loriangel14 RN

loriangel14 is a RN and specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

loriangel14's Latest Activity

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   CPNRE - test times

   loriangel14 replied to CURLYKATE's topic in Canada

   Tests are usually June, September and January.
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   Care Partners?

   loriangel14 replied to loriangel14's topic in Canada

   Just a visiting nurse in the community. Glad to hear positive feedback. Fingers crossed. I only applied yesterday.
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   Care Partners?

   loriangel14 replied to loriangel14's topic in Canada

   ? Thanks for the reply. I did spend 8 years as a PSW in the community before I was an RPN so I am used to the sights ( and smells) of the community. You never know what you are walking into. I feel fairly confident of working on my own since I have o...
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   Care Partners?

   loriangel14 replied to loriangel14's topic in Canada

   Did you enjoy it? Were they supportive?
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   Care Partners?

   loriangel14 posted a topic in Canada

   Has anyone here worked for Care Partners? Specifically in Ontario? I've heard mixed reviews.
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   Dealing with death

   loriangel14 replied to TheNewNurse94's topic in General Nursing

   Palliative care is a very special job. You are assisting the patient on their final journey. Emotion is fine as long as it doesn't interfere with you being professional. The best you can do is make sure the patient is comfortable ( pain meds, especia...
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   Do I have what it takes to be a nurse?

   loriangel14 replied to anjoku13's topic in General Nursing

   Yeah multitasking and getting yelled at are part of the package, so is stress.You need to be thick skinned. Not all places have 12 hour shifts so don't get too hung up on the idea that you will only work 3 days a week.
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   Can't find a JOB DONT EVER DO THE RPN PROGRAM IN CANADA

   loriangel14 replied to danothemano's topic in Canada

   Yeah I moved north of the city and there are all kinds of jobs.
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   How much orientation?

   loriangel14 replied to loriangel14's topic in Geriatric

   I quit already lol.
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    How much orientation?

    loriangel14 replied to loriangel14's topic in Geriatric

    Yeah I figure it will just take time. I hope I don't get sacked before that.
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    How much orientation?

    loriangel14 replied to loriangel14's topic in Geriatric

    Yeah coming from the hospital not having any way to really identify anyone kind of makes me uncomfortable.
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    How much orientation?

    loriangel14 posted a topic in Geriatric

    I'm hoping that you nurses familiar with LTC can give me some advice. After working in a hospital for 10 years I have recently started a new job in a LTC facility. I will be responsible for 27 residents. How much orientation should I expect? I'm feel...
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    How much orientation?

    loriangel14 posted a topic in Geriatric

    I'm hoping that you nurses familiar with LTC can give me some advice. After working in a hospital for 10 years I have recently started a new job in a LTC facility. I will be responsible for 27 residents. How much orientation should I expect? I'm feel...
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    LPN - CLPNA complaint close stays on record?

    loriangel14 replied to calpatel's topic in Canada

    In Ontario it will still show up online even after you complete online requirement. Prospective employers can see it.
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    Advice please

    loriangel14 replied to ert01479's topic in General Nursing

    My previous employer allowed me to work a paid shift up in day surgery and all I did was start IVs all day. It helped a lot.