augigi

augigi CNS

Critical Care, Cardiothoracics, VADs

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  1. SOCAL hospitals offering sponsorship

    augigi replied to athenian's topic in International Nursing

    Unless you're a moderator, or the question is posted to someone specifically, I think it's clear that anyone who responds with advice is trying to help; no need to jump down their

  2. Need a walkthrough

    augigi replied to leeniebeanie_2767's topic in General Nursing

    If you feel for the pulse (usually way on the inside of the elbow) beforehand, you then know exactly where to put the

  3. What to do?!

    augigi replied to luv4nurses's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would put in writing a request for a permanent assignment, listing the facts as you have stated them. I wouldn't mention others starting and getting one, but limit it to my case. ie. hired as...

  4. Is it just me, or are nurses pushy?

    augigi replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    We use lidocaine gel, it should only be uncomfortable. Not anyone's idea of a pleasant way to pass the afternoon, but better than the

  5. ECMO

    augigi replied to 3230's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    We have perfusionists running the pump (supervising in and out) and ECMO-trained RNs looking after the patients. We started using peripheral ECMO several years ago and now get fantastic results. Easy...

  6. How will I ever handle a 5 pt load?

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

    Truly, the first year after graduating is the HARDEST time in your career. Just think back to nursing school when you couldn't imagine being able to coordinate all you can today! The only thing which...

  7. Air Entry Assessment..

    augigi replied to solumedrol's topic in General Nursing

    Well maybe's it's a "Commonweath country" thing, because here in Australia, we definitely assess air entry as decreased, bilateral etc. I've been a critical care RN for 10 years and always been taught...

  8. Help! Very Sweaty Palms

    augigi replied to keemoeski's topic in General Nursing

    Do a search for "Sweating" on here, there was a thread a few months back that had a whole heap of info on it for people with this issue. Good

  9. EKG and 100 % atrial paced

    augigi replied to Kristi Lee's topic in Cardiac

    100% atrial paced - means that there are no spontaneously-occurring P waves (atrial beats), as each atrial contraction is stimulated by the pacemaker-generated electricity. If you're pacing...

  10. Looking for nursing area with less physical expectations.

    augigi replied to calicamper's topic in General Nursing

    Can you try and investigate a "no lift" policy, such as using slide sheets, various other tools available and well-researched? Perhaps if you can illustrate to your manager the costs saved from...

  11. Nclex Exam

    augigi replied to kmill523's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There are tons of posts here in the NCLEX forum from people about taking the test recently. Happy

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

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

    Depends where you're taking it. If you're in the US, you can generally either pay the "Quick Results" fee at www.pearsonvue.com (if your state participates in quick results) or else just check on the...

  13. 2nd Attmp "I Passed"

    augigi replied to bnursewoods's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations!!

  14. How can my girlfriend be a nurse in Colorado

    augigi replied to nurseboyfriend's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Check out the international forum, esp the "Primer for foreign nurses wanting to work in US" thread by Suzanne4, which has most of this info in there. In a nutshell, she does not have to do anything...

  15. MRSA help!

    augigi replied to mollysdirtysprocket's topic in General Nursing

    Does he have signs of infection? If so, culture the site and see what you grow. If not, he doesn't have an active infection. I'd be more worried if "noone" uses universal precautions!! You need to...

  16. Priority Order of nursing Nursing Diagnosis..

    augigi replied to nervefreak's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That order is because pain is considered a "psychosocial" need and not a physical

  17. Air Entry Assessment..

    augigi replied to solumedrol's topic in General Nursing

    So what would be new about that? Students are forever asking for answers to their homework... Regarding air ausculation, you just need to do it a lot to know "normal", then you can tell when it's...

  18. Advice Please! A cna spread a rumor about me.

    augigi replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    Are you serious? Who penalizes students for

  19. How True is this?

    augigi replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    Obviously, the wider experience you are exposed to, the better. You'll get that at a bigger hospital. It's much easier to head to a smaller hospital after gaining wide

  20. DVT to PE...

    augigi replied to happytoheal's topic in General Nursing

    LLE = left lower extremity Coumadin = longterm oral anticoagulant medication Lovenox (enoxaparin sodium) = short-acting anticoagulant medication to bridge you to a therapeutic coumadin

  21. ethics in communicating with former patients

    augigi replied to debskme's topic in General Nursing

    Get a

  22. Help, Failed Nclex

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

    First of all, do you actually have your results? most people leave the exam feeling like they failed, so if you don't know yet, don't panic. Second, if you did fail you should have received a report...

  23. Priority Order of nursing Nursing Diagnosis..

    augigi replied to nervefreak's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was always taught to do physical needs first, then psychosocial needs. Actual needs first, then risks. There are lots he could have: - Risk unstable blood sugars - Risk impaired skin integrity r/t...

  24. How to find research nurse jobs

    augigi replied to jjsc0204's topic in Research

    If you work for a drug company, you're not usually a "research nurse". You may be a CRA, but you're generally not acting as a

  25. Just got my first job in the ICU!

    augigi replied to Vich's topic in MICU, SICU

    Congratulations on your new position! I ended up kind of by accident in the CTICU, and I've loved it ever since. You'll learn a lot at a fast pace, and you can use that knowledge wherever you go later...