augigi

augigi CNS

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  1. Made a med error and am Furious!!

    augigi replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm.. I've never in 10 years given Lasix IM. Unfortunately, there were a few things going on and you're right, this is begging for an error. People need to learn to check EVERY drug EVERY

  2. A step towards "universal health care" run by the government?

    augigi replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but that's a complete crock. We still have privacy laws, and the "government" bogey men have no access to anyone's healthcare

  3. Documenting hospice pt wound care

    augigi replied to nurselearner's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    No problem, good luck with

  4. A step towards "universal health care" run by the government?

    augigi replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but there are many countries with superior facilities in certain areas. Certainly with the large population, the US has many world leaders in various treatments. I do not follow your argument...

  5. Nurses who have specialty certifications

    augigi replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I'm just getting old, but that text is awful to

  6. Does Saunders CD work on other computers?

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

    I am sure you can install it on her computer, but I doubt it will keep your saved

  7. article about emboli

    augigi replied to jk78's topic in General Nursing

    Actual I think she meant "no one should ever try

  8. Calling In Sick.

    augigi replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    Making staff feel guilty and expecting martyrdom when they are sick is how facilities get away with inadequate staffing. It's their problem, not

  9. LVN with F1 - California

    augigi replied to confuzhn's topic in International Nursing

    Your post sounds confused to me. Are you an LVN or are you considering school? If school, why would you do LVN then LVN-BSN instead of just doing a BSN? Particularly if you are looking for a work visa...

  10. student visa

    augigi replied to confuzhn's topic in International Nursing

    There is lots of info on the USCIS website about proving "non immigrant" intent - such as providing proof of ties in your home

  11. Any foreign nurses with advanced degrees?

    augigi replied to augigi's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for the reply. Shouldn't it at least bring the educational equivalency to a US "degree" RN rather than "diploma" - instead of being ignored because there is no equivalent (they have the credit...

  12. Calling In Sick.

    augigi replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    After reading your other post about your facility, sounds like your management is trying to make life miserable for you. For goodness' sake, find another job. Life doesn't have to be this

  13. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    augigi replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Well I was hoping to become eligible for our company "Drunk and Disorderly" trophy, but no luck. There are just too many contenders in my company. Heh.

  14. Going Saudi first

    augigi replied to Barbie38's topic in Immigration Advice

    Depends how badly you want to get out of where you're at now. The retrogression probably won't last that long, but if you need to leave, and you're offered a good job, any experience is a good thing!...

  15. Do you change your TPN tubing Q24 or Q72??

    augigi replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Actually, no it says any lipid containing solutions should have the administration set changed

  16. What does "pay grade" mean?

    augigi replied to makemyday's topic in California Nursing

    A pay grade generally means a system where your salary increases with experience or extra certifications etc. I think in the US they are not state mandated as they are here, but are...

  17. NUrsing research topics please!

    augigi replied to henryross's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have to actually do the research, or just a research question and

  18. Managing my time :-(

    augigi replied to weetziebat's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    OK, that is pretty slow typing which may be slowing you down - the good news is that it's VERY easy to improve your typing speed. There are any number of sites online if you do a google search where...

  19. Need help please, pt not allowed to have meds and not safe to live alone...

    augigi replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    Did not see OP's most recent update

  20. Professional Organizations

    augigi replied to outcomesfirst's topic in Research

    I don't have any of those where I am! I was a member of the Australian Nursing Federation (union) for several years, even acted as a workplace job rep for them - and the one time I needed their...

  21. Vap

    augigi replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Ah, I looked it up. It's a twofold issue: the risk of aspiration of feeds, and introducing bacteria to the nasopharynx causing nasopharyngitis - and then

  22. How many times did you take the NCLEX before you passed?

    augigi replied to blackberry4eva's topic in General Nursing

    That's why I said NCLEX practice questions can be a great tool during school, and that she shouldn't worry about the exam at this point

  23. Issues in legal ethics?? Help!

    augigi replied to leah7099's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what your other post was - I'm happy to help, but I'd like to see SOME effort on the part of the person. Helping is one thing, doing the whole assignment is

  24. Manual BM Removal

    augigi replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Surely you jest. That's a whole new definition of "abuse"!!

  25. Management measuring handsanitizer and soap usage

    augigi replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP, how is this a bad thing, if the objective is improved infection control/handwashing practices, and why would you try and mess it up? That seems incredible petty to me. I gather they have a...