augigi

augigi CNS

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  1. RN DX prioritization...HELP!!!!

    augigi replied to 2007_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Agree the endocrine issue is hyperglycaemic control related to sepsis. Sounds like the guy needs some decent respiratory care, and someone needs to find a source of infection - the hemodynamic...

  2. Mosby CAT-interpretation

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

    Did you get sent the login and password as soon as you purchased the test

  3. Ceus

    augigi replied to Janinern84's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.medscape.com

  4. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

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

    Wow. How very

  5. Are NP schools Ranked?

    augigi replied to nur2007sing's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    the us news and world report ranks graduate schools, including nursing programs. the rankings i could reach for fnp were as follows (but i believe these are for 2003, so things may have changed): 1....

  6. Length of time it took to complete questions in Saunders?

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

    My problem is that if I get Ah well, I am feeling a lot more confident the more questions I

  7. Fastest state to apply for NCLEX

    augigi replied to bettorjon's topic in Immigration Advice

    I mean after they have everything - they advised me to have CGFNS forward the copy of the CES and the Education and Licensure verifications rather than getting more from the schools, so they already...

  8. Plan to privatise public hospitals

    augigi replied to gwenith's topic in International Nursing

    That is true, as long as you don't require elective surgery!! THen you get it when it's available, not when it's needed! Will be even more of an issue with increasing community

  9. Aussie nurses working in the USA

    augigi replied to augigi's topic in International Nursing

    Check out the sticky thread in international forum called "A primer for those wishing to work in US" which has all the info. CES is the credentials evaluation report done by CGFNS. I'd be surprised if...

  10. Aussie nurses working in the USA

    augigi replied to augigi's topic in International Nursing

    Would be worth checking out with Christine Smith at Deakin if you can do it pre-registration. You don't need IV cannulation or venepuncture for registration, although you usually get to do these at...

  11. Future of NPs in Oz

    augigi replied to bethem's topic in International Nursing

    I agree, research consistently demonstrates better outcomes in terms of clinical state and economics when patients are managed by NPs. NPs have been established in the US for many years, so it will...

  12. processing time

    augigi replied to beautifullady's topic in General Nursing

    Apparently California can process endorsement on the same day if you apply in

  13. Fastest state to apply for NCLEX

    augigi replied to bettorjon's topic in Immigration Advice

    Re this thread, I wonder if it's worth adding a sticky thread with approximate times to receive authorisation to sit NCLEX from different states. I know this varies by applicant, but there must be a...

  14. Who did CES and how long did it take?

    augigi replied to lawrence01's topic in International Nursing

    I really wonder who we could complain about the lack of service from CGFNS. We pay them a LOT of money for their tasks, and they are at best clueless and at worst rude when you call up to ask them...

  15. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted: Resume + Interview hints!

    augigi replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Anyone have experience with hiring foreign-educated nurses? What concerns do you try to resolve at interview? I have a telephone interview at a large teaching hospital coming up, for a Clinical...

  16. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview hints!

    augigi replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Anyone have experience with hiring foreign-educated nurses? What concerns do you try to resolve at interview? I have a telephone interview at a large teaching hospital coming up, for a Clinical...

  17. NVC -CP- GC Tracker

    augigi replied to dhel28's topic in Immigration Advice

    Read the "Primer" thread at the top of the page, which should tell you all you need to

  18. Just got my 1st job--Cardiac unit

    augigi replied to jlrose's topic in Cardiac

    Sounds obvious, but know your normal labs (esp electrolytes) and ECGs, common arrhythmias. It may be useful to write them down in a small notebook that you can carry around. The good news is that you...

  19. Graduated 2001, failed NCLEX.......too late to be RN ?

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

    I feel your pain! I am a foreign-educated nurse (Australia) and I am studying right now to sit the NCLEX-RN. I graduated in 1996 from my nursing degree, so it's been a while. I have been working in...

  20. Acid-Base

    augigi replied to kelli099's topic in General Students

    Kelli, given what you are learning, the info posted previously should help. Perhaps if you are overwhelmed you should study something else until you feel more relaxed. You are exactly right with the...

  21. Acid-Base

    augigi replied to kelli099's topic in General Students

    i agree, if you can be a bit more specific i'd love to help. if you understand and can interpret abg's, you are doing pretty well so far! here is a link i found searching this site:...

  22. Who did CES and how long did it take?

    augigi replied to lawrence01's topic in International Nursing

    I applied for the CES in March. The last of my documents arrived at CGFNS on May 17th. They told me they do not even start reviewing until they have had the entire file for 5 weeks (although this may...

  23. Chinese nurse want to work in US

    augigi replied to pissa's topic in International Nursing

    Hello. The first thing to do is read the "Primer" thread at the top of the postings. This should have a lot of information you will need. Which state do you want to work in, as they have different...

  24. Question for the experienced cards rns

    augigi replied to martymoose's topic in Cardiac

    Sounds like you just have anxiety based on lack of experience, I don't think you should look for a new ward just yet. You did the right thing in asking your manager for more experience, and it was a...

  25. Nursing in the US Please Help

    augigi replied to Michelle123's topic in Nursing Career

    Michelle, you cannot use postgraduate studies to count towards eligibility, only approved undergraduate courses and clinicals organised through your