augigi

augigi CNS

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  1. Cutdown????

    augigi replied to LisaRn21's topic in General Nursing

    No problem, my info was from

  2. Need some advice from someone who has completed nursing school..

    augigi replied to sockmonkey70's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is a 2 year accelerated RN degree in Louisiana: http://nursing.lsuhsc.edu/AcademicPrograms/Undergraduate/CARE/AdmissionCriteria.html That is just one, I found a bunch in the states you mentioned...

  3. Death- Do you ever get used to it?

    augigi replied to CJolin's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think you do get used to it, but it doesn't make it much easier. In ICU, it happens a lot. Most of the time, it doesn't bother me. Sometimes, it does, and that never gets easier. When something...

  4. Possibility?????????

    augigi replied to nadu13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry to hear it, but I've never heard of it being wrong. The results can sometimes take a while to arrive in the mail, depending on which state you tested

  5. Cutdown????

    augigi replied to LisaRn21's topic in General Nursing

    He did say "probably" - and it is the most common reason in most of the evidence-based literature I've

  6. Hi, I'm new here + trying to advance

    augigi replied to Stef3827's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you plan to take the NCLEX-PN when an ADN would allow you to sit the RN exam and work as an

  7. Geriatrics to NICU nurse, can this be done?

    augigi replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    Time and money are valuable, but they don't make it easier to get out of bed for work in the morning. Before you worry about it too much, at least check out the unit and see if you even like

  8. new recruit

    augigi replied to gdc67's topic in International Nursing

    Check out the thread at the top of the forum called "Primer for nurses wishing to work in US". You'd be much better to apply for NY than California, since they issue the license even without a social...

  9. what should the inr level be for wire removal?

    augigi replied to AussieKylie's topic in Cardiac

    You should have an institutional policy/procedure for removal of pacing wires which dictates this. We have

  10. Dopamine Infusion

    augigi replied to AussieKylie's topic in Cardiac

    It comes in 200mg/5ml vial. We used to make it up (for ease) as 600mg in 100ml D5W. That meant that each 1ml/hr = 100mcg/min. [or modify to 300mg in 50ml syringe] 600mg/100ml = 6mg/ml = 6000 mcg/ml 1...

  11. new recruit

    augigi replied to gdc67's topic in International Nursing

    You can apply to a US state, meet the state's eligibility to sit the NCLEX exam, and get a license issued without having a job or definite plans to work. (Make sure you apply to a state that issues...

  12. Advice for moving to USA

    augigi replied to ciok69's topic in International Nursing

    Initial licensure is nothing to do with a hospital. You don't have to ever work there. You need to pick a state you want to work in first. Then get licensed. Then get an employer. If the employer is...

  13. Geriatrics to NICU nurse, can this be done?

    augigi replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    I had to rotate in my grad year from a geriatric rehab unit to ICU. I loved it and never left the ICU for another ward!! Definitely take the offer of shadowing your MIL to see if you even like it...

  14. Trouble with seasoned nurses?

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

    Usually though, handover questions are because you want to know something. If you don't know, just say "I don't know, but I can find out if you'd like". Keep a notebook with you and write down the...

  15. Cutdown????

    augigi replied to LisaRn21's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe ask your doc? A cutdown was generally a last resort in my

  16. how to check if you passed: online. pls help. don't know nothing!!

    augigi replied to vIC_1117's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Minimum of 10 days according to other posts I've seen, up to 4

  17. MRSA help!

    augigi replied to mollysdirtysprocket's topic in General Nursing

    The answer is it doesn't matter if it's contagious, since unless you are immunocompromised, open cut (NO GLOVES!) etc, then you won't have a problem. It's not "contagious" ie illness causing unless...

  18. SOCAL hospitals offering sponsorship

    augigi replied to athenian's topic in International Nursing

    Don't wave your finger at me! This is a nursing website, not an immigration lawyer website or a doctor website. If someone takes the info as gospel, then they are silly. Who would trust their...

  19. 10 things you say at work lay people could get arrested for

    augigi replied to sharann's topic in Nursing Humor

    "This may make you gag, but just try to swallow". Inserting NG

  20. Would appreciate some opinions on pain management

    augigi replied to kk2000's topic in Pain Management

    To the OP, good on you for questioning this. It's really inexcusable to leave someone in pain "incase" they are "drug seeking". When I am in pain, hell yes I am seeking drugs! I would not only not...

  21. Teaching Plan Desperation

    augigi replied to asnmann's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Another thing would be teaching related to meds eg. if they are on a bonchodilator, you could teach correct inhalation technique, or use of

  22. Pls help, dumb ? abt insulin & ss

    augigi replied to lyceeboo's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, you need a PRN or one time order, not a time-specific sliding scale. Another question is why is her BSL so high at that time of night?? Perhaps her overall insulin regime needs

  23. Websites...

    augigi replied to FutureRN~Pookie's topic in General Nursing

    Med calculation website for nurses:

  24. Traveler in need of help

    augigi replied to windtraveler's topic in International Nursing

    I'd never heard of Casey hospital, but Berwick is a loooong way out of town. You will definitely need a car. Here is a site with info about the suburb: http://www.berwick-village.com.au/ ANother one...

  25. which recruitment agency is the best?

    augigi replied to Hilda777's topic in International Nursing

    I don't think the primer will help. The OP said they have already passed all requirements and just needs an employer, from what I read. Is that correct? Where do you want to