mcknis

mcknis

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  1. Bizarre Admitting Diagnosises

    mcknis replied to MedicalLPN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I love it when we see Altered Mental Status and the pt has a h/o dementia or Alzheimers. Those docs must have graduated from ivy league schools. And they think that nurses don't have enough training...

  2. Littmann Cardiology III Stethoscope or Classic II S.E?

    mcknis replied to futurern123's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Kirsten, I also own the Select and it truly is a great stethoscope. I have used several other stehtoscopes and currently am using this one at work. I can do a good general assessment and hear lung...

  3. Assessment changes from person to person?!?

    mcknis replied to mcknis's topic in Men in Nursing

    thats hilarious! I have been doing pupil assessment on all of my pts at admission, but seldom do it during their stay. I have yet to see a nurse assess pupil rxn on any pt. I asked the other day and...

  4. I will not wear an apron or fanny pack...

    mcknis replied to Larry77's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Maybe this is more to your liking... http://www.thevestguy.com/product.asp?id=10090 Or, no need going to a range, just bring it with you... http://www.thevestguy.com/product.asp?id=10110 I am really...

  5. Bandage Scissors

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

    I second trauma/emt/utility shears. they go by a variety of names and can be found relatively cheap at Menards, home depot, Big Lots, etc. for 1-2 dollars. I bought mine at Big Lots and paid $0.98...

  6. What I do to relax

    mcknis replied to Babs0512's topic in Health, Stress Management

    That truly was awesome! God is great and most don't commprehend His vastness. That was

  7. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    mcknis replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    when is this ever going to be a sticky? it def needs to be for those other new grads to find

  8. "Must Have" Gear

    mcknis replied to kmm5117's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Definitely, a must!

  9. You know you're a male RN when......

    mcknis replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    Nick, we know exactly how ya feel man, but about the foley thing, I have had the same experience when the psych nurses call you because they need the guys to help hold down another victim... I love...

  10. July NCLEX Takers come on in!

    mcknis replied to orchids8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrtulations to everybody who took and passed NCLEX! It is a beast that needs taming, but you guys are doing great! Good luck in your

  11. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    mcknis replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Cho...follow the link in the sticky's area. You should be able to click on her name to PM her. From what I have heard, its a great program, but I personally have not used it. If they are in your...

  12. Let's introduce ourselves...

    mcknis replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good luck to you

  13. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    mcknis replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good job Michelle, but the acidosis/alkalosis depends on the pH and not solely on the CO2 and HCO3. If the pH is increased (>7.40) and the pCO2 is decreased ( If the pH is decreased (45)...Resp...

  14. Why the fanny packs?

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

    Try here: http://www.duffelbags.com/index.php/site/category/?name=fannypacks Or, here: http://militaryclothing.com/IBS/SimpleCat/Product/asp/product-id/508634.html or maybe even here:...

  15. stethoscope

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

    Littmans are excellent! I love mine and would buy another in a

  16. Let's introduce ourselves...

    mcknis replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well...I graduated June 14th 2008 and became an RN yesterday (July 11th 2008). I will be working as an RN ont he floor I am already on (med surg) and can't wait to

  17. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    mcknis replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There isn't just one or a list of diseases to know about. You may be tested on anything and everything. i know of people who have been tested on rare things like Kawasakis disease, myelograms...

  18. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    mcknis replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This thread is fantastic and thanks to you guys, I am now an official RN!!! Good luck to the others who will be taking the NCLEX and I can truly say that this thread was a huge help! I hope this gets...

  19. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    mcknis replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you all for the prayers and support. This site has truly been a lifesaver to me and I am proud to say that through God, faith, prayer, and allnurses...I am an official RN! Congrats to my fellow...

  20. How does your facility minimize fall risk?

    mcknis replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    we are now going to be placing red slipper socks on pts who are fall risks (not confused, disoriented, etc), but true fall risks. This is a new thing we are going to be implementing on top of...

  21. I finally passed on my 4th try!!!

    mcknis replied to echota's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That is fantastic to find out how you are doing. I now know how you feel after finding out you passed! Just found out

  22. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    mcknis replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Menieres disease: vertigo, tinnitus, impaired hearing (menieres...in the

  23. July NCLEX Takers come on in!

    mcknis replied to orchids8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Guys, I also took mine today and feel just like you all do. I know this is a common feeling after taking this darn thing, but we all knew our stuff going into it and we knew our stuff on it. Just...

  24. And the wait starts...

    mcknis replied to Helping_Hands's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Keep a positive attitude. I took mine today at 2pm, and I thought everyone was joking when they said that you can't really study for this exam. It really is much different than the practice tests...

  25. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    mcknis replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Terrific job Nicole!!! This thread is fantastic and I hope we can get it made a sticky. I'll be testing tomorrow so I know how you felt, and soon I'll be right there with