loriangel14 RN

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    How to become a nurse practitioner from a nurse?

    loriangel14 replied to jaimie_adams's topic in Canada

    You need to get your BSN and some nursing experience first. Then you will have to meet the requirements of the NP program of your choice.There is an NP program offered at University of Toronto. It's 3...
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    New RN wants to move to Nicaragua

    loriangel14 replied to lunemeister789's topic in Travel

    Do you speak
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    Need a new stethoscope (hard of hearing)

    loriangel14 replied to stan164's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a co worker that is hard of hearing and she invested in a digital
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    Insulin Dosages

    loriangel14 replied to rosemary_petals's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Really? I still see either sliding scale or standing Lantus at night or
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    Insulin Dosages

    loriangel14 replied to rosemary_petals's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Where I work the patient's orders have the dose included. We just give what is ordered, no math needed.Wouldn't most patient's have orders that state the
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    Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses Canada

    loriangel14 replied to nmlola's topic in International Nursing

    You need to apply to the college of nurses in the province in which you want to work. They will instruct you on how to apply for a license.You will have a tougher time getting a work visa.Nursing has...
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    Is Nursing right for me?

    loriangel14 replied to driven_chick1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Nurses cannot prescribe.( with the exception of
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    Is Nursing right for me?

    loriangel14 replied to driven_chick1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    She never mentioned becoming an NP, just a psych
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    Is Nursing right for me?

    loriangel14 replied to driven_chick1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Psych nurses are
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    Is Nursing right for me?

    loriangel14 replied to driven_chick1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    [...but seeing how I could do the same thing within nursing & better yet be able to prescribe treatment....] You cannot prescribe treatment as a
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    Nursing in Canada with an American degree

    loriangel14 replied to LaurenV123's topic in Canada

    If you are planning on working in Canada you would be best to go to school in Canada. As Fiona points out, you will always be considered an IEN and have to deal with having your education evaluated if...
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    Seeking a career in Ontario but studied nursing in Quebec at a Cegep level

    loriangel14 replied to deb87's topic in Canada

    You would be best to contact the CNO directly and they will tell you how to
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    Benefits of taking PSW program instead of Pre health program

    loriangel14 replied to Missfuturern1690's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I hope that nurse doesn't get caught some day letting a PSW give injections and remove sutures. Was part of the knowledge she passed on to you involve scope of practice and the difference between...
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    Dont understand why i got it wrong(??)

    loriangel14 replied to rosemary_petals's topic in General Students

    The supplement is being given on a daily basis. The lab work shows that this dose is keeping his levels in the right range so you would continue. Glad I could
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    Dont understand why i got it wrong(??)

    loriangel14 replied to rosemary_petals's topic in General Students

    3.5 is well within the normal range and you want to maintain that.Why would you hold it when the level is normal? 5.2 is at the very top of the normal range.You would hold it to keep the level in the...
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    Going back to study nursing-is it worth it?

    loriangel14 replied to PrincessCherry's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing is a great profession and I couldn't imagine doing anything else, but if you are looking for job security you had better look before you
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    Dont understand why i got it wrong(??)

    loriangel14 replied to rosemary_petals's topic in General Students

    As long as their levels were within the safe range you would give it. You would hold it if their levels were too high. If they are receiving the potassium and the labs show their levels are normal you...
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    Benefits of taking PSW program instead of Pre health program

    loriangel14 replied to Missfuturern1690's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Nurse is a legally protected term. You cannot call someone nurse that isn't.PSWs are a vital part of the team but they aren't
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    Benefits of taking PSW program instead of Pre health program

    loriangel14 replied to Missfuturern1690's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I AM in Ontario and night school is NOT free.Being a PSW does not give you nursing experience because PSWs are not nurses.Yes they do get experience giving care but they are not functioning as nurses...
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    Benefits of taking PSW program instead of Pre health program

    loriangel14 replied to Missfuturern1690's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    You cannot take prerequisites for free at night school. Being a PSW does not give you nursing
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    Benefits of taking PSW program instead of Pre health program

    loriangel14 replied to Missfuturern1690's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    The difference is that the pre health programs satisfy the prerequisites required by RPN and some RN programs.A PSW program doesn't. A PSW program just makes you a
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    How old were you when you started Nursing School?

    loriangel14 replied to NursingStudentMomof3's topic in General Students

    I was
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    Nurses who love what they do

    loriangel14 replied to RachPapp's topic in Nurses Rock

    Oh I LOVE what I do! I didn't go back to school until I was 38 and it's the best thing I ever did. I love where I work and I love my coworkers. I couldn't imagine doing anything
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    Items needed for Nursing kit for clinicals during nursing school?

    loriangel14 replied to StudentNurseFrye's topic in General Students

    Each school will have their own idea about what needs to be in a student kit.You can buy it all separately but usually it's just cheaper to buy the kit.You would need to buy whatever is in it anyways...
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    Moving abroad

    loriangel14 replied to Apcoyle's topic in Nursing Career

    One thing to be aware of is that US nurses are generalist trained. Meaning that is school they had theory and clinical hours in adult, peds, OB/GYN and mental health nursing.You will need to meet the...