augigi

augigi CNS

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  1. ICU VS. the ER?

    augigi replied to Anna5M's topic in Emergency

    Wow, that's nice and insulting to ICU nurses...:uhoh21: The reason we have 1-3 (as do ER nurses, when the patient is critical) is because we take care of everything for the patient. Why do some...

  2. Job Offer - Patient Load Resonable???

    augigi replied to joey1967's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's easy to get staff if they are willing to pay to staff properly. There is no way in the fiery pits of you-know-where that I'd accept responsibility of 80 patients for even one

  3. NUrsing research topics please!

    augigi replied to henryross's topic in General Nursing

    If it's just coming up with the proposal, you can still defend it - why you chose it, why it's valid research, how the results will be used, why you chose the study design you did, the data collection...

  4. Nursing intervention?

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

    I know you are, but I don't think that's a "nursing intervention", so much as an advanced nursing intervention. IN addition, I don't know if the OP is an APN. I've never seen a protocol which permits...

  5. Clinical Pathway? Help!

    augigi replied to LydiaNN's topic in General Nursing

    You should be able to drag them

  6. ICU VS. the ER?

    augigi replied to Anna5M's topic in Emergency

    ER receive the patient, assess them, stabilise them, then send them to ICU for longer term care. ICU stay may be several hours to several months, depending on the patient, and there is usually 1-2...

  7. picc lines

    augigi replied to kraye's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    McKnight S. Nurse's guide to understanding and treating thrombotic occlusion of central venous access devices. 13(6):377-82, 2004 Dec Over 5 million central venous access devices (CVADs) are placed in...

  8. picc lines

    augigi replied to kraye's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    They often get thrombolytics injected to dissolve the

  9. Just when does a shift end???

    augigi replied to dcoffee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That text is quite impossible to read. In places I've worked, we are not covered by insurance if we're off the clock. I finish when my shift is over and my notes are written. Anything else, someone...

  10. clients as stressor

    augigi replied to student_nurse_2006's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Dysfunctional families of critically injured patients, stress of caring for young, broken trauma

  11. Glut of NPs?

    augigi replied to RN007's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Depends on the area, I guess. You'd have to research the area you want to work

  12. Took my NCLEX for 4th time

    augigi replied to nithya1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't lose hope yet - a few people haven't seen the license online, but then received the letter and passed. Hopefully if you're in CA you will get the letter in 10 days or so. Good

  13. NCLEX results in pa

    augigi replied to luvmy2angels's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm not sure why you're checking someone else's results... why doesn't she call the BON and ask? They may just be slow updating the website. Could she could pay the quick results fee for Pearson Vue...

  14. Insulin drip?

    augigi replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    What is your hospital's policy, OP? In my ICU, we had a strict IV insulin algorithm to keep BSL 5 - 8 mmol/L. Much evidence in the literature that post-cardiac surgery the patients get better...

  15. Need to Vent...Grrrrr!!!

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

    Another good idea is to use a courier envelope that you can track when getting/sending international documents. I used to get the NAME of someone at the school/uni, and then I could chase them up...

  16. NCLEX-RN in CA..how long does it takes before they mail the result?

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

    CA-BRN does not issue the license without SSN, but they do issue exam results (generally about 4 weeks to overseas addresses, from what I have seen on this forum). They can provide a letter stating...

  17. Nurse to patient law

    augigi replied to Mirth's topic in Illinois Nursing

    We got a huge influx of nurses back into the system when we got government-mandated ratios (1:4 most places). People want safe

  18. No longer an Orientee / LOSING MY HEAD!

    augigi replied to nursekhat's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    How long was your orientation? Expecting a new grad to take 36 patients on your first day is patently unsafe. Put your concerns IN WRITING to your DON. Tell them that you will not work alone, and that...

  19. anxiety

    augigi replied to LargoLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Can you get a PRN job at the one facility, so you don't have to change all the time? Agency nursing is quite stressful, if you're already an anxious person - even the most confident nurse is somewhat...

  20. Nurses Helping Nurses Quit Smoking

    augigi replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Congratulations! There's a great book by Allen Carr called "The EasyWay to Stop Smoking" - it's helped numerous people I know to quit. Also good to reinforce your decision if you need additional...

  21. Tara?

    augigi replied to Jules A's topic in Maryland Nursing

    The BON sends eligibility info to Pearson, and then Pearson provide the ATT. Call the BON about your problem, although they may not be able to provide advice on your personal situation until you...

  22. written references

    augigi replied to RedZeppelinRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure what you mean. Where are the old reference letters from? Do you mean asking the employer? If you list referees on a resume, I assume that is you giving permission for them to call and ask...

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

    augigi replied to notyourordinarymom's topic in General Nursing

    Why not write to your management and suggest an ampoule-opening device if you don't have them? Attach a copy of your incident report and suggest a way to avoid it in future. Once they have it on...

  24. Coping skills for dealing with trauma

    augigi replied to VivaRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I was getting fed up with the grind - much overtime, very sick patients etc (I mean more than usual ICU, since we were a specialised facility). I left for a corporate position (clinical educator to...

  25. confused and need advice please

    augigi replied to INLUVINAZ's topic in General Nursing

    As a soldierswife05 said, you'd have to plan to work shifts probably for a year. The good news is that if you do 12 hr shifts, it's only 6 days on/8 days off per fortnight, which is GREAT! I am...