loriangel14 RN

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    Protecting Skin Grafts

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

    You should get a wound care order, either from the MD or a wound care specialist.It would be difficult to recommend a dresing without seeing the
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    Mind gone blank :/ help with calculations please :-)

    loriangel14 replied to passionateaboutlife's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We have converted the mcgs to mgs so we need to figure out how many mgs per
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    Mind gone blank :/ help with calculations please :-)

    loriangel14 replied to passionateaboutlife's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Correct. What do you think the next step will
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    Mind gone blank :/ help with calculations please :-)

    loriangel14 replied to passionateaboutlife's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ok so first figure out how many mcgs you will be giving an hour.Then convert to mgs.Let us know how you make
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    Good Nursing Books

    loriangel14 replied to southerngirlnurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes! Tilda has written a few books and they are great.Her last one "Opening My Heart" recounts her experience being the patient when she has open heart
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    Disappointment and sadness

    loriangel14 replied to amberella123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Dude has a good point.If this paper was so important why were you just doing it the night before? If you knew you had loud disruptive room mates why did you do it twice in a
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    Disappointment and sadness

    loriangel14 replied to amberella123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why did you miss class both times? I would have gone even if i was tired.You need to take responsibility, not blame everything on others. i have worked 12hour shifts several times on no/little...
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    I am psyching myself out... someone smack some sense into me

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

    I went back at 38. I never finished high school.I was scared too. Especially when it came to writing papers and tackling science. I graduated third in my class.Deep breath. You can do it.Good
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    Mask fit testing course?

    loriangel14 replied to ManpreetManpreet's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    It's not a course. It's just a mask fit testing.It's usually mandatory for any nursing program. You can contact the university to find out where to get it done.You can also contact Paramed. They do...
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    How rude are your physicians???

    loriangel14 replied to mitral's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Where I work they are generally pretty good. We have good relationships with the ones we deal with and we are on a first name basis with
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    Cgfns/ces english proficiency test. Not taking it. Pls help. Advices... Thanks

    loriangel14 replied to SheenaMarieRN's topic in Nurse Registration

    If you are confident in your ability to speak English then why wouldn't you just take the
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    Can you help me, please?

    loriangel14 replied to aysekaya's topic in Nurse Registration

    You couldn't do it online because you need to do the clinical hours as well.I don't think there are any schools that would let you do just part of the nursing program.`If you want to be licensed as a...
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    Staffing question?

    loriangel14 replied to Mikeinhouston's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital where I work has a Central Scheduling office that does it online.You have to go into the computer and enter your availability.They will always call before assigning and extra shifts they...
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    working where you get your own medical care?

    loriangel14 replied to OrangeSN's topic in General Nursing

    I haven;t been a patient but I have cared for a few coworkers. It didn't present any problem.I would have no problem going to my own hospital for care. I am Canadian so I can go where ever I want for...
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    PT's that require a private room

    loriangel14 replied to RhodyLPNstudent's topic in General Students

    Anyone that is on any kind of precautions (e.g. contact, droplet ).E.g. MRSA positive,c-diff, etc. And palliative patients of
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    Sick employees in the workplace

    loriangel14 replied to KDSkyy44's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work you would be sent home pronto with those
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    suppositories in colostomys?

    loriangel14 replied to nursesara23's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes I have given a suppository this way. It's not that
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    Can you help me, please?

    loriangel14 replied to aysekaya's topic in Nurse Registration

    Without the internal and adult studies it is doubtful you will meet the requirements for any
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    Major in Fashion Design and then go to Med School?

    loriangel14 replied to Mell101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    [Yes sweety and i've done more work than you'll ever do in your entire career, if you really have one that is. Why are you still on my post anyways? Is this as much thrill as you get in your pathetic...
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    Major in Fashion Design and then go to Med School?

    loriangel14 replied to Mell101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes you referred to yourself as a nurse. And you're not."nurse" is a legally protected
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    Major in Fashion Design and then go to Med School?

    loriangel14 replied to Mell101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    [ I am a nurse myself and i love doing it. ] A CNA is not a
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    Major in Fashion Design and then go to Med School?

    loriangel14 replied to Mell101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Personally attacking members is against the TOS.Just because it's thread you started doesn't mean you can ignore the TOS. It is bad taste to ask questions ona professional forum and then get snarky...
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    Give me your insight...

    loriangel14 replied to STLmomma27's topic in General Nursing

    The answer to that will vary depending on who you ask.I love my job and my coworkers.I do find it a rewarding.I look forward to going to work every
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    Advise for a Dental Nurse going from Canada to Australia

    loriangel14 replied to Andra1234's topic in International Nursing

    That wasn't helpful and had nothing to do with the
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    been out of school for 1 yr finding it hard to find RN job...help

    loriangel14 replied to mariesearcy's topic in Canada

    Have you considered