phoebe2020

phoebe2020 BSN, RN

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  1. Health Carousel/Passport USA

    phoebe2020 replied to bebe13's topic in International Nursing

    Current Lawsuit Against Health Carousel reported by MSN Click here for the case - Carmen v. Health Carousel, LLC Please see the above links before signing on. Make sure you have all...

  2. I wish I had known about this program before!

    phoebe2020 posted a topic in Immigration Advice

    Hey all, I am an International RN working in the USA. I emigrated from the UK via one of those popular international global healthcare staffing corporations. While it was a good way to get to the...

  3. Hemolyzed Tubes - scientific question

    phoebe2020 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a sciencey question for y'all. ? This morning I submitted a CBC (one purple top) and BMP/Mag (one green top) for my patient - I drew them all from the same spot at the same time. Now, I...

  4. Should RaDonda Vaught Have Her Nursing License Reinstated?

    phoebe2020 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, I would have questioned the fact that I am giving Versed to an unmonitored patient. I would have honestly asked the physician for something less potent! Midazolam is more likely to have...

  5. Health Carousel/Passport USA

    phoebe2020 replied to bebe13's topic in International Nursing

    I'm going to recommend to anyone who chooses to leave their contract early - get a lawyer to give your notice and negotiate the breach penalties for you. Threatening to deport because you decide to...

  6. Amedisys in Texas

    phoebe2020 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hey, Anyone work for Amedisys as a Case Manager in the DFW area? I have a phone interview on Monday. I can't find much information about them in this area. I read Indeed reviews about other...

  7. Breaching contract from a petitioner

    phoebe2020 replied to Axle's topic in General World

    All of your coworkers you left behind in Bismarck still miss you, Vince. :P But they're happy for

  8. Gap of Nurse experience

    phoebe2020 replied to cyril88's topic in International Nursing

    I think it would be easy to explain, as as long as you have worked as an actual nurse in the last few years. Its such a pain getting into the UK. Have you considered applying to work in another...

  9. Health Carousel/Passport USA

    phoebe2020 replied to bebe13's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks!! I had the interview before I got the embassy interview, as it was pretty close to the interview date. I was actually interviewed with a Long Term Care Facility in Maine, and even though they...

  10. Gap of Nurse experience

    phoebe2020 replied to cyril88's topic in International Nursing

    They've changed some of their regs, but I think its something like 5 years is the maximum gap but you have to prove that you have had some sort of nursing employment in that time. I would check their...

  11. Hospitals that sponsor H1b

    phoebe2020 replied to Ferrao's topic in International Nursing

    Well, you apply for a work visa, and your employer sponsors you for it. You have to get your Visa Screen completed with CGFNS, which can take a few months to get the paperwork together and then...

  12. Out of attempts for NCLEX

    phoebe2020 replied to catmom713's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I mean, I know its not the RN, but have you tried taking the LPN exam? I know someone that did that. He couldn't pass the NLCEX RN, but he works as an LPN now. We went to school together and graduated...

  13. Hospitals that sponsor H1b

    phoebe2020 replied to Ferrao's topic in International Nursing

    I doubt you'll find anyone willing to sponsor on the H1B as the government has cracked down heavily since a lot of people were abusing the system. H1B is usually not an option for nurses. However,...

  14. English RN passed NCLEX: Now to use agency or direct hire in USA?

    phoebe2020 replied to HelenaUK's topic in International Nursing

    Did you end up going with Passport USA? I'm English, and I signed with them. I wanted Texas where my boyfriend is, but I'm going to North Dakota, where its cold! But I have heard so many good things...

  15. Interview at St. Alexius!

    phoebe2020 replied to LadyGiaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just realised how old this post was, haha.

  16. Interview at St. Alexius!

    phoebe2020 replied to LadyGiaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, out of curiosity, which unit did you interview for? I'm heading into their PCU/Tele floor sometime next month. And I'm sure you did fine!! They seemed friendly with me - mine was a skype...

  17. Health Carousel/Passport USA

    phoebe2020 replied to bebe13's topic in International Nursing

    Hey!! I'm sorry - yes, everything has been approved. I went for my embassy interview in August, got approved immediately. However, I had to wait until October to get my visa issued as it was the end...

  18. Mobitz II vs. Third Degree Heart block?

    phoebe2020 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm about to start working on a progressive care unit/tele floor in a couple months, and I'm just polishing up on my cardiac knowledge and I have been reviewing EKG's. I could always understand your...

  19. Mobitz II vs. Third Degree Heart block?

    phoebe2020 replied to phoebe2020's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks very much for the help. That makes more sense. I'll definitely be practicing and looking up some videos and practice strips

  20. Health Carousel/Passport USA

    phoebe2020 replied to bebe13's topic in International Nursing

    I just became document qualified yesterday! So I am waiting for an interview date now with the US

  21. Unsafe Nurse Staffing Ratios - Not Just in the U.S.

    phoebe2020 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I currently work in Australia and the staffing levels, especially at night, are unreal. I have had 11 patients to myself on an acute ward (in a hospital, not a subacute facility!) in a night shift...

  22. Vancomycin IV solution changed color?

    phoebe2020 replied to Sedpedsnurse's topic in Patient Medications

    Aminoglycosides can be unstable if mixed with other drugs, so if you infused the IV nexium with it, that may have caused the discolouration. From the way you've explained the situation, it doesn't...

  23. My best friend puts down being a nurse

    phoebe2020 replied to mindfulnursingbabe's topic in General Students

    I'd just say, "yeah I wipe asses, but I also save lives. Its a messy, wonderful, gross, challenging and rewarding job but I love it and the fulfilment I get from it is more than someone who is in the...

  24. Nursing nightmares.

    phoebe2020 replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    I had a nightmare that I gave narcotics to the wrong patient. Lets just say the next day at work I was more meticulous than usual when doing my med

  25. Are You Doing it Right? Taking Accurate BPs

    phoebe2020 replied to Ashley Hay, BSN, RN's topic in General Students

    If I have to take a BP with the patient lying down, I will often elevate their arm slightly with a small pillow so that the arm is at the same level as their heart. I also will ask them to stay on...