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augigi CNS

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  1. Starvation: A good thing when concerning the Obese.

    augigi replied to xt1's topic in General Nursing

    uh.. off the top of my head, depends what you mean by "fast' - which fluids are allowed? 1. fasting decreases the metabolic rate so as soon as the fasting stops, they'd put on even more weight. 2....

  2. Murmur vs. Bruit?

    augigi replied to GermPhobe's topic in Cardiac

    Depends what and where you are listening to? A bruit is generally a sound made by a non-cardiac vessel, while a murmur is made by abnormal flow through a cardiac valve (either accelerated by a...

  3. Can you explain a chest tube leak?

    augigi replied to GermPhobe's topic in Cardiac

    Well, usually you're just draining air from the chest (pneumothorax). If you have a non-occlusive dressing, you could also be sucking air in which then passes out the

  4. Trauma nurses, some ?????

    augigi replied to crazy4trauma's topic in Emergency

    I hated trauma for just that reason. Such a waste. It didn't worry me especially at the time, when there was stuff to do to save their lives, but I did often wonder if it was worth it later when...

  5. Question for foreign RNs working in the US

    augigi posted a topic in International Nursing

    Did any of you actually have to show your Visa Screen Certificate to either: a) Immigration at the border when you entered the country or b) Your employer ???

  6. Question for foreign RNs working in the US

    augigi replied to augigi's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks!

  7. pay scales in Victoria

    augigi replied to ewol's topic in International Nursing

    http://www.wagenet.gov.au/wagenet/Search/View.asp?doccode=AW790805&doctype=AW&quickview=Y

  8. CGFNS on the Leakage Issue

    augigi replied to pinoy_guy's topic in International Nursing

    Doesn't help you if they "respect" the decision - still may not mean they are comfortable to license you for working in the US if they cannot guarantee your

  9. Louisiana Nclex limited to 4 times in 4 years

    augigi replied to bmmNurse2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would imagine yes - if the number is dictated by the state, then you should be able to go to another state that is unlimited. Of course, you'd have to pay to apply to that BON for licensure as...

  10. About to graduate with BSN

    augigi replied to srna2008's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Take CVICU. I had the same choice between trauma (great Level I unit) and CTICU. I really wanted to do trauma/emergency, but I ended up being talked into cardiac by my nurse educator, who felt it...

  11. Assessment abbrevations

    augigi replied to rtaz315's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can you ask the nurse who wrote it? I've never heard of

  12. agency nurse and resume

    augigi replied to denicu's topic in Agency Nurses

    check google for "nursing resume" to get an idea of a sample layout to get your

  13. Corporate America vs. Nursing- culture shock! Any others out there?

    augigi replied to socishan's topic in General Nursing

    RE job security- as long as you are a safe practitioner, and have some common sense, you can't screw up too badly. If you work with someone toxic who makes life hard, you can leave as there are a...

  14. Question

    augigi replied to jay_j's topic in International Nursing

    Check the thread at the top of the page, which has the info. Also go check the Vermont BON website, which has the application and instructions for foreign nurses. Vermont recently posted a message...

  15. How can one become a Cardiac Nurse??

    augigi replied to RNsoon!'s topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    All of your questions depend where you want to work, and the level of education you want. You can work a general cardiac medical/surgical/telemetry ward for regular RN pay, just need to get a job in...

  16. Pay cut vs. Power

    augigi replied to DCCCRNn2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Trust me, being in charge does not equal "power". As the above poster mentioned, it means more responsibility. You need to be adequately compensated, and an extra $1 an hour is not adequate for the...

  17. Interview for a doctor's office position.

    augigi replied to MKJade's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    The original post was made 7 years ago, and the person made no more posts.. ever. I doubt they are still

  18. Torn between CRNA and MD...

    augigi replied to Dakkon76's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You have to work out if you're prepared to spend the time, money, and effort to do medicine. If you will always feel like you "settled" for being a CRNA, do medicine. If you want to provide...

  19. NCLEX soon...

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

    "Flying colors" comes from ships winning a fight with another ship and sailing away with their flag flying intact! (I had to look it up after reading your post and thinking "Hmm.. what does that...

  20. New Grads-What are some of the silliest things youve done so far?!?!

    augigi replied to GrnHonu99's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I was a nursing student I had to give an IM analgesic injection to a delightful old lady who was very cachexic. Unfortunately, I was so nervous that I forgot to change needles after drawing up...

  21. experienced nurse question

    augigi replied to mugwump's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A million times in CTICU where you would notice a cluster of things which are "off", and intervene appropriately if you feel the patient is heading downwards, before anything overt happens. This is...

  22. What the diffrence between a Nurse and Pharmacist

    augigi replied to Omegaqueen112's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Discussion about that here: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=320549

  23. Unasyn dosing question

    augigi replied to shtinkypuppie's topic in General Nursing

    If in doubt, you'd have to check with the prescribing physician as to his intention, but as ordered, you were correct. If he ordered 1g of the total preparation, you were exactly right. I do think...

  24. Corporate America vs. Nursing- culture shock! Any others out there?

    augigi replied to socishan's topic in General Nursing

    I went the other way - bedside nursing to a medical device company. Like having to learn a whole new language! Sure it's nice to work in a pretty office, get to travel, have work reimburse you for...

  25. stethoscopes

    augigi replied to RNshark's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have the Littman Classic II SE, and it's always worked great for me, in ICU