augigi

augigi CNS

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  1. International nursing students in the US

    augigi replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

    What would immigration do about it? It's a contract between you and the company. They can't make you sign

  2. Assessment questions (neurological)

    augigi replied to nurseinmo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try google, like I did: "Both eyes will accommodate and dilate to the same extent (referred to as consensuality), even when presented with different stimuli (typically the dominate eye will control...

  3. How do you know when you're ready for NCLEX?

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

    I have not seen any such study. The best predictor of passing NCLEX first time is having been US educated. After that, it's how well you've prepared, not how smart you

  4. new & in need of answers

    augigi replied to baskbetball's topic in International Nursing

    You will need to go home and apply from there. There are no working visas, only immigrant visas/green cards. They are not available at the moment. If you don't even have approval to take the NCLEX...

  5. Vermont licensure to NY?

    augigi replied to shandylady's topic in International Nursing

    There are no working visas available for nurses, only green card/immigrant visas. Noone is getting one at the moment with the retrogression. You will have to leave the country and do the process from...

  6. From Med/Surg to ICU

    augigi replied to AmyRN1227's topic in MICU, SICU

    Depends mainly on the nature of the unit you'll be transferring to - what sort of orientation do they give, are the experienced staff receptive to training new staff, expectations of the unit manager...

  7. Antibacterial vs. regular soap

    augigi replied to Diva Nurse Dani's topic in General Nursing

    However, antibacterial hand gel has been shown to reduce bacterial load when used instead of routine hand

  8. What's best?

    augigi replied to DSplendid's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hmmm... how very suspicious of you. Perhaps she doesn't have a

  9. preventing VAP and CSS?

    augigi replied to uvetta's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We use CSS. Sometimes it seems not as effective (thick secretions etc), but it is improved when everyone flushes the system with saline post suctioning so it doesn't get clogged, and changes the...

  10. Help with Clinical homework: about trauma patients

    augigi replied to Leng27RN,BSN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree, you need to do some of the critical thinking yourself Have a think about what you would think most trauma patients would come in with (eg. traumatic injuries) and think about what would most...

  11. What is CES??????

    augigi replied to sofia_815's topic in International Nursing

    You're very

  12. Anyone made career change from engineering to Nursing?

    augigi replied to lmf2006's topic in General Students

    Just make sure you take a 4 year degree if you're planning on moving to the

  13. Totally floored - put on Probation in FNP program? I can't take this anymore!!!!

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

    I would write a letter to the person in charge of the program, listing your concerns and asking for written explanation of the situation. At least that way you have a permanent

  14. What is CES??????

    augigi replied to sofia_815's topic in International Nursing

    CGFNS is the company which issue the CES, after you send in your transcripts etc. The CES reports whether your education (or any licenses) are equivalent to US education. You do not need a "CGFNS...

  15. nclex -foreign nurses

    augigi replied to thomascarrol's topic in International Nursing

    If I were you I would call them and ask for a supervisor to sort things out. 10 months is a very long time, maybe there is a problem with the

  16. CVICU experience for CRNA

    augigi replied to acinbg's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I

  17. Newbie with a couple of questions????????

    augigi replied to lobes's topic in International Nursing

    You do not need to take the licensing exam in the Philippines in order to write the NCLEX

  18. Medical Workers wearing scrubs to and from work, outside the Hospital, etc..

    augigi replied to Galvatron1's topic in General Nursing

    The CDC guidelines on prevention of surgical site infections specifically mention that there is NO evidence to support the theory that there is benefit gained by restricting use of scrubs to the OR or...

  19. ICU Charting/standards of care

    augigi replied to OKRN's topic in General Nursing

    We did full assessment once per shift, unless something changed. Fluid balance every

  20. "Nurses are not professionals"

    augigi replied to wannabesedated's topic in General Nursing

    What does that mean? He would get bad treatment because he has an

  21. New Mexico Licensure Question

    augigi replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    I meant Maryland actually, as the poster was asking about endorsement to MD from NM. NM do their own evaluation of credentials, they don't do

  22. Propofol and egg allergies

    augigi replied to Nursonegreat's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If I were you, I would look up a reputable drug book or package insert from the

  23. resignation letter

    augigi replied to Hoozdo's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't give any reason. I'd say "please accept my resignation from the position of xxxx, effective from

  24. Yes your highness...I mean doctor!! rant!!!

    augigi replied to irish_std/n's topic in General Nursing

    I would have asked him to step outside and explained that I am a professional colleague and I resent the language being used. What a patronising

  25. Illegal Alien- frustrated!

    augigi replied to SaderNurse05's topic in General Nursing

    Well, flame away because I'm an experienced nurse (10 years) and I think it's disgusting to have the attitude that someone who is sick should be sent home because they are illegal. Not to mention...