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mcknis

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  1. what are 10 drugs any novice nurse should know?

    mcknis replied to newstudent2006's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i try to stay up on: BP meds insulins and derivatives narcan/romazicon zofran protonix MS dilaudid Toradol Vit K Protamine Sulfate psych/depression meds ABx's THESE ARE JUST SOME I CAN THINK OF RIGHT...

  2. help with wound packing

    mcknis replied to angel_16's topic in General Nursing

    if they haven't suggested it yet, look perry and potter's clinical nursing guide (not sure of the exact name, but just search for perry and

  3. Telemetry nurses...

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

    i work on a tele unit as an RN and there really isn't any different than on a typical med-surg unit. We do have a well rounded assortment of nurses, but we also deal with tele monitors and must be...

  4. Lung Sounds

    mcknis replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in General Nursing

    RT!!! They are tremendous for help when it comes to lung stuff! Definitely get in and listen to as many lungs as you can when you are in clinicals. When I was in clinicals and we heard of a pt having...

  5. help with wound packing

    mcknis replied to angel_16's topic in General Nursing

    yes it does need to be wet! all you need to do is soak the gauze strip in some normal saline (NS), pack it into a wound with a Q-tip (if needed with a deep wound), then cover with a dry piece of...

  6. Vitamin K - IV route & clarifications

    mcknis replied to LovingNurse's topic in Patient Medications

    I have given it IM and IVPB(30 mins), but never IVP. I would be cautious but you would be right in documenting it. Always chart to cover your butt no matter

  7. Tips for Delegation

    mcknis replied to pollywollywogs85's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I also have had a hard time delegating to others. I feel fairly comfortable delegating to the nursing assistants, but feel a little more uncomfortable with the LPNs because they already are nurses...

  8. U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) Commissioned Corps

    mcknis replied to Orthonurse's topic in General Nursing

    WOW!!! Some pretty harsh comments, from I am guessing, a not so edumacated researcher. I have looked at the USPHS and from what I have seen, it is a tremendous position to be in! Great benefits, pay,...

  9. Precaution Carts

    mcknis replied to Butternut's topic in General Nursing

    We don't do isolation for HIV/AIDS pts, but depending on the T-cell CD4 count, reverse precautions may be

  10. Male Nursing Student Needs Some Advice

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

    i keep everything i need in my cargo pockets on scrub pants (tafford or Landau). everyone is different, but in the hospital I have to have my tools while still able to move, jump on a crazy pt, and...

  11. What kind of nursing bag do you have?

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

    anything cheap that my hosptial is giving out as gifts, whether they be backpacks, messenger bags, or those flimsy

  12. IV anxiety

    mcknis replied to Midnight1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    IV anxiety...i think we'd all be lying if we said that we didn't have it when we first started out. it truly does help having experience with them before school iv starts. i had had several iv's...

  13. IV help for medic student... tamponading the angiocath?

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

    I usually just use my fingers, but sometimes i'll grab a washcloth if its needed. About checking patency, I usually don't draw back, but watch my site carefully. you may not always have blood return...

  14. Missed something in clinical

    mcknis replied to LuvMyGamecocks's topic in General Nursing

    there are things you miss and will inspect those areas much more the next time. I have missed areas before d/t not having strength/time/supplies/etc at the time of assessment in AM, but make sure I...

  15. Nurses who became famous

    mcknis replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Sad that Terry Schiavos husband was a nurse and he still put his wife through all that torture...oh well. but there was also Walt Whitman famous author/poet was an army

  16. oral vanco?

    mcknis replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same thing recently. we made them chug it like a shot and then followed it with shasta or

  17. Male Scrubs/Many Pockets/Light Fabric?

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

    A lot of the guys like aviator scrubs but i haven't tried them yet. I do really enjoy landau scrubs

  18. New pink tissue over wound is called...

    mcknis replied to lazy_prodigy's topic in General Nursing

    Computers...can't live with them and can't live without them. But hey, Bill Gates didn't have any college degree so eschar could be the right answer...just

  19. How do YOU DE-GERM your scrubs?

    mcknis replied to Mannursemike's topic in General Nursing

    I also don't do anythin special for mine however i wish that my job would provide me with scrubs, but thats for another day. As far as shoes, i leave them at work and just wear a pair of crocs home....

  20. Checking Meds As A New Nurse

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

    You can't possibly know everything about every med you give. Definitely know the basics with meds that affect BP, HR, etc. I tell my pts when giving IVPs what the side effects may be (dizzy,...

  21. Anyone working two jobs?

    mcknis posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I am just a new grad, single, no attachments, living with the parents, etc. and am finding that I am getting bored with the time I have off. I could go back to get the BSN, but have no interest in...

  22. stethoscope reccomendations?

    mcknis replied to raygun354's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Shoes...go to shoes page, but for the scope...try looking at the other posts, but if you are looking for good quality in a decent price range, look at Prestige stethoscopes. The Prestige Clinical I,...

  23. What's the best "starter" Stethoscope

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

    Classic II, or other low end Littmann. Some like Sprague Rappaport, but not my cup of tea although i have one. The cardiology scopes are great but are heavy for any length of time around the neck....

  24. Which Do You Prefer???

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

    Cherry, even though I am not an ED nurse, i am a new one like yourself. What I have found is the two tube scopes don't work well for many, but for those it does work for, people love it. I bought a...

  25. Prestige Sprague Stethoscope not working for me

    mcknis replied to JayB18's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Dont go with littmann knock offs from china through ebay or those cardiology clones! Prestige makes a good scope (clinical I) with quality similar to Littmanns at half the price. Check them through...