ghillbert MSN, NP

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    I'm Worried

    ghillbert replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd probably still ask the head doc if he would mind sitting down with me for a few minutes to discuss how he thinks it's going. The fact that you're almost at 3 months is a good
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    GREAT DEAL of embarassment....thanks BON.

    ghillbert replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Please take some time out to relax - in the nicest way possible, you're sounding a little nuts :) The CA BRN do *NOT* write or administer the NCLEX. They give you the license if you pass. It is a...
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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 agree with Anna - I thought I'd be short on peds and did a distance course, then my CES report came back as acceptable. Get the CES and
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    Working visa for nclex passer

    ghillbert replied to EstudentNurz's topic in International Nursing

    Since you asked about "working visa" it would seem safe to say that you were not asking about marriage- or family-based immigrant visas. You did not specify if you meant immigrant or temporary working...
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    to leave or not to leave

    ghillbert replied to noellepage2000's topic in General Nursing

    I've never been known for my tact. Having said that, I would just say "you know what, I can hear you talking about me, and it's not very helpful. I have already tried those things." Or use humor and...
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    Working visa for nclex passer

    ghillbert replied to EstudentNurz's topic in International Nursing

    1. No green card visas available. 2. You are VERY unlikely to get a work visa fro CA due to their economy - even locals cannot get jobs there, let alone hospitals affording work visas. 3. You cannot...
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    License renewal

    ghillbert replied to callenRN1507's topic in International Nursing

    If you want to know about DC licenses, try posting in DC forum perhaps. Probably not many international nurses will know about
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    After cath with reperfusion dysrhythmias- WHY at the cellular level?

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

    The problem would be how to study it - at least in humans. Couldn't really induce reperfusion arryhthmias to study at cellular level. Looks like most of the research is in
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    BIOPATCH

    ghillbert replied to lbeauplan's topic in General Nursing

    I work with patients with implanted left ventricular assist devices (artificial hearts, basically). They have a power lead exiting the left/right upper abdominal quadrant. I am originally from...
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    I believe my co-workers have it in for me

    ghillbert replied to jtfrizzell's topic in Rehabilitation

    For a new grad? It's not fair to throw them in the deep end, even if some will swim and not
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    MSN or PhD when I already have an MBA

    ghillbert replied to MBARN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Sounds good - my point was just that the additional research into the best path for you is necessary before deciding what education will get you there. A PhD in and of itself doesn't give you...
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    Please help - uk nurse needing to practise in usa

    ghillbert replied to rachelr's topic in International Nursing

    I did my training in Australia back in 94-96 and I covered all the required hours, luckily. Thought I might be short in paeds but just scraped in. No worries with PA on not having CGFNS certificate...
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    US Nurse to Middle East

    ghillbert replied to nightnursecarol's topic in Immigration Advice

    Check with an accountant - my sister is a USC working in Australia and that is not the case. The money is only tax exempt if you pay the tax in the foreign country. If you don't, it's payable in the...
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    H1b Visa for nurses under FY 2010

    ghillbert replied to LemuelRN's topic in Immigration Advice

    Your previous employer is correct. Unless you have specialty experience or certification, you don't meet H1B
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    How long in ICU before you felt comfortable?

    ghillbert replied to racing-mom4's topic in MICU, SICU

    Truly, you won't get the "joining the dots automatically" for around a year, you'll be more task oriented.. and that's the way it is for everyone. Seek out your preceptor, or your unit educator and...
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    Ethical Issue- Nurses not getting flu vaccine when they could!

    ghillbert replied to Aaron86's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I work with a vulnerable transplant/artificial heart population. We are not permitted to get LAIV. I agree there's an enormous amount of disinformation around about both H1N1 and the
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    Are non nursing graduate degrees beneficial to a nurse?

    ghillbert replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    Depends entirely upon what job you want to
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    I believe my co-workers have it in for me

    ghillbert replied to jtfrizzell's topic in Rehabilitation

    What saddens me about this is that so many people are desperate for a job that no doubt the next new grad will come along and accept the conditions. Disregarding the coworkers, ONE nurse for SIXTY...
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    Radial pulse skills exam

    ghillbert replied to dallet6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would just start by saying "1..." and start counting. That way if they are holding as well, they can start their count
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    WDWN - do you use this abbreviation?

    ghillbert replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Never heard of it before. Sounds dumb though - you can't tell if someone is "well nourished" by looking at them. I've had people who were plump but very malnourished via lab results
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    US Nurse to Middle East

    ghillbert replied to nightnursecarol's topic in Immigration Advice

    US citizens must report worldwide earnings, and you would most likely have to pay tax on it - you don't have to pay double tax but since it would be tax free there I think you'd have to take some hit...
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    Please help - uk nurse needing to practise in usa

    ghillbert replied to rachelr's topic in International Nursing

    Immigration and licensure are 2 separate beasts. 1. Immigration: Getting married either UK/US and then applying for an immigrant visa (green card) is going to be the easiest thing immigration-wise....
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    Need to vent about manual BP

    ghillbert replied to OrthoFNP's topic in General Students

    I'm not "jumping" on you. I was simply replying to your post. Good
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    BIOPATCH

    ghillbert replied to lbeauplan's topic in General Nursing

    I work with lines that are implanted (sometimes permanently) but are not CVCs - we did not have luck with Biopatch, but have had luck with Medihoney (no AB resistance, easy to apply, antibacterial,...
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    Need to vent about manual BP

    ghillbert replied to OrthoFNP's topic in General Students

    A few words of "advice" from a nurse of 13 years ICU experience (if that's enough?). Your attitude will get you in trouble. If you post on an internet forum, we only get the information that you post...