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    RNs running ECMO on adult patients

    ghillbert replied to pbear's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    With all due respect, it IS just like a VAD. They are both pretty mechanical circulatory support devices. I have worked with ECMO, IABP, VAD etc for 15 years +. VAD and ECMO both require the same...
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    Critical Care, that bad?

    ghillbert replied to Doctrinaire's topic in Critical Care

    If you think you couldn't handle the stress of working in ICU, anesthesia is possibly not the specialty to be going for... best way to see is to shadow staff in both
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    Can a registered nurse live comfortably with their salary?

    ghillbert replied to Heath9672's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If there's a higher cost of living (like CA), then there are also higher salaries. Like everyone said, anyone can live on a reasonable wage but you have to choose what "living comfortably" means to...
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    Heparin and anemia

    ghillbert replied to markgolfa's topic in Critical Care

    Yes it totally depends. For example the patients I work with have end stage heart failure and are generally all anemic with Hb 7-9. We run them all on heparin for their atrial fib/valves/artificial...
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    Acute Care NP vs CNS...Looking for more info about Acute Care NP Degree/Roles

    ghillbert replied to ivyleaf's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just graduated in PA as a ACNP. My background is 15yrs of cardiothoracic critical care and transplant. I am certified as CCRN-CSC-CMC. I haven't decided on job yet but the options are with critical...
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    Initial CRNP License in Pennsylvania

    ghillbert replied to ghillbert's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Update on the timeline.. 4/28: Graduated 5/24: Transcript received 5/24: Sent ANCC application 5/29: Board received application 6/13: "Authorization to test" email received 6/26: Exam passed 6/27:...
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    Heparin and anemia

    ghillbert replied to markgolfa's topic in Critical Care

    Because heparin increases bleeding tendency. The most common cause of anemia is iron loss, often due to GI
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    NP program in California on a H4 Visa (with an active RN license from Vermont BON)

    ghillbert replied to Mandeep4's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You do not need to leave to switch to F1, you can change visa categories in-country. NP jobs are eligible for EB2 green card visas also because they require a masters degree as a minimum requirement....
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    NP program in California on a H4 Visa (with an active RN license from Vermont BON)

    ghillbert replied to Mandeep4's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes every NP program requires you to have a local license so that you can do your clinicals in that state. Agree that it's worth asking about being admitted to non clinical courses though. You can...
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    CMC Cardiac Medicine Subspecialty Certification

    ghillbert replied to SICU_Murse's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have been CT surgical ICU all my career, and I was worried about the CMC when I took it last year.. in the end I found that it was easier than the CSC for me, weirdly. Just really know your...
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    Accepted to Duke AND Vanderbilt. Decisions! Help!!

    ghillbert replied to andimcawesome's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Which program was your first choice? It's hard for others to advise given the personal nature of the decision - both are great schools and you'll do great with either, so choose the one your gut says...
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    Initial CRNP License in Pennsylvania

    ghillbert replied to ghillbert's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    6/26: Passed!
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    Anyone had a Tdap shot?

    ghillbert replied to MissyMango's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    No probs. Measles was painful but TDap was
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    Question for new grads: ANCC wait time for eligibility to test

    ghillbert replied to harmonizer's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My ACNP application was received by ANCC on 5/29. I got ATT on 6/13. Tested
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    Future U Penn ACNP Student!! :)

    ghillbert replied to hrodgers's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats, it's a great school! Enjoy your free time before you start
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    Want to get admission in holmesglen for diploma in nursing

    ghillbert replied to nehu90's topic in Nurse Registration

    You'd have to contact the university and ask - I think you'd have to submit your transcripts so they can see what you covered before. Their website most likely would be a good place to start....
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    ICU nursing Australia vs The US

    ghillbert replied to 184859's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Agree that it very much depends on the specific unit - a great reason to remember when interviewing for jobs that you need to find out the culture of that unit as much as possible in detail as to what...
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    Initial CRNP License in Pennsylvania

    ghillbert replied to ghillbert's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Update on the timeline.. 4/28: Graduated 5/24: Transcript received 5/24: Sent ANCC application 5/29: Board received application 6/13: Authorization to test email received 6/26: Exam scheduled!! I did...
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    Initial CRNP License in Pennsylvania

    ghillbert replied to ghillbert's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Update on the timeline.. 4/28: Graduated 5/24: Transcript received 5/24: Sent ANCC application 5/29: Board received application ... now the wait for authorization to take
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    UPMC to hire 1,300 over 12 months

    ghillbert posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    "Increasing patient volumes have prompted University of Pittsburgh Medical Center officials to raise their estimate of new jobs that will be created this fiscal year at the region's largest employer....
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    Visa Screen

    ghillbert replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

    The NCLEX is just an exam, you don't need a SSN to take the test. However you may need one to be issued a license. The best thing would be to take and pass it, then have your exam results transferred...
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    Uncontrolled Afib

    ghillbert replied to Tele_Nurse4u's topic in Cardiac

    If someone's been in sustained afib for that long, the chances of synchronized cardioversion converting him are slim. The risks are that you're going to make him throw off another clot when you do...
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    possible to work during NP school? or loans?

    ghillbert replied to kelso1001's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I worked fulltime (M-F 8-4 plus on-call duties) during NP school but I was lucky to have a flexible employer who let me rearrange my schedule at times to go to class or do clinicals. I used a lot of...
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    PA-C or NP? What would you do?

    ghillbert replied to Guttercat's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The clinical education advantage of PA seems to be that they do more hours and more varied rotations, but I did extra clinical hours in my MSN (more than required) and was able to choose a variety of...
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    Initial CRNP License in Pennsylvania

    ghillbert replied to ghillbert's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I need to get a new work visa and need the actual license in hand before I can even apply for that, so it's going to put me a little behind my classmates in terms of starting the NP job. Thanks for...