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CPEN Pediatric Resources
CPEN® Study Guide Paper Copy: Bartley, Pamela: 9781737427773: Amazon.com: Books Developmental Milestones - Don't Forget the Bubbles...
Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Feb 27, 20211 min read


Are you ready for the CCRN exam?
Focus on understanding key concepts and critical thinking, not memorizing sample questions. PDB Nurse Education, LLC CCRN Critical...
Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Feb 17, 20212 min read


CFRN "Key Points" Sample
Order your CFRN Study Guide at CFRN® Study Guide: Certified Flight Registered Nurse®: 9781737427797: Medicine & Health Science Books @...
Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Dec 7, 20202 min read


CEN "Key Points" Sample 2022
CEN® Study Guide Paper Copy: 9781737427742: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com for $54 1. Preload is end-diastolic volume....
Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Nov 5, 20202 min read


CPEN "Key Points" Sample
CPEN® Study Guide Paper Copy: Bartley, Pamela: 9781737427773: Amazon.com: Books 1. Coarctaction of the Aorta – congenital heart defect...
Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Oct 8, 20202 min read


Iron (Fe+)
Iron (Fe+) One of the most common and severe poisonings in children. S/S: GI corrosion and hemorrhage to hepatic failure. DX: Iron...
Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Jul 3, 20201 min read


Salicylates (Aspirin) Toxicity
#CEN #CPEN #CCRN tip of the day More than 200 products contain salicylates. Bismuth subsalicylate is an ingredient in Pepto-Bismol. Oil...
Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Jul 3, 20201 min read


Opioids and Sedatives
#CEN #CPEN tip of the day Opiates (Opioids, Narcotics) S/S: Central nervous system and respiratory depression, miosis, pulmonary edema,...
Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Jul 3, 20201 min read


Central Nervous System Stimulants
#CEN tip of the day Central Nervous System Stimulants (Cocaine, methamphetamine) S/S: Agitation, aggressiveness, mydriasis, hypertension,...
Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Jul 3, 20201 min read


CEN "Key Points" Sneak Peek
CEN® Study Guide Paper Copy: 9781737427742: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com 1. Isoproterenol (Isuprel) is the first-line...
Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Mar 29, 20202 min read


Mechanical Ventilation 101
The priority during this time is to protect healthcare workers. Wear personal protective equipment such as a mask, face shield, gown, and...
Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Mar 26, 20202 min read


TCRN Sneak Peek
TCRN® Study Guide Paper Copy: Bartley, Pamela: 9781737427711: Amazon.com: Books 1. Airway/Alertness, Breathing, Circulation are...
Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Mar 22, 20202 min read


ABG Interpretation: Who is the Baby's Daddy?
Based on a concept I learned years ago from Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio, PhD, RN 1. The Baby’s First Name A. Look at the pH B. If it is...
Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Mar 22, 20201 min read


CCRN "Sneak Peek"
CCRN® Study Guide 2022: Critical Care Registered Nurse: 9781737427780: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com 1. S3 heart sound is...
Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Mar 17, 20202 min read


Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
#CCRN #CFRN #CTRN Tips 1. The primary purpose of the IABP is to increase myocardial oxygen supply while decreasing myocardial oxygen...
Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Feb 22, 20202 min read


Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Tips
What's your initial impression of Appearance, Breathing, and Circulation using the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT). If there is a...
Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Feb 16, 20201 min read


Shock Shock Shock
1. Shock definition – insufficient oxygen to meet the metabolic demands of cells and organs resulting in inadequate tissue perfusion. a....
Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Feb 5, 20203 min read


ACLS 2020
· Rapid Response Team purpose - to improve patient outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration and providing...
Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Feb 3, 20202 min read


Signs, Signs, Signs
· Ballance's Sign - Dullness to percussion in LUQ due to coagulated blood (Splenic rupture) · Battle Sign - Bruising behind the ears from...
Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Jan 24, 20202 min read


Hemodynamic Monitoring
Cardiac Output (CO) = heart rate (HR) x stroke volume (SV) – the amount of blood ejected by left ventricle per contraction. o As heart...
Pam Bartley, BSN, RN, CEN
Jan 24, 20202 min read
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