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mcknis

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  1. I am an RN! Pinch me!

    mcknis replied to AMDG2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yessssss, we are all so happy for you! I will be right there with you Thurs (taking it at 2pm). Been on egde for a while now, but the Lord is good and I have great faith that i will make it to where...

  2. Male Nurse Insert a Foley

    mcknis replied to NewTexasRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I guess I have never really thought about this feeling that some may have. I have worked with some pts who feel this way, but just see this as a medical intervention that must be done. I know we try...

  3. Hair style

    mcknis replied to Galaknore's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yeah, go for it. I know nurses who have done some wild things, but what is the difference (in professionalism) between showing off your chest (females) and showing off hair (guys). In my opinion, I...

  4. ICU vs ER

    mcknis replied to silentRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Dude...this is sooooo not true. You just haven't founf your niche yet. Nursing is so broad and there are soooo many areas to go into. I still am unsure as far as where I want to go into, but just...

  5. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

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

    I have been and will continue to be praying for all of us as we take our boards this month and the months coming. I will be going in on July 10th (thurs) in Oh. Many prayers are needed for all of...

  6. Post the med you seen on tv today!

    mcknis replied to CrystalClear75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Byetta - anti diabetic (believe sulfonylurea, but correct me if i am

  7. Post the med you seen on tv today!

    mcknis replied to CrystalClear75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Actonel prevents post-menopausal osteoporosis Celebrex an NSAID used for rheumatoid

  8. July NCLEX Takers come on in!

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

    July 10th in Ohio...I am so ready but I know God is watching over me, so I have nothing to worry about. (sounds much better than I actually feel, but I know He IS WITH ME.) Good luck to my fellow...

  9. Lift Teams in your Hospital?

    mcknis posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have heard of several bigger hospitals using these lift teams. Question for all of you...do you have one at your facility? How does it work? What needs to be done in order to implement one? How are...

  10. July 10th at 2pm...

    mcknis posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have scheduled to take my NCLEX-RN and just wanted to let everyone know, so i may be lifted up in prayers during this time. I feel very comfortable with the material, but only a few hints of doubt....

  11. Man Diff...

    mcknis replied to night_owl_504's topic in Men in Nursing

    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Very

  12. Best Stethoscope - Lung Sounds

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

    Jared, i have used the ADC stethoscopes before, and I can truly say that they are of good quality. I have the 603 (siimilar to the Classic II SE) and it is great for assessments. I have found that...

  13. Man Diff...

    mcknis replied to night_owl_504's topic in Men in Nursing

    I too thought this was a male version of C Diff. I do feel for you, man, but I think we are all in this boat together. No matter the position, the "men" are the one's who have historically been the...

  14. Perineal anxiety

    mcknis replied to caliber's topic in Men in Nursing

    You said it best, I think. I know for me, it was hard to overcome, but once the fear is over with, anything can be done. Say a quick prayer, go in, and git er

  15. What has others' experience been with answering Saunder's q's

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

    Just to reiterate...this IS sterile procedure. In the ICUs, closed suctioning exists to maintain STERILITY of the catheter. Either way, the suction catheter is remaining

  16. NCLEX: KAPLAN, SATA(n) & PHARM

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

    Congratulations again for passing. I know its doable and I will get to feel the same feeling here in the next few weeks when I get to take

  17. What has others' experience been with answering Saunder's q's

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

    Suctioning is a sterile procedure unless you are just performing Yankauer suctioning. It is an invasive procedure and you are going down the

  18. Post-NCLEX, pre-results Anxiety

    mcknis replied to TX_nurse_08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Princess: Good luck and I will be praying for you. I will be in your shoes in about 4-5 weeks and I am feeling the anxiety already. Just relax and keep breathing

  19. How I passed Nclex on 3rd try

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

    YES!!!!!! Thanks for the info. I am going through an NCLEX review course right now, any more tips to pass along, PM

  20. Stethoscope Help

    mcknis replied to studentnurse4964's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Littmann cardiology II is no longer made, only the Cardiology III is left. Still a very good stethoscope. If I were in your shoes, i would purchase the Littmann Lightweight due to name, weight,...

  21. BP Cuff

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

    I am guessing you were joking about the gloves, but with the BP cuff, it does not matter what brand it is. Cheap IS ok here. I used a BP cuff that cost $13 at the time. You should try Ebay for...

  22. some younger male nurses.....

    mcknis replied to junebride's topic in Men in Nursing

    One of our supervisors only wears ceil blue (resp therapist but supers whole house). I do wear ceil blue, but at my facility light green s the hosp choice of OR

  23. Insertion of chest tubes location

    mcknis replied to Anchoredsoul03's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Since I see you are new to this site, let me jsut say welcome, but secondly...Daytonite is very knowledgeable and you will find she is very helpful for explaining

  24. Age you will/were graduated?

    mcknis replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    I will be 2 days 21 when I graduate this Saturday! WOO HOO!!! Can't wait to be an

  25. BPs through clothing

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

    I have done this several times and find I peronally can still hear well no matter what. The stethoscope, once again, doesn't mean much to me. I can get a BP with a cheap disposable scope or a high...