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  1. What's In Your Pocket?

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

    I see everything but the kitchen sink here. Maybe you still have room on your chest for

  2. 100% Online RN-BSN

    mcknis replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks dhyser and Tweety for the info. I will go over to the distance learning forum for more info. Tweety thanks for the insight on how the "clinicals" work. I haven't received too much info on this...

  3. 100% Online RN-BSN

    mcknis replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    Thats what I thought too, but was just looking for info out there. The only school I have found that is 100% online is Chamberlain College of Nursing (www.chamberlain.edu). The admission counselor...

  4. 100% Online RN-BSN

    mcknis replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    I saw one (Chamberlain.edu), and talked with their admissions advisor about this, but do you think it sounds too good to be

  5. Chamberlain College of Nursing~New Thread~

    mcknis replied to ~KrisC~'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    Shell, I just found out they are accredited by both the NLN and the CCNE. I know this is late, but I am looking now about going through

  6. New guy

    mcknis replied to Oorah's topic in Men in Nursing

    Welcome here Clark. Good luck w/ nursing school. You've definitely come to the right place for advice. The guys, and gals, on here are excellent resources. Pick their

  7. Blind Stick

    mcknis replied to Nursebarebari's topic in General Nursing

    Do you all choose to use a side approach method to IV sticks or an above the vein method? Is there a benefit to one or the

  8. Safe Staffing Saves Lives - ANA has started a campaign for us

    mcknis replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is great. Finally something may be done about more staff at the bedside...how it should

  9. University of Phoenix MSN Program

    mcknis replied to bsweilrn's topic in School, College Programs

    I am contemplating UoP vs a traditional BSN program d/t the flexibility of the program. I am looking forward in returning to this thread to see how others enjoy the coursework and I am very impressed...

  10. mistaken impression

    mcknis replied to kvsherry's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Not to sound "broken-recorded" (I know not a real word, but ya get my drift), but these other posters are right. Just accept that you were elected, and leave it as such. As a straight man in my...

  11. What do colleges look for a person who wants to be a RN

    mcknis replied to HieuNgu1155's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Depends on the college you are looking at. Most colleges (undergrad or tech/community) will look for a balance between math, science, history, english, etc. A well-rounded college prep load will look...

  12. Michigan Talk

    mcknis replied to RoadKill's topic in Male Nursing Students

    BOO MICHIGAN!!! Sorry I had to throw that out there :). Good luck in nursing school, though. GO

  13. Help with my careplans

    mcknis replied to jnmoore02's topic in Male Nursing Students

    ^ ^ ^ AMEN to

  14. Would you marry a female MD?

    mcknis replied to cgun101's topic in Men in Nursing

    Thats just sick, unless you swing that way (no offense to those who do, but just not for

  15. Young student

    mcknis replied to megaman10's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Nope not alone there bud. I was 19 when I started nursing school, and a friend of mine was only 18. He was the youngest in the class, and I was the 3rd youngest. Still at nursing school

  16. ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor

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

    We also use the ATI, but not sure if there is a comprehensive predictor form that we have to pass. I personally do not care for the ATI the way our school has it set up. After every quarter we take an...

  17. Is my stethoscope working the right way?

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

    Same scope here as well, and it really is very sensitive. Just be careful and you won't regret it later on, when other students are wondering "What do crackles/rhonchi/murmurs/etc sound like?" Can't...

  18. Would you marry a female MD?

    mcknis replied to cgun101's topic in Men in Nursing

    How cute is she? jk... However, I wouldn't have a problem with it, but like Steve said, that 300K in loans would be a huge factor considering how much nurses make compared to what the MDs do! But, if...

  19. Student Stethoscope Recommendation

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

    Everybody is different and all ears are not the same. Go to a local scrub supply store to see if you can demo some of the scopes they have there. You may also be able to test drive some of your fellow...

  20. Stethoscope

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

    Allnurses.com sells a peds/infant conversion scope that is there own brand (about 10.00 i think), but unless you are looking for top-quality merchandise, this would probably

  21. Stethoscope Suggestions

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

    I like my Littmann Select, but I got an ADC 603 at Galls.com for under $30. Lots of the girls I work with use the Littmann Lightweight (egg-shaped/ovoid head) and they love theirs for weight and...

  22. starting wage columbus ohio

    mcknis replied to ttboy17's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Depends on where you plan to work. Childrens starts at 22$/hr. Riverside and OSU are about the same. Can't say for Mt Carmel and St Anns, but no matter where you go, I think starting is about...

  23. IV insertion techniques!!

    mcknis replied to 3KittiesRN's topic in General Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/forums/f205/any-good-iv-therapy-nursing-procedure-web-sites-127657.html This thread should give you much more info! Great info here and lots of great

  24. Nurses with double vision or other vision problems?

    mcknis posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hello to all out there. I know I haven't posted in a while, but school somehow tends to take up so much time. Recently, I have been wondering if there are any nurses out there who have any major...

  25. Good website for Nursing Gear?

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

    Here's a second for Amazon.com. Tafford is great for uniforms (grea cargo pants for