ghillbert MSN, NP

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    pain mgt in PSF

    ghillbert replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    If someone is constipated (or even not constipated but on regular narcotic) they should be receiving bowel care
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    Is the hiring freeze/retrogression of foreign RNs over?

    ghillbert replied to rn4ever?'s topic in International Nursing

    I don't understand how people can sleep at night, knowing that they are on a visa fraudulently and may be deported at any time. I'm too chicken for that! It is in the agency's interest to get visas...
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    Moving to MS please help (UK student)

    ghillbert replied to Scottish_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    If you can't afford a phone call, immigration process is going to be hard for you. Why don't you buy a cheap phone card and call and
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    Australian RN to USA

    ghillbert replied to casserooni's topic in Immigration Advice

    you or i are misunderstanding what that says. to me, this clearly states that you don't have to have been employed if you passed the rn exam within the past 4 years. that's exactly what you will be...
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    Nursing in Australia: Durable Power of Attorney?

    ghillbert replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in International Nursing

    National registration is meant to come in, but not sure if it's going to be ready soon. I doubt anyone would employ for 6 months, but probably for
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    Visa screens?? Australian nurse wanting to work in USA

    ghillbert replied to ehic2604's topic in Immigration Advice

    I already answered your post in another
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    Australian RN to USA

    ghillbert replied to casserooni's topic in Immigration Advice

    http://www.bne.state.tx.us/end-eligibility.htm Looks like you don't have to have the 2 yrs experience if you took the NCLEX within the past 4 yrs for endorsement. Sounds like you'd be smarter to get...
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    Clarification: Reciprocity vs. Endorsement

    ghillbert replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

    You are applying for licensure by examination - you don't have a license to endorse. It's just that after applying, you can have your exam result forwarded. So it's just the same as applying for the...
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    Nursing in Australia: Durable Power of Attorney?

    ghillbert replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in International Nursing

    It's called an Enduring POA in Australia. We have EPOA (Financial) or (Medical Treatment). I would not be giving one to anyone in that situation - it means she can access your bank accounts, etc. I...
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    help!! question on validity of international RN license in US

    ghillbert replied to nvillama's topic in International Nursing

    Absolutely not worth it if you plan to work most of your career in the US. Too much of a
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    Want to go into the ICU

    ghillbert replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in MICU, SICU

    The best unit for you is not SICU or MICU, but rather the unit that provides a decent orientation program for non-ICU nurses. I prefer SICU by far, also because you have higher pt turnover, high...
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    Basic Blood Pressure Question

    ghillbert replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it's got a lot of sodium in it, which leads to increased fluid
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    B1/B2 to F1

    ghillbert replied to pcburn's topic in International Nursing

    Just because your friend possibly has a fraudulent visa doesn't mean that you should. Working in a SNF doesn't qualify as there's no way they could spin that this position must require a bachelor...
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    Endorsement Application to Vermont

    ghillbert replied to Ona7's topic in Immigration Advice

    Your questions don't make sense. If you get a VT license and are working there as a nurse, you do not then need to apply for NCLEX again to California. NCLEX result is for life. Presumably if you're...
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    B1/B2 to F1

    ghillbert replied to pcburn's topic in International Nursing

    You don't mention if you're actually a specialist
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    Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    ghillbert replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    I hate it because it makes my hair go frizzy. I call it the bad hair
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    Basic Blood Pressure Question

    ghillbert replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    Explain mean blood pressure to her. Hers is 66 which is
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    Student loans...how much do you owe?

    ghillbert replied to LETRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing. Paid up front. Worked very hard to save
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    Nursing intructor abuse- Where can I find help please

    ghillbert replied to bleverett's topic in General Students

    Get a
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    Someone signing "RN" when they are not

    ghillbert replied to SweettartRN's topic in General Nursing

    You'd think the dr would know who is the non-nursing supervisor at the
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    Someone signing "RN" when they are not

    ghillbert replied to SweettartRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why is the doctor giving orders to a
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    Lasix

    ghillbert replied to Jay2daq's topic in General Nursing

    It resolves pulmonary edema by making them pee out the fluid so they can breathe
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    Difference in US to Australian scope of practise

    ghillbert replied to savyhill's topic in International Nursing

    RN Div 1 = Registered Nurse RN Div 2 = Enrolled nurse/LPN There are other people here who have obtained a license with an ADN. Adelaide is in South Australia:
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    Accepting gifts from patients...

    ghillbert replied to ProBeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes just put it off onto policy and tell them you would be fired if you accepted, but you appreciate the thought. Suggesting they make a donation to a cause if they would like is
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    Difference in US to Australian scope of practise

    ghillbert replied to savyhill's topic in International Nursing

    There is no exam. You qualifications are assessed by the ANMC for immigration purposes: http://www.anmc.org.au/international_section Check state board of nursing website where you want to work to...