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    Anybody ever see an IABP balloon failure?

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

    Might be better of starting your own thread about that. Basically, inflating in diastole helps by pushing blood through the coronaries (coronaries perfuse during diastole). Deflating in systole...
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    Doctor was yelling...told me I was negligent....am I?

    ghillbert replied to rich5clark's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work in this area but this makes me furious. Next time you have to work with her, tell her to write orders that she is to be called at 3am for patient issues. Or ask her to document that you...
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    Do recruiters actually read cover letters?

    ghillbert replied to JenniferSews's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When hiring, I absolutely require and read cover letters. I won't even bother reading the resume if the cover letter is awful. Make sure you have excellent spelling and grammar in the cover letter -...
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    I need help!

    ghillbert replied to littletrees's topic in General Students

    Well, you need to pick a type of native person and a country first, then look at the history and work out how it would affect your interaction with those people. eg. there's a lot of anger and...
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    CCRN question

    ghillbert replied to AnRNIam's topic in MICU, SICU

    There's an enormous "CCRN" thread if you would like to do a search on the forums - it has a lot of valuable info that would be worthwhile
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    Those who can't...teach...your thoughts?

    ghillbert replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Those who can't.... make up dumb
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    instructor problem

    ghillbert replied to Blueberrz's topic in General Students

    Noone can "make" you feel something - how you feel is up to you. If you are prepared and know your stuff, then you just need to learn how to deal with her personality. You will meet all types in...
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    HELP! Paediatric nurse-Best and quickest way to immigrate to OZ!

    ghillbert replied to lornamckenna's topic in International Nursing

    It would be far easier to apply via marriage than via sponsorship, I would
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    lacking education hours in pshychiatry and nutrition

    ghillbert replied to cryssa28's topic in International Nursing

    Hmm. Just checked the new CES application form and I do see they have nutrition listed.. very odd! Looks like they added a bunch of subjects on the new form that need theory and clinical - guess it's...
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    ECMO - Will We Have Sufficient Capacity for the Fall/Winter Flu Season?

    ghillbert replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Hope your son is all better soon,
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    ECMO - Will We Have Sufficient Capacity for the Fall/Winter Flu Season?

    ghillbert replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It's started up in earnest for us too - currently have 3 adults on ECMO for H1N1, and just got another readmitted (was pregnant but crashed and had emergency C-section). I am getting my shot on...
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    Flu mist causes shedding of virus?

    ghillbert replied to TERRIE RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Well, it's not really a problem for the person who received the vaccine, but for those unvaccinated people around them (if they are susceptible and unlucky). The rate of transmission is 0.6-2.4%...
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    Personal Statement for Grad School

    ghillbert replied to HopefulGradNurse88's topic in Post Graduate Students

    This doesn't really make sense. manner That doesn't make sense - you can't "attain to" something. Attain means "get" or "reach". Do you mean a bachelor degree? There's no such thing as a...
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    lacking education hours in pshychiatry and nutrition

    ghillbert replied to cryssa28's topic in International Nursing

    If the OP needs hours, presumably they didn't complete them in their course. Even if they were allowed, how would they then CLEP the course if they haven't done it before? OP, check with CGFNS if you...
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    back to Work with a Warning

    ghillbert replied to the_alchemist's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, your post sounds full of excuses. Sometimes you can't make it the 28 miles to work when scheduled? What??! Your employer has an absolute right to expect that you will attend work when...
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    What do you do in the nursing station in your down time?

    ghillbert replied to kiwipsychnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm sure your employer would be thrilled to read this! And yes, if someone actually says they chose a certain field because it seems less busy I would assume they are lazy. Not "psych nurses" as a...
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    Foreign Trained - RN to MSN programs?

    ghillbert replied to Guest382916's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm confused. You passed NCLEX, so your degree *is* suitable for the BON that you're applying through? I assume otherwise they would not have given you an ATT....? And now you want to look at a...
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    lacking education hours in pshychiatry and nutrition

    ghillbert replied to cryssa28's topic in International Nursing

    That's pretty clear - send it to CGFNS for a revised report then have them send to BON, just like it
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    lacking education hours in pshychiatry and nutrition

    ghillbert replied to cryssa28's topic in International Nursing

    CLEP is not applicable to foreign trained RNs. You cannot make up the missing hours, you have to take the whole theory and clinical subject as a visiting student at somewhere like a community...
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    Placed on medical leave...so why do I feel guilty?

    ghillbert replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    In the nicest way possible, get over it! Feeling guilty implies you did something wrong: you didn't. Think of the alternative: go back to work and something happens to your baby.... not an option....
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    Oscillating ventilation

    ghillbert replied to putmetosleep's topic in MICU, SICU

    Excellent summary,
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    Reference from current manager..what to do??

    ghillbert replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Ask your manager to let you know honestly if she's not willing to give you the reference. If she is, ask her availability and have the new company call her at that time. I don't think it's her...
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    A-fib + metropolol + diltiazem gtt + soft bp

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

    OP, it's "metoprolol" not "metropolol" FYI. I can't judge without being there and knowing more hemodynamics, underlying issues etc. I wouldn't hold either without discussing with physician if I wasn't...
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    Nursing diagnosis for Lobesectomy

    ghillbert replied to nursingstudentnikkic's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do you mean a "lobectomy"? I never heard of a "lobesectomy". Lobectomy of what? Lung? Thyroid? Brain? If lung, I'm pretty sure airway issues would be your #1 priority. Remember
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    HELP, I may be lacking hours to meet state licensing requirements

    ghillbert replied to rachelr's topic in International Nursing

    I think from memory you just order the CES report via the CGFNS website, and nominate1 or 2 BONs that you want the reports sent to, as well as yourself. I don't know that you need another CES, I think...