augigi

augigi CNS

Critical Care, Cardiothoracics, VADs

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  1. applying for new york

    augigi replied to juliet72's topic in International Nursing

    That's correct. The school sends it directly back to CGFNS in both

  2. Nursing in the US Please Help

    augigi replied to Michelle123's topic in Nursing Career

    There are forums for each US nursing state, but you will find more relevant info in the "International Nurses" forum. The only way to work as an RN in the USA is to apply for an immigrant ("green...

  3. Help with TBI Presentation!

    augigi replied to melrina75's topic in Rehabilitation

    I guess it's too late to help now, but you should have access to your institutional library, and learn how to do a search of the nursing literature. Sometimes it's as easy as doing a google search...

  4. Math Anxiety!!

    augigi replied to nursing4me23's topic in General Nursing

    Make a small card with common drug calculation formulae on it that you can carry. I am not especially good at maths, but drug calcs are really not difficult, just take practise as everyone else

  5. Intensivists

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

    I have always worked with intensivists in critical care in Australia. They still get consults if they need specialist advice, it's just that they are experts in critical care (and, often, internal...

  6. propofol infusion syndrome

    augigi replied to john 1947's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I hadn't heard of it either, but I echo the sentiment that it seems extraordinarily rare! As a SICU nurse I called Diprivan "vitamin D" and loved it (in my patients!!). Quick and easy to titrate,...

  7. organization of articles tips?

    augigi replied to Selke's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Agree - use a program to sort the references and come up with a database of your articles. Get them online or scan the ones you have, then you can carry them with you, and much easier to search a...

  8. ICU Rotation- Oh My God!

    augigi replied to Krenee2007's topic in General Students

    Welcome to ICU - I think it's the coolest job in the world, particularly CVICU! First of all, remember you are a beginner, and not expected to know things, that is why you are there to learn! All...

  9. US Nurses Wishing to Work Overseas

    augigi replied to suzanne4's topic in Nurse Registration

    Ah, thanks for the info! Between military and nursing acronyms, it's a wonder you can speak in full sentences at

  10. US Nurses Wishing to Work Overseas

    augigi replied to suzanne4's topic in Nurse Registration

    There is another post about Germany, which states that you need to be registered in Germany by sitting the local exam - in German - and having fluent German language, so the base may be your best...

  11. Where to start after passing NCLEX-RN

    augigi replied to madu's topic in International Nursing

    Form I-140: To petition for an alien worker to become a permanent resident in the United States. This form is filed on behalf of an alien, and not by the alien....

  12. lpn or rn

    augigi replied to adamsmom's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Sounds like you might be better off to just apply for an RN program. Many hospitals offer tuition forgiveness if you agree to work there for a certain amount of time after

  13. You gotta have Heart---suburban hosptials luring pts from city locations

    augigi replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    That is weird to me - if I was getting cardiac surgery, I'd be heading for the largest teaching hospital with the most experience, not the local

  14. Resident requirements for PA and BSN colleges in Philly

    augigi replied to BigL97's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Residency requirements will be set by the college you attend for purposes of tuition assessment. Check the sticky post at the top of the thread to assess NCLEX pass rates as an indication of quality...

  15. green card sponsorship

    augigi replied to sharoma55's topic in International Nursing

    I disagree with you totally. - Foreign nursing graduates cannot work as CNA before US nursing boards are passed. - Sites cannot sponsor foreign nurses for immigration without the Visa Screen...

  16. Vermont Application

    augigi replied to gracediwa's topic in International Nursing

    You should check the international forum for all these answers and more information. Yes, you can get a license without SSN. Time frame is generally ~2 months, although this varies a lot. You must...

  17. re:vermont processing time to for licensure/att

    augigi replied to matchbox20's topic in Immigration Advice

    You only need to send verification of your general nursing degree, not your additional midwifery course. The person who asked where to get the Verification of License form, you can apply for this via...

  18. CES question

    augigi posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I finally received my CES and have some questions - sorry if this is a really dumb question, but I can't quite believe what I am reading after waiting so long for it! Regarding my bachelor of...

  19. Nurses pensions in Australia (NSW)

    augigi replied to ewol's topic in International Nursing

    I was in the default one for my government hospital (HOST) but have since switched to HESTA as there are lower fees and better benefits.

  20. Aussie nurses working in the USA

    augigi replied to augigi's topic in International Nursing

    Just wanted to update again - I went ahead and did the short course in theory for pediatrics so there wouldn't be a delay if my course came back deficient. However... (drumroll please)... my CES...

  21. CES question

    augigi replied to augigi's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for the response! I guess you were right again about not organizing extra pediatric stuff and worrying about it until the report came in Do you have any idea of the time I should expect to get...

  22. Defib, pacing, and cardiovert.

    augigi replied to tinderbox's topic in Cardiac

    Do it once and you'll remember. Just remember that anyone of us can drop dead at any time - at least these ones are being

  23. Help with Private Health Insurance

    augigi replied to Spanish Nurse's topic in International Nursing

    You can compare plans at

  24. CES question

    augigi replied to augigi's topic in International Nursing

    Suzanne? Anyone know what the CES report

  25. New Grad, so frustrated

    augigi replied to IntoTheUnit's topic in MICU, SICU

    It sounds like work is stressful, but you are not seeing things clearly due to your depression. Get help to deal with your mood first. I am a perfectionist, and it's an ongoing battle to be as gentle...