EricJRN MSN, RN

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    Is anyone taking PEARS?

    EricJRN posted a topic in School

    AHA has introduced a new course known as Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS). Most pediatric critical care providers take Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), but...
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    Funny/happy NICU moments needed

    EricJRN replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Not so funny at the time, but pretty good now: Sometimes they're pretty skilled at "undressing" as well. You know the conversation is about to go downhill when the PCA asks, "Eric, is your baby...
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    anyone have ekg strips on test?

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

    They don't assign a difficulty level to a question until after it is pretested (as an unscored item) on a given number of candidates. The question may not have even been scored. You're overthinking...
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    The Hospital Spa

    EricJRN replied to Medic2RN's topic in General Nursing

    Get off of the computer and get to work! Mr. Jones hasn't received his complimentary foot massage yet. STAT! STAT, I said!
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    UTHSCSA-Spring 09 Applicants

    EricJRN replied to amn_carpenter's topic in Texas Nursing

    Welcome aboard! I moved this to the Texas Forum so that you get the best responses. Good luck to
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    Would you relocate your family to go to NP school?

    EricJRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Post Graduate Students

    What type of NP program are you looking at? I think I'd hesitate to move a family to go to grad school. Part of it is probably the financial aspect. After residency, docs can expect a pretty dramatic...
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    One Year ADN Programs For People w/ Bachelor's

    EricJRN replied to SparkleRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm trying to think of whether there might be any in my area, but I think you'll find that a high percentage of traditional ADN students do have a previous BA/BS. I know of several that have graduate...
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    Is there any chance that I can not be licensed even I pass the NCLEX?

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

    I've never, ever heard of a situation where that happened. Don't quote me on this, but I don't think that the state board even sees the number of questions. You passed the NCLEX - now sit back and...
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    for all us older nurses

    EricJRN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    Amen... I've probably taken years off of the lives of many senior nurses who have helped me out of some tense situations in my first 2 1/2
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    whats considered high and low questions?

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

    Questions are only assigned a difficulty level after they've been given as an unscored item to a number of candidates. It makes some sense that a select-all-that-apply question might have a higher...
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    Got an earlier appt!!

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

    We're crossing our fingers for
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    Took NCLEX today....:-*\

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

    Best of luck to you! Hang in
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    when should I take TNCC/PALS??

    EricJRN replied to sdsu2007's topic in Emergency

    If you passed ACLS, I don't really think PALS would be too much of a problem. I took both shortly before I started my first nursing position. By the time I did TNCC, I think I had around a year of...
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    Just got hired into peds!

    EricJRN replied to AR_RN's topic in Pediatric

    Awesome!
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    Day 2 done ... :)

    EricJRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I tested in '05 and it involved the third day even if you passed all of Day
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    Order of Professional Credentials/Degrees

    EricJRN replied to anfguyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I'd go "MIT, BSN, RN." Generally in academics the degree is listed before the license, but there's a lot of confusion about that in nursing since the BSN is often considered an "add-on" to the RN...
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    I have a BA in nursing, could i take the LPN

    EricJRN replied to nezz621's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Check with your state board of
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    Day 2 done ... :)

    EricJRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Awesome, Lisa! Go get
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    New Grad Rn Entering Gastroenterology

    EricJRN replied to warmspirit's topic in Gastroenterology

    Here's a link to the Certification Handbook for the CGRN specialty certification. Looks like you would need two years RN experience in the specialty before taking the exam....
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    Online CPR Renewal

    EricJRN replied to OldMareLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't do it unless an AHA card is offered. Can you still do the AHA's online renewal and have someone check you off on
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    My Master Cardio stethoscope grew legs and walked out on me :(

    EricJRN replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    I once slammed a Cardiology III in the side door of an ambulance. I'm talented... what can I say? Has anyone checked out ADC stethoscopes as a cheaper alternative to Littmann? Might make the sting a...
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    Scary Story

    EricJRN replied to BlueEyedRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    You're right... sometimes it's the (seemingly) little
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    Pathophys behind seizure post head injury

    EricJRN replied to Michelle123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The pathophys behind this type of seizure is really pretty poorly understood. http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/TOPIC318.HTM As far as an NRB mask, I'd leave it unless the patient showed signs of...
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    iv dilaudid

    EricJRN replied to cupcake25's topic in General Nursing

    Our ER docs love
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    Labs are done!

    EricJRN replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for the update! Keep up the good