EricJRN MSN, RN

NICU, Psych, Education

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    i need help for Cognitive Disturbances

    EricJRN replied to negative's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When I think of cognitive disturbances, irrational thinking is what comes to mind for me. You will certainly see that in bipolar mania and schizophrenia, but even depression and eating disorders can...
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    Current Nursing Situation

    EricJRN replied to 2bNurseLaEnfermera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Here's the problem: Many people believe that there are more than enough US licensed nurses to go around. However, many of them decide not to continue in nursing after the first few years because of...
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    Denial!!!

    EricJRN replied to wbgirl3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Excelsior's RN program is restricted primarily to students who are already paramedics, respiratory therapists, or LVN's/LPN's -- or to students who have completed most of a traditional RN program....
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    Need info on becoming a new student as an R.N

    EricJRN replied to jayra77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You might have some luck with posting in your state's forum (click on the yellow 'Region' tab near the top of the screen) so that they can direct you to programs specific to your area. Each school is...
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    Amphetamines+Clinicals = Allowed?

    EricJRN replied to miwachiru123's topic in General Nursing

    Best to check with your school. Each program defines the specific policies that govern its students' behaviors during classroom and clinical
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    Help I'm going to Riyadh.

    EricJRN replied to male_nurse22's topic in Men in Nursing

    I've never been there, but just wanted to suggest that you try the International Forum for more
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    EMT-Practitioner

    EricJRN replied to Mr. Hat's topic in General Nursing

    Here are a few things to consider: - In most areas, the only shortage is a shortage of working nurses. If even a small portion of the licensed but non-working nurses would return to the field, there...
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    Just want to say thanks to you guys...

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

    Thanks for the message. Hang in there! This job is tough. Good luck to you in this new phase of your
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    How did you decide NICU is the right place?

    EricJRN replied to blindlittlebear's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I did a NICU shift as an EMS student a few years back and loved it. I also knew that I wanted something along the lines of the acute/critical care like I'd had in EMS, but yet something a little...
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    I finally get to say"I'm CPNE Eligible!"

    EricJRN replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Awesome! You're well on your
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    Suesquatch cpne

    EricJRN replied to calliesue's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Go get 'em! All of your hard work is about to start paying off! One thing that really helped me last minute: I found myself obsessing over a few little details on some of the skills. I called EC from...
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    V-tach

    EricJRN replied to bsquared's topic in General Nursing

    Here is information on "cough CPR" from the American Heart Association. They don't endorse it. You're probably better off using that window of a few seconds to apply the Combo-pads....
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    Question about Excelsior and CPNE

    EricJRN replied to bsrn0523's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats, Jenn! Glad to hear that things went
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    peripheral line insertion

    EricJRN replied to corks's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use Betadine and used to wipe it off with alcohol, but we changed to Betadine and sterile saline
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    Easing Into Nursing?

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

    Something to check out: Are there any hospitals that offer nurse internship programs in your area? This is often a good way to learn new skills and assuming progressive levels of
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    Does anyone ever feel confident going into NCLEX?

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

    The confidence issues seem to be much worse walking out of the exam than going into it. Some people are able to maintain a level head while waiting on results, but for many, even the reassurances of a...
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    Vibram 5 fingers shoes

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

    Somehow, I'm more creeped out than I thought I would be. I like the toes-covered aspect of the traditional shoe. These seem to "highlight" the toes, making them even more "visible" than a pair of...
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    Bipolar Disorder/ADHD which is it?

    EricJRN replied to Triple A's's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You're correct that there is some overlap in the signs and symptoms of ADHD and bipolar disorder. Here's a good WebMD article on that very topic:...
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    getting closer

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

    Good luck, chrisjoy! We're crossing our fingers for
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    How long after graduation for NCLEX?

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

    Good luck to
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    what would be needed in taking exam?

    EricJRN replied to mark22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The 2008 Candidate Bulletin is the best source for this type of information. You will find information on test center procedures, test scoring methodology, and content areas to be tested....
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    im soooo uncertain if i passed or failed

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

    I moved your post to the NCLEX Discussion Forum so that you get more responses. Try not to panic! The number of questions does not tell you the pass/fail result. Good luck to
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    Two Step Blood Pressures?

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

    Learning to palpate a BP is a great skill for people who will work in settings like EMS (where noise can limit the usefulness of your stethoscope), but I can't imagine it being a great benefit in a...
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    Two Step Blood Pressures?

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

    Is this where you palpate a pressure, then auscultate one with a
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    wbc >150,000?

    EricJRN replied to CritterLover's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Interesting, but hard to pin down without the diff I think. There is a congenital leukemia, but it's very rare and it wouldn't really be associated with just a couple of extremely elevated WBC...