augigi

augigi CNS

Critical Care, Cardiothoracics, VADs

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  1. NCLEX result wait...a bit worried, it's taking so long

    augigi replied to dizzydean's topic in International Nursing

    BON, BRN, I'm sure we all knew what the post

  2. NCLEX without cgfns for foreign nurses

    augigi replied to thomascarrol's topic in International Nursing

    If you mean the CGFNS exam, most states don't require it. Foreign nurses often go through Vermont or New Mexico for initial licensure, although VT is not fast anymore, it takes 3-4 months to get the...

  3. For those coming to the USA, what made you want to move?

    augigi replied to tinderbox's topic in International Nursing

    I'm planning on it, mostly because there's a job that's a good opportunity for me. I work in LVADs, and there is a small market here in Australia. I've worked as a VAD coordinator, in the CVICU and...

  4. nclex -foreign nurses

    augigi replied to thomascarrol's topic in International Nursing

    You don't get a SSN until you arrive in the US to work. Since you don't have one, leave that blank on the

  5. Nasogastric Tubes?

    augigi replied to Rondoletti's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I acutally meant I was answering from experience in Australia. Yes, French gauge / 3 = mm diameter. So 18Fr = 6mm diameter tube, 9Fr = 3mm tube. Usual salem sump bore = 16Fr I think (but it's been a...

  6. Should I send CGFNS cert to VTBON, HELP!!!

    augigi replied to fed_memb's topic in International Nursing

    VT do not require CGFNS

  7. Nasogastric Tubes?

    augigi replied to Rondoletti's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In Australia, short term, usually use a salem sump tube. You can google for info. If they will need longterm feeds, we use a "tiger" tube or nasojejunal

  8. Go to ICU without MedSurg Experience?

    augigi replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in MICU, SICU

    I did 4 months on an ortho ward in my grad year before doing an ICU rotation - and they asked me to stay. So I did my critical care course and stayed for 8 years. If you're the right personality, and...

  9. propofol infusion ONLY through central line

    augigi replied to elizadream's topic in MICU, SICU

    To the poster who asked what's the problem - the problem is that a CVL is an invasive procedure which carries many risks, including massive infection, embolus and death. To put one in just for a...

  10. I have a question for all of you ICU nurses...

    augigi replied to christvs's topic in MICU, SICU

    1. Open visiting hours. 2. Scheduled family conferences with the docs, nurses and family members. 3. A plan of care the family can get involved in. 4. Psychological/social work support for the family...

  11. Redeployed to ITU and hating it

    augigi replied to MVH119's topic in MICU, SICU

    Since it sounds like you already made up your mind and are determined to argue with anyone who answers, I'm glad you are getting transferred. ICU patients need intensive care, as do their families. As...

  12. crystalloid recusitation on pt with wet lungs?

    augigi replied to geekgolightly's topic in MICU, SICU

    You can fix wet lungs, you can't fix dead. If I had someone tachy, with BP 90/60, not peeing and getting gut ischemia, I'd be giving volume too! Agree that they sound septic. If so, fluids probably...

  13. nursing caps

    augigi replied to biker nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Wow.. I can't believe in this day that anyone would have the option, let alone mandate, of wearing a cap. How ridiculous. What is the purpose meant to

  14. Married / engaged nurses...

    augigi replied to KLeigh's topic in General Nursing

    I see lots of people wearing their engagement rings on a necklace so they have it with them, but not getting ickies on

  15. CPR Boards

    augigi replied to vampiregirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have deflatable mattresses which we pull the cord on to put the patient on a hard surface (bed below them). Have used boards on the floors before. What sort of info do you need? There's not really...

  16. Made a med error

    augigi replied to danigirl58's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, I absolutely would not tolerate that kind of treatment. I'd try to speak calmly to the individual (with my manager as a witness). If that made no difference, I'd put it in writing. This...

  17. new CCU nurse

    augigi replied to nursy swat's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Any critical care book should have this info in easy to understand terms also. Maybe you can ask one of your RTs to do an

  18. Heparin IV administration

    augigi replied to starcandy's topic in General Nursing

    Never heard of a need for this, or of any unit doing it that way. Can't see a reason to either. Heparin infusions aint going to

  19. LPN's in Critical Care

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

    We have "enrolled nurses" rather than LPNs in Australia, but none in ICU, although there was a push to change this (of course) due to staffing shortages. In theory, I'm not in favour of it. Critically...

  20. chest tubes

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

    Depends on your unit policy. We only clamp to change receptacles or to remove the

  21. Same test questions every year?

    augigi replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'd take it to the professor. You don't have to give up the friend that gave it to you, but it puts you in a terrible position. I'd be angry knowing a bunch of people in the class had this advantage -...

  22. int's

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

    If I knew what an "int" was, I'd tell

  23. Need advice: should I start out in ER or tele/med-surg?

    augigi replied to secondfiddle's topic in Emergency

    And if you're planning on leaving in the near future, it's a BAD idea to start in a specialty! It takes an awful lot of time and resources (on the unit AND you) to train you up, for you to leave to...

  24. Endorsement of Ca license to other state

    augigi replied to gabgab's topic in California Nursing

    Why would you go to a CA office? If you need to endorse to Arizona, it's done through the AZ BON. Try looking up the website of

  25. CONTINUED IN WHAT IS THE MAJOR REASON Why are they all leaving?

    augigi replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand this at all. Perhaps we are lucky in Australia, but having breaks is mandated by law. People cover your breaks. You get a 10 minute teabreak and 30 min lunchbreak you HAVE to take....