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    UK student nurse moving to California..need some advice

    ghillbert replied to chibifelicia's topic in International Nursing

    I don't know that this is good advice - some people are good with filling in forms precisely as required, and some aren't. If you aren't, a lawyer is a great idea. If you can follow directions well,...
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    Acute Care NP

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

    If you're interested in Pittsburgh, U Pitt has a good ACNP program and lots of jobs at local hospitals for
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    Bad flu shot

    ghillbert replied to Granjan's topic in General Nursing

    I must say, although I did get the shot in the correct place, I came up with a huge raised red rash on my arm that was from my shoulder down to my elbow. It was very itchy. Went away gradually over...
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    A & P question

    ghillbert replied to CAT-CNA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When you start out, you need to learn everything. You don't know enough to be selective about what you need to know. And yes, you really do use the knowledge of how cells operate on a daily basis in...
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    CVNP certification

    ghillbert replied to NHRNmomof3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Looks like the first test site was in October 2010 so I doubt you'll find anyone who's done it yet! More info here: Nurse Practitioners Board Certif There's an email address on there to send for more...
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    Are you happy as a nurse in a universal health care country?

    ghillbert replied to lzadams's topic in International Nursing

    Yeah but I know of tons of people who went to Mexico for bariatric surgery because they didn't qualify under their US insurance... that really has nothing to do with universal health care. Whether...
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    PA's rounding on patients

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

    David, you rock! Thank you so much for taking so much time to explain simply what I am sure is even more complex than you make it
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    the chance to find a NP job for new graduate without experience

    ghillbert replied to cymphilly's topic in Post Graduate Students

    For finding NPs to shadow, try the local NP groups - they usually have NPs who are willing to have you
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    Heartmate II Patients and CPR

    ghillbert replied to Anna187's topic in Cardiac

    Doh, somehow double
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    Heartmate II Patients and CPR

    ghillbert replied to Anna187's topic in Cardiac

    Christy, this makes no sense to me, and I work solely with VADs. If you had a pump thombus in the "propeller", how on earth would that make the system controller heat up? The pump is implanted in the...
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    Online classes suck!! What's your experience!!

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

    To the OP, your problem won't only be with online programs - it amazes me that graduate level programs require so much crappy busy work and group assignments. Really, I'm 35yo, I know how to work in a...
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    PA's rounding on patients

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

    David, thanks for the excellent info - really helpful. I am an NP student with little US hospital experience and am rather thick with billing stuff. Can you explain further what you mean by the...
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    Visa Screen for RN about to be MSN/FNP

    ghillbert replied to FNP 2011's topic in Immigration Advice

    And you don't apply for the H1B, an employer
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    Nursing Sponsorship

    ghillbert replied to Martina25's topic in International Nursing

    A green card is permanent residency, so I don't really know what your post
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    Are you happy as a nurse in a universal health care country?

    ghillbert replied to lzadams's topic in International Nursing

    I don't know what percentage of people have private cover, you should look it up if you're interested. People who earn over $50kpa have to pay additional tax (1% more I think) if they do not have...
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    NCLEX and IRS

    ghillbert replied to enjoter's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Depends what state you're applying for licensure in, I think. I know some states have questions on their applications as to whether you owe taxes, child support, etc. Perhaps they feel it shows poor...
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    Heparin and RBC

    ghillbert replied to Mndy657's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't understand your patient's situation at all by what you wrote. How would an URI drop his RBC/HCT/Hb? When did they drop? Before or after heparin started? Generally the negative side effect you...
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    Any Australian nurses working in the US?

    ghillbert replied to lilimae's topic in International Nursing

    I trained at Deakin in Melb and work in the US. There's no point getting your "BSN" when you already have a bachelor degree in nursing.. why would you do that? What will it give you? You'd be much...
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    Canadian pediatric RN looking to work in Australia

    ghillbert replied to canadianpedsnurse's topic in International Nursing

    You don't need an agency. Decide what state/city you want to go to, and contact the children's hospital directly. Eg. Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Westmead Children's in
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    Are you happy as a nurse in a universal health care country?

    ghillbert replied to lzadams's topic in International Nursing

    I'm an Australian nurse working in the US for the past 3 years. I did not come here to escape my health system, I came here because the specialty I work in is very well known at the hospital I work...
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    Nursing Sponsorship

    ghillbert replied to Martina25's topic in International Nursing

    On what visa status are you currently in the
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    Green card/visa for international US New Grad Nurse

    ghillbert replied to judycollingwell's topic in International Nursing

    You can work for a year with OPT then you're out of luck - no visas. Finding a sponsor is no help, because they can't produce a visa out of thin
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    How to study for NCLEX on F1 visa

    ghillbert replied to kreola's topic in International Nursing

    If you've already graduated nursing school, why can't you just take NCLEX already? How much study do you need? You are abusing the system - an F1 visa is not intended as a method to just live in the...
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    am I wrong?

    ghillbert replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know where everyone got that you meant to put them both in the same room, I didn't read it that way at all. But I have to agree with most - if the aide is busy, take patient to the toilet...
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    Interested in cardiology, any point in getting an FNP?

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

    Honestly Joe if you're as conflicted about it as you seem to be from all your posts (you don't seem any closer to a decision than you were months ago, although that perception may be incorrect) - then...