augigi CNS

augigi has 10 years experience as a CNS and specializes in Critical Care, Cardiothoracics, VADs.

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1. OUCH!!!! Ampule issues. Anyone else have problems?

   augigi replied to notyourordinarymom's topic in General Nursing

   It's a bit disgraceful when we need to provide our own workgloves to open medications...!! We must be behind the US in this, as almost all our meds are in ampoules in ICU. Some days it felt like...

2. Am I Suited to the OR?

   augigi replied to rigmedic's topic in Operating Room

   Well, new ICU nurses are always welcomed and in short supply - you sound like you'd be great at it. I did it for 8 years and still found it challenging and interesting. Best move I ever made. Many...

3. CGFNS policies

   augigi replied to almoret's topic in International Nursing

   Actually I checked the website FAQs at VT BON: QUESTION: If I have taken and passed CGFNS, do I need to submit a transcript from my school of nursing regarding my education? ANSWER: No. If you have...

4. CGFNS policies

   augigi replied to almoret's topic in International Nursing

   FYI, I have emailed CGFNS at least 10 times and never got a response.. ever. I agree, contact Vermont first to ask if they'll even accept the CGNFS (they do answer emails quickly in my

5. Nursing intervention?

   augigi replied to nursedandy's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Since the question said "in your facility what would you do" I presumed that is what was being asked. Point

6. Unsure what to do career wise...

   augigi replied to Chris2006's topic in International Nursing

   Just to add, it's a great idea to do nursing, get some ICU/ED experience and then apply for paramedic - you get recognition of prior learning and an accelerated pathway. This also fulfils the...

7. Unsure what to do career wise...

   augigi replied to Chris2006's topic in International Nursing

   If you want to stay in WA, Edith Cowan Uni has the Bachelor of Paramedical Science: Paramedical Science | School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Sciences |

8. Nursing intervention?

   augigi replied to nursedandy's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I'm not trying to tell you that you're not correct. I'm not sure how you would presume to know my level of knowledge in anything, apart from the fact that I am not in the US...? I merely was pointing...

9. Am I Suited to the OR?

   augigi replied to rigmedic's topic in Operating Room

   Can't answer to OR, but if you are sharp, like a challenge, enjoy autonomy and like playing with "toys", then ICU might be a good

10. How soon after LVN did you start RN???

    augigi replied to pink2blue1's topic in LPN to RN

    Never done it, but I'd think any experience you get during your RN course will be beneficial. If you have the time, money and willingness to do it now, the question is more - why

11. how do u study??

    augigi replied to ostomyrn2b09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You might try searching "study habits", as I just noticed a post with some info on this. Basically, it depends on your learning style, so you just need to figure out what works for

12. Concerned for Our Elderly Citizens - Need Your Help

    augigi replied to AJACKSON1048's topic in General Nursing

    Your post makes it sound like the medication aides will be in ICU. from my understanding it's only in LTC...?? Why don't you start an online

13. Hello "HELP"

    augigi replied to BONG LPN's topic in Cardiac

    I carry around a handover sheet, with details written about each patient, including doc's name, room number, code status, meds, diagnosis

14. ICU VS. the ER?

    augigi replied to Anna5M's topic in Emergency

    No, their care was always complicated, which is why they go to an intensive care unit. Look at the names, folks. ERs provide emergency care. ICU provides intensive

15. Anyone familiar with Neobladders?

    augigi replied to mitzicat's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    No experience, but plenty of articles about longterm outcomes. ---------------------------------- Studer UE. et al. Twenty years experience with an ileal orthotopic low pressure bladder...