EricJRN MSN, RN

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    Master's Options

    EricJRN replied to Guest412959's topic in General Students

    I was a lot like you in regard to having a lot of plans for my future very early on. I can tell you that in less than 5 years at the bedside, my direction has changed numerous times already. Don't...
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    ED CNA Position Performs Electrocardiograms??

    EricJRN replied to j_tay1981's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes - apply and be honest. It's not hard to learn to perform EKG's. ER techs commonly perform this skill, and those positions are often filled by CNA's, EMT-B's, and others who received EKG training...
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    Reasons for nursing always epic?

    EricJRN replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you already have a lot to go on. Some of us do have personal stories that pushed us toward this path, but it's definitely not the only way to capture attention for admissions....
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    "Nursing Staff"

    EricJRN replied to Lisa, MA's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on the context. One of those things you might have to clarify as it comes
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    Was told this career isn't right for me....

    EricJRN replied to Crystal112's topic in Nursing Career

    Lots of good people with very good intentions will give you advice about the career path you want to take. It's always good to be open to this kind of advice and to understand where their concerns...
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    The worst code you've seen?

    EricJRN replied to jesshopper12's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I once witnessed an entire (improperly applied) IO device become completely lodged in a patient's sternum. I think it was straight downhill after that. Nothing worse comes to
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    What contribution can a nursing student make to the nursing field?

    EricJRN replied to peachysundew's topic in General Students

    Yep, agree with llg. Just depends on the scope of what you're talking about and how hard you're willing to work. Here's something interesting, even if it's not the same. Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is a...
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    Texas A&M College Station

    EricJRN replied to Rach363's topic in Texas Nursing

    I wouldn't worry too much about graduating from a fairly new program. Every new grad has to prove himself, from the Ivy Leaguer to the kid like me who graduated from a distance learning ADN program....
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    Trouble on the homefront

    EricJRN replied to exit96's topic in Men in Nursing

    Just a heads up on the date of the original
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    EMT/Paramedic to Nursing Help

    EricJRN replied to Resaur's topic in General Students

    Resaur, I have a BA in Psychology, spent several years in volunteer EMS and maintain certification, and I'm now a nurse. Here are some thoughts - things I've learned along a very tortuous but...
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    American Medical Institute - Houston

    EricJRN replied to kayleeray's topic in Texas Nursing

    I know nothing about the school itself, but I'd be a little wary of any program that allows its website to stay down for an extended period of time in this day and
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    Narcan administration in newborns

    EricJRN replied to jennf83's topic in Ob/Gyn

    NRP says that both of the following must be present in order for nalaxone to be indicated: - Continued respiratory depression after positive-pressure ventilation has restored a normal heart rate and...
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    dating at work?

    EricJRN replied to Medsport's topic in Men in Nursing

    I've done it at a place where it isn't specifically against the rules, and I would hesitate to do it again. It's awkward - during and after the relationship. People do talk. When it ends, it will be...
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    V-tach

    EricJRN replied to gwendelyn's topic in Cardiac

    How long were the runs of
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    just curious which major cities in Texas dont utilize group one

    EricJRN replied to msrn1204's topic in Texas Nursing

    GroupOne Services is an organization that provides background screening services for healthcare organizations. There is a concern that being terminated from or disciplined by a Dallas hospital could...
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    scary case last night

    EricJRN replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good thinking, but it seems very unlikely here. There are several types of OI with varying presentations, but it would be unusual to see skull fractures as the only manifestation of OI. Some of the...
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    Coworkers at non-nursing job asking for advice or to do things

    EricJRN replied to Ella26's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'd check into that insurance policy carefully. I know that my policy wouldn't cover me for a lawsuit arising out of a non-nursing job. And when I'm at the hospital, the hospital's legal protection is...
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    Quick wording help!

    EricJRN replied to the1anonlycarol's topic in Nursing Career

    Here are some things to get you started: - Change Physician's Assistants to physician assistants. - Don't capitalize the job titles of the others that you work with. - Make sure that your verb...
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    How often do you work extra?

    EricJRN replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    I seem to go in cycles. At times, I can easily work two extra 12's per week (one of those is agency). Then there are times when it's a struggle just to make my three 12's, run my errands and stay...
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    I have a CPNE date!

    EricJRN replied to lisamc1RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck, Lisa! Almost
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    Complaining nurses

    EricJRN replied to kevinsnurse's topic in School

    Keep in mind that the original post is over five years
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    I'm trying nursing, but I'm hardheaded..will I last?

    EricJRN replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    Attention to detail is pretty important, particularly when you're assessing for small changes in a patient's condition, but I think there's hope for ya. :) Many people have issues with attention to...
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    Mobitz type 1, Non-Weinkebach?

    EricJRN replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Critical Care

    Wenckebach block is a synonym for a second-degree Mobitz I block. They are the same thing. I think she was confused or she might have been trying to say something a little different. If you have a...
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    Respiration Question

    EricJRN replied to monahanrb's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If you can casually bring the patient's arm up to the chest while palpating the radial pulse, you can feel the rise and fall of the chest. Using the stethoscope definitely alters the breathing pattern...
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    Hi my name is Jane, I'll be your glorified waitress today!

    EricJRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    What I've learned is that when you reach that burnout point, it isn't one huge issue that wears you down. Instead, the daily exposure to repeated small annoyances will get you. In my case, a change of...