augigi

augigi CNS

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  1. Best nursing job

    augigi replied to Sunshine382's topic in General Nursing

    I find ICU the "best"nursing for me, but I love the pace and don't find it that stressful. Depends what "stress" means for you. Daylight, mon-fri work? Non-critical patients? Nice working...

  2. Do comatose patients need pain medicine

    augigi replied to sophie2's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Depends why they are comatose. Do they have injuries that would cause pain? If so, provide relief, regardless of consciousness level (as prescribed). If they don't have conditions which would cause...

  3. Suzanne's Study Guide for NCLEX?

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

    Then send a PM to Suzanne and ask her for the next step. You have to have finished all the end of chapter quizzes with > or = 75%. Then her next step is 6 weeks

  4. I Need Advice!

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

    It's hard to advise on your situation as so much depends on what's right for your family. On the basics, I'd say do RN to BSN when you finish, try and work ICU for a year. You'll know pretty soon...

  5. visa screen

    augigi replied to chinma's topic in International Nursing

    Please look at the website www.cgfns.org. They have a FAQ section (frequently asked questions) and also an applicant handbook which lists all the requirements and information. You do not need to pass...

  6. ASA ratings

    augigi replied to smoo's topic in Operating Room

    You got good info above. To write a paper, you need to do research and find references. You can do this online. Try google

  7. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    augigi replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I kept wondering why people's sons would have offered review courses, until I realised it meant "school of nursing"

  8. NCLEX-RN Books

    augigi replied to HeavenBound0530's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have to disagree - now is not the time to "review" when you haven't even learned the stuff! Don't stress out about NCLEX - it gives you a chance to prove what you've learned, it is not intended to...

  9. Nervous about CPR

    augigi replied to luv2shopp85's topic in General Students

    Not to mention, this is basic information you need to pass NCLEX and be a safe practitioner. You cannot prepare for having to DO CPR, except by doing it a lot. What you can do to reduce your...

  10. Where do i find info on when/where NCLEX is?

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

    http://www.pearsonvue.com

  11. What do you really do over there...

    augigi replied to Sonn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree, the nursing profession is decades ahead in terms of education, certification and expanded roles in the US. It is a great help to know you've done this stuff for years, and frustrating that we...

  12. What do ICU nurses expect from Med/Surg nurses new to ICU?

    augigi replied to LaurynRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I expect you to ask, ask, ask about stuff you don't know. I find it so frustrating when people nod and smile if you ask them to do something, and then later complain they didn't know what you were...

  13. Did anyone experience this

    augigi replied to RNKay31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree - they should be trying to sell the place to you at interview, even if that's the last time they try to impress you! I would write them a letter and explain that I found it rude and...

  14. nurses vs. doctors

    augigi replied to umkcstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I agree - nursing and medicine are allied, but different, professions. Perhaps you could investigate the scope of practice of each from your state/government practice acts and go from there. It is...

  15. Depression

    augigi replied to augigi's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the support. Please note that I am not asking for advice on what *I* should do. I'll decide that in consultation with my doc. I am merely asking for you own recollections of what worked...

  16. How To Say No

    augigi replied to EyesForward's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, no need to get into discussions about "oh come on, you can do that another day" by giving excuses. It's your time off. Just say "no thanks" if you don't want the extra shift. If you do...

  17. HELP! Interview tomorrow ...

    augigi replied to HollieRN's topic in Occupational Health

    Hey there. How about focusing on what you CAN bring to the role, rather than what you can't? I am sure they would not be interviewing you if they already decided you were not qualified for the role....

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

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

    I agree with you. How are you to know the trend of data if the constant is not constant? I wonder if the manufacturer manual has comment on

  19. Need help dealing with difficult CNA

    augigi replied to htrn's topic in General Nursing

    Don't go in assuming you're in trouble. Go in knowing you have done nothing wrong. It is the manager's problem to deal with a disruptive staff member. I would independently ask to meet with the...

  20. How Do You Cope?

    augigi replied to juairefamily's topic in General Nursing

    I cope by doing. Usually you're not thinking of the tragedy at the time, but rather what you can do to make things better. It's later that you have time to reflect. Mostly, it makes me grateful to be...

  21. Depression

    augigi replied to augigi's topic in General Nursing

    I did not mean to imply otherwise. I merely know that in my current condition, I would not be able to concentrate sufficiently to feel safe at the bedside. Luckily, I have a desk job right now. Thanks...

  22. I just took the NCLEX this morning...

    augigi replied to det01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Relax (easier said than done, I know!) Getting all multiple choice questions is no indication that you may have failed. Getting prioritization questions is pretty high level. It's sod's law that you...

  23. I'm so ashamed...

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

    What I found helpful starting out was carry around a notebook, and ANY TIME you find yourself in an unfamiliar situation/med/condition etc write it down, take it home, and look it up. I think the...

  24. Murmur vs. Bruit?

    augigi replied to GermPhobe's topic in Cardiac

    Don't worry, until you listen to hundreds they all sound like a washing machine in varying states of disrepair!! I used to nod along at nursing school when I couldn't tell what the heck they were...

  25. Strange or silly symptom description

    augigi replied to lindy777's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Irrational for