ghillbert MSN, NP

CTICU

allnurses Guide

  • Content

    3,796

  • Visitors

    46,624

  • Followers

    1

  • Likes

    198

All Content by ghillbert

  1. ghillbert

    Fighting mandate regarding flu vaccines

    ghillbert replied to Blessedx3's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I ask this in all seriousness - I am not a US citizen and perhaps I misunderstand - but how exactly would that violate your First Amendment rights? Isn't that the right to free speech and free...
  2. ghillbert

    I got my coworker fired

    ghillbert replied to lovesthefullmoon's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps you should reread my post. I did not berate the OP. Ever. I asked what kind of response she was looking for, given that her actions had a predictable repercussion. Then I said that I do not...
  3. ghillbert

    Help with cardiomegaly arrhythmias EKG interpretation

    ghillbert replied to RNstudentc/o2010's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When you say "rhythm" it means the pattern on the ECG. I think what you're describing is what I would call "irregularly irregular" as opposed to "regularly
  4. ghillbert

    Early feeds...good idea or recipe for disaster???

    ghillbert replied to BabyLady's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't know anything about babies, but in adult critical care there is a multitude of data to show that early feeding improves outcomes
  5. ghillbert

    Help with cardiomegaly arrhythmias EKG interpretation

    ghillbert replied to RNstudentc/o2010's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    She had a pulse without a rhythm? What does that
  6. ghillbert

    Job prospect with MN degree

    ghillbert replied to GirloftheSun's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    What is your end
  7. ghillbert

    I got my coworker fired

    ghillbert replied to lovesthefullmoon's topic in General Nursing

    Actually what is beyond my comprehension is ANYONE telling this person they did the right thing. None of us were there, we are only going by the OP's description. Even assuming it is true, do you not...
  8. ghillbert

    November 2009 Visa Bulletin

    ghillbert replied to greenjungle's topic in International Nursing

    People with in-demand skills will still be recruited to the US and to other countries. New grads won't - the US has enough in most places. As always, it's an issue of supply and demand. The gloating...
  9. ghillbert

    Palliative care-withholding coumadin-your opinions

    ghillbert replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know, someone with a past history of thromboembolism, who is going to be laid out in bed? I would want the warfarin. My mother recently had 2 PEs and it was NOT fun and would not be a pleasant...
  10. ghillbert

    How do you feel about this?

    ghillbert replied to 1TachyRN's topic in General Nursing

    The thing that makes me sick about this article is that it sounds like it's already happening. That means some stupid nurses actually agreed to do this, rather than putting their collective foot down....
  11. ghillbert

    Nursing job and time off-How flexible?

    ghillbert replied to Naoko2001's topic in General Nursing

    If you get a fulltime job, there is something called FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) which permits you unpaid time off (6 weeks each rolling calendar year) to look after a sick/disabled family member....
  12. ghillbert

    foreign nurse, please help

    ghillbert replied to babybear0614's topic in International Nursing

    OPT is for US-trained nurses, not for foreign-trained nurses. I don't see where the OP said they studied in the
  13. ghillbert

    Contact precautions and nowhere to wash my hands?

    ghillbert replied to november17's topic in Infectious Disease

    No, I'm not. The sinks have sensors so I am not touching anything. The door is open so I just walk
  14. ghillbert

    Fighting mandate regarding flu vaccines

    ghillbert replied to Blessedx3's topic in Disaster Preparation

    And how, exactly, would that help? You would still have had the vaccine. You would be better off getting a waiver for the vaccine if you really don't want it. Not wanting it because the school tells...
  15. ghillbert

    Calling all Danish nurses, that have passed the CGFNS requirements.

    ghillbert replied to Sine's topic in International Nursing

    Depending on the clinical and theory hours, BN can indeed = BSN. CGFNS do not care about the non-nursing subjects that US students take. They base their equivalency decision on the nursing subjects...
  16. ghillbert

    Not doing well in school. Need advice.

    ghillbert replied to Fundamentals(1986)'s topic in General Students

    If you know the material but don't take the test well, do practice questions until you can choose the best answer in your sleep. Every wrong answer either has a flag item that immediately knocks it...
  17. ghillbert

    I got my coworker fired

    ghillbert replied to lovesthefullmoon's topic in General Nursing

    What did you want when you posted this? You didn't ask a question, or ask for input. I don't really understand what reaction you are looking for. As NREMT-P/RN said very well, you chose to report...
  18. ghillbert

    Why is Pneumonia shot given two times in a lifetime?

    ghillbert replied to Divinelyloved's topic in General Nursing

    From the CDC guidelines: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00047135.htm Duration of Antibody Levels "Levels of antibodies to most pneumococcal vaccine antigens remain elevated for at least 5...
  19. ghillbert

    Ever have a major crush on a doctor

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

    Wait til you're leaving that site, then give him your numbers and tell him to call you. If he does, great. If he doesn't, concentrate on
  20. ghillbert

    Hypoxemia with respiratory alkalosis

    ghillbert replied to TheFuture09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Metabolic acidosi/alkalosis is based in the kidneys - by absorption/excretion of bicarb/hydrogen ions. Respiratory is based in lungs - CO2 is an
  21. ghillbert

    Contact precautions and nowhere to wash my hands?

    ghillbert replied to november17's topic in Infectious Disease

    I will usually take off my gown and gloves at the sink, wash hands and leave room without touching
  22. ghillbert

    Hepatitis B Vaccine

    ghillbert replied to toninz's topic in General Nursing

    You should talk to your doctor or whoever is giving you the
  23. ghillbert

    Research Proposal Thoughts

    ghillbert replied to StdntMurse's topic in General Nursing

    You may want to narrow the focus down to a particular state or area. I know where I live, there is certainly still a nurse shortage and no shortage of jobs, including for new nurses. The "nursing...
  24. ghillbert

    Flu shot policy at your hospital....(m)

    ghillbert replied to pink2blue1's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.komonews.com/news/local/63144732.html
  25. ghillbert

    good private health insurance, Im diabetic

    ghillbert replied to scots's topic in International Nursing

    Even with private insurance, the amount that you pay is minimal compared to the costs covered. I think it's perfectly fair that people wanting to go and work in Australia should pay for their own...