EricJRN MSN, RN

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    Male Nurses in Neonatal

    EricJRN replied to bigq2000's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You won't be alone! Even if you work on a unit where you're the only guy, there are still the respiratory therapists, neonatologists, X-ray techs... an assortment of men will likely come and go from...
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    Advice for a failure!!

    EricJRN replied to Foxxyy44u's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I moved this to the NCLEX Discussion Forum for more responses. By all means do check with your state's board of
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    Question about HIV and patient confidentiality

    EricJRN replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    It may have been a gesture that originally had good intentions on the part of the nurse, but those intentions were misguided. We're exposed daily to conditions that could theoretically jeopardize our...
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    Nursing Theorists

    EricJRN replied to Spidey's mom's topic in Research

    I'd cast a vote for Virginia Henderson since she made significant strides toward establishing nursing as a viable independent healthcare profession. - I like her breakdown of nursing duties into...
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    Questionaire Design

    EricJRN replied to XB9S's topic in Research

    Sharrie, Sounds like an interesting project! Question for you: When you examine patient care quality, will you be looking at objective indicators (length of stay, etc) or will it be more along the...
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    Overall scores vs. individual catagory scores for passing NCLEX

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

    The NCLEX result really isn't based on attaining a certain percentage of correct responses. The computer adjusts the difficulty level of the questions with the goal of keeping you at 50% right and...
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    Specialty Certifications Worth it?

    EricJRN replied to emptybee's topic in General Nursing

    Usually you don't have to go back to school for specialty certs. Most certifying agencies publish an examination guide with a list of suggested resources for independent
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    Going for my PALS.

    EricJRN replied to aeronursenj's topic in Pediatric

    Here's something I'd recommend: In your PALS Course Guide, really pay attention to Part 4: Pediatric Assessment. On page 29, there is a chart that describes the components that fit into each part of...
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    stomach contents in my eye and mouth!

    EricJRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I once had an EMS partner who was in a similar situation. She intubated a patient and we were trying to confirm breath sounds. The tube must have been esophageal and the BVM slipped off of the end of...
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    Good Luck Lunah!!

    EricJRN replied to Lorie P.'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    Best of luck, Lisa!
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    Used Suzanne's Plan and passed!

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

    Congratulations! Good
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    Guess the mispronounced medical term

    EricJRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    After a recent EMS run where I was momentarily stumped by a patient's condition, I thought it might be fun to see if it stumps anyone else. The term: Sack-a-docious Hint: Patient's chief complaint is,...
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    Any LVN to RN Progams in the Lone Star State?

    EricJRN replied to asoonernurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Not sure if you've seen this yet, but here's a list of Texas BON-approved programs in the state: http://www.bon.state.tx.us/nursingeducation/edudocs/rnschools.pdf It's a little confusing, but it...
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    Excelsior RN-to-BSN

    EricJRN replied to motenn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm in it. I had a ton of credits going in, but I've been trudging along since mid-2006. I took all of the exams first, then saved the WebCT courses for last. If I had it to do over again, I'd break...
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    Shoes

    EricJRN replied to Lilloman's topic in Men in Nursing

    I wear Nike SHOX as
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    Starting a NICU job!!!!!!!!!

    EricJRN replied to cherokeesummer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Welcome to the site, Alisha. Congrats on the new
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    Good to be back!

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

    If you take ACLS now, will they pay for it? If not, I might consider that in the decision. It tends to be an expensive course these
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    To be Nurse, has question about specialization

    EricJRN replied to Cunorix's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know any nurses who work for sleep centers, but this might be a place to start to learn more about polysomnography. http://www.aastweb.org/ I noticed that the openings listed on that site's...
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    Peds clinical

    EricJRN replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in Pediatric

    You're getting good suggestions so far. When I worked days on my unit (NICU), I'd sometimes hear the same complaints from students. One of the keys may be to think outside the box. Your learning...
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    Nursing Schools in Houston??

    EricJRN replied to xoxo2802's topic in Texas Nursing

    I moved this to the Texas Forum so that you get some responses. Good luck and welcome to
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    Acronym for Assessment

    EricJRN replied to Michelle123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Many prehospital folks use SAMPLE. Signs/symptoms Allergies Meds Past history Last meal/last oral intake Events leading up to current
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    Reliant Rehab Hospital

    EricJRN replied to Pretty in Ink's topic in Texas Nursing

    Would you be working at the Central Texas campus? I've never worked for one, but I notice that they have several hospitals being built at the same time....
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    what exactly is the difference?

    EricJRN replied to celestial1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    They'll assign you to the AS or AAS degree plan based on where the majority of your past credits lie. It has to do with where your general electives fit. I had an EMS background but four years of...
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    I passed the CPNE!!!!! Thank God.

    EricJRN replied to workingtheplan's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Awesome! Thanks for the
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    Do You Use a PDA at Work?

    EricJRN replied to Absolutely13's topic in General Nursing

    Like TraumaRUs, I have a Palm Treo 700p and I use it every day. It's my phone, calculator, calendar, contact list, and mobile Internet connection. I have the Neofax (the NICU drug guide), as well as...