EricTAMUCC-BSN

EricTAMUCC-BSN BSN, RN

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  1. Scoring system in ICU?

    EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to TREBORICUNURSE's topic in MICU, SICU

    We rate the patients by acuity and intensity, not sure exactly how it works maybe someone could elaborate on

  2. Vasopressin = Desmopressin?

    EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to TREBORICUNURSE's topic in MICU, SICU

    I know that vasopressin is sometimes injected with an endoscope to stop upper GI Bleeds, never seen it

  3. Pinpoint Pupils?

    EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to Richo's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I would go with coma

  4. Of blown pupils and brain waves

    EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Generally sedated patients have smaller pupils because of the effects of benzos or whatever they are on. Dilated pupils are never a good sign because cranial nerves are unforgiving especially after...

  5. VANCO in 250cc bag or OK to buretrol?

    EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to bluesky's topic in MICU, SICU

    We get Vanco premixed from pharmacy in a 100 ml bag. Drug book says to give it over an

  6. Hesi Test

    EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to EricTAMUCC-BSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    we have to get a score of 85 as well, try this address http://www.myhesitest.com/students/selfstudy.asp to order the nclex-rn study book and HESI practice CD if you haven't already done so. Study the...

  7. Nursing in Dallas

    EricTAMUCC-BSN posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    From The Dallas Morning News archives http://www.dallasmorningnews.com Diane Barnet: Nursing 'shortage' is created by working conditions 04/19/2002 By DIANE BARNET Judging by all of the stories...

  8. Sink or Swim/Eat Their Own

    EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to organic_matter's topic in General Nursing

    Found this while surfing the AACN web site. Viewpoint: Apply Your Expertise as a Tour Guide for Novice Nurses Fontaine Hanson Critical care has typically attracted young nurses in the past. However,...

  9. Nursing Schools

    EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to RN-BamaStudent's topic in General Students

    Texas A&M University - Corpus

  10. Help with AST/ALT results please????

    EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to OHmom2boys's topic in General Nursing

    Good eye

  11. Hesi Test

    EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to EricTAMUCC-BSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    sorry for the confusion. What I call the HESI review manual is titled "NCLEX-RN" review that I bought from

  12. YOUR 3 hardest areas of nursing school

    EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to Sunshine78's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with 3rdShiftGuy and Mattsmom81. Obstetrics and pediatrics are hard. Med. Surg. was hard but I loved it. As for the uniform just make sure that its not too wrinkled and there are no major...

  13. Which issues are most important to you as a nurse?

    EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with NurseMegA and fergus51. I wouldn't work at some hospitals for a million bucks. I need a pleasant work environment, otherwise there's just no

  14. Does anyone work in Dallas?

    EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to JuicyJem's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Go seek out the director of the unit you want to work

  15. Fingerprinting Texas Nurses

    EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to mattsmom81's topic in Texas Nursing

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  16. Texas Children's in Houston?

    EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in Texas Nursing

    Sorry, I only know what I've seen on the web site as well. Please post what you find out though. My gf is interested in working there following graduation.

  17. Peds Question

    EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    i was partly wrong, hypotonic. :) merry

  18. Peds Question

    EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    It provides a source of carbohydrate calories for those patients with inadequate nutrition and prevents hypoglycemic shock. It also helps pull fluid into the cells quickly,

  19. Canadian grad thinking of heading south

    EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to Near Done Nurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    That sounds interesting. Would be easy to transfer since I work for HCA at the moment. I'll have to check it out.

  20. Question about posting?

    EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to samcat's topic in General Nursing

    glad i could help.

  21. Question about posting?

    EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to samcat's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like a browser problem. Make sure you have java enabled and that your security level is not too high. You might try downloading a new version of Internet Explorer if yours is fairly old....

  22. Hesi Test

    EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to EricTAMUCC-BSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    nekhismom, It is the exit HESI as far as I know since I graduate in may. It will cover all of the content we have covered in nursing school, fundamentals, med. surg., pediatrics, OB, psych.,...

  23. Littmann Stethescopes

    EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to Medic2005's topic in General Nursing

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  24. Hesi Test

    EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to EricTAMUCC-BSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thanks dead end, I'm reading the HESI review manual and plan to use the HESI practice CD, I am paying attention to the tips. I think I'll just read the tips in the gerontological section and wont...

  25. Canadian grad thinking of heading south

    EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to Near Done Nurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Near Done Nurse, I suggest you go to Houston or Dallas if you are looking to further your education in nursing. They have top ranked grad. schools in Houston. I will probably be in one of these...