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mcknis

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  1. Any Cyclists out there?

    mcknis posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Just curious how many of us are active bicyclists? I have been trying to get into a routine to ride about 3-8 miles every other day and 20 miles 1x/wk or once every 2wks. I find that I feel better...

  2. 1st on scene of accident yesterday...what would you do?

    mcknis replied to 3sodapop's topic in General Nursing

    I have stopped at MVAs before when i am in my own fire district because I know if it has not be called already, it will be shortly and better to have someone who is trained on scene than no one at...

  3. PACU to Unit bedside report.

    mcknis replied to jeff2e's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a PACU/Recovery RN, but we do get report from the PACU nurses when they bring the pt back to the floor. They accompany the pt from PACU and give bedside report. I have rarely had report given...

  4. Do YOU answer call lights in a hospital?

    mcknis replied to JHansen's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely answer my lights if I have the time to do so. Like some of the other nurses have mentioned, it is more difficult to assist when you have treatments/skills/meds that need to be done and...

  5. What type of Liability insurance do you have?

    mcknis replied to Kurious RN's topic in General Nursing

    another nurse with

  6. How do I straighten my tubing??

    mcknis replied to stdntograd06's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Doesn't matter if you have a small scope or a larger heavier scope, no matter what they will stiffen up over time. It is caused d/t the oil from our bodies when we hang it around our necks. I have...

  7. Task orented vs. the big picture?

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

    I feel many a time all I do is tasks, tasks, and yet more tasks. I am there in the same boat as you guys are. I feel bad for my pts because I can't give them the care that they deserve and overlook...

  8. Deciphering ABG's

    mcknis replied to IamVickiRN's topic in General Nursing

    if pH is low ( if pH is high (>7.4) it is alkalosis CO2 and HCO3 will tell you whether it is a respiratory or metabolic problem. You breathe off CO2 (respiratory) and you need HCO3 for your stomach...

  9. 02 10L via nonrebreather...always applied if possible MI/Cardiac issue?

    mcknis replied to NotFlo's topic in General Nursing

    We actually had a pt last night tanking her SpO2 and needed a NRB to get her back up to norm. Our pulse ox was reading in the 50-60 range (which i never trust less than 70 on machines), was retaining...

  10. AED's

    mcknis replied to nursemaggie's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I know this is an old post, BUT...why is an AED in an ICU??? I am sure this was just a case of mistaken identity, but

  11. How many patients are you caring for?

    mcknis replied to RN Power Ohio's topic in Ohio Nursing

    This is sadly pathetic! When will the government realize that unsafe staffing is truly unsafe. Last week I took care of my bosses mother on the same unit she works on. I feel this is unethical, but...

  12. Men's Scrubs and online ordering.

    mcknis replied to Aaron86's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Well, I like the feel of Landau scrubs, but the only thing I don't like is how easily stuff seems to fall out of the pockets (cargos). I really like the look and feel of Tafford scrub pants for men,...

  13. scrubs and ironing

    mcknis replied to CT Pixie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Iron when i feel like it, but crease i think not. When i used to have professional uniforms, I placed a crease on the sleeves, bilat chest from MCL down, and then in the pants. I love the look of a...

  14. Nursing retention

    mcknis replied to HarryPotter's topic in General Nursing

    I just came upon this thread, and I would love to start it up again! -Good pay -5:1 ratios in non-critical; 3:1 step-down; 2:1 ICU; and 1:1 open-heart cases -good insurance -mgt that listens to nurses...

  15. Favorite mouth care for really dry mouths?

    mcknis replied to TopazLover's topic in General Nursing

    we only use swabs and mouthwash with some availability to lip gel. I hate them and they don't do any good. It also doesn't help when your assistive staff don't understand the meaning of good oral...

  16. IV Abx?

    mcknis replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    if you think about it...when a med is piggybacked, the pt is not getting IVFs, but just the ATB at the time of infusion. Thus the reason to piggyback (in order to get every last drop). so there is no...

  17. need to know meds

    mcknis replied to rnarmymomma's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No

  18. need to know meds

    mcknis replied to rnarmymomma's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Not to be a butt-hole, but Aldosterone is not it. Aldosterone is a hormone in the endocrine system, but ALDACTONE (or, spironolactone) is the diuretic you are looking for. It is potassium sparing and...

  19. Any Cyclists out there?

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

    I, too, would like to hear what she does. I am also about 20 miles from my job and live in the country. So, riding at that time just isn't that feasible nor

  20. need to know meds

    mcknis replied to rnarmymomma's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ancef, aldactone, Bumex, Narcan and other " "(name for meds that reverse effects), K, Mag, Na, Ca, thyroid meds (synthroid), kidney meds (cellcept, renagel, phosrenal, etc), liver meds, card meds,...

  21. Littmann alternatives

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

    ADC and Prestige are good

  22. Do most hospitals have dress codes?

    mcknis replied to serendipity123's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I think that having the same color for the same dept or rank is a great idea. We, however, don't have specific colors, but are allowed to just dress with clean unsoiled

  23. How many patients are you caring for?

    mcknis replied to RN Power Ohio's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Central Ohio near

  24. RT or RN career choice?

    mcknis replied to brownrice23's topic in Men in Nursing

    Few friends in the Rad tech field, but once again, it is pretty much isolated regarding the type of pts you see, but you can choose to do outpt vs

  25. How many patients are you caring for?

    mcknis replied to RN Power Ohio's topic in Ohio Nursing

    1. Hospital (7a-7p) 2. 5-7 (usually start with 6 and it adjusts from there) 3. med-surg/telemetry 4. depends on acuity, sometimes yes, sometimes no 5. have been a few d/t staffing. just the other day...