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augigi CNS

Critical Care, Cardiothoracics, VADs

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  1. visa screen

    You cannot use Nursys to verify licensure for CGFNS. There should be a form in the Visa Screen booklet which you send to NMBON for them to forward the validation of license to CGFNS. Page 18 of the...
  2. It's hard to advise of a site that will answer all your questions, as depending on the patient's condition there may be different resources to
  3. NCLEX test stopping at 85

    Please read some of the other "NCLEX" threads. The number of questions you received has no bearing on your chances of passing. In fact, if you're US-trained, based on history you have an 87% chance of...
  4. What a day!

    Thanks, you guys. It couldn't have come at a better time, as I was having a miserable
  5. Depression

    Thankyou for sharing your stories and tips. I've started medication, and still attending the psychologist for weekly cognitive behavioural therapy. I've also been overwhelmed by support from my...
  6. is confidence a turn off

    Some people unfortunately make it their mission in life to show you that they know more than you do. Sounds like she was one of them. It's great that you're confident in your skills. Don't be...
  7. Ever feel under appreciated???

    I think everyone feels underappreciated by other members of the healthcare team at times! If you know you're doing a good job, keep your chin up and don't let em get to
  8. Good at placing IV's?

    Can only agree that it's confidence! The more you get, the more you think you'll get in future. If you miss one, you drop back in confidence. What helped me was really learning the anatomy of the...
  9. "Lazarus Maneuver"

    Nope, they sometimes moan and groan as you turn them to wash them, as the gases pass out, but never seen them raise their arms - I think that would freak me out
  10. Correcting sodium levels too fast...

    I think you're right. It's a while since I studied it, but I'd imagine that rapidly increasing SERUM sodium would lead to fluid shift OUT of cells to dilute the higher serum concentration of
  11. Families mostly want to be reassured that you know what you are doing, and that their family member is safe and getting good care. Working in ICU, we get families that ask about every beep, or change...
  12. Finger Sticks

    I"ve stuck myself with a clean needle while drawing up drugs, but never had a dirty needlestick. I agree there is never a valid reason to recap a needle. It has been shown that this is the cause of...
  13. PICC's

    The only thing I found in the literature is that blood should be drawn from a catheter >4-6Fr. It also specified that blood draws shorten the life of a PICC. If both your lumens are the same...
  14. Can FL. RN's give Botox?

    Can't RNs legally administer anything prescribed by a
  15. visa screen

    You have one year after applying for VSC to pass the NCLEX exam and meet all the requirements. If you fail NCLEX, you can sit it again within that time period. Not sure if CGNFS use the same...
  16. Endorsement

    You can't get your license without a SSN in California. There are states that issue license with no SSN (such as Vemont, New
  17. Agencies and contracts

    You may want to post in the "Questions for Suzanne4" thread to make sure she sees your
  18. in choosing an NP specialty

    Don't choose something very specialized like psych in that case. Choose FNP or acute care which can be applicable to many different areas. Otherwise, take the time to get at least a year's experience...
  19. Preparing for the NCLEX.....

    Go and read at the "International" forum, where all the information you need
  20. no monitor tech?

    We don't have monitor techs at all in Australia. We do have the paging system. We also have nurse/patient ratios mandated by law, so I haven't ever found I couldn't observe the montitors of my...
  21. Do you have a diagnosis of mental illness?

    Major depression on and off over the past 5 or 6 years. Currently *on*, being treated with medication and psychologist. Would not disclose it as I don't think it's relevant to my
  22. Should I trust the Prediction Percent???

    Consistent difficulty level of 0.512 is really high - I think you'll be fine! If you don't know if now, you never will. Try and relax, do a few questions every day, and look after yourself the rest of...
  23. Suzanne's Study Guide for NCLEX?

    You need to send a PM to
  24. Fri-Sat-Sun nights
  25. PIC's Retrogression

    Won't know until the October visa bulletin comes out, but yo're likely to be affected from what I've read. Do a search on here or go look at the "international" forum and there is more