EricJRN MSN, RN

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    Putting the Code Medicine (Abboject) Syringes Together

    EricJRN replied to PMHNP2023's topic in Emergency

    Yes, there are little yellow caps on both the medication ampule and the injector device. You flick off both of those caps and then screw the two parts (where you just removed the caps) together. The...
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    Excelsior MSN

    EricJRN replied to Fairy1's topic in Excelsior College

    I ended up registering for both Theoretical Foundations and Professional Role Development for Spring II. I appreciated the heads up about Professional Role Development. My financial aid is still in...
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    Please correct my grammar

    EricJRN replied to Doindia's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Your passion comes across in the letter, Doindia. The letter does strike me as a little too long to hold my attention. It's hard to give feedback about that without knowing about the six questions...
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    Excelsior MSN

    EricJRN replied to Fairy1's topic in Excelsior College

    I don't know a lot about it yet, but in my welcome email the advisor said that she wanted to give me a heads up about it. She estimated that Capstone is about a 7-8 month process. You work on a...
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    Nursing Student stressed out, anxious, and losing my motivation

    EricJRN replied to Chiquitabonita1982's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It sounds like there's really no quick fix for these issues, but I'm really sorry for everything you're going through right now. With the stuff going on in your personal life, I imagine that it makes...
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    Please help - Continue w/ Nursing or go w/ Resp Therapy, XRay Tech, Healthcare Admin?

    EricJRN replied to pctech's topic in General Students

    I'm voting for you to stick it out. Nursing students go through some frustrating stuff that feels pointless. That ends up being great preparation for an actual career in nursing, where you will do a...
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    New Grad REALLY interested in NICU

    EricJRN replied to Culli005's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Good luck to you! I know it can tough dealing with the letdowns. If you get another opportunity for a NICU interview, you can use that passion to your advantage. I help with interviews in my current...
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    Excelsior MSN

    EricJRN replied to Fairy1's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks! I've been talking about it for a long time and just decided to do
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    Excelsior MSN

    EricJRN replied to Fairy1's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks, akanini! That's good info. I could probably afford to take two... I'll have to take a look. My plan was to just get one out of the way and assess what the workload was like. I just registered...
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    Excelsior MSN

    EricJRN replied to Fairy1's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm a little late to the party here, but I'm starting soon in the Education program. I'm starting with Theoretical Foundations in the Spring II 8-week
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    Interesting or Different Anatomy:What have you encountered?

    EricJRN replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    Lots and lots of weird combinations of cardiac defects in our NICU. Recently we had a kiddo with at least six pulmonary veins identified on the echo. Not the wildest thing ever, but it was something I...
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    Need help with developmental stage nursing dx

    EricJRN replied to cmarcus's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Dad gum. I've had it wrong for a long time. I appreciate you pointing that out. It still sounds better my way :) but I'm glad to know not to mislead any more
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    Need help with developmental stage nursing dx

    EricJRN replied to cmarcus's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Have you had a chance to assess the patient yet? That's really where nursing diagnosis/care planning should start. Just as a general rule, you don't have an AEB on a risk-for
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    In highschool.NEED HELP

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

    Here's a pretty good website for people who are considering nursing. It oversimplifies a few things, but it touches on some of your basic questions like the different educational paths available to...
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    Transfer from UT Medical Branch Galveston to Baylor - PA Program

    EricJRN replied to the bloody nurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    It looks like there is a transfer process. Advanced Placement - Physician Assistant Program - Baylor College of Medicine, Houston,
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    hypocalcemia decrease clotting time?

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

    It's increased clotting time, which indicates a decreased ability to clot. Unless I just haven't had enough coffee
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    Multiple Interviews

    EricJRN replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Yep - just keep it simple and ask for a few days before you commit to the position. To me, it comes across as insincere when people say that they are waiting on other offers but that they are very...
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    Is it okay to tell a patient to not disrespect you

    EricJRN replied to lolakbolak's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think you need to allow yourself to be trampled, but sometimes I think it's all in the delivery. I've seen someone say that while working her neck. It's hard to pay attention to body language...
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    My Ethical Dilemma

    EricJRN replied to sarath's topic in Operating Room

    I don't think you're wrong, but I think how you handle it might depend on the specifics of the situation. I can also understand that you might not want to post too many specifics to a widely read...
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    nursing diagnosis help!

    EricJRN replied to ryody001's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ah, sorry. Didn't read carefully enough to realize that this was a case study. I hate those
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    COPD

    EricJRN replied to Grasshopper11's topic in Medical-Surgical

    In reality, the issue with hypoxic drive issue is usually overblown. Even placing a patient on a nonrebreather at 15 LPM for a short while in an emergency is unlikely to knock out the respiratory...
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    Can I apply a BS.ed in the nursing field?

    EricJRN replied to Tinker88's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Are you in the US? My experience is that non-nursing degrees may provide you with knowledge or insight, but they generally aren't recognized by
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    nursing diagnosis help!

    EricJRN replied to ryody001's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think you're off to a good start, but how about some physical exam data related to cardiac output and perfusion? You listed vital signs and an assessment of work of breathing, but what are some good...
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    different types of shock

    EricJRN replied to CrystalBlackford's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just adding that there are two stages (with different responses in SVR and CO) to septic shock. You'll want to look into the distinctions between cold shock and warm
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    Bipap/Cpap

    EricJRN replied to %)'s topic in Pulmonary

    They're modes of respiratory support. Sometimes ventilators are the machines used to deliver BiPAP or CPAP. Can you elaborate on the