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  1. Walking shift report

    mcknis replied to trethern's topic in General Nursing

    We have been doing walking rounds for about 2 months now. I would much rather do walking rounds than private report. less gossip (not none, but less) occurs as well as you are actually able to view...

  2. Stethoscope Help

    mcknis replied to keaton90's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    josh, as a second (and final) year nursing student, I have purchased several stethoscopes for school and have found many that I like. I myself do use a littmann cardiology 3 because I wanted to hear...

  3. dosage problem...need help

    mcknis posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sorry guys, but going through some examples our instructor gave us and am having some difficulty. I may have to post more later on. 1) 0.9 gm of Cordarone in D5W has been prescribed for IV infusion...

  4. dosage problem...need help

    mcknis replied to mcknis's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks KSTEC for your post. That does make sense, but with the second problem, I saw that the answer wasn't correct. Answer should have been 113, but yours was 120ml/hr. I think I will probably...

  5. dosage problem...need help

    mcknis replied to mcknis's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks Thats were I was getting stuck

  6. dosage problem...need help

    mcknis replied to mcknis's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am so sorry to hear that. From the few times I have been able to jump on here during school...I could tell that you were experienced simply by the way you write. Thanks for the knowledge bestowed...

  7. dosage problem...need help

    mcknis replied to mcknis's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks Daytonite for the clarification. BTW...are you an RN instructor? Sounds like you may be...or maybe just a well versed nurse. Either way, I know I have heard from many people, that you know...

  8. Help! Will This Get Easier?

    mcknis replied to mickeycat's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It does get easier because you learn how the routine goes from one instructor to another. It does however get more challenging when each instructor feels their theories are of priority compared to...

  9. dosage problem...need help

    mcknis replied to mcknis's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks to both of you for your help. Daytonite, thanks for working out the problems, and Melody in my heart (I think that is what your screen name is, BTW...is that right?) thanks for giving me just...

  10. Wrist blood pressure cuffs

    mcknis replied to OklaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I have used one from Omron as well as one from CVS. They are ok for nonaccurate / noncritical BPs but they are not useful cardiac meds, or other situations that require more accurate

  11. Old School Nursing

    mcknis replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I will trully miss that generation you talk of when they are gone. They can give you so much information about the past, and about the future. I would be very interested to hear more from those...

  12. What's In Your Pocket?

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

    Things I carry... two pens (black) red pen highlighter sharpie dry erase marker scissors 2x2's alchol wipes pair of extra gloves (always stuck on other side of room when needed most and can't get to...

  13. How do you clean your shoes?

    mcknis posted a topic in General Nursing

    The main reason for asking is because I am horrible at taking the time to clean mine for work! I have found that too much can get splashed on my shoes and I am afraid of transferring the germs to my...

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

    mcknis replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    You know you're a male nurse when... - you are part of the "girls." - the message board in the bathroom is "designed" for the girls when they are going to do their business, but it is towards your...

  15. How do you clean your shoes?

    mcknis replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    For those of you who just wipe your shoes down with those sani-wipes, do you wear clogs/leather type shoes? I also wear tennis shoes with shoe strings at work so i was wondering if those wipes would...

  16. Dnr

    mcknis replied to Fancy Face's topic in Agency Nurses

    haunted, I am sorry that you have had to go through all of the trauma of this evil medical system. I know I am only a nursing student, but as an NA at a local hospital, I have seen too many times pt...

  17. STNA salaries???

    mcknis replied to BePatient's topic in Ohio Nursing

    You guys are so lucky to get all those nice amenities with your program cost. I have been an NA for just over a year, but had to pay extra for uniforms, state test, etc. As far as salary goes...in...

  18. Nurses with double vision or other vision problems?

    mcknis replied to mcknis's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thank you all for the replies. It is so good to know that I am not the only one out there.

  19. Difference in ADN vs BSN classwork?

    mcknis posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am currently a 2nd year ADN student and am looking at continuing onto my BSN. For those of you who have gone through/are going through this route, what is the main difference between the coursework...

  20. How Much Time do You Spend Studying a Day for A&P

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

    I honestly only spent about 30min-1hr qod (not JCAHO accepted, I know) if i felt I needed to. Most of my time studying was spent in cramming for my exams and in doing my homework. The homework and...

  21. Need your help, Which one should I get...

    mcknis replied to jnmoore02's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You won't be disappointed with any Palm. Make sure you buy at least a tungsten or higher. I have a tungsten e3 i believe but i still had to buy extra memory cards for it for the extra programs i...

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

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

    There is a tremendous notice in quality between the cardiology scopes and the Littmann Classic II SE (or lesser) type scopes. On an infant, small peds pt, or thin/emaciated pt, the quality might not...

  23. Help Needed from MSN students/nurses!

    mcknis posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I know this has already been posted on another page, but I was thinking I might get more response from here. Sorry if double-posting upsets anyone....

  24. Police officer or RN

    mcknis replied to cyb's topic in General Nursing

    CYB: We haven't seen you post in a few days and perhaps its because of the comments made on this forum, but I understand both sides to the issue at hand. First, you are a mother with concern for her...

  25. Well gosh-darned it! That dang BP!

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

    BP's can be difficult, but they do get easier to find/take with practice. Brachial pulses have been one of the more difficult things for me, but mainly because I always practiced on myself, and my...