misswoosie

misswoosie

ICU,ANTICOAG,ACUTE STROKE,EDU,RESEARCH

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  1. Transcript for ENB courses?

    misswoosie posted a topic in International Nursing

    I am thinking about doing a Masters in acute care NP here in the USA. Of course they ask for transcripts for all training and ,whilst I don't think it's that important as was pre-project 2000 and the...

  2. Ataxia vs weakness

    misswoosie replied to ilikesharpthings's topic in Neurological

    Has the patient had an acute stroke? If so, then you should only be testing the side affected by this stroke. That's why for ataxia, it only gives you the option of 0 (no ataxia) 1 (ataxia in upper or...

  3. how to perform basic neuro check, not the NIH scale

    misswoosie replied to looking_foranswers's topic in Neurological

    Surely it depends on the individual patient? For example, the NIH(SS) is a Stroke scale, and would not be appropriate for someone with MS. FAST (Face, Arm, Speech,Time of onset) again , was...

  4. U.S. nurses sponsership

    misswoosie replied to JohnsonRN29's topic in Immigration Advice

    I would start applying for positions. The forms will ask you if you are legally allowed to work in the US and you say " No". Then they will decide whether they want to interview you. I would only...

  5. PH Nurses for USA (Experiences with Employers)

    misswoosie replied to stephlowe's topic in Immigration Advice

    I don't believe that article has much credibility. It's more what it doesn't say than what it does. The nursing shortage may have temporarily decreased during the recession because some nurses have...

  6. How Do I Get My Green Card In New York

    misswoosie replied to PurpleDelight's topic in Immigration Advice

    Not sure, as you say immi' attorney would be able to help, but the criteria says [h=3]Eligibility Criteria[/h] You may be eligible to receive a green card under Section 13 if you can establish that:...

  7. Providgil for stroke pts

    misswoosie replied to hodgieRN's topic in Neurological

    Do

  8. Which oral care product is better for intubated pateints?

    misswoosie replied to hodgieRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Toothbrush (preferably electric) and toothpaste twice daily. Mouth Care in Patients Receiving Mechanical Ventilation: A Systematic Review - Nursing and Midwifery Studies - -

  9. Hemmoragic Stroke

    misswoosie replied to lovinmytwins's topic in Neurological

    Yes technically it is, BUT, clinically, if someone has a SAH it is referred to as a SAH-not a hemorrhagic stroke. Part of the reason for this is that the risk factors and pathology are different from...

  10. A way to the States for a foreign nurse

    misswoosie replied to 0llie's topic in Immigration Advice

    You need to apply for CES AND visa screen through CGFNS. As Jeweles says, there are some genius'

  11. Nurse making the jump from UK to USA, needing a bit of advice

    misswoosie replied to frand22's topic in Immigration Advice

    I understand your want to finish your Masters, but what I meant was that it will be easier to get a Green card/visa via your husband than through your nursing and if he has a PhD then it definitely...

  12. Providgil for stroke pts

    misswoosie replied to hodgieRN's topic in Neurological

    Would like to see where the research based evidence for this is. I hope they do a full assessment of the "sleepiness" ie sleep apnea secondary to stroke, insufficient amount of night sleep...

  13. Hemmoragic Stroke

    misswoosie replied to lovinmytwins's topic in Neurological

    SAH isn't usually classified as a Hemorrhagic stroke- it's a SAH! To answer the OP it really depends on the location and size of the bleed and the patients condition and

  14. Nurse making the jump from UK to USA, needing a bit of advice

    misswoosie replied to frand22's topic in Immigration Advice

    Masters will be a good thing- but bare in mind that most Masters prepared RNs here are either NPs or CNS and they have to have done a recognized NP or CNS course and be certified via the American...

  15. Visa Screen

    misswoosie replied to ann_menina's topic in Immigration Advice

    I think you can forget about H-1b unless employer is cap exempt as they expect the cap to be reached by April 5th this year and there may be an H-1b "lottery" for the first time since

  16. looking for pediatric orthopedic specialist for spine surgery

    misswoosie posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hi-friends daughter needs surgery for spinal scoliosis. I think she's 13, living in VA. Any recommendations for a specialist center/surgeon would be appreciated. We can use the usual resources to look...

  17. Uk BSc nurse wanting to work in florida

    misswoosie replied to suzy12's topic in Immigration Advice

    For most (all?) states you only need to sit NCLEX-which is the US RN licensing exam. You will need to apply for CES via CGFNS as a first step to getting a license. You will only be allowed to sit...

  18. How Do I Get My Green Card In New York

    misswoosie replied to PurpleDelight's topic in Immigration Advice

    I think you may be eligible (under section 13 of the INA) to apply for a Green Card-regardless of your nursing.USCIS - Green Card Through Section 13 (Diplomats). I would get advice from an immigration...

  19. Salary for assistant nurse manager/clinical supervisor

    misswoosie posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I was wondering what sort of hourly rate I could be looking for for a RN clinical supervisor position on a 40 bed acute stroke/medical rehab ward which is a stand alone hospital, but part of a large...

  20. Central line protocols

    misswoosie replied to brainkandy87's topic in Emergency

    Sorry- I'm confused here. Are anesthesiologists not part of cardiac arrest teams? In the socialised healthcare system in the UK they would be the ones to place a central line in a patient in ED if it...

  21. Medication tidbits an ER nurse should always know

    misswoosie replied to RNstdntSVSU's topic in Emergency

    I agree. Patients who are underfilled can be hypertensive, and nitroglycerin can drastically drop the systolic. It usually responds to fluids and it's far better to have it ready. I would have thought...

  22. Medication tidbits an ER nurse should always know

    misswoosie replied to RNstdntSVSU's topic in Emergency

    No one has mentioned checking patients PMH or current drug medication history to see if there is any reason not to give the drug, if the dosage needs to be lowered (eg in the elderly, renal...

  23. Any RN nurse supervisors/ANMs out there?

    misswoosie posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Currently having interviews for Supervisor positions within Carolinas rehab (part of Carolinas Healthcare system) and waiting for date for 3rd round of interviews with Nursing Director and ward...

  24. Any RN nurse supervisors/ANMs out there?

    misswoosie replied to misswoosie's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks Michelle. How much RN experience do you have and did the position require a

  25. what are eligibility criteria for a BSN to get a H1B

    misswoosie replied to sunr's topic in Immigration Advice

    I have a RN license for NY as they don't require a SSN. You don't need a license to apply for jobs or a visa, as long as you have your visa screen certificate. It is possible to get a H-1B as a RN,...