mcknis

mcknis

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  1. Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    mcknis posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    With the current news over gun control and gun rights legislation being pushed through Congress as a result of the tragedies of Aurora, CO, Newtown, CT and the others like them, the thought of...

  2. Danskos...wet insoles?

    mcknis posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    First of all, I do realize this is an "equipment" item, but I am wanting as much feedback as possible and thus the reasoning for posting here first. I gave in and took the plunge purchasing a pair of...

  3. Nurse Manager Opportunity

    mcknis posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I recently made a transition to another department within my organization and during the two interviews I had with various members of maangement (including the Director of the department) the question...

  4. EKU online FNP program

    mcknis replied to misty_dawn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am also interested in hearing more from anyone with experience. I have applied for the Summer start date and am waiting to hear back about acceptance. I already have 2 graduate level courses under...

  5. Subspecialty requirements for inpatient

    mcknis replied to knit_nurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am a staff RN, but the NPs who worked in our ED were FNP trained, as well as the inpatient NPs. I have a friend who works as a hospitalist NP who was also FNP trained. There has been discussion to...

  6. Do you have full time hours?...

    mcknis posted a topic in Operating Room

    I recently switched specialties and am working in an outpatient (hospital affiliated) ambulatory surgery center. The position is posted as a full-time position, but I have found that many of the staff...

  7. Helpful Tips for New OR Nurses

    mcknis replied to IsseyM's topic in Operating Room

    Such a great post to share! I have no experience in the OR but will be starting Monday. It is scary to think of everything I don't know as I am coming from a 5 year stent in the ER. I can swim in the...

  8. Good learning material...

    mcknis posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I came across this text the other day (http://www.amazon.com/Critical-Transport-American-Orthopaedic-Surgeons/dp/1449642586) and was curious to know if anyone out there has used this book for personal...

  9. Causes of sudden diaphoresis

    mcknis replied to bruto's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yes, I was thinking the same thing regarding a vasovagal respone due to the sight of the needle...i.e. white coat

  10. Know How to Improvise a Tourniquet

    mcknis replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

    Had a ptcome in with a right brachial artery lac that we had difficulty with controlling the bleeding from while in the ED. Medics had already placed a pressure dressing that was saturated by the time...

  11. My New Life as a Transport Nurse

    mcknis replied to BNE103's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Thats great to hear! I, too, am hopeful that I am able to do MICU one day and keep up my critical thinking skills all along the way. Keep

  12. New MICU and Employment...

    mcknis replied to mcknis's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Thanks for your advice Flyingscot! I definitely don't think that joining a new MICU is the best decision as I would be the first that would be eliminated/accused if something were to go awry. I have...

  13. New MICU and Employment...

    mcknis posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Have been interested in CCT for some time and have already done some ride time with a large company in my region that does ground and flight transport. However, I am not able to work for them due to...

  14. Satisfaction scores

    mcknis replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    Anonymous, most of us do understand the role that the PG/Patient satisfaction surveys play in the financial makeup to an organization and we do understand that patients do occasionally have bad...

  15. Please help, career advice for the tired ED nurse

    mcknis replied to guest474423's topic in Emergency

    I often feel the same way and am in a similar boat right now, however with little prehospital experience. Start making a list of the things you love, and focus on that. I love the 3 12 hour shifts, or...

  16. Rn to medic

    mcknis replied to KCTRN's topic in Emergency

    To the OP, I had the same curiosities, and still do. This is the reply directly from the NREMT... “RN CHALLENGE CHECKLIST” for EMT-Paramedic NREMT entry requirements for Registered Nurses...

  17. TIME TO VENT

    mcknis replied to dsherman's topic in Emergency

    I live in Ohio and the sad thing is...that 5th degree felony crap is a slap on the wrist. If you see the wording, one must have been charged and convicted of an assault before the 5th degree felony...

  18. RN-to-Paramedic

    mcknis posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Does anyone know if an RN in the state of Ohio with an EMT-B certification can challenge the paramedic certification exam? or...if the medical director can sign off the RN with EMT-B certification as...

  19. RN-to-Paramedic

    mcknis replied to mcknis's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am hoping someone from Ohio may have been trough a similar situation as

  20. Things you'd like to say to....

    mcknis replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Emergency

    I love the dilaudid comment as Im sure we have all heard it...if nothing else "just give me the one with a d. it makes everything just disappear." To management: just because you get to take a break...

  21. Can NP's self prescribe?

    mcknis replied to VTach2013's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know an NP who self prescribes her warfarin. Has a POC PT/INR machine and then self-adjusts her dosing. Just like others have mentioned, have never heard of legal barriers, but ethically it isn't...

  22. Best snack food

    mcknis replied to thelema13's topic in Emergency

    I try to always pack my lunch so that I can grab and go. PB/J or just PB is a great little pick me up. Granola and/or granola bars. Yogurt with granola. Trail mix. Really just anything that is going...

  23. CEN and the ENA

    mcknis posted a topic in Emergency

    I have read through the posts on here about obtaining certification (CEN) and the need for this as a professional. I do realize the need and desire to obtain this. I have a question though about the...

  24. FNP online? and questions about becoming NP

    mcknis replied to lovenursingRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    To the OP, I am in the same boat as you here in Ohio and going to school at Otterbein for FNP. I have wondered many times if going on for the FNP is for nought, or if this will actually prove to be...

  25. Non-Littman Stethoscope Recommendations

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

    I will continue to reiterate the same as I have said before in other posts, any brand will work, but yes there are some that are proven to be better. I have used some really cheap scopes and have...