ghillbert MSN, NP

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    You know you're Old School when...

    ghillbert replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    Ah yes, Charnley pillows. Remember them and the CPM (continuous passive movement) machine for post op
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    what do the docs use in colonoscopy?

    ghillbert replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    So... you'd rather die than have a colonoscopy? I bet you change your mind the day you're diagnosed with colon cancer and wish you'd had the test. It's really not a big
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    F1 to green card or h1B how did u beat retrogression

    ghillbert replied to mysticlad's topic in International Nursing

    I had a postgraduate diploma from an Australian university in critical care nursing (one year post grad degree). I also had the required 1750hrs of recent ICU experience and obtained the CCRN...
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    F1 to green card or h1B how did u beat retrogression

    ghillbert replied to mysticlad's topic in International Nursing

    I don't know that I "beat the retrogression" but I passed NCLEX in 2007 and got my VT license, then endorsed to PA. I was employed by PA hospital on E3 visa for Australians (similar to H1B...
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    Next stage What to do next?

    ghillbert replied to ipep's topic in International Nursing

    Once you meet their requirements they will send you "authority to test" (ATT) and then you can schedule the NCLEX
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    HELP please! HTN/DM

    ghillbert replied to krltdy's topic in General Students

    Look at how diabetes affects the vascular system, and how hyperglycemia leads to activation of RAA system. Diabetic nephropathy usually affects Type I DM. This is very common patho and is outlined in...
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    They must think we are stupid...

    ghillbert replied to HDNurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Pamilina, would you like something to polish your halo with?? You obviously haven't worked with non compliant CHF or dialysis pts. It is common that they are non compliant with fluid restrictions,...
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    H1b Visa for nurses under FY 2010

    ghillbert replied to LemuelRN's topic in Immigration Advice

    This is exactly what we are saying - they have really clamped down on these visas and are ensuring that you can prove your qualifications and experience match the visa
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    Embarrassed for Having Good Grades?

    ghillbert replied to •M♥J•'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Heck no, I'm not embarrassed. Then again, I'm in grad school and I think we are all old enough (and paying enough for school!) to realize we get out what we put in. There's none of that "ooh, you're a...
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    foreign nursing grad struggling???

    ghillbert replied to hopingtobeanRNsoon's topic in General Nursing

    So... you're employed as an RN.. on what
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    Sepsis

    ghillbert replied to ayodhya's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What do you
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    Rude Doctor!

    ghillbert replied to ohioRN09's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Immature little brat. I wouldn't worry - he is only making himself look bad. Next time, I'd hang up on him, then call back and tell him to give me the order when he can restrain himself from
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    when did they stop wearing those cute nurses caps?

    ghillbert replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    Exhibit A - The insulting, patronising "cute"..... one reason why we don't wear them
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    Have you ever had a reallly good looking professor?

    ghillbert replied to Lala27poodles's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmmm... makes it harder to concentrate on the
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    DRG Stethescope

    ghillbert replied to Tua15395's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have one, I like it. Don't bother getting the titanium light one - I did and it was so light it was hard to keep it around your neck - I swapped it for the regular which is much better. I like the...
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    anyone working with VAD patients?

    ghillbert replied to lee1's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I assume that people will make some type of comment or thank people if they find posts helpful. It's somewhat annoying to take considerable time to find resources for people and not receive any...
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    Deemed unsafe

    ghillbert replied to mimi225's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you did recommend academic dishonesty. An omission = a lie when you are leaving it out to give a false impression of yourself. And I don't know what you're rambling about, because I didn't make...
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    Nursing in Switzerland

    ghillbert replied to silentsiren4's topic in International Nursing

    It's more difficult to pass NCLEX when you are not trained in "NCLEX-style" throughout your training. There are a lot of hoops to jump through as a foreign trained nurse, every time you want a new...
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    Pulmonary Artery Occlussion Pressure (Wedge)

    ghillbert replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget in a ventilated patient, end expiration is the lowest point of the waveform (inhalation is positive pressure) while in a spontaneously breathing patient, end expiration is the high point...
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    Deemed unsafe

    ghillbert replied to mimi225's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's smart to recommend academic dishonesty, which is what omitting these transcripts would equate to. In addition, it's rather ridiculous to think NCLEX can be passed by "luck" -...
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    Group work in grad schools, esp. distance ed

    ghillbert replied to Moogie's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Unfortunately, yes. And just like as an undergrad, I always seem to get the group members who can't write properly so I end up doing it all over again. Drives me crazy that my grades depend on the...
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    I've signed up for the CCRN

    ghillbert replied to JayVArn's topic in MICU, SICU

    Honestly if you have the really acute experience, the study is just a refresh/review and it's all in there
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    US RN AAS degree gaining RN license in Australia

    ghillbert replied to nyaussie's topic in Immigration Advice

    I think it's a smart idea - it's much easier to work in Aus with a US degree than it is to work in the US with an Aus
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    Anyone heard of Diastolic BP being higher than Systolic???

    ghillbert replied to WSU_Ally_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry still doesn't make sense - even when the heart is at rest, there would not be a diastolic pressure of zero because there isn't suddenly NO resistance. Resistance is not the ONLY factor in...
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    IABP

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

    Your question doesn't make sense to me. You said "negative afterload reduction" but then said the assisted diastole is higher than the unassisted. Afterload = what the systolic pressure needs to...