augigi

augigi CNS

Critical Care, Cardiothoracics, VADs

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  1. visa screen

    augigi replied to chinma's topic in International Nursing

    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. starting clinical in a week, need help finding info online

    augigi replied to journey_bound's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    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

    augigi replied to pancitang's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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!

    augigi replied to augigi's topic in General Nursing

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

  5. Depression

    augigi replied to augigi's topic in General Nursing

    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

    augigi replied to alluvme's topic in Ob/Gyn

    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???

    augigi replied to Jamie Dale's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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?

    augigi replied to anne74's topic in General Nursing

    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"

    augigi replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    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...

    augigi replied to Fairlythere's topic in Medical-Surgical

    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. Two months orientation. How can i handle family members???

    augigi replied to ccrn2b's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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

    augigi replied to nursingirl2007's topic in General Nursing

    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

    augigi replied to amanda0019's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    augigi replied to runner2006's topic in General Nursing

    Can't RNs legally administer anything prescribed by a

  15. visa screen

    augigi replied to chinma's topic in International Nursing

    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

    augigi replied to harrn's topic in International Nursing

    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

    augigi replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

    You may want to post in the "Questions for Suzanne4" thread to make sure she sees your

  18. in choosing an NP specialty

    augigi replied to np_wannabe's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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.....

    augigi replied to rn4ever?'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Go and read at the "International" forum, where all the information you need

  20. no monitor tech?

    augigi replied to LanaBanana's topic in Cardiac

    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?

    augigi replied to LadyBugLass's topic in General Nursing

    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???

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

    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?

    augigi replied to swee2000's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You need to send a PM to

  24. Do any detroit area hospitals offer the weekend only option?

    augigi replied to pbrookes's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Fri-Sat-Sun nights

  25. PIC's Retrogression

    augigi replied to mpoova's topic in General Nursing

    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