EricJRN MSN, RN

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    Respiration Rate

    EricJRN replied to ecmb's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Best way is to hold the wrist with their arm against their chest so you can feel the rise and fall of the chest. Take the pulse for the first 15-30 seconds (or whatever your school/facility protocol...
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    Pumping a V-P shunt

    EricJRN replied to NurseyBaby'05's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    An interesting question to me. My parents were taught to depress my own VP shunt (to verify refilling if I had s/s of a malfunction) back in the 70's and early 80's. The current recommendations I've...
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    Two very different labs on calcium which to choose?

    EricJRN replied to CalypsoRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think this one is an issue of units rather than Ca vs iCa. When I check an ionized calcium at work (with neonates anyway) the result is around 1 (I think the reference range is 1.03-1.23 mmol/L) and...
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    random drug tests?

    EricJRN replied to carrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    Mine does not perform random tests, but does test upon hiring or after an
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    and the survey says....

    EricJRN replied to it's hot in phoenix's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Most people I know have gone
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    Grains Conversion Solution

    EricJRN replied to stargazer109's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure if this will reassure you or add to your frustration, but once you get out of school, you shouldn't have much need to revisit the apothecary system. As far back as 2003, the JCAHO...
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    New Jurisprudence Exam

    EricJRN replied to texasrtkd's topic in Texas Nursing

    I moved this thread to the Texas Forum where it will be most
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    If you fail part of the CPNE.. do you have to retake the WHOLE exam

    EricJRN replied to CrazyFLBean's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Here's a separate thread for that discussion so that we can keep the discussion related to the CPNE on this one.
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    New Jurisprudence Exam

    EricJRN replied to texasrtkd's topic in Texas Nursing

    Here's more info from the current BON agenda:
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    If you fail part of the CPNE.. do you have to retake the WHOLE exam

    EricJRN replied to CrazyFLBean's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It's actually going to eventually be a requirement for all applicants in Texas, not just EC graduates. Here is some discussion about the Nursing Jurisprudence Exam (NJE)....
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    Excelsior and the Navy?

    EricJRN replied to TornMonkey's topic in Government, Military

    The other thing to think about: The EC BSN program is now open only to RN's. The AS/AAS programs in nursing are where you'd start if you're not an RN, but those programs require...
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    Major Drugs/meds Website...

    EricJRN replied to Jack_ICU's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's a start, but I wonder if there's a site out there that better covers things like nursing considerations, contraindications and adverse effects. That's the level of thinking that you want to be...
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    NICU Emotions

    EricJRN replied to barbiejschnapps's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Those older NICU kiddos can be tough on you. I just think it would be really sad if the kid had no resources for treatment, but we provide a place where we can make things at least a little better for...
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    How much time did you give yourself to retake the NCLEX?

    EricJRN replied to PA_CoffeeFreak's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The problem is that if you have seven or eight categories to improve on, you'll likely need a while to cover that material. Like jazzysmika says, you don't want to drag it out too long. What resources...
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    Can you apply for a temporary practice permit if you didn't pass the NCLEX?

    EricJRN replied to PA_CoffeeFreak's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here's what you're looking for: http://www.dos.state.pa.us/bpoa/lib/bpoa/20/nurs_board/tpp_for_graduate_nurse.pdf The TPP is for people who haven't taken the NCLEX
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    Help with elective placement!!!!!

    EricJRN replied to nmkopl's topic in General Nursing

    Where are you
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    Can you apply for a temporary practice permit if you didn't pass the NCLEX?

    EricJRN replied to PA_CoffeeFreak's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Usually not. Your state board could clarify. Is this for
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    after the CPNE

    EricJRN replied to TraciRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Traci, I can't remember the exact timing, but Texas can use your completion date rather than your graduation date, so that works in your
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    Excelsior- What classes when?

    EricJRN replied to medicmama06's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good job on knocking out INL 102. Like Lisa, I got A&P out of the way early. I found that studying for one at a time was best for me. I would order the book and schedule the exam (for a few weeks...
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    What is the difference in PICU and PCIU???

    EricJRN replied to txnursingqt's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I wonder if another possibility is that they meant PCU for progressive care unit. What's the context where you saw
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    Excelsior College Paramedic to RN Program ?

    EricJRN replied to BrandonM77's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I moved this to the Distance Learning Forum for continued feedback. Good luck to
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    should i volunteer?

    EricJRN replied to nicolerj116's topic in Nursing Career

    In the US, direct patient care providers (nurses, aides, etc) don't usually volunteer (the big exception is in EMS, but even volunteer medic numbers are decreasing; sometimes nurses and others will...
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    I failed

    EricJRN replied to OSCAR265's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hang in there, Oscar! This has happened to a lot of great nurses. Don't let it keep you down. Once you get your score report back you'll likely have a better idea of where to brush up before the next...
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    How to calculate salary?

    EricJRN replied to dragonflycafe's topic in Texas Nursing

    The other way I've seen it go... at my current hospital I'm on the "7p-7a shift" but we actually clock in at 6:30 pm and leave at 7
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    Vasopressors- Critical Care RN's please help!

    EricJRN replied to loopingrace's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do you know if there was any talk of synchronized cardioversion