loriangel14 RN

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    How to give correct dosage of Lovenox

    loriangel14 replied to darajanan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    110 is not half of
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    Really hating school right now...

    loriangel14 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You have a poor
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    Online PN classes?

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

    You may be able to complete some prerequisites online but the actual LPN program would have to done in person. Nursing involves learning hands on skills and working hundreds of hours in clinical...
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    Homework on first day?

    loriangel14 replied to Summergrace's topic in General Students

    A lot of subjects will have assigned reading that you have to do before the first class.Yep homework every day is the
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    Burned out and hate nursing

    loriangel14 replied to RN1023's topic in Health, Stress Management

    That's all very sad. I hope you find something that makes you happy. I love being a
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    From Bedside to Bench? Maybe Bedside and Bench?

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

    You don't make any mention of wanting to care for patients.If you want to be a scientist I would recommend you don't go to nursing school.The things you want to do don't match up with being a
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    Vitals during the night shift

    loriangel14 replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    We would earn the wrath of infection control if we wore a wrist watch to work.Most nurses have no watch where I work. Every room has a clock.I usually carry a little
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    Maybe I'm worried too much ?

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

    Did you take science and math in high school? You may need those before you proceed.Yes nursing school is very challenging. Becoming an LPN or MA will also involve studying, prerequisites and...
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    Time for a vacation!! Where do you want to go?

    loriangel14 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    It took about 4 hours ( I am in Canada). The food was
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    Advice on "setting boundaries"

    loriangel14 replied to SubSippi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Physical violence is some thing different.Then you need to get someone else involved and don't forget to document, document,document in all cases of inappropriate
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    Advice on "setting boundaries"

    loriangel14 replied to SubSippi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nope.We are nurses and we are not there to be verbally abused.You have to draw a
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    Time for a vacation!! Where do you want to go?

    loriangel14 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Awesome! So beautiful and it was
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    Looking to become a RN

    loriangel14 replied to Sheri_03's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The PP has a point. You need complete the prerequisites first
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    Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    loriangel14 replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't think they are going to start firing experienced nurses just so new grads can have jobs.You're not alone. Thousands of new grads are struggling to find work.No one is obligated to give them...
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    Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    loriangel14 replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Good points. Plus the fact that training new grads costs money.Another good reason for hanging onto experienced
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    Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    loriangel14 replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Unfortunately lots of people have fallen for the " become a nurse, you can always get a job" line.Usually put out there by schools trying to lure people into enrolment. It's also a myth perpetrated by...
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    Advice on "setting boundaries"

    loriangel14 replied to SubSippi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As for unreasonable requests I just smile and say " No, sorry, I can't do that" and walk away.If they are rude I say " that's not acceptable and I will come back when you are ready to ready to be...
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    Med-Surg floor sucks, and nursing unions

    loriangel14 replied to coco42rn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Shortage of nurses? Ha that's a good
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    Decline a shift equals termination?

    loriangel14 replied to kparry's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't touch
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    Time for a vacation!! Where do you want to go?

    loriangel14 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Paris! I went last year, I can't wait to go again. Although I would love to see Cuba again.I am going to Mexico in
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    Nervous about Nursing Career

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

    It is possible to become more comfortable around needles. In school you will learn how to handle them safely and how to give injections properly.Now that's not to say everyone will "get over it". I...
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    Depends leaking.

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

    Wekk yes, the others have a point. You should be checking the brief when you do your Q2 check
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    Depends leaking.

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

    You can't just put a brief on at bed time and then not check it until morning. Patients that are incontinent need to be checked regularly and changed as needed. Of course the brief is going to leak if...
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    Depends leaking.

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

    What would you put on an incontinent patient
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    New grad who wanted ICU, got med surg, advice?

    loriangel14 replied to meagenreason's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So you hoped for the ICU position. So what? You will be very disappointed if you think you are going to get everything you want just because you want it.ICU right out of school is ridiculous anyways....