augigi

augigi CNS

Critical Care, Cardiothoracics, VADs

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  1. Not RN yet....ICU some day??

    augigi replied to mel1977's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I love the challenge of anticipating every need your patient cannot tell you about. Do not minimize the knowledge and experience you will bring to ICU - it is a totally different perspective, but just...

  2. Which review course????

    augigi replied to rsmit02's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think there is a 5 day Kaplan

  3. NCLEX secrets BOOK

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

    I bought it - it has some good tips on test taking, the strategy of the exam etc, but no content or anything. As everyone said, go with Saunders/Kaplan - I also have them and have found them far more...

  4. Pacing wire removal

    augigi replied to AussieKylie's topic in Cardiac

    We recently experienced some tamponade after pacing wire

  5. VAD's & antiplatelet protocol?

    augigi replied to Toby's mum's topic in Cardiac

    you're most welcome, i love the area and am glad to share. i have got hundreds of articles about vads if you ever need anything. there is actually a specific article about heartmate ii anticoagulation...

  6. CES question

    augigi replied to augigi's topic in International Nursing

    As far as I understand it, the CES is for healthcare education. I think I did have to submit a copy of my high school diploma, but it's not assessed. Check the CGFNS website as to what is required...

  7. E-3 Visa Question

    augigi posted a topic in International Nursing

    My question is: can an Australian nurse who has completed NCLEX-RN exam apply to the US as an E-3 Visa applicant to work as an RN? Can a US hospital sponsor an Australian nurse eligible for this...

  8. MRSA Question

    augigi replied to Irishgirl's topic in Infectious Disease

    Depends where you are - some states in Australia do not have MRSA at all. Patients and workers all get nasal/groin/axilla/mouth swabbing and have to shower with chlorhexidine and apply bactroban...

  9. LVAD Nursing Care

    augigi replied to quiltr's topic in Cardiac

    Ah ok, thought you meant they are not discharged. It is indeed unfortunate that technical complications often extend the hospital stay, and it's hoped that in the future the technology catches up to...

  10. VAD's & antiplatelet protocol?

    augigi replied to Toby's mum's topic in Cardiac

    Re transfusions, it's a delicate balance, as many patients are waiting for transplant and so transfusions should be minimized to prevent increasing antibodies and leading to potential rejection....

  11. VAD's & antiplatelet protocol?

    augigi replied to Toby's mum's topic in Cardiac

    darn, i just wrote out the longest answer and the cybergods vanished it! eeeek. here goes again. regime depends on: - patient comorbidities (a/fib, any issues leading to hypercoagulability etc) -...

  12. Studying Nursing in Melbourne

    augigi replied to WillowBrook's topic in International Nursing

    I went to Deakin University at Burwood and loved it! Went to Monash and hated it - too big and impersonal for

  13. New to USA

    augigi replied to sfbound's topic in Cardiac

    For the undergrad, you can do PDU modules through Deakin Uni in Melbourne (distance) and just organize your own clinical

  14. LVAD Nursing Care

    augigi replied to quiltr's topic in Cardiac

    They shouldn't be hanging around the unit waiting for transplant - most VAD patients can and should be discharged to home with a carer who can easily manage the device as an

  15. Do we HAVE to address docs by "Dr.--"

    augigi replied to kmokay's topic in General Nursing

    I found this very different in the US from Australia. In Australia, I rarely if ever call Doctors "Dr.." - we are all colleagues, and just as they don't call me "nurse", I don't call them "dr" (except...

  16. pharmaceutical companies?

    augigi replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Of course they can. There are all sorts of medical companies you could work for - drugs, wound care products, surgical equipment, anesthesia equipments, medical devices. I went from working...

  17. Career Choices....

    augigi replied to slu_rn's topic in Nursing Career

    I would really suggest that you speak to your manager and let him/her know how you are feeling. Many workplaces have counseling services for staff, and these really are common feelings in the first...

  18. US RN with questions about travelling to AUS

    augigi replied to SarRn's topic in International Nursing

    I live on the north shore and love it - 15 mins on the train to the city, lovely leafy seaside areas. Areas around here are Willoughby, Chatswood, Artarmon, Lane Cove,

  19. Traveling when in Oz

    augigi replied to UWSRN's topic in International Nursing

    For flight prices, check www.qantas.com.au or www.virginblue.com.au. Also a new airline is JetStar which has cheaper

  20. Difference between private and public hospital

    augigi replied to chin-chin's topic in International Nursing

    Check the other threads as I wrote a long reply about this to someone else some weeks ago, but in general public = busier, heavier patient load. Also higher pay, but you really work for it. Private...

  21. Help with Private Health Insurance

    augigi replied to Spanish Nurse's topic in International Nursing

    I have never heard of either of those companies. I have NIB health insurance (singles package which includes hospital stay and "extras" including dental, physio etc). You can compare many health funds...

  22. Tandem Heart.....

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

    The company should provide you with training and policy material, alternatively contact a hospital that uses it and ask for a copy of theirs. I'd give you one, but I am no longer at that hospital

  23. Post CRAB clean

    augigi replied to gradcare's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hehe I know crabs=lice, I just assumed it was a bug. I have not heard acinetobacter called CRAB. We had a problem with it in my old ICU - everyone got it, and we had to throw all disposables out when...

  24. Mucomyst iv

    augigi replied to msn2008's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Just trying to help :). Try this one: J. Webb, G. Pate, K. Humphries, C. Buller, S. Shalansky, A. Al Shamari, A. Sutander, T. Williams, R. Fox, A. Levin. A randomized controlled trial of intravenous...

  25. Dobutrex

    augigi replied to TennRN2004's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Troy, please do not insult my knowledge. I am sure everyone posting in response to questions is attempting to assist the original poster. Please read posts carefully before posting in an attempt to...