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ICU Delirium

February 5, 2015 in /by

According to the American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-IV delirium is defined as “a disturbance of consciousness and cognition that develops over a short period of time (hours to days) and fluctuates over time.”  Delirium is an all too common problem in the ICU and according to Girard, Pandharpande, […]

Hello Classmates!

December 5, 2014 in /by

Hello Classmates! My name is Ashley Eads. I graduated nursing school in December 2013.  I cant believe its already been a year,  I’m still recovering from the PTSD!!  I currently work as a RN at Los Robles Hospital on a medical surgical unit, and I love it.  I learn something new every shift.  However,  my […]