misswoosie

misswoosie

ICU,ANTICOAG,ACUTE STROKE,EDU,RESEARCH

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About misswoosie

misswoosie has 26 years experience and specializes in ICU,ANTICOAG,ACUTE STROKE,EDU,RESEARCH.


stuck in retrogression for 5+ years, living in US on H visa for 4+ years, visa number became current but sponsor (DHs employer for 5 years!) rescinded Green Card sponsorship. Decided we'd had enough of the USA and returned temp' to UK.

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  1. Ataxia vs weakness

    Has the patient had an acute stroke? If so, then you should only be testing the side affected by this stroke. That's why for ataxia, it only gives you the option of 0 (no ataxia) 1 (ataxia in upper or lower limb) or 2 (ataxia in both limbs). Deciding...
  2. how to perform basic neuro check, not the NIH scale

    Surely it depends on the individual patient? For example, the NIH(SS) is a Stroke scale, and would not be appropriate for someone with MS. FAST (Face, Arm, Speech,Time of onset) again , was specifically developed for use in the emergency assessment o...
  3. U.S. nurses sponsership

    I would start applying for positions. The forms will ask you if you are legally allowed to work in the US and you say " No". Then they will decide whether they want to interview you. I would only apply for positions that REQUIRE (not prefer) a BSN. ...
  4. PH Nurses for USA (Experiences with Employers)

    I don't believe that article has much credibility. It's more what it doesn't say than what it does. The nursing shortage may have temporarily decreased during the recession because some nurses have returned to work and the US is training more nurses...
  5. How Do I Get My Green Card In New York

    Not sure, as you say immi' attorney would be able to help, but the criteria says [h=3]Eligibility Criteria[/h] You may be eligible to receive a green card under Section 13 if you can establish that: You entered the United States as an A-1, A-2, ...
  6. Providgil for stroke pts

    Do you?
  7. Which oral care product is better for intubated pateints?

    Toothbrush (preferably electric) and toothpaste twice daily. Mouth Care in Patients Receiving Mechanical Ventilation: A Systematic Review - Nursing and Midwifery Studies - - Kowsar
  8. Hemmoragic Stroke

    Yes technically it is, BUT, clinically, if someone has a SAH it is referred to as a SAH-not a hemorrhagic stroke. Part of the reason for this is that the risk factors and pathology are different from hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes.The most common ...
  9. A way to the States for a foreign nurse

    You need to apply for CES AND visa screen through CGFNS. As Jeweles says, there are some genius' there.
  10. I understand your want to finish your Masters, but what I meant was that it will be easier to get a Green card/visa via your husband than through your nursing and if he has a PhD then it definitely would. He may be able to get an O visa or he may b...
  11. Providgil for stroke pts

    Would like to see where the research based evidence for this is. I hope they do a full assessment of the "sleepiness" ie sleep apnea secondary to stroke, insufficient amount of night sleep (monitored-amount of quality sleep and reasons for lack of e...
  12. Hemmoragic Stroke

    SAH isn't usually classified as a Hemorrhagic stroke- it's a SAH! To answer the OP it really depends on the location and size of the bleed and the patients condition and comorbidity.
  13. Masters will be a good thing- but bare in mind that most Masters prepared RNs here are either NPs or CNS and they have to have done a recognized NP or CNS course and be certified via the American Nurses Credentialing Center.http://www.google.com/url?...
  14. Visa Screen

    I think you can forget about H-1b unless employer is cap exempt as they expect the cap to be reached by April 5th this year and there may be an H-1b "lottery" for the first time since 2007
  15. Uk BSc nurse wanting to work in florida

    For most (all?) states you only need to sit NCLEX-which is the US RN licensing exam. You will need to apply for CES via CGFNS as a first step to getting a license. You will only be allowed to sit NCLEX if you meet the requirements for number of hours...