augigi

augigi CNS

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  1. Need advice

    augigi replied to sisrn1's topic in General Nursing

    I've always had shaky hands, and I just make a joke of it and say "Gee, it's lucky I'm not a brain surgeon!". Of course you can't be fired for it!!! It's a sad day when someone even has to ask that!...

  2. GI case study help

    augigi replied to lfinny's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This site has some general info about preparation and complications: http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2966.htm http://patients.uptodate.com/topic.asp?file=digestiv/5496...

  3. What do you like most/least about being a nurse?

    augigi replied to rtin05's topic in General Nursing

    Having worked outside nursing, I'd say: Best: Leaving every shift knowing that you made a difference in someone's life. Constantly learning - the human body is just very cool! Flexibility of job hours...

  4. My How To's To Pass Nclex

    augigi replied to Ronnie G's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats - that's a great achievement! I hope I can repeat your success - I graduated in 1996 and have been working in nursing (Australia) since then and planning to take NCLEX soon. I am also taking...

  5. Help!! Row over sterile trolleys

    augigi replied to dippy7's topic in Operating Room

    I think it's called a

  6. Will I Find Another Nursing Job?

    augigi replied to needrn's topic in General Nursing

    I'd just get a statement from my previous employer as to how long I worked there. I may tell a prospective employer that there was a difference of opinion about patient safety as to why I didn't get a...

  7. AMA warns against loans for essential medical treatment

    augigi replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    Even if there are no ulterior motives for recommending the surgery, there is the suggestion of it. Docs need to offer medical treatments, not

  8. June 29th: Gov Inks CE BILL: 30 CEU'S/2 yrs now required for PA nursing license

    augigi replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Ann, it can be done many ways. You can complete online CE-courses especially for this purpose, which have different "Credit hours" to put towards your 30hrs. Or you can attend a conference, and get...

  9. ATT for June 2006 Passers

    augigi replied to rn4ever?'s topic in International Nursing

    Bonsai, that seems very fast for eligibility - which state was

  10. Fifty Ways to Leave Your....

    augigi replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Reason stated: A new challenge in a corporate position was a great opportunity. Real reason: As above, as well as having to constantly precept new students who then left as soon as they were...

  11. sponsorship for employment needed.

    augigi replied to saveme's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Don't forget when you talk to them to emphasize that you already have a license!! This greatly cuts down the time. Also sometimes it's better to use the word "petition" rather than "sponsor". I would...

  12. Does your hospital require someone to check the car seat for newborn???

    augigi replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, it's great that you have seen a need. I would put it in writing to your manager - it makes it hard for them to disagree, in case something untoward happened later and you had warned them in...

  13. Should I "surrender"?

    augigi replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    I think they just need reassurance that in the near future, you will be a productive staff member. If you have trouble talking to them, write a letter explaining that your health problems were in your...

  14. visa screen

    augigi replied to chinma's topic in International Nursing

    I agree, anyone planning to work in an English-speaking country should be able to speak English, no matter how they get there. Then again, I think it's silly that they make foreign-born nurses...

  15. ekg strips...need help!!!!

    augigi replied to KellieNurse06's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The other thing which helped me "get it" was knowing the path that conduction "normally" takes through the heart. If you know that, and you know where each lead is placed, you can figure out whether...

  16. Changing BSA daily?? I don't think so...

    augigi replied to jbp0529's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Great - now we both know! I hope you're printing out that email for your

  17. What a day!

    augigi posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was out sick for the last few days, and got called to come in for the end-of-month staff meeting... which I was rather annoyed about. So I went in, and I got awarded the CEO's Award for the Employee...

  18. Why the fanny packs?

    augigi replied to kstockdaleRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yes, I'm Australian and it cracked me up every time I was working in America and heard someone say "fanny pack", given what that means in

  19. Does anyone give Fentanyl IV push?

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

    I also used to give fentanly 50-100mcg via IV push in adults post-cardiac surgery. This was ICU, so we had O2/bag and mask at every bed. Never seen a bad reaction

  20. Hello

    augigi replied to rebeccaliu's topic in International Nursing

    Try reading the "Sticky" post at the top of this forum, which has all the information you need. You need to apply to a US state for licensure, and then they will give you permission to sit the NCLEX...

  21. My Packet 4 Is Here

    augigi replied to english_nurse's topic in International Nursing

    Oh I'm glad it arrived for you finally! Yay!

  22. Depression

    augigi replied to augigi's topic in General Nursing

    MarySunshine, you inspired me to get off the couch and go for a

  23. Depression

    augigi replied to augigi's topic in General Nursing

    Major clinical depression is by definition rarely "situational". That is what I was referring

  24. How does everyone study?

    augigi replied to MB37's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, y'all are much more motivated than me. I learn by writing, so I just wrote unit summaries. Never read things before the class and never made a flash card. I am lucky in that I have a fairly...

  25. What is your nurse to pt ratio....and how many is too many?

    augigi replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We have 4:1