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augigi CNS

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  1. Depression

    augigi posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone have experience with depression? What helped you? I have a strong family Hx and have intermittently had mild-moderate depression over the years. Recently though I have suffered "severe"...

  2. Any foreign nurses with advanced degrees?

    augigi posted a topic in International Nursing

    Just wondered, I was talking to a fellow Aussie who works in the US, she had completed her Masters before migrating and (after a fight with CGFNS) was able to enter as an "advanced practice nurse"....

  3. Aussie nurses working in the USA

    augigi posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi, are there any Aussie RNs who have gone to work in the US. How long did the registration process take? Experience with CGFNS? Was your undergrad education deficient in any areas (OB/Gyn, paeds,...

  4. OUCH!!!! Ampule issues. Anyone else have problems?

    augigi replied to notyourordinarymom's topic in General Nursing

    It's a bit disgraceful when we need to provide our own workgloves to open medications...!! We must be behind the US in this, as almost all our meds are in ampoules in ICU. Some days it felt like...

  5. Am I Suited to the OR?

    augigi replied to rigmedic's topic in Operating Room

    Well, new ICU nurses are always welcomed and in short supply - you sound like you'd be great at it. I did it for 8 years and still found it challenging and interesting. Best move I ever made. Many...

  6. CGFNS policies

    augigi replied to almoret's topic in International Nursing

    Actually I checked the website FAQs at VT BON: QUESTION: If I have taken and passed CGFNS, do I need to submit a transcript from my school of nursing regarding my education? ANSWER: No. If you have...

  7. CGFNS policies

    augigi replied to almoret's topic in International Nursing

    FYI, I have emailed CGFNS at least 10 times and never got a response.. ever. I agree, contact Vermont first to ask if they'll even accept the CGNFS (they do answer emails quickly in my

  8. Nursing intervention?

    augigi replied to nursedandy's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Since the question said "in your facility what would you do" I presumed that is what was being asked. Point

  9. Unsure what to do career wise...

    augigi replied to Chris2006's topic in International Nursing

    Just to add, it's a great idea to do nursing, get some ICU/ED experience and then apply for paramedic - you get recognition of prior learning and an accelerated pathway. This also fulfils the...

  10. Unsure what to do career wise...

    augigi replied to Chris2006's topic in International Nursing

    If you want to stay in WA, Edith Cowan Uni has the Bachelor of Paramedical Science: Paramedical Science | School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Sciences |

  11. Nursing intervention?

    augigi replied to nursedandy's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm not trying to tell you that you're not correct. I'm not sure how you would presume to know my level of knowledge in anything, apart from the fact that I am not in the US...? I merely was pointing...

  12. Am I Suited to the OR?

    augigi replied to rigmedic's topic in Operating Room

    Can't answer to OR, but if you are sharp, like a challenge, enjoy autonomy and like playing with "toys", then ICU might be a good

  13. How soon after LVN did you start RN???

    augigi replied to pink2blue1's topic in LPN to RN

    Never done it, but I'd think any experience you get during your RN course will be beneficial. If you have the time, money and willingness to do it now, the question is more - why

  14. how do u study??

    augigi replied to ostomyrn2b09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You might try searching "study habits", as I just noticed a post with some info on this. Basically, it depends on your learning style, so you just need to figure out what works for

  15. Concerned for Our Elderly Citizens - Need Your Help

    augigi replied to AJACKSON1048's topic in General Nursing

    Your post makes it sound like the medication aides will be in ICU. from my understanding it's only in LTC...?? Why don't you start an online

  16. Hello "HELP"

    augigi replied to BONG LPN's topic in Cardiac

    I carry around a handover sheet, with details written about each patient, including doc's name, room number, code status, meds, diagnosis

  17. ICU VS. the ER?

    augigi replied to Anna5M's topic in Emergency

    No, their care was always complicated, which is why they go to an intensive care unit. Look at the names, folks. ERs provide emergency care. ICU provides intensive

  18. Anyone familiar with Neobladders?

    augigi replied to mitzicat's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    No experience, but plenty of articles about longterm outcomes. ---------------------------------- Studer UE. et al. Twenty years experience with an ileal orthotopic low pressure bladder...

  19. As a Nurse, what gives you the willies?

    augigi replied to shippoRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Please don't use the words "juicy" and "trach" in the same

  20. Insulin drip?

    augigi replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    Sounds excellent - never heard of that, will have to look it

  21. Going Saudi first

    augigi replied to Barbie38's topic in Immigration Advice

    Hate whose guts and want them dead? I doubt the Saudis have anything against the Philippines, which is where the OP is

  22. Criminal or just Bad Judgement?

    augigi replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I would document it, including what the patient said versus what the nurse said. Can't hurt to have it on record to protect

  23. How are you judgemental?

    augigi replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Haha.. that's my other one, people who can't spell. I just don't understand it, since an incorrect words just LOOKS incorrect to me. But I realise it's just not important to some

  24. Healthier Living Support - Part III

    augigi replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am very introverted (although for some reason, people never believe me when I say that...!?) and rarely go to social functions, but I'm usually glad I did once I'm out. Was good last night - went...

  25. Advanced Certifications

    augigi replied to MONKEYGIRL1999's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I cannot find any information about courses like this for LPNs either. How did you hear of it? If you know someone who has the certification, can you ask them where they got