EricJRN MSN, RN

NICU, Psych, Education

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    More question on EC and TCN

    EricJRN replied to bethinct's topic in LPN to RN

    Basically, they must be saying that TCN is cheaper than purchasing all of the EC-recommended textbooks at full price. (Never mind that, with the advent of sites like Amazon and half.com, you'd have to...
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    Just took Nclex rn july 2

    EricJRN replied to OrchidRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Really no such thing as non-passing questions. Items are only assigned a level of difficulty after being pretested as unscored questions with a group of candidates. We don't know the results of said...
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    studying for LSAT

    EricJRN replied to harmana's topic in General Nursing

    I took it twice and would recommend the Powerscore series of review books based on my experiences and those of my
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    how many times

    EricJRN replied to b43tands's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's up to your state board of nursing. By clicking on the Resources tab at the upper right corner of the page and choosing Boards of Nursing, you can find a link for your state
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    should i volunteer?

    EricJRN replied to nicolerj116's topic in Nursing Career

    I moved your post out of the First Year Forum so that you get more relevant replies. More than looking good on a resume, hospital volunteer work will help you understand more about the roles within a...
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    Help with BSN project??

    EricJRN replied to almostthere08's topic in General Nursing

    Working with an educator or administrator on night shift might be a little tougher. Can you shadow a house supervisor or an APN on night shift? Try the Florida Forum for more specific
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    Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    EricJRN replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    My EMS buds and I sometimes refer to it as the bam-ba-lance. Apparently that's even funnier when I'm driving it. Eric aka
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    Herbal Meds

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

    I think that you should probably remember that some patients may take it to stimulate their immune systems. They won't ask you to cite any studies about its
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    School Nursing

    EricJRN replied to malenurse122879's topic in Nursing Career

    You might try subbing in a local district first to gain some connections and set yourself up for potential openings. Usually you can find substitute application info on the district website's HR...
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    Best Stethoscope - Lung Sounds

    EricJRN replied to JaredCNA's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I haven't used an ADC stethoscope myself. (I primarily work NICU and the infant Littmann is cheap
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    Nursing Education Info

    EricJRN replied to venkat2ganesh's topic in General Nursing

    Do you live here in the US already? Tell us a little more about your goals and interests so that you get the best
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    Best Stethoscope - Lung Sounds

    EricJRN replied to JaredCNA's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Some of the DRG models are actually more expensive than the comparable Littmann. You can get a DRG stethoscope for around $69, but the cardiology models that I've seen tend to run much higher than...
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    Can you guess what the doc I missed.

    EricJRN replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in Emergency

    How were the breath
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    Ever lie about what you do to your MD?

    EricJRN replied to strugglingnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't advertise it, but I don't lie if asked. If it ever caused a problem, would be much easier to find another doc than to keep up a
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    bedside placement of nasojejunal tubes

    EricJRN replied to chikusachin's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Are NJ tubes still standard practice in PICU? Over the last couple of years, our NICU has almost completely gotten away from NJ/ND tubes. It has been months since I inserted one. Just
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    New Nursing Student With Excelsior

    EricJRN replied to NESHIA's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Welcome! I moved your thread to the Distance Learning Forum so that you continue to get good
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    I need help with my first major speech: IV Therapy

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

    Here's one of the difficulties I imagine with this: The general public doesn't start IV's. They're much more likely to be on the receiving end of an IV. I'd change it up to a speech where you're...
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    New Grad: PALS Question

    EricJRN replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Pediatric

    I'm all for getting PALS early on. PALS is about learning a framework for managing unstable patients. If you don't have experience with pediatric assessment, you'll be exposed to a lot of new...
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    My CPNE experience in Mansfield

    EricJRN replied to DoubleblessedRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Awesome!
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    What is the point of a buretrol,

    EricJRN replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    If I make a mistake with entering a rate or volume into the pump (easier to do than you might think, although I've been lucky), the patient only gets bolused with as much fluid as I've allowed into...
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    RN to RN-MSN

    EricJRN replied to ProLogic's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Would depend on what type of program you attended for RN licensure and what type of MSN/specialization you're looking
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    TNCC/ENPC anyone?

    EricJRN replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    I think that some of them may get added on to the ENA site fairly late. For NY, for example, I notice that there are six provider courses and one instructor course listed for June alone, while there...
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    Interview

    EricJRN replied to sbottoms's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm surprised that they didn't show you around, but I'm not sure if that's a reflection on how the interview went or just a reflection on the people that you interviewed
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    oldest babies in the NICU?

    EricJRN replied to bubbly's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We don't have a peds floor or a PICU at our hospital, but we generally ship kids out to a pediatric LTAC by 6-7 months. I have heard stories of the old days, when apparently there was a patient who...
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    MPACers

    EricJRN replied to Baloney Amputation's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You could always come to the Lone Star State. We'll be sweating by