mcknis

mcknis

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  1. Do you ever get called doctor?

    mcknis replied to Conrad283's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yep, been called that before, just like I have been called, "boy", "kid", "that one dude", "male nurse", and a few choice things by some confused pts (never once upset me though). Whenever asked why...

  2. Need Advice about Carrying Gear

    mcknis replied to NewMexicoJohn's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I've seen the above pic before and it looks good; however i never tried it though. If you are a fanny pack guy, you may want to try an EMT pouch, or one through Stat-Packs, although those are a...

  3. need help with uniform (for pants)

    mcknis replied to Dakeirus's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Yeah, Dickies are the way to go if you have to have slacks. They hold up great and will give somewhat. Chefs pants are another great idea, never thought of them, but you can get them with many...

  4. Forgetting things...

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

    I don't carry my cell phone on me at work, but I have thought of bringing in a digital cooking timer that I could clip to my clip board and set for certain times, but haven't tried it yet. I have...

  5. Question about Stethocopes

    mcknis replied to lexie14's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Ditto here! There are many great stethoscopes out there, but like others have said, you only need one that will get you through school. I have used cheap scopes and high end cardiology ones as well....

  6. What type of exercise do you do??

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

    I personally love to bike, bench and pushups, and free weights. I have a hard time getting into a scedule with the hectic schedule of the hospital, but enjoy myself when I am on

  7. Scrubs and T-shirts

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

    I always wear a tshirt under my scrubs. I don't have a hairy chest, I just like to be as covered as possible. more so of a personal preference then something I "have" to

  8. mistakes made during your first year...

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

    I know I have made many mistakes so far and have many more to go. Just the other day i forgot to tell a nurse something in report and felt so bad. I come off of orientation Sept 15th and will just...

  9. Best Lotion for cracked hands?

    mcknis replied to austin9104's topic in General Nursing

    I also like aquaphor cream not the thick stuff in the tube (unless hands are really cracked). I also like to use

  10. Greatest Nursing Item You Ever Bought

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

    Yeah that tape guard is definitely cool, but yet another expensive gadget. Prob for the better though. Anybody use those stethoscope covers? if so...whats your

  11. My pockets are overflowing!

    mcknis replied to jsu102's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Amen to the cargo's! They are the best thing since sliced bread well not quite, but close

  12. Cutting Corners - ss A Cardio 3 really necessary?

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

    No a Card III stethoscope is not the one you have to get. You should try out some by going to a nursing home, hospital, etc. and ask the staff if you can "borrow" theirs for just a few moments. I know...

  13. Men's Scrubs with belt loops?

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

    I have tried them on, not wearing them on the unit, but to me they were a bit uncomfortable. Just felt too stiff for my

  14. My pockets are overflowing!

    mcknis replied to jsu102's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have a clipboard that opens up that I can hold extra stuff in. I keep ETOH pads, 2x2s and blue caps for IVs in a biohaz bag for lab specimens. I've tried carrying a Palm but it is just too heavy for...

  15. Weight Lifting RN's

    mcknis replied to Bo Shoi Ming's topic in Male Nursing Students

    while reading these posts there is a fat loss ad at the bottom of my page.

  16. White scrubs...you have got to be kidding!

    mcknis replied to abbaking's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yeah not a fan of whites, but agree it is helpful having uniformity among professional organizations. You go to your doctor and he is wearing a coat with a stethoscope (usually), the dentist is...

  17. Orientation ending...am I smart enough?

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

    I am right there with ya! I have 3 wks left and don't feel ready. I have been second guessing my every move and know that is just a safety barrier of mine. I made my first med error the other day...

  18. Intimidated by delegation.

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

    I understand how you feel! I know we all do. I have only been in orientation for about 5 wks now and am just now starting to get adjusted to delegation. Notice I did not say comfortable! I am getting...

  19. MED cheat sheet for clinicals!

    mcknis posted a topic in General Students

    To all of you wonderful students and nurses out there, thanks for all of the help you give to us other students. But, I come to you once again for some much needed advice. Night before clinical we...

  20. IV Placement - distal or proximal??

    mcknis replied to cozzy66's topic in First Year After Licensure

    yep you are right. it may be easier to start proximally, but it does present more problems. I look at the hand first, but love wrist/forearms and lastly AC, but if needed now, hit it

  21. Greatest Nursing Item You Ever Bought

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

    Shoes: for me...NB, but might be a new Asics fan soon Stuff: hemostats, trauma shears, good steth (cheap is always good), clipboard to store stuff in, sharpie attached to badge reel with badge Scrubs:...

  22. MED cheat sheet for clinicals!

    mcknis replied to mcknis's topic in General Students

    I used the palm e2 and it did me well. Had several big programs on it. I know of others who loved the dell axim and some liked the palm T3 (i believe those are the right initials, its the...

  23. Intimidated by delegation.

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

    You bet delegation is difficult, but like the others have said...they know their role and you know yours. If they aren't allowed to do something, they will tell you. I have found that for those aides...

  24. Question - having significant doubts about my VS assessment skills

    mcknis replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes skills do improve, but as others have said, just practice. I have a hard time with pedal pulses, but some pts need deep palp and others only a light touch. I have found that some pts, with any...

  25. Maybe I should be a greeter at Wal-Mart

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

    Ship: Don't give up just yet. I am 5 weeks into my orinetation and I feel the same way as you do. I have had several poor experiences and feel that this is just not what they told us it would be in...