ghillbert MSN, NP

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    Slowing down LEGAL immigration process in the US

    ghillbert replied to demigod's topic in International Nursing

    You have to do taxes both place, and pay the higher of what you would have to pay in either country. So generally because my Australian tax rate is higher, I pay tax on my salary in the US and then...
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    Slowing down LEGAL immigration process in the US

    ghillbert replied to demigod's topic in International Nursing

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    USA Labor and Delivery RN moving to Australia

    ghillbert replied to UStoOz's topic in Immigration Advice

    There aren't RNs in obstetrics in Australia? What do you mean? Where did you get that info? What have you done to look for a job so far? If I were you I would start looking at the websites of the...
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    moving to the US soon, have some questions

    ghillbert replied to five_apples's topic in International Nursing

    Can't apply for CES until you have a transcript. As per my last post, I would start with the background check and fingerprinting, then send your application in for CES when you have transcripts from...
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    Why does only nursing have to put the patients first?

    ghillbert replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    i have to take exception to this comment - there are no immigrant visas for foreign nurses and haven't been for quite some time, so this is not
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    Why does only nursing have to put the patients first?

    ghillbert replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    If it's any consolation, every other department feels the same. I currently work with a group of engineers and they get crapped upon by everyone and end up doing everything that everyone else doesn't...
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    Graduated 2yrs ago, haven't taken nclex, how to be marketable..

    ghillbert replied to redsky's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Subscribing to a journal is no advantage on your resume. It just tells me you get it sent to your house, doesn't tell me you read it and certainly doesn't tell me if it sunk in. To improve your...
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    EKG assume 35 year old male?

    ghillbert replied to brownbook's topic in Cardiac

    Sounds like a question for the device manufacturer or operating manual - I don't know what that machine uses the info for or whether it changes the interpretation. In any case, you should not rely on...
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    Are some people just not cut out for ICU?

    ghillbert replied to TigerGalLE's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yes, some people are not only not cut out for ICU, but are dangerous. I think it's a stretch for you to say she's looking after patients "independently" if you have to put things on her desk and...
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    Using oxygen as diuretic

    ghillbert replied to daisy2daisy's topic in MICU, SICU

    I still don't see it as "diuretic". Providing sufficient oxygen to adequately supply the kidneys for normal function is not the same as "using oxygen as a
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    PTT monitoring

    ghillbert replied to username33's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Protocols online to google: heparin drip DVT protocol. eg. http://www.methodistmd.org/pdf/mec/2006_08/5b%20Heparin%20Protocol%20for%20Med%20CadiologySouth%2007-24-06%20QM%20.pdf 102 is high at my...
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    moving to the US soon, have some questions

    ghillbert replied to five_apples's topic in International Nursing

    http://www.michigan.gov/documents/cis_fhs_bhser_rnpkt_74438_7.pdf Looks like you'll need a background check and fingerprinting for Michigan, CES course-by-course report from CGFNS, CGFNS Language...
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    Slowing down LEGAL immigration process in the US

    ghillbert replied to demigod's topic in International Nursing

    I've been working in the US for 4 years on temporary visa, work is sponsoring my immigrant visa now. I do have specialized knowledge and experience which I was recruited for. I have gained double...
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    Job Advice for the USA

    ghillbert replied to A.NKabani's topic in International Nursing

    Agree - you may not even volunteer in many roles without the correct visa as this is considered "work" (even if you don't get paid), if it's a job anyone ever gets paid for. On what basis do you plan...
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    Any UK nurses preparing for the move Down Under??

    ghillbert replied to aussie2011's topic in International Nursing

    Check the AHPRA website as an initial start re registration as a nurse in
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    Has Anyone Here Worked in a Coumadin Clinic?

    ghillbert replied to westieluv's topic in Cardiac

    There are other drugs that are better than pradaxa, and it has just been approved for limited indication. Let's wait and see what the post market approval results are like before we all jump off the...
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    When is patient education TOO much?!?

    ghillbert replied to Nursey103's topic in General Nursing

    Am I the only person who feels bad for the patient? I totally understand awful manipulative patients you can't do anything right for ... BUT... my mother was terminally ill last year, and I took care...
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    Is there an online rn to MSN-Ed program that doesn't require stats?

    ghillbert replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Definitely if you have learning issues I would imagine that in person would be much more beneficial, but it depends on your learning
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    Using oxygen as diuretic

    ghillbert replied to daisy2daisy's topic in MICU, SICU

    Sounds like hogwash to me but would be interested to hear the proposed mechanism of
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    low urine output high bnp

    ghillbert replied to boz2841's topic in MICU, SICU

    Could be a crappy RV too - sometimes adding pneumonia and increasing PVR is enough to crap out the RV and lead to elevated BNP even without signs of LVF. Eventually the kidneys etc will go because...
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    Australian RN wishing to work as an LPN in the USA

    ghillbert replied to LSindmajor's topic in International Nursing

    There's no point talking to those OGP type agencies; they were around to get green cards (immigrant visas) but there are none available for workers in EB3 category right now. People from years ago are...
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    Hey, any Aussies working in the USA?

    ghillbert replied to brissygal's topic in International Nursing

    Yes obviously. Sorry I thought I was clear about the inaccuracy in your post. Your post said "Even if a bachelors is "preferred", in those situations you will not qualify for the e-3 as it must be a...
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    US visa help for dummies

    ghillbert replied to evasupercool's topic in International Nursing

    why did you say this then? i don't know if vt or nm is faster, i only applied to vt. the timeline is not really relevant because it was >5yrs
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    Is there an online rn to MSN-Ed program that doesn't require stats?

    ghillbert replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    No - I am in an ACNP program and just about every subject has a paper based on "evidence based practice" as all clinical practice is meant to be based on the evidence in the literature. You're going...
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    Is there an online rn to MSN-Ed program that doesn't require stats?

    ghillbert replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I agree that you should be able to do it - I found it was mostly how to read and interpret the research, rather than how to calculate stats yourself. There were several formulas etc but we did not...