misswoosie

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 core curriculum so didn't give any academic points...

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 lower limb) or 2 (ataxia in both limbs). Deciding...

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 specifically developed for use in the emergency assessment o...

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 apply for positions that REQUIRE (not prefer) a BSN. ...

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 returned to work and the US is training more nurses...

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: You entered the United States as an A-1, A-2, ...

Do you?

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

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 hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes.The most common ...

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

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 would. He may be able to get an O visa or he may b...

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 (monitored-amount of quality sleep and reasons for lack of e...

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 comorbidity.

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 Nurses Credentialing Center.http://www.google.com/url?...

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 2007

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 at infection rates etc and have seen some hospita...

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 NCLEX if you meet the requirements for number of hours...

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 attorney. The fact that you have a BSN (nursing i...

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 hospital system in Charlotte NC? It's a BSN require...

This is based on opinion, stereotypes and maybe personal experience. I think many people assume that professionals who are involved in life and death situations and deal with people when they are at their most vulnerable and helpless are more likely ...

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 was required post arrest, or they would go with th...

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 that anyone requiring nitrates should have IV acc...

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 impairment, liver impairment) I have a bit of a bee in my bo...

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 administrator.The position is on acute stroke/gen med re...

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