loriangel14 RN

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    Writing multiple times?

    loriangel14 replied to loriangel14's topic in General Nursing

    There is currently a thread in the NCLEX forum from one person who has written 7 times.There is also this thread:
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    IM Ativan

    loriangel14 replied to dc529's topic in Psychiatric

    Ours are in no state to listen to you telling them to wiggle their toes. Ours are too busy trying to get in a
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    IM Ativan

    loriangel14 replied to dc529's topic in Psychiatric

    Actually we are usually giving it with Haldol as well so I guess it does thin it out like you said. When we give it the person is usally being held down by three or four other staff at the time so we...
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    Writing multiple times?

    loriangel14 replied to loriangel14's topic in General Nursing

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    What is general skills lab etiquette?

    loriangel14 replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Students

    Wouldn't you be better off practicing the skills that you are supposed to be learning right now? How are you going to practice something that you haven't been taught how to do properly? There is no...
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    What is general skills lab etiquette?

    loriangel14 replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Students

    If you are going to use the lab I would suggest you be using the time to practice the skills you are currently supposed to be learning. there is no point in practicing stuff you haven't been...
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    first clinical- first patient assignment

    loriangel14 replied to trishaevans's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Being there and listening to him talk would be a comfort. Perhaps ask if he has any questions or fears/emotions that need to be addressed.encourage him to express his feelings and include his...
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    Writing multiple times?

    loriangel14 replied to loriangel14's topic in General Nursing

    I have noticed one thing when you read posts from people preparing to take their licensing exam, no matter what country they are in. They always seem to approaching the material as if they haven't...
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    HA question about elevated temp

    loriangel14 replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh I see.Our charting doesn 't require a comment on the temp.I wouldn't consider 100 degrees
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    HA question about elevated temp

    loriangel14 replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I meant who are you talking about? patients? coworkers? all the people at this clinical site? Who's temp were you taking? Did he mean everyone at this facilty has high
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    Patient abuse... To staff

    loriangel14 replied to lmccrn62's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I hope you told her what a wonderful employee she is a how much her friendliness is appreciated by the patients. I work on a floor with some wonderful ladies on housekeeping that brighten the...
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    IM Ativan

    loriangel14 replied to dc529's topic in Psychiatric

    We give it IM quite frequently where I work and we don't dilute
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    Tattoos are taboo at work. Yes? No?

    loriangel14 replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Tattoos are no big deal where I work. One ER nurse has two fulls
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    Clinical question

    loriangel14 replied to lepew's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    When I went to school you never went the day before.You just picked someone when you got
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    RETURNING TO CANADA

    loriangel14 replied to TNOHAZCA's topic in Canada

    Have you applied for your nursing license
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    RETURNING TO CANADA

    loriangel14 replied to TNOHAZCA's topic in Canada

    Ontario doesn't have health
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    Feeling so defeated

    loriangel14 replied to lintx's topic in General Students

    It's only been four weeks.Give it
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    tucking scrub pants in shoes

    loriangel14 replied to dudemursebrah2b's topic in General Students

    High tops may not meet the dress code and some places actually do tell you what color to
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    HA question about elevated temp

    loriangel14 replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    [My health assessment lab partner told me at the beginning of the semester that they "run high" on temps and sure enough, their temperature has been high ] Who are
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    Do you do the full head to toe patient assessment?

    loriangel14 replied to aywl's topic in Canada

    Why would you listen to the lungs when the sat is 97%? I would only listen to the bowel sounds if there was an
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    Studied Abroad - How do I transfer my credentials?

    loriangel14 replied to shawnvarghese's topic in Nurse Registration

    Nope. You APPLY for a nursing license. If you meet the requirements of the BON then you can write the
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    RETURNING TO CANADA

    loriangel14 replied to TNOHAZCA's topic in Canada

    A hospital will be unionised and full time right off the bat will be unlikely.Seniority rules when it comes to job postings. Yeah hospital websites would be the best bet. They are building a new...
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    Studied Abroad - How do I transfer my credentials?

    loriangel14 replied to shawnvarghese's topic in Nurse Registration

    1.Pasing the NCEX is just part of the licensing process. You have to meet the requirements of the BON before you will be alowed to write tCLEX. 2.You cannot take the NCLEX until you have satisfied the...
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    Do you do the full head to toe patient assessment?

    loriangel14 replied to aywl's topic in Canada

    I just mean I don't do a system by system assessment every shift. A skin assessment and vitals is usually enough unless there is a problem you need to focus on (e.g. respiratory).We have Personal...
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    tucking scrub pants in shoes

    loriangel14 replied to dudemursebrah2b's topic in General Students

    Work or school , you will likely get told to