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  1. International Nurses Who Studied in USA?

    augigi posted a topic in International Nursing

    Are there any internationally-trained nurses now working in the USA who went on and did further study, such as masters for NP after they got to the US? How did you find it? Was it difficult to get...

  2. International Nurses Who Studied in USA?

    augigi replied to augigi's topic in International Nursing

    On a similar topic, are there any international nurses who studied a Masters in their own country before going to the US? Were you able to convert your Masters to advanced practice in the US or...

  3. $200,000 to travel to Iraq

    augigi replied to Mantibob's topic in Travel

    Just curious why you guys would be interested in that - for the money, or the job? If I was into the money, I'd take a contract in Saudi Arabia or somewhere like that which offers huge tax free...

  4. A&P Research Paper

    augigi replied to Jenny67's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well in my area of expertise, I'd say: 1. Stem cells for cardiac regeneration or 2. Left ventricular assist devices for end stage heart failure. Hah - just looked up and saw the poster above said the...

  5. These Nursing Instructors Are Horrible

    augigi replied to GAA30's topic in General Students

    What is wrong is that people put up with that kind of treatment. Being tough to get good results out of people is one thing, treating you like doo-doo is another. If I was paying my hard-earned money...

  6. Help with order of procedures

    augigi replied to shingi's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Depends what qualifies as a "pulmonary assessment" - if you can eyeball the patient and tell they are compromised, do that then suction. I would not wait to auscultate the lung fields though, although...

  7. New Mexico Licensure Question

    augigi replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    Given that I already had CES and went through Vermont.. I'd go with NM if I had to choose again, since it probably would have been faster. If I had to start the CES thing now, I'd just stick with...

  8. Which nursing Dx would you choose?

    augigi replied to sweet tooth's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just realized I wrote "activity tolerance" in my first post.. doh.. I'm sure you knew what I

  9. Just New Here... NEED HELP ON NURSING CURRICULUM (FOR MY THESIS)

    augigi replied to GoddessRaine's topic in Post Graduate Students

    To be honest, I have enough of my own work to do :) You don't need me to approve your topic. Why not call CHED and ask for a copy of the proposal? Where did you hear about the proposal - can you get a...

  10. do grades really matter after graduation?

    augigi replied to iheartnurses's topic in Texas Nursing

    Grades only matter for school - if you want to go back, that is. I would rather have the more enthusiastic and willing learner than the new grad with a higher GPA and no other obvious

  11. Can any one Help me? Im desperate... (Thesis Matters)

    augigi replied to GoddessRaine's topic in General Nursing

    Neither of them make sense to me, but you don't need them to be appealing to me. Talk to your advisor!!! There's no point freaking out on here, and then getting to the deadline with no progress. Can...

  12. Not nursing related

    augigi replied to banditrn's topic in Correctional

    Suggesting Alanon is not an insult. It's a support mechanism for relatives of alcoholics, and attending does not imply anything about the relatives' attitude to

  13. The big picture vs. the details

    augigi replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think anyone who has ever attended school or university has felt the exact same way! Then again, it's the weirdest things I learned which I sometimes DO end up

  14. Should I take NCLEX-PN after failing RN 2x

    augigi replied to Born2bRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Why go through the NCLEX hell another two times instead of once? If I were you, I'd check if they can employ me as a tech or aide etc, and I would study my butt off for the required time to pass the...

  15. Nclex in CA

    augigi replied to JJG07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It won't appear on the site since you have no SSN. You will receive a letter stating your results in (I think) 4-6

  16. BSN but not RN

    augigi replied to melnjp's topic in Texas Nursing

    Did you find out exactly what classes you'll have to take? There are many online programs which are flexible and permit you to take it from there and organize your own clinicals. Try University of...

  17. Adjustement for a medication time

    augigi replied to Roro's topic in Pediatric

    Well, you can give it early or late if you have to put it on the same schedule, although I'm not sure why you have to have mandated times for meds. Surely you just give them 6/24 as

  18. is this abuse

    augigi replied to southernlady48's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Man, you guys are harsh! The more of this type of post I read, the more nervous I am about working as a nurse in US facilities. As someone who 's frequently accused of being less than diplomatic, I...

  19. A&P Research Paper

    augigi replied to Jenny67's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Can you narrow it down at all? Is there a particular process or organ that interests you? I'd like to help but it's a bit broad. What type of research paper - quantitative, qualitative, review

  20. Need a preceptor!

    augigi replied to shelebelle's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I didn't think yours was, I was just meaning that it isn't unusual for students to have to find their own preceptor. May just be a matter of contacting NPs at the facility and asking them

  21. Patient complaints

    augigi replied to am4182's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure you document your actions and recollections in case you need it later. In most pt complaints, the hospital will back themselves. Sounds like you did fine. I would talk to my nurse manager...

  22. Which nursing Dx would you choose?

    augigi replied to sweet tooth's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm not an expert at NANDA careplans, but I'd go with Activity tolerance r/t exacerbation of COPD, as evidenced by shortness of breath, respiratory alkalosis. You need to know the HCO3 level to be...

  23. Anyone able to use a nursing degree and another degree?

    augigi replied to ncriverrat's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to say, as someone whon works in the medical device field (LVADs) - engineering + nursing is a powerful combination, and you could get a job at any company once you have 1-2 years nursing...

  24. Is PearsonVue ever wrong???

    augigi replied to Gumdrop30's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    As everyone said, it's far more likely that the BON is just slower to put up the results. That's why you pay the fee to Pearson for quick results! Congratulations,

  25. Can any one Help me? Im desperate... (Thesis Matters)

    augigi replied to GoddessRaine's topic in General Nursing

    1. Choose a subject of interest. 2. Check the literature to see if there are enough relevant articles to support a thesis. 3. Make sure this subject is approved by your advisor. 4. Read the relevant...