ghillbert MSN, NP

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    what do I do? failed hesi have to settle for lpn!!

    ghillbert replied to ziggles's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Find out what you need to do in order to pass the HESI, and do it. If you've succeeded for four years throughout your degree, you must have the knowledge. Perhaps you need tutoring/assistance to learn...
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    nurses and spelling

    ghillbert replied to Bormio's topic in General Nursing

    I attribute the errors in both spelling and grammar these days to the fact that most people don't read books anymore. Kids grow up on a Playstation or DS and do not sit and read books. I know the vast...
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    How much do you remember from A&P?

    ghillbert replied to mell260's topic in General Nursing

    Depends, the stuff that relates to areas I have worked in, I could recite to you in great detail. Other areas I've not worked in, are somewhere in the deep recesses of my
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    Studying drugs

    ghillbert replied to sneakymom2011's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I know this thread is older, but just found a site that has free, printable flashcards as well as online review, that is pretty good. It already had all my antibiotics listed on flash cards, so that...
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    NCLEX question...how to send re-application forms and payment to CA BRN?

    ghillbert replied to shinehbaby's topic in International Nursing

    Why is she reapplying to CA if she doesn't have SSN and won't before March 2011? She will just waste her money. Better to apply to a state that will give her a license without having her
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    Anyone using 2% chlorohexidene bath packs?

    ghillbert replied to nightshift82's topic in MICU, SICU

    I doubt anyone will give out someone else's work email. Try either the company websites for literature, or a good old fashioned search on pubmed
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    How many years have you been a nurse?

    ghillbert replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    14 years. Plan to work either as a nurse or NP until I'm financially secure enough to retire. Or maybe longer.. I love
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    Will you give out a medication without the order yet?

    ghillbert replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Patient Medications

    Tell her to give it herself if it's not a big deal. Then watch her
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    Skin care... what dressing for what?

    ghillbert replied to Nuieve's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If there's a certain brand of dressings you stock, you can access the clinical specialist at the manufacturer to do inservice for night shift, too. They usually are wound care nurses working for the...
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    removing dialysis increases temp

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

    Agree - the dialysis is just masking his fever, by putting all that blood out in the air and dropping his temp artificially. I can't imagine that they are returning him to dialysis to avoid a...
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    hyperthyroidism

    ghillbert replied to deepurple's topic in General Students

    I can't even understand your question,
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    Private NICU rooms...A Stinky Subject

    ghillbert replied to BabyLady's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Why don't you just ask them to leave for "rest period" or something and have the room cleaned? The rooms should be getting cleaned anyhow. If they stink, tell them to wash their bedding
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    EEN's running the floor without RN's

    ghillbert replied to smilenurse's topic in International Nursing

    Are you one of the ENs doing such things? Your license is in great jeopardy and you are breaking the law if so. There are ALWAYS RNs available from an agency. Try different agencies. I can't believe...
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    Advice?My sons friend is acting strange.

    ghillbert replied to 1blue&1browneye's topic in General Nursing

    Cheaper to go to the dr office than to end up with an ambulance and ER bill if the kid gets
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    Possible or far fetched?

    ghillbert replied to Ace587RN's topic in International Nursing

    The term "anchor baby" is considered quite offensive and is no longer a viable option due to changes in immigration law. This makes no sense. If the family came legally, then it's irrelevant where...
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    Perfume allergy...what to do?

    ghillbert replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Can you wear a
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    Do you usually stay in the specialty you start out in?

    ghillbert replied to tigerlily345's topic in General Nursing

    Got a chance to work ICU in my grad year and didn't leave. Have worked in industry and diff areas now, but CTICU is my true
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    Advice?My sons friend is acting strange.

    ghillbert replied to 1blue&1browneye's topic in General Nursing

    Why won't he - particularly if you offered to pay the copay? What does he have to lose? Perhaps try him again and stress that there can be serious consequences for neurological issues that are left...
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    Why not a "match day" for nurses?

    ghillbert replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like what we have in Australia for nurses - you elect some hospital graduate programs you want, and they interview and rank applicants, and then you get computer matched. You can still...
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    fired...

    ghillbert replied to iluvnoodles's topic in General Nursing

    I would add that it's a good time for you to analyze what went wrong. What did you have trouble with? How are you going to avoid these issues in your next position? How will the next employer be able...
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    Advice?My sons friend is acting strange.

    ghillbert replied to 1blue&1browneye's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't think you'd need parents' permission to take someone acutely ill to the ER, do you? I mean, if I find a kid wandering around the streets I can drive him to the ER without his parents'...
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    EEN's running the floor without RN's

    ghillbert replied to smilenurse's topic in International Nursing

    I assume these people have medications due that the RN must give? There is a ratio required. If you can't hire staff, get agency staff to
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    Aus National Registration --- Query / Need help

    ghillbert replied to cioman94's topic in International Nursing

    Why don't you wait until you receive your letter from the licensing authority to renew? Nobody can answer you until the national authority releases that
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    HIB approval

    ghillbert replied to herheys8's topic in International Nursing

    Sounds like rubbish to me, particularly if you paid for premium processing. Are you in the US? I wasn't aware that someone else can access Infopass for you, only you can access your own information I...
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    Dilemma on change of name in VS Due to Marriage

    ghillbert replied to crash2me's topic in International Nursing

    Your employer does not need new documents. All they need to provide to USCIS are your documents plus marriage