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mcknis

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

    mcknis replied to mcknis's topic in Men in Nursing

    Don, that sounds really cool. Not to be jealous or anything, but seems like you keep yourself really

  2. what are the guys' reasons to become a nurse?

    mcknis replied to joanaRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Being around women...but most on my unit as older and married. The few that are worth looking at, are married, with child, or in relationships. I now wish the continuous estrogen river would stop...

  3. To the students

    mcknis replied to aerorunner80's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes keep asking questions, and try to get involved with other pts if you have time as well. Any time you are able to learn something, get in and get involved. Lots to learn, and, NO you don't know it...

  4. Those Pesky IV Alarms

    mcknis replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Great idea to have it plug in, but I can see some nurses "delegating" this task of turning off IV alarms to the aides/assistive

  5. What is "Press Gainey"?

    mcknis replied to ScooterNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Now, now, we all here know that our job is to keep them warm and keep them full. Anything less,then we SHOULD be punished. I mean, come on, I went to nursing school and all they taught us was how to...

  6. Attention all EMTs

    mcknis replied to Christie RN2006's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, I am just now trying to focus on school and get done after

  7. Looking for a great workout!

    mcknis posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have been looking at workout routines, but am not a fan of gyms or weights. I do like the energy I get by working out and staying busy, but need motivation. I have known people who do Tae Bo, and...

  8. Attention all EMTs

    mcknis replied to Christie RN2006's topic in General Nursing

    Around the Upper-Sandusky area...out in the

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

    mcknis replied to mcknis's topic in Men in Nursing

    That is way cool. We need more, but I know the pay isn't top. Keep up the great work protecting our nation, and thanks for the work you

  10. Looking for a great workout!

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

    Thanks

  11. Stethoscope decision

    mcknis replied to 2C'sMom's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Check EBAY too. Thats where I got 2 of my Littmans from and I got a huge

  12. Non-verbal communication board

    mcknis posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am at work right now dealing with a stroke pt. I am in desparate need of a non-verbal communication device/board, but our facility does not have one. It is just a bit hard to communicate with...

  13. Are You Gel'n

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

    I was Gel'n until my feet were a tel'n me to get some other inserts. I know use an incremental system by Barefoot Science. My feet, back and legs used to ache after long days on the floor, but now I...

  14. what shoes do you wear...

    mcknis replied to blee1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear NB for school and work. So comfortable but always lookign for that perfect shoe. I love them. For thes schools that are strict with shoes, I say forget them. The shoes are on MY feet not...

  15. Stethoscopes

    mcknis replied to pattylpn54's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Any Littman is good (although I don't really care for the older Littman lightweights that were made out of aluminum). I have 3 of them and love all of them. I like the Cardiology 3 the most out of the...

  16. Blood Pressure and Pulses

    mcknis replied to LVN2006's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What is bad? BP is low and HR is high! Thats definitely not

  17. Stethoscope decision

    mcknis replied to 2C'sMom's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Might wanna try doing a search on this. Been discussed many times before on this scope as well. I do use a Littman Cardiology III and it is an excellent scope. I do have 3 Littmans and you can't go...

  18. Scrub Top Hatred/Alternatives

    mcknis replied to *Pepper*'s topic in Men in Nursing

    I just got the new Tafford catalog today. They have 3 prints for males from what i can see. There may be more on the site, but there are at least 3 out there for us as males. I do like the prints and...

  19. AED Question

    mcknis replied to PhilGN's topic in General Nursing

    We have asked the same question at our trainings as well. Don't feel stupid or out of place. We have all had a question that we felt was stupid at one time or

  20. Attention all EMTs

    mcknis replied to Christie RN2006's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, congrats on getting on the fire department. I love being a volly, but for now I am only a FF, but do plan on going to be getting my EMT-B and then EMT-P when I am out of nursing school. RNEMT-P:...

  21. Patient Sitter - Is 15 $ an hour good?

    mcknis replied to student456's topic in International Nursing

    Thats great money for us here in OHIO as a sitter! As an aide we sit more than others, but we do have designated pt sitters that we utilize. i do not like having some of the pt sitters around because...

  22. How Does Soda Dehydrate the Body?

    mcknis replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I did see the site that you posted when I did a Google search, and so I partially agree with your analysis. But, what is caffeine? It is a stimulant. So what does a stimulant do? It increases heart...

  23. Looking for a great workout!

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

    Commuter...quick question for ya' How much time do you put into each exercise? Or, how many reps and set do you do? When you are doing cardio, how long do you do those exercises? Thanks PS - Where to...

  24. First name or surname?

    mcknis replied to Scooter321's topic in General Nursing

    Yes the older ones do enjoy the last name respect, but we are in a day where one can not assume too much. Safety is not something I like playing with. You are either going to be safe or you are not....

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

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

    Yep Sharona is right. They do get stolen just like pens, markers, scissors, hemostats, and everything else under the sun! Put your name on yours (engrave or name tag) and then don't let it out of your...