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augigi CNS

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  1. Question on GRAINS and dosage calc

    augigi replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Students

    I never even HEARD of grains until I started studying for NCLEX - we don't use it in Australia, only metrics. It seems very old fashioned! My books say 60mg to 1

  2. State Survey

    augigi replied to Avelinne's topic in Arizona Nursing

    They are looking for systematic problems, not problems personal to you. It sounds like there are a few things which could be improved on, which is the whole point of an audit. Try not to stress out,...

  3. Prolixin/Haldol Injections

    augigi replied to 45alex's topic in Psychiatric

    It's ok to get "nursing tips" here, but I think you should check out the policy and procedure manual on your unit for the details on administering

  4. Depression

    augigi replied to augigi's topic in General Nursing

    Depression isn't "about" something. It may be exacerbated by certain stressors, but it's due to a chemical imbalance in the brain. I don't personally think reading the bible will help with that as I...

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

    augigi replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Admission to hospital generally has implied consent for certain things. Of course, others need additional consents taken. You'd never get anything done if you asked every patient if they wanted to...

  6. Should I trust the Prediction Percent???

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

    No, it goes from -0.33 to >0.350 - here is the link that explains the degree of difficulty:

  7. Anyone go to Curtin Uni (WA Uni)

    augigi replied to Chris2006's topic in International Nursing

    Many Aussie unis give "bachelor of nursing" without adequate science units to switch careers later. Doing a BScNsg is much better for your future career

  8. Should I trust the Prediction Percent???

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

    I'm working with Mosby CAT to increase my level of difficulty. It always says I have 94% chance of passing, but in 5 days I managed to increase the level of difficulty from 0.280 to 0.444, so I figure...

  9. Working night shift on daylight savings day-paid for 12 or 13 hours?

    augigi replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Nursing Career

    We always got paid by the clock - so 12 hrs each time, since you worked 7-7. OK if you work both weekends, but most of the time you didn't, as everyone wanted to work the "spring forward"

  10. i have a question

    augigi replied to wannabe1993's topic in General Nursing

    Try doing a search on here for CEU, I have seen a few threads which listed links. You could try www.medscape.com for some courses. Not sure if CNA need to do different courses than

  11. What's YOUR favorite specialty area?

    augigi replied to socishan's topic in General Nursing

    We interviewed for graduate program placements, and the top 3 students got to do a specialty rotation. I REALLY wanted trauma/ED. I got ICU. I did ortho rotation, then ICU, then geriatric rehab. Can...

  12. I failed the interview personality test/survey!

    augigi replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    The title of this thread cracked me up.. I thought "how can you *fail* a personality test"? Don't worry about it unless you don't have

  13. 2nd thoughts about being a nurse

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

    Hey, knowing where you *don't* want to go is a great start! Hope you can narrow down where you do want to go. I'd suggest asking for more help, but if you have a toxic work environment the best thing...

  14. ASA ratings

    augigi replied to smoo's topic in Operating Room

    You sound very organized if you're doing this before going to the OR placement - I'm sure you'll do great.

  15. 2nd thoughts about being a nurse

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

    It sounds like your problems aren't with nursing per se, but with your current job/unit/colleagues. Start looking for a new job. Of course it's a huge adjustment starting as a grad, and there are many...

  16. How Did you survive???????

    augigi replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I loved it. Probably didn't study as much as I should have, but I figured I'd graduate with the same degree regardless of the grade. So I had a blast. Don't forget to do things in...

  17. Horrid Grad Year

    augigi replied to older_grad_nurse's topic in International Nursing

    she did say "sometimes", so that hardly qualifies as generalising. it's definitely true that some resent uni-trained nurses, although i don't think they are threatened so much as they feel the...

  18. Foul Odors

    augigi replied to bleu_3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I learned the knack of switching "off" my smelling ability and breathing through my mouth - I don't even think about it now, it's

  19. Does anyone wear MBT shoes?

    augigi replied to blueberry21's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    How on earth could shoes reduce cellulite? The only thing that reduces cellulite is losing fat through diet and exercise. What a load of...

  20. The "live" chat room is "dead"

    augigi replied to Sonn's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you're on a different time schedule since you're in Oz!? These things go in fits and starts sometimes, there are heaps of people or noone

  21. At what point do you call in sick?

    augigi replied to stillpressingon's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work in a transplant ICU, so I had a pretty low threshold for calling in sick so as not to risk my immunocompromised patients. Now I work in an office, but I am off sick today for "mental...

  22. A Really Big Decision

    augigi replied to Charmedone619's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't worry about IVs. It's terrifying to learn - esp practising on other students as I had to do! - but it's like any other skill. You learn it, and practise it, and it's no big deal when you do it a...

  23. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    augigi replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Great advice - you sound like a lovely

  24. Help on my situation

    augigi replied to MQ Edna's topic in International Nursing

    It all depends... what do you want to do? There is no "better" choice here, only which one works for you. Work out your costs of living -v- pay rates. They may work out the same in the end in...

  25. HELP - Graduating from Another State

    augigi replied to TX-AFwife's topic in Texas Nursing

    Doesn't matter where you went to school, only where you want to work! It's a national exam, so no matter where you sit it is the same. Just make sure you meet eligibility requirements to apply through...