ghillbert MSN, NP

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    SSN info, please

    ghillbert replied to Lister's topic in International Nursing

    Absolutely not true. First of all, you need to wait 10-14 days after arriving so your immigration info is in the system. Then if you fill out the form 5 and go to SSA office you can submit. You cannot...
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    NO PRIVACY: HIPPA? What's HIPPA

    ghillbert replied to daniedi77's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    As soon as I see "HIPPA" I think of hippos splashing in a river. Just FYI, it's HIPAA. I've been amazed recently taking my mom to hospital that people call out from the reception desk, "Mrs So-and-so...
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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

    - You do not need to apply for endorsement, because you do not have a license to endorse, do you, if you applied via CA? If not, you apply for licensure by exam in the state you intend to work, and...
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    European educated RN wanting to go to Australia

    ghillbert replied to monty0308's topic in International Nursing

    http://www.health.qld.gov.au/qcmhl/MHScho.asp Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Psychiatric) -- various
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    List of meds that are on TV commercials

    ghillbert replied to FE710's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I sincerely doubt NCLEX qu's are based on tv commercials. Check the threads here where there are lists of commonly used (and tested)
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    My First Med Error

    ghillbert replied to Lorrie34's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Now you've learned a major lesson and you were lucky - the patient was likely ok. Never forget that feeling, because we do truly have lives in our hands. I'm not going to beat you up, because I...
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    What is the easiest state to apply for?

    ghillbert replied to gracejoyp's topic in International Nursing

    Definitely not CA if you don't have a SSN. You will need to use the CGFNS company for something most likely, usually CES credential evaluation of your transcripts/license. Very few states require the...
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    H1b Visa for nurses under FY 2010

    ghillbert replied to LemuelRN's topic in Immigration Advice

    You absolutely do not need a masters degree for H1B, and indeed would be foolish to apply for that visa if you had MSN, because you would then qualify for an EB2 class permanent resident visa/green...
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    ICU nurses, Is 3:1 patient to nurse ratio a common occurence or am I just tripping?

    ghillbert replied to Scrubs911's topic in MICU, SICU

    Never
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    How does blood flow through the heart? Do you know?

    ghillbert replied to FocusRN's topic in General Nursing

    I always remember cardiac cause I work in that area, but I still remember learning what heart sounds I'm listening to on the chest from left to right: All Patients Trust
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    Can you be a nurse with inactive tuberculosis?

    ghillbert replied to entice's topic in General Nursing

    No. Different workplaces have different policies with regard to needing to take meds/how often to have CXRs
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    anyone working with VAD patients?

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

    Contact Thoratec and tell them what you need. I am sure they would have what you need since our contributions were not
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    thug got shot and crying

    ghillbert replied to C-DIFF PHIL RN's topic in Emergency

    Wow, you've only been practising for 2 years and you're already that jaded? That's
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    How do you document when drug withheld?

    ghillbert replied to ziggyldy's topic in International Nursing

    Depends on the institution drug chart - it should have a legend/key with a list of things to write for "refused" (eg. "R"), "withheld" ("W"), "not given"
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    an international student who wanna join an Entry-master program

    ghillbert replied to hobbycollect's topic in California Nursing

    Yes you may get SSN with F1 visa if you're
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    improvement to sterile gloves

    ghillbert replied to MichaelMcDonough's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Can't say I've ever had that problem with sterile gloves.. they are generally laid out well in the
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    Mental Health Nursing Melbourne

    ghillbert replied to MCGJ2's topic in International Nursing

    Everyone must do english exams to get nursing license for an australian
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    Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner?

    ghillbert replied to MomenTs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Depends entirely on where you're talking about - practice scopes vary by
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    Do ICU nurses really have more autonomy?

    ghillbert replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't put words in my mouth. I NEVER said "psych nurses don't practice real nursing, they just sit around", and that's not what I think. I do think psych nursing involves a lot of one on one...
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    Oh, you rode your high horse to work today

    ghillbert replied to fallrisk2008's topic in General Nursing

    I think that's a whole other
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    anybody sit the exam in Au?

    ghillbert replied to qveronica's topic in International Nursing

    You have to take the English
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    Do ICU nurses really have more autonomy?

    ghillbert replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    I'd rather be "less independent" and titrate an inotrope infusion using critical thinking and hemodynamic knowledge than be "more independent" and instigate "nursing" interventions by chatting to a...
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    Do ICU nurses really have more autonomy?

    ghillbert replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    God, I don't care about being able to let visitors come and go!! I do think there is more clinical autonomy - a lot of things are able to be titrated according to your nursing judgement ie. changing...
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    Evidence Based Paper Help Please

    ghillbert replied to scupp's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There is a TON of data about hypothermia post arrest - if you're interested, use
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    Have you ever been in danger whilst working?

    ghillbert replied to jess112's topic in International Nursing

    The healthcare system is very different in the US to Australia - it's much more of a customer service view in the US which seems to favor the pts over the staff 99% of the time! I worked about 9-10...