ghillbert MSN, NP

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    How important is GPA while in Nursing school?

    ghillbert replied to AcousticFoodie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As in everything, you should do the best you can. Of course GPA matters, as it reflects how well you apply yourself, as well as your intelligence. Getting good grades is a lot more hard work than...
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    What is the highest temp you have seen?

    ghillbert replied to momthenRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Everyone I ever had with a super high temp had uncontrollable sepsis and didn't
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    CCRN

    ghillbert replied to lolocsmith's topic in MICU, SICU

    There's a very long thread about it in the CCU/Cardiac ICU nursing
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    CVC dressings and line changes - still aseptic technique

    ghillbert replied to chani's topic in MICU, SICU

    Definitely strict aseptic technique as per CDC. Also have a "scrub the hub" initiative in the hospital to remind people to wipe for 15 secs when accessing ports - it is absolutely astonishing to see...
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    Nursing calcutations

    ghillbert replied to neenrn4life's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea what a "minim" is... having said that: A. You want to give 10mccg. Stock strength is 50mcg/cc. So you need 10/50 = 0.2cc. 16 minim/cc x 0.2cc = 3.2 minims B. You want to give 4mg. Stock...
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    Specific CCRN study schedule

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

    I mostly just did questions. I knew I knew the content overall, so I focused on areas that I was weak on - neuro, endocrine, GI. I did LOTS of questions in those areas, read the rationales carefully,...
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    Heartmate II

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

    I really hate wasting my time posting a long response when the OP doesn't even bother coming back to read
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    International Nursing Questions

    ghillbert replied to Michelle24333's topic in International Nursing

    1. Three year Bachelor of Nursing degree 2. I am not sure what you mean by that. We did clinicals in various areas, then a structured graduate nurse program after graduating. 3. No, but the graduate...
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    Steps to become Canadian RN if already have US RN, BSN license

    ghillbert replied to renaek's topic in International Nursing

    BTW, you have an RN license and a BSN degree. You can't have an RN, BSN
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    Aus National Registration --- Query / Need help

    ghillbert replied to cioman94's topic in International Nursing

    ..and here I thought I spoke English just
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    Visa screens?? Australian nurse wanting to work in USA

    ghillbert replied to ehic2604's topic in Immigration Advice

    In theory it should not be hard to get E3, because the requirement is to be "skilled professional" with a bachelor degree. I know people have got them for all sorts of computer jobs, entertainment,...
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    What happens after NCLEX?

    ghillbert replied to eternalsunshine's topic in International Nursing

    Depends on the immigration path you plan to
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    What to do when someone lies and you get written up

    ghillbert replied to vjw59's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am assuming your daughter is an adult, so she should follow the school procedure to challenge a grievance, I imagine. I would get the other student to write in their own words what happened and take...
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    Canadian OR Nurse looking to work in Arizona

    ghillbert replied to LBLUV2RUN's topic in International Nursing

    You absolutely do need the Visa Screen - it's a federal
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    H1b Visa for nurses under FY 2010

    ghillbert replied to LemuelRN's topic in Immigration Advice

    Yes but an agency can charge you whatever they want to join the agency that is going to get the H1B. There's no way I would hand out that much money without having even spoken to the
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    English requirement waived for certain VisaScreen® renewal applicants

    ghillbert replied to cabertomansion's topic in International Nursing

    Not employment application pending, you must be currently working in the US, for at least 27 months, including 9 months in the year prior to renewal. I bet they didn't drop the cost
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    Is there any foreign country RN can work under US license?

    ghillbert replied to babylove7477's topic in International Nursing

    I know US-trained ADNs can get licensed in Australia. See other posts in the international forum by someone who did it. You are not under your US license, you must apply for a local
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    Depression & Nursing

    ghillbert replied to noellebell's topic in General Students

    I would advise talking to your doctor too - antidepressants can get less effective over time, I know mine did. You may need something that addresses your anxiety as well as depression. I agree that a...
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    ADN US grad planning to go out of country for work.

    ghillbert replied to kLepTo's topic in International Nursing

    Jennifer, I'd strongly recommend getting at least a year or so of experience in your own country. Trying to start as a new grad in a new country, learn different names for things, understand a totally...
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    Anyone using 2% chlorohexidene bath packs?

    ghillbert replied to nightshift82's topic in MICU, SICU

    It will help with internet searching if you spell it
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    Taking time off for NCLEX?

    ghillbert replied to deflowerkidRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I studied part time for about 3 months, but I graduated in another country, 12 years beforehand so I needed that long. If you just finished a program, I would think about a month would be all you...
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    Know everything about bridging course in sydney

    ghillbert replied to hotchicgrace's topic in Immigration Advice

    All state boards are included in the national registration scheme, but it hasn't been implemented
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    ADN US grad planning to go out of country for work.

    ghillbert replied to kLepTo's topic in International Nursing

    Australia. Need nurses, accept ADNs, same language and similar
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    What type of questions are on the NCLEX-RN?

    ghillbert replied to nurseO9's topic in Michigan Nursing

    There is no particular type of question, if you mean certain topics. As you should know by now if you're preparing to take it, the NCLEX exam is a computer-adaptive test. Meaning the areas you should...
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    What would you do if you were me?

    ghillbert replied to Britt7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you're an adult with a child of your own, do you really need your parents' support to live in your own apartment? You would not necessarily be safer living with your cousin - you still have to get...