augigi

augigi CNS

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  1. New Mexico Licensure Question

    augigi replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    Where does it say they require CES for endorsement? I couldn't see

  2. Is that and error

    augigi replied to RNKay31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You don't lose your license for a medication error which doesn't harm the patient. Was this found in time and the med given? It definitely is a medication error to omit an ordered dose. Just fill out...

  3. Cleaning Nursing Shoes

    augigi replied to sister--*'s topic in General Nursing

    The insides dry and don't smell. Have washed running shoes heaps of time with no problems. Don't have to disinfect the washer if you had bleach in there - it's already

  4. Illegal Alien- frustrated!

    augigi replied to SaderNurse05's topic in General Nursing

    I learned in nursing school that my job as a nurse was to care for my patients, regardless of age, race, nationality, ability to pay etc. Sure it can piss you off, but it's not for me to judge their...

  5. dealing with things not done on time

    augigi replied to Purple Princess's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Giving a med at 10:15 rather than 10:00 is not a problem in 99% of cases! Have you tried talking to your teacher and explaining how his/her lateness affects your

  6. New Mexico Licensure Question

    augigi replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    I don't think compact state has anything to do with it since you won't have a residence in NM. All you need to do is get you license in NM, then endorse it to Maryland. You need to meet the Maryland...

  7. New here and wanting to go to Australia

    augigi replied to yorigel's topic in International Nursing

    Check out the Australia/NZ boards for info on registration there. First question would be whether you have a 2 or 4 yr degree? 2 year is not acceptable for Australian licensure. You'll need a US...

  8. Advice pls - return to training?

    augigi replied to Alex3's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you're going through such a hard time. First of all, I'd go back to the doctor and tell them the antidepressants aren't working. There are lots of them out there, so maybe they need to try...

  9. itrested in Hyperbaric Nursing

    augigi replied to AMR21's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Depends on the unit and type of chamber. At the hospital I did this at, I was an ICU nurse who did on-call dives as required (either iCU patients or divers). It would be an advantage that you're a...

  10. Who votes?

    augigi replied to sanctuary's topic in General Nursing

    I vote because it's compulsory to vote in

  11. I REALLY want to be a psych nurse, and i'm close to graduating with some questions!

    augigi replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Psychiatric

    You'd be better just calling the hospital you want to work at and getting specific advice. I doubt they'd consider anyone who wants to work there as an

  12. What's YOUR favorite specialty area?

    augigi replied to socishan's topic in General Nursing

    Cardiothoracic ICU/VADs. I currently work for a VAD manufacturer company, but really miss CVICU. It's endlessly fascinating, and you never stop learning. Love the pace and the

  13. nclex -enquiry

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

    As mentioned in numerous other threads you started, the exam is a computer database which adjusts the questions based on your answers. So you can have 75 - 265 questions, depending on how you answer...

  14. Changes to NCLEX-RN this February 2007 -- part of 3-year cycle?

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

    If you check the website of the nursing council, the changes are listed. They are minor and shouldn't affect whether you pass or fail. Not sure about the 3 year cycle thing, never heard that

  15. sleep anyone???

    augigi replied to 25(2)+2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Melatonin supplements can help with resetting the body clock

  16. does nclex really break up relationships.

    augigi replied to luv2shop19mall's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't think it would break up a relationship worth keeping. I'm sure it adds stress to any relationship, but anyone I'd want to keep would be supportive regardless of whether I pass or

  17. Im Going Crazy....

    augigi replied to JoJo's Mommy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Everyone leaves feeling like they failed, due to the nature of the test. Try and log off and do something fun while you're waiting. Good

  18. Do Rns Clean The Urine And Bowels

    augigi replied to Dashing's topic in General Nursing

    Well, personally I don't clean bowels. Just

  19. sleep anyone???

    augigi replied to 25(2)+2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes!! I am a sleep machine. After several years of nights, I've been on day shift for 3 years, but I still never wake without an alarm and can sleep 14 hours easily if I don't have to get

  20. What's best?

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

    Any decent ED nurse can learn to work in CCU. Similar knowledge base, just a different environment and

  21. Innapropriate comment at CODE?

    augigi replied to Dinith88's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Definitely inappropriate, but so is most nursing humour. This US mentality of "writing people up" for things is alien to me. If it bothered me, I'd just say

  22. CVICU Shadowing

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

    I agree - the hardest thing to learn in CVICU is the order to do things in, and why. Experienced nurses tend to be able to "eyeball" the patient and monitor and know "instinctively" what to do (years...

  23. Advice on how to QUIT professionally

    augigi replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Write your list of expectations of your next unit/employer so you can be prepared at your next

  24. Do Rns Clean The Urine And Bowels

    augigi replied to Dashing's topic in General Nursing

    Are you kidding? If not, I'd like one of those jobs which have no contact with bodily fluids too,

  25. *i wantd to work at california.. what would i do first???

    augigi replied to guaykz's topic in International Nursing

    Why would you ask for advice, then ignore it? Everyone already said the fastest way is don't take the