loriangel14 RN

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    Washing scrubs

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

    I would never rewear a pair of scrubs that hadn't been
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    Undressing Dependent Patient With Tight Fitting Shirt?

    loriangel14 replied to BosLav's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I agree with the advice of the first two posters. The family needs to be told to buy her shirts that are easier to get
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    RPN vs RN

    loriangel14 replied to smiles_x's topic in Canada

    Our floors are the same.2 RNs and about 4 PNs and a couple of PSWs. Apparently they have decided we can hang blood as well.My PICC line class included how to draw blood from a PICC. I was a bit...
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    RPN vs RN

    loriangel14 replied to smiles_x's topic in Canada

    Where I work RPNs are in the ER and L &
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    RPN vs RN

    loriangel14 replied to smiles_x's topic in Canada

    Ok first of all, they aren't different professions, they are both nurses.Secondly an RPN isn't a Nurse Practitioner, it's a Registered Practical Nurse. NP is a step beyond BSN. When you initially...
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    Vacation and school...what would you do?

    loriangel14 replied to MBrickle's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    You really need to ask the school what to do.My school would have flipped if anyone wanted to take that much time off ( and you would have been dropped from the program if you
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    "You *Have* To Start in Med-Surg"...fact or fiction?

    loriangel14 replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Fiction. It's not a bad place to start but you don't have to start there. If you got a job offer in an area that interests you then go for
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    Class is getting unbearable

    loriangel14 replied to mbl2013's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Head down, do your work and ignore them. If you do have to deal with them at all, like tom says, kil them with kindness.Greet them like you are delighted to see
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    Entry for English students to States schools

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

    Where are you planning on working once you graduate as a nurse? If you were going to work in the US you would have to return to the UK while you wait for a Green Card, which takes about 6 years. As...
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    I need Help! Failed NCLEX-RN want to work in CA

    loriangel14 replied to DeadFishEyes's topic in Nurse Registration

    That won't work. Even if you are trying to endorse from another state you still have to meet the requirements of the CA BON. The issues that caused them to deny you will still be a
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    Canadian nurse having difficulty obtaining LPN in WA

    loriangel14 replied to nurseduh's topic in International Nursing

    It's highly unlikely you will find an LPN program that will allow you to enrol just for one
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    So confused on how to get into a nursing program

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

    Try this:DosageHelp.com - Helping Nursing Students Learn Dosage
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    Is there such a thing?

    loriangel14 replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work a lot of the management aren't nurses.If they are they have gotten their Masters or an MBA. Where do you think nurses would get promoted to? If it was just done on the basis of how long...
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    Knew it was her

    loriangel14 replied to green34's topic in Emergency

    What was the point of this thread? I deal with people I knew from school quite
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    So confused on how to get into a nursing program

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

    Pick a program. Complete the prerequisites. Apply to the
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    Nurses, I have a few questions!

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

    Are you talking about LPNs or NPs? Those two very different
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    Soon to be RN from Canada, looking at the US

    loriangel14 replied to Mike32110's topic in International Nursing

    After you pass the CRNE you will have to apply to the IL BON for a nursing license. You will have to meet their requirements and then pass the
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    Qualifications to sit for US NCLEX

    loriangel14 replied to rama_4's topic in Nurse Registration

    You need to meet the requirements of the BON in the state in which you want to work. If you meet the requirements they will allow you to write the NCLEX. Then you will have to figure out what visa you...
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    tattoos/piercings

    loriangel14 replied to Swellz's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a hospital and I see a variety of quite visible tattoos, plus nose rings and studs and other unusual piercings.It doesn't seem to be a problem. One nurse even has auburn hair with a large...
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    Ahh pharm calc!!

    loriangel14 replied to brycross33's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What part are you having trouble with? Give us an
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    Bed down close to the floor for safety

    loriangel14 replied to Alnitak7's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work in a hospital and we have several of these beds. When in the lowest position they are about 3 inches off of the floor. if a patient tried to get out they just end up rolling onto the floor. We...
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    Nursing Colleges in Europe

    loriangel14 replied to reyoxeminem's topic in International Nursing

    What would be the point of going to nursing school in Europe? It certainly wouldn't be cheap. You would be paying international student fees and you wouldn't be able to work. Once you came back you...
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    neonatal nurse 5 year plan UK - Canada

    loriangel14 replied to rotkaeppchen28's topic in Nurse Registration

    You can't just get experience in the other areas. You need to have attended a nursing program and have a transcript that shows theory and clinical hours in adult, peds, OB/GYN and mental
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    New nursing student, career choice questions

    loriangel14 replied to qtran429's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you want to be a doctor why are you going to go to nursing school? Why not just complete the pre med requirements? Becoming a nurse isn't really a step towards becoming a
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    New job: "Don't worry about following the MAR" & other scary stuff

    loriangel14 replied to kak85's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The glove issue isn't that surprising. I don't know anyone who wears gloves for those