ghillbert MSN, NP

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    new icu nurse did I make thew right decision

    ghillbert replied to nurserev's topic in Critical Care

    Every great ICU nurse I know is super organized, somewhat obsessive, and very detail oriented. Often, writing down your plan for the day and laying it all out is the only thing that stops it getting...
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    Question for the CCRNs

    ghillbert replied to akj777's topic in MICU, SICU

    4 months med/surg/orthopedics.. then I did an ICU rotation in my grad year and never
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    Canadian New Grad Looking for work in San Jose CA-HELP

    ghillbert replied to monlee's topic in General Nursing

    Hate to ask an obvious question, but is your husband american, or just working
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    New US graduated Nurse with F-1 student status is seeking sponsership

    ghillbert replied to Newusgradforeignnurs's topic in International Nursing

    Can't you work for a year with
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    Spouse Turning Nonsupportive During NP School

    ghillbert replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes moving into a different phase of your life makes you see that your current spouse is not right for you. People aren't automatically "the one" just because you marry them - it's a decision...
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    Is healthcare a right or privilege?

    ghillbert replied to Treat et Street's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    No, I didn't. I think you just proved that your argument is illogical. The 99 yo can get treatment, that IS a basic right right. As to what the treatment is, that's a medical decision. People have to...
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    Is healthcare a right or privilege?

    ghillbert replied to Treat et Street's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What a ridiculous analogy. A 99yo wouldn't get a heart transplant in any country on earth. There is a world of difference between basic medical care as a right and
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    Ped GI question

    ghillbert replied to anurseatlast's topic in Pediatric

    If she's not satisfied with the doctor's treatment, she should get a second opinion or a referral to a GI specialist. We are not permitted to provide advice on medical conditions on this
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    The "extra hard" 2010 NCLEX?

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

    You may have to distinguish between wheezing, crackles. You would NOT have to choose if it was bronchitis or TB as per a previous post.. you can't make a diagnosis from listening to lung sounds, and...
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    US visa bulletin for April 2010

    ghillbert replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    There is no way to know how fast the dates will advance, if at
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    how to report a teacher to the BRN?

    ghillbert replied to scibruin's topic in General Students

    Why on earth would you think this is reportable to the nursing board???? Either speak up for yourself, or talk to your
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    Green Card USA

    ghillbert replied to vipraman's topic in International Nursing

    Read my post again, I said nothing of the sort. I said you can't get it any faster than anyone else ie. several
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    Philippine Nurse Coming to USA

    ghillbert replied to Precious Pinay's topic in International Nursing

    May be an immigrant visa too, you get 6 months to enter and activate
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    Education for NEW CHF

    ghillbert replied to angle71054's topic in Patient Education

    Try searching google - many many hospitals have patient education information online about heart
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    What do you hate most/love most about your job? List one of each.

    ghillbert replied to AtACrossRoads's topic in General Nursing

    RN. Love: the technical aspects of the toys I get to play with, and the patients (most of the time!!). Hate: Running patients around to 50 gazillion tests that seems to get ordered every other
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    H1 visa from h4

    ghillbert replied to ritaraz's topic in International Nursing

    It's not a fact of "many" hospitals not sponsoring H4 holders - they cannot. H4 holders are not permitted to work in any capacity in the US. What category are you planning to adjust status to, or to...
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    Green Card USA

    ghillbert replied to vipraman's topic in International Nursing

    As above, of course you don't get to skip the line for a green card. You do, however get to work while waiting, as does your
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    can anyone give me an update regarding retrogression in the U.S.

    ghillbert replied to angel1966's topic in International Nursing

    I have no idea how any sponsoring hospital would still be sponsoring, given that they have to wait several years at a minimum to get any work out of the
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    Med question?

    ghillbert replied to GretaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The only advice I can suggest is discussing your concerns with her
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    Cant retain informatin

    ghillbert replied to mmcgahen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I retain info by rewriting the notes in an exercise book, and highlighting what was said to be important. I just recently started using flashcards (and I'm in graduate school) and found both the...
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    Instructor reamed me even though nurse said I did right thing..what do you think?

    ghillbert replied to Angels_wearScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    My first thought was use the call bell/emergency button to get the nurse. Although she was still breathing, it IS an emergency anytime someone is that hypoxic and struggling to breathe. You don't...
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    Visa screens?? Australian nurse wanting to work in USA

    ghillbert replied to ehic2604's topic in Immigration Advice

    How is working in the US if she has no degree? Which state? In that case what type of visa is she working on? You should really give all the information first to avoid inaccurate answers - this really...
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    Nursing calcutations

    ghillbert replied to neenrn4life's topic in General Nursing

    Oh shoot, I read the OP wrong and thought it said 32 minims to 1 cc. Sorry! Have updated my post with correct
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    Green Card USA

    ghillbert replied to vipraman's topic in International Nursing

    E3 is a no-brainer BUT you have to find an employer and get your US license before
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    I need help with management....*LONG*

    ghillbert replied to RNtired's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe some people suggest leaving and not reporting this. All RNs have a moral and ethical obligation to advocated for their patients. Leaving someone in that position who has verbalized...