loriangel14 RN

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    HELP!!!question about prn med

    loriangel14 replied to smithb10935's topic in Patient Medications

    I would still give it a scheduled. I would take the PRN and the scheduled dose as separate orders.If the position was reversed I would give it. Suppose you gave the scheduled dose @2100 and she asked...
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    Second week of RN school

    loriangel14 replied to losilva95's topic in General Students

    Hey I think every nursing student has experienced that traditional "bombing " of the first test.Not to worry. Once you get the hang of the new way of thinking and the language you will be fine. Good...
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    Does Canada accept 2nd Courser RNs from the Philippines?

    loriangel14 replied to Kujaji's topic in Nurse Registration

    Probably the only place that could tell you for sure would be the college of nurses in the province in which you want to work.The experiences of one person may be different than that of
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    HELP! Can international student have the RPN exam?

    loriangel14 replied to melo140's topic in International Nursing

    It says you need to provide proof of citizenship or PR to ENGAGE in nursing.This means you have to be legally able to work as a nurse. It doesn't mean you can't take the exam.You can take the exam but...
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    Telehealth Nursing

    loriangel14 replied to parmsran72's topic in Canada

    I haven't worked at that but a co worker used to. She said what Daisy said.You read a script. 99% of the time you tell them to go to the ER.If you didn't tell them to see a doctor and something was...
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    Is nursing for me???

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

    You can advance if you want but there is nothing wrong with being a bedside nurse. Why are implying that there is something wrong with being at the bedside? No one should be made to feel as if they...
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    21 y/o psych student and confused--please help me :(

    loriangel14 replied to confusedstudent20's topic in General Students

    That's the great thing about nursing, there are so many options and
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    21 y/o psych student and confused--please help me :(

    loriangel14 replied to confusedstudent20's topic in General Students

    Your plan sounds perfectly realistic. I don't see why anyone would tell you not to follow your dream of being a nurse.21 is certainly not old.I went to school at 38.Best of
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    RPN/LPN in Greece?

    loriangel14 replied to amber43's topic in General World

    You would likely need a BSN in any case. I agree with the others. With the economy in shambles it wouldn't be a good
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    Is nursing for me???

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

    So basically you are dissing nursing because you are worried about what others think? How would making everyone get an MSN change that? Who cares what people say? If you are proud of your profession...
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    Is nursing for me???

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

    If the OP feels inferior then that is a problem within himself, not the fault of the nursing profession. He mentions prestige and recognition.If that is what he went into nursing for he has made a big...
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    Does Canada accept 2nd Courser RNs from the Philippines?

    loriangel14 replied to Kujaji's topic in Nurse Registration

    You would have to apply to the college of nurses( our licensing bodies are called colleges, not boards) and see if you meet their requirements for licensure.If you met the requirements you would be...
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    questions about community nursing

    loriangel14 replied to Marie12's topic in Canada

    Well maybe a couple anyways. It would depend on the person. Everyone's experiences are
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    Advice on Migrating to Canada as a RN

    loriangel14 replied to OmawumiAdeyemi's topic in Immigration Advice

    Nursing is no longer on the FSW list.You would have to investigate a Temporary Worker Permit which I believe requires that you find an employer first.You will also have to apply for a license in the...
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    questions about community nursing

    loriangel14 replied to Marie12's topic in Canada

    You would be best to get some experience under your belt first.When you are in the community you need to be able to work independently and use your judgement in many situations. As a new grad you...
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    Am I going to be able to make this relationship work?

    loriangel14 replied to Jaymesz's topic in General Students

    OP: when you say you are afraid to end it, what are you afraid
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    Am I going to be able to make this relationship work?

    loriangel14 replied to Jaymesz's topic in General Students

    Why are you afraid to end it? Having a man is not mandatory.Yes nursing school is very hard on relationships.I saw many end during school but many also lasted.Whether it is possible to make your...
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    Convert mL into units?!

    loriangel14 replied to miamiabean's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Why are you looking for a conversion? You already have the answer.1400 units per hour. You don't have to convert mls TO units. You have to figure out how many units are in a ml.25,000 divided by 500...
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    HELP! Can international student have the RPN exam?

    loriangel14 replied to melo140's topic in International Nursing

    Where are you from and where are you studying? You can write the exam and get a license but you can't stay and work on a student visa. Of course they won't hire you as a nurse with no license.You may...
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    What would you have done?

    loriangel14 replied to bendyprissy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That's awful. If the patient had come to harm and you didn't call the MD you would have been toast. Even if he felt you didn't need to call he shouldn't have gotten you in trouble.I always call when...
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    Has anyone discouraged you from nursing?

    loriangel14 replied to miko.'s topic in General Students

    There will be people like this everywhere. I didn't encounter this much since I come from a family of nurses and doctors but my oldest daughter is getting this from her Dad and his side of the family....
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    Friend tells me she is diverting

    loriangel14 replied to Flennigan's topic in General Nursing

    She needs to take the power away from him by coming clean and confessing.She will have to face the consequences of what she is doing but at least she will get away from him. She also needs to learn...
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    Pre-nursing student...beginning clinicals. Very nervous!!

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

    At first providing hands on care can be intimidating but many have been in your shoes and survived.I try to remember to smile and let the patient know what you are going to be doing next.I talk to...
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    Visitors that are drinking in patient rooms......What do I do?

    loriangel14 replied to Innocent2021's topic in Critical Care

    I had this situation once. It was a mom dying from ETOH abuse and her kids who were in their 20s were drinking beer in her room. They weren't being disruptive so we left them alone.They didn't see the...
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    Protecting Skin Grafts

    loriangel14 replied to Lynx25's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Did you ask your wound care specialist? Where I work the MDs or the wound care nurse write orders for dressings including how to secure