ghillbert MSN, NP

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    Defensive Charting

    ghillbert replied to Oranges3420's topic in Medical-Surgical

    ... yet if it isn't written, it didn't happen. I did go to a class taken by a malpractice lawyer showing how things got twisted in court cases! Maybe check with your
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    Depressed about nursing

    ghillbert replied to StudentOnceAgain's topic in General Nursing

    If you're dealing with violent/withdrawing pts, wear appropriate PPE. They sometimes can't be held responsible for their actions is they're not in their right mind. Doesn't help you feel better...
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    "Fired for NO Reason"

    ghillbert replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I hardly see where Sal was "traumatized" - looks like she was oblivious to any issues with her performance. She probably STILL thinks they ganged up on her for no reason... Also it's not correct that...
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    California new grad RN planning to work in Australia

    ghillbert replied to Saint637's topic in Immigration Advice

    You don't need a recruiter to get a job in Australia. Contact hospitals directly after deciding what state you want to
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    Which states DON'T require VisaScreen or CGFNS?

    ghillbert replied to Djuna's topic in International Nursing

    Your question is a little weird - you can work wherever you want. There are VERY few states (maybe 3 now) that still require CGFNS exam/certification. Most/many require the CES report from CGFNS...
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    Use of pulse oximetry in hospice

    ghillbert replied to HoosierMale's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Not a hospice nurse, but my mother is terminal and has home palliative care right now. Her sats sit around 94-96%, but she gets terrible SOB and when they did an ABG (to see if she qualified for home...
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    Qualifying for California nurse whilst in California

    ghillbert replied to GeoffM's topic in International Nursing

    Any visa must be applied for outside the US. A visa permits you to apply for entry at a border. However, you may change status within the US, depending on the status. You may not change from H4 to a...
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    Lab values.....NCLEX this Friday!!!

    ghillbert replied to princeza28's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't get too hung up on exact numbers - they expect you to be able to recognize if something is obviously
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    Are swans going "out of style?"

    ghillbert replied to TemperStripe's topic in MICU, SICU

    We use tons of swans, CTICU. Can't use the non-invasive stuff due to many cardiac mechanical devices which mess with pulsatility. By the way, I don't know that they are "going out of style" at all -...
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    Food is my Drug of Choice

    ghillbert replied to Nurs0706's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely me too. Not sure why you think it's going to make you feel better shoving the sweets in, but it does - for the moment. It's only later when you realize your orifice is expanding that you...
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    Which states DON'T require VisaScreen or CGFNS?

    ghillbert replied to Djuna's topic in International Nursing

    Visa Screen Certificate is not a state requirement, it's a federal requirement for immigration based on a healthcare
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    Qualifying for California nurse whilst in California

    ghillbert replied to GeoffM's topic in International Nursing

    Same process whether you're overseas or there. No difference in "how you'd go about getting a green card" since there aren't any available, whether you're in the US or the
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    Fired but asked to resign!

    ghillbert replied to RNStudy's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Maria, darling. Please reread what you just wrote and try to keep a straight face... I can't! There's so many purported excuses in there, conveniently none of them your
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    What's the next step for a foreign grad nurse after passing NCLEX-RN?

    ghillbert replied to Journey2RN's topic in International Nursing

    That would be a ridiculous way to try and do things. If you are on a "spousal visa" (what visa class?) then you should be able to get an EAD to work, unless it's a H4, etc. Exactly what visa is it? Is...
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    Help with chest auscultation please?

    ghillbert replied to mellowish's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    http://tinyurl.com/ydh9u65
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    Software Engineer wanting to do nursing

    ghillbert replied to SE_NUR's topic in International Nursing

    You are permitted to study while on a H1B, so long as you maintain the conditions of your visa - which would be very difficult to do while studying nursing and doing clinicals
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    Mandatory h1n1 vaccination to stay in school?!!?

    ghillbert replied to ms_sheesh's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    She's not being "coerced" - she's free to leave the school if she doesn't like their policies. In any case, it's probably the policy of the clinical sites and not the
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    I have a question for all NURSES!!!

    ghillbert replied to studentsp's topic in General Nursing

    The nursing process tells you to always ASSESS before you act, or IMPLEMENT. If she had assessed tube position, or even client's reaction to the feeds, this could have been
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    What is the easiest state to apply for?

    ghillbert replied to gracejoyp's topic in International Nursing

    The reason was for CGFNS to make money, I think! The reason according to them was that people who passed the CGFNS exam were more likely to pass the NCLEX
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    What is the easiest state to apply for?

    ghillbert replied to gracejoyp's topic in International Nursing

    Well to be fair, I think it's human nature to want the fastest and easiest way to do something. In addition, I don't think people always know that they would have to do it eventually anyhow. For...
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    Tax and Social Insurance Australia and NZ

    ghillbert replied to Hagazussa's topic in International Nursing

    http://www.ato.gov.au
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    How many would consider leaving nursing if they had a similar or slightly higher pay.

    ghillbert replied to jean36's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I worked for a few years in medical device industry and earned a truckload of money. But it was political, soul-destroying, and stressful with a lot of travel and backstabbing. So now I'm back...
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    Is there anyone who thinks school is not that bad?

    ghillbert replied to 2bnurseTV's topic in General Students

    I loved it, didn't think it was that hard and I am a lazy studier who relies on my memory most of the time. My strongest memories of nursing school are the socializing ones! PS: I did do very well...
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    jobs for international students

    ghillbert replied to you2240's topic in International Nursing

    Doesn't matter if hospitals are willing, there are no visas available for you to adjust
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    NO PRIVACY: HIPPA? What's HIPPA

    ghillbert replied to daniedi77's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I think we covered that