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augigi CNS

Critical Care, Cardiothoracics, VADs

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  1. Who does your IABPs

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

    Very funny to read this thread - it is SO different to Australian CTICUs! We manage IABPs - often they are inserted in the cath lab or OR, but just as often inserted in the ICU (as well as peripheral...

  2. Picc Line handling during patient cares.

    augigi replied to AussieKylie's topic in International Nursing

    This depends on a few things - what the infusion is, what the order for the infusion is, and what your local hospital policy is. I dont think anyone can give you a general answer which is correct for...

  3. University Melbourne or RMIT

    augigi replied to xng's topic in International Nursing

    Hospitals prefer graduates with good results and skills - the university is not relevant. Many use a computer-matching system for graduates based on results. All universities in Australia have an...

  4. Recommend particular hospital in Melbourne

    augigi replied to huppster4's topic in International Nursing

    If you are after critical care, try Royal Melbourne Hospital, St Vincent's Hospital, or The Alfred Hospital. I worked at The Alfred and can recommend it - it has the largest critical care dept...

  5. HIT in CABGs

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

    Not commonly done in Australia, although we are testing and treating it a lot more frequently in VAD patients (argatroban,

  6. Dobutrex

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

    Well, dobutamine IS a dilator so that wouldn't be surprising. I think, given the different response at different times in one patient though (esp first inght after surgery) I would think the...

  7. Interested in Australia

    augigi replied to Cali83's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Melbourne and Sydney have a great rivalry. If you're from Melbourne you think it's much better, and vice versa! Sydney is a more beautiful city - flashy, expensive, gorgeous. Melbourne is the plain...

  8. question about vermont state

    augigi replied to kyatRN's topic in Immigration Advice

    if you need a contact at vermont (they are busy are rarely answer the phone), try emailing patty sartelle at: good luck. please do not post e-mail addresses here, share them via pm. this site is also...

  9. Masters/ BSN Question

    augigi replied to nutella's topic in International Nursing

    Check for programs that have accelerated BSN-> MSN programs (there are lots). I have not had good experiences with Uni of Phoenix. Many universities have online courses (and foreign student entry),...

  10. my cp order will expire and cg has no reply yet, pls help

    augigi replied to mtjmnov's topic in International Nursing

    They suck with refunds - they incorrectly charged for a NY assessment I did not order (in April) and it is now July and they still have not refunded it despite getting multiple phone calls, emails,...

  11. plz, give me some advice.

    augigi replied to aromababy's topic in International Nursing

    Any government-approved nursing degree in Australia will allow you to gain reciprocal registration in any other Australian state. The registration board of New South Wales is the Nurses and Midwives...

  12. Aussie nurses working in the USA

    augigi replied to augigi's topic in International Nursing

    Just an update, I have finished the pediatrics modules at Deakin Uni, and will now have to arrange my clinical rotation (ugh). It is slow, but getting there. My CES and Visa Screen are all complete...

  13. MICU/SICU - why open heart patients have high blood sugar?

    augigi replied to telefloornurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    I wonder if you read the internet article correctly - generally, hyperglycemia increases fatty acid metabolism, and not vice versa? Bottom line is it doesn't matter why the hyperglycemia, so much as...

  14. Uni of melbourne , job after graduation

    augigi replied to xng's topic in International Nursing

    Exactly what it says, aiding the nurses. Eg. nursing home etc. MAyn names for it - personal care assistant etc. check out a job website or aged care facilities. Yes, it is easy to get a job in this...

  15. Can you be called "Doctor" with a PhD in Nursing?

    augigi replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As I understand it, a physician educated in Australia or the UK does NOT recieve a doctoral degree, but rather an MBBS (Which I believe is a Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery?). I also believe that...

  16. Uni of melbourne , job after graduation

    augigi replied to xng's topic in International Nursing

    You would have to try very hard NOT to get a job, there is a nursing shortage. Working (eg. as a nursing aide) during the RN course does tend to help you to cope when you get out of school though; the...

  17. How do i get in?

    augigi replied to fd5151's topic in International Nursing

    Housing costs are dependent on the area you move to - you can check www.domain.com.au or

  18. Aussie nurses working in the USA

    augigi replied to augigi's topic in International Nursing

    This is a thread for the US. I am not sure what Canada has to do with it? THey have a different registration process. I did not need extra maternal/OB-gyn

  19. US RN wants to work in Australia

    augigi replied to jjjsps's topic in International Nursing

    Australia is not as far progessed into NP territory - there are few NPs as it is such a laborious procedure to gain the title, and there are less than 5 approved NP-preparatory Masters programs. So I...

  20. To agency or not to agency

    augigi replied to littlehobo's topic in International Nursing

    Try checking out hospital websites - what is your specialty? Off the top of my head, try: www.alfred.org.au (The Alfred Hospital) http://www.mh.org.au/CAREERS/ (Melbourne Health group)...

  21. Aussie nurses working in the USA

    augigi replied to augigi's topic in International Nursing

    anyone who is planning to obtain registration in the us, who is still in australia, i have some info which should be useful if you are deficient in paeds hours. deakin university (melbourne) has a...

  22. Recovery after mitral valve replacement

    augigi replied to MedicalZebra's topic in Cardiac

    I'm sorry to hear about Darlene, as i was also following the progress. One thing I would like to say is that you SHOULD have that kind of responsiveness from her surgeon! Why are patients/families...

  23. Quickest Way for Getting Things Done and Licensed in US

    augigi replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

    I understand the requirement, but we DID do theory AND clinical, just not the amount that someone has arbitrarily deemed enough. I am fairly confident that I could care for a child awaiting transfer....

  24. Advice needed concerning job search-Pgh

    augigi replied to MissBrn's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Cardiothoracics is the

  25. Quickest Way for Getting Things Done and Licensed in US

    augigi replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

    Well thanks for the info. Again, I understand why they need to safeguard the US public from under-educated foreign nurses, but to require a critical care nurse with 10yrs experience to go back to...