope is best for nursing school?

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

    I will be honest, when i first started, i did pay a little bit of money for a littmann cardiology III that cost me $140. I was glad that I paid the extra money for it during going through school so I...

  20. Purchasing Stethoscope through Internet

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

    I have used Redding Medical who was very prompt. Allheart was of good timing, but I have heard negative things from others about poor sending time. I also like Galls.com for timeliness/quality, but...

  21. engraved stethoscope

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

    You can't engrave the tubing, but when they advertise about it, they are referring to laser etching. I personally think laser etching on the tubing is more hygenic, but engraving on the stethoscope...

  22. looking for TUBEX plastic blue injectors

    mcknis replied to old ICU nurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    why not ask your job where you can find one? if they already use them, they probably know where to get some more (even some better quailty one's

  23. So uhh...stockings?

    mcknis replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I've worn support socks a couple of times when my legs have ached after a day of hard work on the concrete floor, and they do make your legs less sore, but pantyhose i think

  24. buzz cuts

    mcknis replied to srleslie's topic in Men in Nursing

    I always keep mine short. I have never had my hair longer than 1.5" and that was when I was younger. I won't allow my hair to get long, and i have heard no complaints as of

  25. New nurse feeling incompetent

    mcknis replied to americanlatina313's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You will definitely learn from your mistakes and will be a better nurse because of it! We all make mistakes, but at the end of the shift, you have to realize the good you have done for your pts and...