augigi

augigi CNS

Critical Care, Cardiothoracics, VADs

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  1. Waxing hysterical

    augigi replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yep, I've read this before, it's a good one.

  2. ? regarding Non-stated mandated residental resident

    augigi replied to JentheRN05's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Come on now, do you really need our input to tell you that not only is it not your choice to "force" an orientated adult to seek medical help, but it is illegal? If adequate analgesia is your worry,...

  3. Today is the day!!!

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

    You've done plenty of studying - relax now and don't forget to breathe! Best of luck to

  4. how will my old major help?

    augigi replied to trigwf24's topic in Psychiatric

    Not to mention, you should be able to enrol in an accelerated BSN program if that's what you want as you have a previous

  5. PT with INR Disaster

    augigi replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    BSNDec06, do you have some literature about this

  6. ogp revised contract

    augigi replied to english_nurse's topic in United Kingdom

    Unless the original contract says they can change it at a later date it should be. I'd consult a

  7. Licensure in VT or CA?

    augigi replied to rn_faith's topic in Immigration Advice

    The issue is that many states do not issue a license unless you have a social security number - California is one of them, and Vermont/New Mexico are not. Vermont have advised that it will take 3-4...

  8. Oh wise nurses of the world.....

    augigi replied to htrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    www.medscape.com has free CEUs for all sorts of different things. You have to register, but it's

  9. my POOR feet!

    augigi replied to mel1977's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered going to a podiatrist? Maybe some orthotic inserts would help

  10. soon to be new grad-NEED ADVICE plse!

    augigi replied to taapple's topic in Nursing Career

    You don't need to post the same thing in a bunch of places :) Getting experience is what's important here. Get it wherever you can. The Children's hospital should have an orientation program for new...

  11. New Mexico Licensure Question

    augigi replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    sorry, but that is totally wrong. you must submit an original fingerprint card, not one printed from online. it specifically says: "obtain proof of identity, which consists of a set of your...

  12. PT with INR Disaster

    augigi replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    We get a lot of our VAD patients who live away from the hospital to use a "point of care" INR monitor called the Accuchek. It works just like a boold glucose monitor with fingersticks, and patient...

  13. Femoral Central line

    augigi replied to MeryMellen's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    As far as I know, they can be out of bed, but cannot bend at the hip beyond a certain

  14. Online RN-BSN w/o prereqs?

    augigi replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    There are many "accelerated BSN" programs for people with prior

  15. How To Say No

    augigi replied to EyesForward's topic in General Nursing

    I used to love saying "No thanks - but thanks for thinking of

  16. I'm septic, or malignant, you decide

    augigi replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear you're having such a nightmare. Get a second opinion, or a third, or a fourth, until you get the answers you need. Don't start making plans to depart the earth until you know what...

  17. NCLEX-RN OR CGFNS Exam

    augigi replied to snoopyleader's topic in International Nursing

    That is totally wrong. There are only about 5 states that require CGFNS exam, almost all do

  18. getting report

    augigi replied to ersnurse00's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have a large whiteboard at the nurses station (ICU) with room numbers and patient initial and diagnosis. The incoming shift allocation is written on the whiteboard. ANM gives general rundown on the...

  19. Can someone please help me

    augigi replied to mbgirl81's topic in Medical-Surgical

    just a correction - high ptts predispose to bleeding, not low. i would say: 1. periprosthetic supracondylar femur fracture: patient has a previous prosthesis/joint replacement, and when the leg was...

  20. Study materials for NCLEX PN

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

    I wonder why we don't make a "study materials" sticky for this forum. It has to be the most common

  21. Need advice on interviews...

    augigi replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Nursing Career

    The best advice I ever got about interviews was that they are a 2 way street. Yes, the employer is assessing if you'll be a good fit (not how good you are, but how good you are for their...

  22. NCLEX-RN OR CGFNS Exam

    augigi replied to snoopyleader's topic in International Nursing

    At the top of the "international forum" there is a post called "Primer for nurses wanting to work in the US" or something similar. If you want to work in New York, don't take CGFNS. Do the CGFNS...

  23. Dopamine Infusion

    augigi replied to AussieKylie's topic in Cardiac

    Sorry Kylie, I don't understand your question. 1mg = 1000 mcg. Some units use mcg/kg/min, some use mcg/min for ease, since the kg doesn't tend to change. In the concentration I described, we...

  24. Admitted I should step-down...your advice?

    augigi replied to supernova004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Rehab may be better if you want routine, unchanging care. Don't think medical ward if you find med calculations difficult. A better response would be to work out why you are having trouble. Can you go...

  25. Should I pursue something other than Nursing?

    augigi replied to mykee00's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi and welcome to the site - you have come to the right place!! Only you can decide if you're done trying. However if you want to pass, and are just discouraged, don't give up! You finished nursing...