mcknis

mcknis

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  1. Can't hear beats on my Classic II S. E.

    mcknis replied to Jenwillie122's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Congratulations on being in nursing school. It is very difficult as you know to get in, but enjoy it! As for the stethoscope, a few things to try before rushing out to go buy another one. Make sure...

  2. CNA - Dual Head?

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

    I also agree, just go after a cheap one. Unlike popular belief, most stethoscopes do not wander off. If you have it around your neck, and you are the one that uses it, then you know where it is. Cheap...

  3. Wrist watches...what are the pros and cons?

    mcknis replied to danvis_65's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Wrist watch? Why would you need such a thing in nursing? I use a $10 wall clock from an exam room and used IV tubing to loop this around my neck, like Flavor Flav. Pro: always have bling, recycled...

  4. what are the best mens scrubs you have found?

    mcknis replied to Buckyxj's topic in Men in Nursing

    danegerous: when you get to that point...post here for

  5. Does anyone have a "code down" stretcher in ER for non-patient visitors?

    mcknis replied to ELIZABETH BSN's topic in Emergency

    I work in a small rural hospital ( If a person falls in the parking lot or is having a medical complaint outside the hospital but on hospital grounds, by our policy we have to call 911. May sound...

  6. ADC 603 Steth

    mcknis replied to ORNurse2B's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I used the 603 as my first scope and it is excellent! I loved mine! Still wish I had it around, but it had received a scratch on it and was dropped in a commode which later on resulted in rust. Still...

  7. Men's Shoes

    mcknis replied to DC Collins's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have done the New balance thing, and now I am on to Asics. So far so good. I average about 5-6 months out of my shoes and am in a new search for shoes that last longer or something. Many recommend...

  8. Quit stealing my stethoscopes!

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

    raza, good thing your hospital provides stethoscopes that are worthy of using! my facility uses less than playskool worthy type scopes and i would never use one on a daily basis, since the plastic...

  9. Quit stealing my stethoscopes!

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

    Also, if it does get around a Dr's neck, simply cross end over end (such as tying a man's neck tie), grab hold of each end, and pull snugly. Once Dr feels choking sensation, it has been said that the...

  10. Pt choking and DNR....

    mcknis replied to Beachbum2010's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If DNR and code, let GOD intervene

  11. monitoring cardiac telemetry in your ED

    mcknis replied to carly_RN's topic in Emergency

    on all cardiac or possibly cardiac related, we will run an initial strip and EKG, and then mount any changes (SVT, new afib, RVR, etc.). repeat ekgs are only done

  12. If you don't know...please ask!

    mcknis posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just want to throw this out there to everyone, but if you are encountering a new patient diagnosis, skill, treatment, etc. and are uncomfortable with it, please ask for help. Case in point...was...

  13. Gross MD!

    mcknis replied to prettyinblu's topic in General Nursing

    That is

  14. If you don't know...please ask!

    mcknis replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes I need to clarify. The order was not followed because of not checking the accucheck every hour which would have resulted in titration of the gtt. By the time I looked at the order, per our...

  15. Good reading material for new ER GN

    mcknis replied to mkblakley07's topic in Emergency

    I definitely second Sheehy's!!!!!!!!! It is considered as the bible of emergency nursing. It is used as the review guide for the CEN (certification for er nurses). Best piece of advice...ask questions...

  16. Nursing Shoes - Mens

    mcknis replied to hzjet's topic in Men in Nursing

    yes good luck! that sounds very vague like how my school worded it in our literature when I was in nursing school. I found New Balance (all white walking shoe) to be the best. it had a few marks of...

  17. Definition of nursing scrubs

    mcknis replied to Mate Scorbs's topic in Men in Nursing

    Thanks for the insight, but please keep in mind that these boards are not for solicitation of sales for private

  18. Docs who are actually willing to get their hands dirty.

    mcknis replied to OutlawNurse86's topic in General Nursing

    In our ER some of the docs and mid-levels assist with small tasks from time to time. Occasionally will get them to do a discharge on a busy day and in the middle of a code if short staffed are helpful...

  19. Master cardiology for peds

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

    The master card can be used, but it will just take up a wider area. It really is up to you. I have a Cardiology III, work in ER, and use the larger diaphragm on everyone from infants to old people....

  20. Where do you put your stethoscope?

    mcknis replied to newbiepnp's topic in General Students

    I do agree that around the neck is the easiest and most often done. I do think it would be sweet to live near the Littmann factory for the annual cleaning and tube change! That would get expensive,...

  21. Hyperkalemia and order of meds

    mcknis replied to RoyalNurse's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for posting this! I read it the other day and then just had a critical hyper K pt yesterday. Dialysis and diabetic. Needed dialysed the next day, but being Sunday, no one open for it. Squad...

  22. LOL moments at work

    mcknis replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Nursing Humor

    Had a 50-something male, chronic etoh-er admitted for pain management. We continued to give this guy doses of morphine and later on switched to dilaudid. Never had a problem with him and was...

  23. Inexpensive Stethoscope for Student

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

    Don't get that one from Allheart. I had one and could hear better with a toy from Fisher Price...no joke. I've used many stethoscopes and definitely recommend a lower end Littmann (esp the Select -...

  24. Why do patients..??

    mcknis replied to holly123's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! The patient you are caring for isnt the only person in the whole hospital? Boy I am glad you all shed some light on that for me :) I have been telling them this for a long time, and they never...

  25. Is that even legal?

    mcknis replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    That is sad, but even worse that it has to be