mcknis

mcknis

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  1. patient took my breath away

    mcknis replied to student-with-no-life's topic in General Nursing

    Like the others have said, please make sure you file a written report. You will learn that the hospital admin is only watching out for number one (and BTW, its not you). I have been on the receiving...

  2. do any of you like codes??

    mcknis replied to ryanfocker's topic in Men in Nursing

    i do believe that some people just know when it is their time to go. not everyone has that instinct, but some do. I have seen some older folks pass away like they were just meant to do so, then there...

  3. How do you protect your identity?

    mcknis posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just curious what methods you all use in order to protect yourself while at work? I'll start: I try to keep my last name secret to my patients and block out my last name on my badge as

  4. Low-back pain in a 4hr case...

    mcknis replied to mcknis's topic in Operating Room

    thanks to the both of you for such great

  5. ICU nurse to pt ratio "norm" on your unit?

    mcknis replied to Natef26's topic in MICU, SICU

    Even as a miniscule student, I know well enough that this is definitely NOT SAFE! I am sorry that you had to put up with this because this should not be tolerated at all! Open hearts need to be 1:1...

  6. ICU nurse to pt ratio "norm" on your unit?

    mcknis replied to Natef26's topic in General Nursing

    Even as a miniscule student, I know well enough that this is definitely NOT SAFE! I am sorry that you had to put up with this because this should not be tolerated at all! Open hearts need to be 1:1...

  7. sterile vs. clean dressings?

    mcknis replied to cherilee's topic in Medical-Surgical

    HOw about wet-to-dry or not wet-to-dry? Tell me if I am thinking on the right path here...if its a mucous membrane, then wet-to-dry, but if its a closed wound, then dry dressing. Is this

  8. Soooo, you're observing in the Operating Room (O.R.)...

    mcknis replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Students

    About certain cases, I cannot say, but I do know that the odors from many deodorants/perfumes/colognes can cause a pt to become nauseated. My guess is that if you do wear deodorant, make sure that it...

  9. Flirting from Teachers

    mcknis replied to grahajas's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Yeah Id proably go along with it too. If it gets too intimate, then report it. You will be protected, and the instructor won't have a leg to stand on. Hopefully this wouldn't have to progress to...

  10. Thank you to all and my advice

    mcknis replied to Joni's Mom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! I can't wait until I can say that

  11. Tidying up the patient's room is important!

    mcknis replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, very neat at work, but at home, i try to enjoy the time I am away from work and school (not often these days). The big thing I hate is going in to turn a pt and finding gauze, etoh wipes,...

  12. Trauma Shears & Eye Protection suggestions, please.

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

    I have a pr of safety glasses I keep in my bag, but don't keep them near when at work. Tried to wear them on my head, but seemed to get uncomfortable and even hot after 12hrs. They also never stayed...

  13. What Nursing Gear do you personally own?

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

    4 steths, but 2 are in the closet for storage. BP/steth in car. BP cuff for school. 2 pairs bandage scissors (1 school; 1 work). 1 pr hemostats.

  14. do any of you like codes??

    mcknis replied to ryanfocker's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think I already posted on this, but i do like the adrenaline rush during codes. I somehow do my best under pressure, and can still keep it all

  15. bandage scissors

    mcknis replied to confused101's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like trauma shears personally (got mine from Big Lots/Odd Lots for less than $1 per pair and were called utlility shears). Work great for me, and the size is perfect. Bandage scissors I got for...

  16. What's your fav general use stethoscope?

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

    If you are still thinking, I do have a select, and it works fine for me, several of the girls on my floor, also have the select and do fine with it. Suggest you go try some other scopes out, whether...

  17. Infant Stethoscope....HELP

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

    For the smaller pts, I don't think spending lots of money is that important. At my hospital, we use cheap scopes that already have the infant head, and just clean them in between each delivery. They...

  18. We're told to buy cheap stethoscopes

    mcknis replied to Kina21's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Like the others have said, the more you can afford now, the less you will spend later. Sounds like an odd addage, but it is true. I have had a $5 scope that was useless on anything but VS and peds...

  19. Stethoscope Advices

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

    Anything from Littmann and you can't go wrong. They are great scopes and are excellent in quality. Your instructor is prob not wanting you to use the tunable diaphragm because she may feel it can't...

  20. What do you guys during your off-time?

    mcknis replied to mcknis's topic in Men in Nursing

    ^^^^^^^^^^^^ Amen to that

  21. Are You Gel'n

    mcknis replied to newmale2nursing's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have been wearing them since around Thanksgiving and my feet never felt better. i am at a size 4 now and am about ready to go up to the 5. My feet continue to thank me every

  22. what's a good stethoscope for nursing school?

    mcknis replied to jnmoore02's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Welcome. Our NM has really beat inf control into our

  23. what's a good stethoscope for nursing school?

    mcknis replied to jnmoore02's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Taping the scope is a great idea, but only tape one area up by the binaurals (steel portion that goes into your ears). Infection control might say something if taped over the whole

  24. Why did you pick the nursing school you did?

    mcknis replied to Mnstn's topic in General Students

    Location and cost. Also, because it was very hands on

  25. Drinks in the nurses station...

    mcknis posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey all, Are you allowed to keep drinkin your nurses station at work? If so, any mandates around it? I am pushing to be allowed to have drinks in the station and need some info on how to do so. We...