augigi

augigi CNS

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  1. Pharmaceutical Sales?

    augigi replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Everything depends on the company you work for, and their philosophies. I work for a medical device company (not in sales, but as a medical science liaison manager) and we just don't have this kind of...

  2. Hmm......what would you do?

    augigi replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd talk to the MA in question when I go back before the next dose is

  3. IV fluids

    augigi replied to gigi69's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In my experience it's generally used (rarely) for a patient that is very acidotic (as in imminent danger of death from it) in the critical care or during an arrest that has gone on a long

  4. Getting Immunized

    augigi replied to Vanillanut's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try contacting the school and asking if they have any policy allowance for this. They can only say yes, or no, and then you'll

  5. living with a chronic condition

    augigi replied to nessa77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I assume you have mandated sick leave, so calling in (and/or getting a medical certificate) should be enough "proof" that you're sick. Just make sure you give as much notice as you can before calling...

  6. "I'm NOT going to support his habit...." LONG

    augigi replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    I agree and was going to suggest a consult with pain management department. That takes it out of your hands. It's great that you're questioning

  7. Interested in Australia

    augigi replied to Cali83's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I think it depends on his qualifications etc as to what visa category he'd

  8. Cervical cancer vaccine program unlikely before '08: Abbott

    augigi replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    CSL is not a private pharmaceutical company, so I don't think they should be called "greedy" without evidence. It may be that the company cannot yet mass-manufacture enough to make it available...

  9. Hello there...can someone help me to answer my questions?

    augigi replied to ya_ya_26's topic in International Nursing

    You're welcome

  10. Cgfns

    augigi replied to borderlake's topic in International Nursing

    If you don't need it, I'd cancel and ask CGFNS to apply the funds to my visa screen certificate or CES report. Waste of time and money

  11. Compete America Ask Congress to Reform Broken H-1B/EB Visa System

    augigi replied to ddsd's topic in International Nursing

    The United States E-3 Treaty Professional Visa for Australian Nationals One part says "Australian citizen" and one says "Australian national", so you'd have to investigate for yourself. Checked the...

  12. Compete America Ask Congress to Reform Broken H-1B/EB Visa System

    augigi replied to ddsd's topic in International Nursing

    If you're "sorry to say", why say something like that? It's nothing like the H1B visa, and it's not issued by an employer so they can't "cancel" it. I never claimed it was a permanent solution, just...

  13. New MD-RN from the Philippines

    augigi replied to Antigone's topic in International Nursing

    If you have relatives in PA, why not go to PA to

  14. Where should I report CGFNS abuse????

    augigi replied to digo's topic in International Nursing

    Well the original poster may not have English as a first language, and may have meant what they said in the description but chosen the wrong word. I'd call it inefficiency and poor customer service,...

  15. Experience in Med/Surg or not?

    augigi replied to slou!'s topic in General Nursing

    This is the reason to do med/surg first - you get a variety of patients, with different complaints, and get a good basic understanding of pathophysiology, pre and post surgical care, prioritization...

  16. working nights and taking meds

    augigi replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    You need to ask your doctor or pharmacist for medical advice regarding the dosage timing. If you do need to do alternating times, you can get pill boxes that alarm when the dose is

  17. Cgfns

    augigi replied to borderlake's topic in International Nursing

    Are you planning to work in a state that requires the CGFNS

  18. re:vermont processing time to for licensure/att

    augigi replied to matchbox20's topic in Immigration Advice

    You don't have to even have a local (foreign) license to apply to Vermont. Just write "no" in the application and put an explanation in your covering

  19. I never thought...

    augigi replied to gracie05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Post a message on the noticeboard too - mine disappeared and reappeared heaps of times when someone accidentally walked off with

  20. low income---> chance to go to a university

    augigi replied to barbie q's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    And don't worry about a "prestigious" university - you get the same degree wherever you go. Go where you can afford

  21. Wishing to work in California, from another state

    augigi replied to suzanne4's topic in California Nursing

    It means to use your initial license in one state to get a new license in another state (ie. not transferring, since you keep both, but

  22. Your Worst Mistake

    augigi replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    Yes from the dose. As an RN you should know the normal prescribing range of meds you are giving, and question orders that are way out of that range. You'd expect to give 10mg of morphine, not

  23. Hello there...can someone help me to answer my questions?

    augigi replied to ya_ya_26's topic in International Nursing

    If you check the Australia forum, I posted in there about my experience (also from melbourne). Basically, apply to a state board first to see if you are eligible. If not, complete 2 units (4 modules...

  24. Help-Real quick question: I want to get a balanced view from all sides on this issue.

    augigi replied to Bob26's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't think anyone thinks NPs are a clinical equivalent of a physician. That's why they are nurses. They do different

  25. Pregnant but Negative Urine Preg?

    augigi replied to RunnerRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What does the package insert say? The manufacturer would have to give the failure rate on there. Actually, I looked up the FDA website and it says the "99% accurate" that the packet claims is compared...