augigi

augigi CNS

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  1. Quitting 4 months into nursing?

    augigi replied to mariedoreen's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely agree that 3 weeks orientation on med-surg for a new RN is not enough. It's no wonder you feel overwhelmed! Even experienced nurses feel overwhelmed at times, so it's going to be worse...

  2. Seriously thinking about ARMY Nursing

    augigi replied to Someday-C.R.N.A.'s topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations on your new

  3. So Glad I found this Forum

    augigi replied to RNSuzq1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats on your new job - it's always great to find your niche. There are so many opportunities for nurses out there, there is just no reason to stay somewhere that makes you

  4. when illness interferes...

    augigi replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Students

    I agree, better to take care of yourself and take some time off. Your body is obviously trying to tell you

  5. Wilcox ER and Kauai!!!! Opinions???

    augigi replied to HeatherDL's topic in General Nursing

    Didn't the strike end on October 28th? According to the news

  6. Spleen removal w/ liver and bowel transplant?

    augigi replied to nursepearl's topic in General Nursing

    It's not easier to do a block heart/lung than a single lung. Usually the reason for doing combined heart/lung is when the native pulmonary vasculature is high pressure (pulmonary hypertension), and...

  7. Blood glucoses

    augigi replied to Mimi2RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Regardless of EBM, if they aren't doing anything with the results, then they don't need to be doing them. I'd speak to whoever is in charge of revising protocols, the medical and nursing director of...

  8. ABS GRN Lab Value??

    augigi replied to Finally2008's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Never heard of this test - ask your

  9. SKYPE: Help!

    augigi replied to apriljan's topic in International Nursing

    What happens when you do a skype test call? I've had annoying sqwarking when I've had the mike audio set too high. Works best at mid-range. Sometimes I find it works best with an additional...

  10. LPN to RN through testing?

    augigi replied to mc3's topic in General Nursing

    More to the point, what LPN would WANT to take on the additional responsibility of RN work without the requisite education? I can't imagine that I would. I agree that with 5 years of LPN experience,...

  11. ICU Nurses with OCD!!!

    augigi replied to nursern20's topic in MICU, SICU

    I think everyone has answered your concerns adequately regarding "ICU personality" and I'd have to agree that even though I'm a complete slob at home, I am anal retentively neat and clean at work,...

  12. When do you need an order to increase dosage of med?

    augigi replied to Libralady's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    If I had to give that many PRN doses, I'd probably get a higher base order. However, you were there, and you know your patient and if he was comfortable, and you practised safely within the law, so...

  13. Just took my boards for the 2nd time....

    augigi replied to lucky13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Everyone leaves feeling like they failed, and the number of questions has no bearing on your chances. Good luck with the

  14. MD degrading RN

    augigi replied to Ann-RN's topic in International Nursing

    I would report him in writing. This is abuse and should not be tolerated in any professional setting. Get witnesses and write a

  15. Aai, Vvi, Ddd??????

    augigi replied to AussieKylie's topic in Cardiac

    I'd say pacing is too complex to explain here. All you need to know for handover at this stage is: 1. What is being paced? Atria, ventricles or both? 2. What is the rate set at? 3. Is it currently...

  16. Student Question: Preload

    augigi replied to abooker's topic in Cardiac

    Sounds like you have a good grasp of this! This is talking about heart failure. People with congestive cardiac failure, cardiomyopathy etc have been so chronically volume overloaded that they have...

  17. Which pressor to use???

    augigi replied to cardiacRN2006's topic in MICU, SICU

    Agree it's difficult to choose without adequate information. However, you got to just treat what you see in the patient with what you have, and avoid making things worse. With evolving ischaemia, I'd...

  18. Future of NPs in Oz

    augigi replied to bethem's topic in International Nursing

    I agree, it's a pet hate when people are intelligent nurses that people say "why don't you do medicine?". Usually I just say "Er, because I don't want to be a

  19. Adult ICU or peds ICU---How did you know

    augigi replied to sunshine32's topic in General Nursing

    Easy - I don't like

  20. Stupid question?

    augigi replied to bill4745's topic in International Nursing

    Not difficult for US nurses, although as everywhere there is a process to follow. Check out the Aus/NZ

  21. New Mexico Licensure Question

    augigi replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    Is there a number to call to order fingerprint cards? I requested by email over a month ago and never received

  22. HELP my license will expire!!!

    augigi replied to henryrnpunk's topic in International Nursing

    Saipan BON is not a US state... so I'm not sure what a SSN has to do with it.... but I assume it's like most places, where you just pay the fee and fill out the renewal

  23. Dumbfounded with Pharmacology

    augigi replied to EDoyalSAU's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The example you gave is exceedingly important to know. It can affect how long the drug effects last, what vital signs you expect to see as it wears off, when you readminister etc. Congrats on your...

  24. Nursing Licence????

    augigi replied to wallywally's topic in International Nursing

    Not sure what you question means. If you're asking whether you must be currently licensed in your home country in order to gain a US license, the answer is

  25. HELP my license will expire!!!

    augigi replied to henryrnpunk's topic in International Nursing

    What US state are you licensed