mcknis

mcknis

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  1. More lab help please

    mcknis replied to lillysa1919's topic in General Nursing

    yeah the ABGs dont look too bad. I would love these values on any hospitalized pt with Resp or Met issues. but since the pH is ever so slightly elevated from neutral (7.4) and the HCO3 is slightly...

  2. Take that, cell phone!

    mcknis replied to nursej22's topic in General Nursing

    I do find that cell phones have their advantages and then there are those other times... Like others have mentioned, if I am wiping a butt, inserting/removing a foley, inserting an IV, pulling a line,...

  3. Rn as a patient

    mcknis replied to blackpants22's topic in General Nursing

    I know it sounds sad, but it's cases like this one, in which I love when a governing body (ie - JCAHO) HAS to come in to have a site survey

  4. Latex free bp cuff?

    mcknis replied to studentnurse74's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    http://www.schoolkidshealthcare.com/product/41.html Cheapest non latex cuff I could find. Like the others have said, most cuffs are not going to contain latex in the cuff itself, but mainly in the...

  5. New male nurse, and got a question

    mcknis replied to BigNick909's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hey Nick. looks like you are new to AllNurses.com (AN), so glad you found our wide nursing world! Before someone else comes in and 'shuts down' this thread due to your sexual orientation comment, let...

  6. Did I I just get a no-good stethoscope?

    mcknis replied to luckygal5571's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    the lightweight most people refer to as being 'crappy' is an older style that was made of cheaper aluminum. aluminum does not conduct sound well at all, but has been used for stethoscope manufacturing...

  7. Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    mcknis replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This discussion just goes to show how pathetic our country will be under a government-ran healthcare system. If we are already arguing about, "To vaccinate or not vaccinate?" then how will thing be...

  8. Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    mcknis replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My body is simply that..."MY BODY." No one is going to force me to do anything that I do not want, and if I am uncomfortable with something, then I will not allow anyone to do anything to me. I do not...

  9. Why not take the Flu shot?

    mcknis replied to lina.561's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Only reasons i could think of not taking it would be an allergy to eggs or a dx of Guillian Barre. Both of which are clearly printed on the vaccination handouts given with the injection. I know of 4...

  10. Guy's ,have you been told this...

    mcknis replied to James Garrity's topic in Men in Nursing

    Depends on how heavy the patients are, that is! I do get the crap load some times since I can 'lift.' The way I look at it is, one person cannot do the entire work, but management jsut doesn;'t see it...

  11. I love allnurses!!

    mcknis replied to katelg03's topic in General Nursing

    I also like it

  12. New and confused!

    mcknis replied to cutiepututiebabe's topic in General Nursing

    Try talking to nurse recruiter in human resources at a hospital in your home area and see where they recommend to attend, you can also talk to the nursing department at UC Davis and see if they know...

  13. Quick question... IV protonix

    mcknis replied to zilla704's topic in General Nursing

    I will have to admit that I do push protonix faster than that although it is not recommended too. I have always been taught to push it slowly but to mainly watch the pt for any kind of problems. Of...

  14. Frame for RN license

    mcknis replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Nursing

    Tis how it is in OHIO, too. All for this goin green thing...argh!!!I will continue to keep a compy of even an older one on my in case of emergency, and then someone can double check the BON site to...

  15. Nasty LPNS AND RNS TO STUDENTS

    mcknis replied to Lpnmandy's topic in General Nursing

    WHAT???? RNs aren't born with experience and education? You certainly could have had me fooled! I, however, was born with education and many years of experience. Seriously, all jokes aside, I am not...

  16. 11 Things Your Nurse Thinks (But Will Never Tell You)

    mcknis replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    This is so true! I feel this way so many times, and would love to look at a pt and tell it to their

  17. Guys- what made you want to become a nurse?

    mcknis replied to glamgalRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Because I flunked out of Med School. JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!!!! Went into nursing to have variety, great pay, able to go to school while working full time, great benefits, and the list just keeps goin. I...

  18. What to expect as a nurse

    mcknis replied to hannahmarie's topic in General Nursing

    Yes be more specific, but I work on a med-surg unit as an RN, and my day is as follows (of course many changes occur throughout a non-typical work day): 0630-0645 - prep for the day, gather papers for...

  19. Nursing

    mcknis replied to ajroth19's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a very stressful profession. Yes as in any profession, you will deal with people who are not interested/satisfied with your business. I have no experience working in the dental field, but...

  20. sub cut injections

    mcknis replied to K+MgSO4's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting to see the differences in cultures and edges of the

  21. Lowest labs?

    mcknis posted a topic in General Nursing

    The other day i walked onto my unit to find a pt with a plat count of 11,000 without any real reason. Oh I had the lowest level in the hospital I found out after talking to the lab. And this is a med...

  22. First day of clinicals at a hospital!! o_O Any advice??

    mcknis replied to HannaRae's topic in General Students

    Chances are the first day won;t be with any pts but more than likely with your instructor/staff on a scavenger hunt/orientation. But when you do get to your first day, just relax, try to learn as...

  23. Nurse Hell

    mcknis replied to ProspectiveMDC's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thats is funny!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love

  24. 10 things to never say to a nurse

    mcknis replied to lolalolacherrycola's topic in Nursing Humor

    I love the journal link and everything that was commented on is real, too. Yes I am a nurse and I am proud of it. It makes me laugh when others ask if I am going to med school, but no one understands...

  25. What is your OR Time OUT consist of??

    mcknis replied to mooneyes65's topic in Operating Room

    I am looking for another position to get involved in at my facility. We have a circ position open now so doing some investigating regarding circ'ing. I personally have experience with a bad 'time...