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mcknis

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  1. Good online RN-BSN Program?

    mcknis replied to gradnursenyc's topic in General Nursing

    I am going through Ohio University and am truly enjoying it. Not sure what the cost is for out-of-state students. Cheapest I have seen is Fort Hays State University (Kansas I think), but I decided on...

  2. Good Press Ganey for ER. Possible??

    mcknis replied to 5n2_is4u's topic in Emergency

    We have had an increase in 4 points in the last year alone in our ED survey results. From 85% to 89%. We are really proud of it, but have just acquired this to the same care done by new and different...

  3. When you take over a patient assignment....

    mcknis replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

    When i worked the floor, I filed IR often for things that I felt were necessary, and the other nurse, decided it wasn't. (i.e giving LR at 150ml/hr to a pt with known CRF/on hemodialysis with history...

  4. Charting every 2 hours?

    mcknis replied to UMBstudent's topic in Emergency

    we are required to chart q1h and were as well in m/s. it doesn't always happen that way, but we are expected to do so. we are expected to do VS q1h on all pts. q30min on chest pain/very SOB pts....

  5. Best Men's Nursing Shoes???

    mcknis replied to juniataemt06's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I haven't been dissatisfied with Asics as of yet! On my 3rd pr in 2 yrs and I love them! Wore NB all white walking shoes in school, though, Starter all white walking shoes, and a Wal-Mart no name deal...

  6. Triage Scores

    mcknis replied to matthewjdouma's topic in Emergency

    For us, we use ESI 1-5. If the patient presents and are definitely classified as a 2, but then improve, we do not decrease the acuity level. They presented as a 2 and need to be seen accordingly....

  7. Study Tips for Fundamentals/Physical Assesment

    mcknis replied to IKnowYouRider's topic in General Students

    I would suggest just reviewing your Potter and Perry text and looking through your notes for the rest of the topics. When i was going through school I would just review Potter and Perry, class notes...

  8. Lowest H/H I ever saw...

    mcknis replied to my2sons's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    i know this thread hasn;t been updated in a while, but I had a pt come in to the ER the other day after MVA vs tree. pt was a 26yo 9mo pregnant female who presented with unresponsiveness and soon was...

  9. Will a more expensive stethoscope ease ear pain?

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

    I think so! The cheap ones I always used in school always had the hard plastic earpieces. My Littmann has the softer earpieces and I am much more comfortable with it than the

  10. When coffee is no longer enough,

    mcknis replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer chocolate flavored Mountain Dew laced with a lil bit of crack and meth... Coffee usually works when this

  11. Surgery Center cuts IV lines

    mcknis replied to rovergirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What? That is rediculous! why not just remove the IV before they get dressed? I don't think I understand why this would be

  12. What is your favorite nursing student STETHOSCOPE?

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

    try here

  13. Master Classic II or Classic II SE

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

    As you already found out, the master classic II is more superior compared to the classic II. It is a heavier stethoscope and according to Littmann, rates higher than the Classic II. With either one,...

  14. advice for selecting a nursing field to enter

    mcknis replied to Dino's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't know about you guys, but I LOVE POOP!!!!!! And, I am so disappointed when I can't play in it more and

  15. Diluting IV narcotics = narcotics tampering?

    mcknis posted a topic in Patient Medications

    I was told the other day that it is now illegal, yes illegal, to dilute IV narcotics because it means that we are now 'tampering' with narcotics. What do you think? We have now been told that ALL...

  16. What's it like working as a male nurse?

    mcknis replied to Gottago's topic in Men in Nursing

    Being a male nurse for me has been an interesting adventure. All the benefits of a good job, with the advantage of being called a profession. Many do not like their job, but if nursing is your niche,...

  17. SOB and Chest Pain....

    mcknis replied to lm8539's topic in Emergency

    Same here...chest pain protocol. ASA chewed, EKG, VS, CK/Trop, CXR and then we go from there. If the MD wants anything else, he can order...if STEMI noted, then its a 'hail mary' from there on. All...

  18. BEST trauma shears?

    mcknis replied to JoshuaAdamsRN's topic in Emergency

    Trauma shears are awesome! The ones I buy are simply "industrial shears"/utility shears from BigLots or some other cheap store. Best shears I have bought thus far and so cheap ($2 each or less) I can...

  19. Nurses taking patient's off backboards without doctor clearnce?

    mcknis replied to the big nurse's topic in Emergency

    Setting yourself up for a huge liability issue! I hear the word "SUE" really come into play here!!!!!!! Like others have mentioned, the results of a fall, or other injury can be easily seen witht he...

  20. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    mcknis replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am amazed at how far this thread has gone. It is fantastic. I was one of the many original posters for this thread over a year ago, and I know I couldn't believe it would go this far. Great thread...

  21. penlights always letting me down

    mcknis replied to larien37's topic in General Students

    Streamlight does offer great, and bright, penlights. Very useful during pt assessments to have a good quality, bright penlight. I first used those disposable ADC Adlites. My opinion? Cheap, crappy,...

  22. Lack of Nursing Uniforms For Men

    mcknis replied to Emergency RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am right there with ya! Many times I have noticed that we don't only share the pages with dentists, but usually with equipment or multiple pages of lab coats :) Tafford has been the only company I...

  23. What is "stacking"?

    mcknis replied to whisperinrain's topic in Patient Medications

    I have heard of stacking related to taking steroids. It is the idea that taking more than one dose at a time (stacking doses) produces better gains or effects than taking one steroid dose, or one...

  24. Education 101: ER vs. ICU

    mcknis replied to 1EmergencyRN's topic in Emergency

    As a brand new ER nurse coming from the floor with over 3 years of experience, I can say that I now see the other side to the story. Having not worked in someone's shoes gives certain individuals the...

  25. Is this a good Littman...

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

    You will find that having a good quality stethoscope will pay off in the long run of your career. No matter what area of nursing you are employed in, it will benefit you. With that being said, I have...