augigi

augigi CNS

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  1. Do you regret clinic nursing?

    augigi replied to SpudID's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Off-topic, but why do YOU feel guilty that the hospital does not pay for adequate staffing? If you say no, and everyone else says no, they would have to pay for more staff. They rely on this "guilt...

  2. Heart Attack Grill (20/20 ABC show)

    augigi replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's fine for people to say we are the most TRUSTED profession, however when we're paid properly, I'll agree we are respected. This restaurant is disgusting (who would eat that crap?) and the owner is...

  3. Good-bye transfats

    augigi replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    I have never been able to consider eating hospital food. Just knowing how unclean the rest of the hospital is, the thought makes me ill! I could never understand nurses eating left over patient...

  4. Omission of Nurses Note.What Happens?

    augigi replied to Simplepleasures's topic in General Nursing

    We always charted "by exception" in my ICU - so if nothing changed from one shift to the next, you didn't write anything. If something did happen and you forgot to chart it, I never heard what...

  5. Vermont replied to application

    augigi posted a topic in International Nursing

    VT BON received my application for licensure on Sep 28th. After 10 weeks, I received an email yesterday stating that they needed me to get CGFNS evaluation of my transcript before they could...

  6. Pay differential for ICU, CCRN, BSN

    augigi replied to ccrnjen's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm in Australia, they brought in about 5 years ago that if you have an ICU certificate/diploma/degree you get an extra.. ooh, $1/hr.

  7. Love the 1st year

    augigi replied to all4schwa's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You should adhere to your own facilities dress standard, most of which usually require discreet/professional makeup. I mean, you wouldn't find it very professional to look like a clown, but I've never...

  8. peds med/surg or heme/onc for a new grad?

    augigi replied to cannew304's topic in Pediatric

    If you have a good orientation program at both, it doesn't matter. Choose the one which interests you

  9. I made a med error today

    augigi replied to AuntieRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sorry you had such a bad day However, we've all made mistakes and if we're smart, they make us better nurses. Let me guess - you'll NEVER make that mistake again,

  10. Vap

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

    Here is the evidence-based guideline for prevention of healthcare-associated pneumonia:

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

    augigi replied to blackberry4eva's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't graduate for a year and a half, I would not even worry about NCLEX at this stage. Practising NCLEX-style questions is a great help for school, but concentrate on learning the subject...

  12. I'd like to apply to VT

    augigi replied to yoo jin's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, you really should post in English so that we can all understand you. 1. If you don't have one, leave SSN blank. 2. Vermont do not need Visa Screen, however immigration will need it before a visa...

  13. socilal security for H4

    augigi replied to kaliamama's topic in International Nursing

    Do you mean to apply for nursing school or nursing license? If you mean school, ask the school if it's ok to leave it blank. If it is a license, Texas I believe will not release a license without a...

  14. need reply!

    augigi replied to cijhane's topic in International Nursing

    You generally don't get visa screen certificate until you can supply passing info for NCLEX/CGFNS exam. If she hasn't yet decided on a state or even found if she's eligible, be aware that the Visa...

  15. My first MED ERROR!!!

    augigi replied to LUVtxNursing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    With regard to getting over it, the only thing to do is realise that EVERY nurse has made a mistake at some time, whether they realised it or not. We are human. It's a learning opportunity. As long as...

  16. NUrsing research topics please!

    augigi replied to henryross's topic in General Nursing

    You really need to list your suggestions and get feedback, or provide areas of interest to you for input. There is not much point suggesting ideas which hold no interest for

  17. Brugada syndrome??

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

    PS: When I checked Brugada Syndrome - The Official site of the Ramon Brugada Senior Foundation, it specifically says: "While this is a disease that usually affects people in their 30's, it has...

  18. Brugada syndrome??

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

    My question to the nurses working cardiac are: 1. would you have your 37 year old husband who is asymptomatic see a cardiologist? With a strong family history of cardiovascular disease, and a...

  19. Losing Hair From A Coiling Procedure?

    augigi replied to xptp29a's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    She should seek information from her healthcare provider, as we are not permitted to give medical advice. Which antibiotic did the doctor say it was due to? There are dermatologists etc who could...

  20. Took NCLEX for 2nd time and had 265 questions again!!

    augigi replied to PACU21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Priority questions may be higher degree of difficulty, so some people consider it a good sign. To the OP - don't freak out about the number. If you pass at 265 you get the same license as someone who...

  21. LPNs NOT Medicating??

    augigi replied to pagandeva2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That would make sense to me - LPNs generally cannot do "assessments" of patients, and PRN meds are given after you've assessed that they are

  22. Questions about Whooping Cough PLEASE!!!

    augigi replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    There is plenty of information available online with regard to diagnosis of pertussis (check http://www.cdc.gov). With regard to your question about yourself, I'd have to say go check with your...

  23. Hemodynamics and Vent Stuff.

    augigi replied to texasnursingstudent's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The best way I found to learn these things were case studies of which things I would adjust to get certain results. If I can apply it to a patient, I do better. Which exact values/info are you having...

  24. Two Florida hospitals now charge extra for non-emergency ER visits

    augigi replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There is no suggestion that they will "punish people who may not have the ability to pay"!!! Only that they will penalize people who DEFINITELY do not have emergent situations. I don't think it's...

  25. COPD pt's and 2L o2

    augigi replied to wooosp's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You have received excellent answers from everyone. I would just reinforce that you need to know what saturation this patient usually sits at - many people walk around with O2 sats in the 80s and are...