loriangel14 RN

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    I'm turning 25 soon and I want to be a nurse, am I kidding myself?

    loriangel14 replied to christinem2388's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started when I was 38. Today I precepted a student that is
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    HELP!! - Canadian RPN looking to work as LPN in Arizona

    loriangel14 replied to CanadianRPN84's topic in Immigration Advice

    You would still need a visa, agency or
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    How about a secondary call button - please comment

    loriangel14 replied to aylene's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Most of my patients are too confused to follow the idea of 2 bells.Like chrisrn24 said, very few patients think their needs aren't very
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    Nursing and Jewelry

    loriangel14 replied to kitten2013's topic in General Students

    It will depend on the facility policy and how vigorously it is enforced.We are allowed only plain band type rings and no wrist
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    RPN to BSCN

    loriangel14 replied to sallyk's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I believe Trent University
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    Can a physician deny an order to transport from LTC?

    loriangel14 replied to anangelsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    It will depend also on the code status of the resident. Where I live dying patients aren't necessarily sent to the hospital. Some palliate at the LTC facility.Is the resident in this scenario a full...
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    Nursing School at 38...... Too old?

    loriangel14 replied to kimber75's topic in Canada

    I started when I was 38 as well. Go for it.I was far from the youngest in my class.You are brave to take it in French. I would just wait.Best of
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    Nurses not on the Canada Skilled list this time around

    loriangel14 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Immigration Advice

    You have a good point. Undergoing the assessment can increase an IENs confidence when job hunting if they have been assessed and they have passed or done the extra required.It really wouldn't be fair...
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    Poop Free Nursing Jobs in the Hospital?

    loriangel14 replied to IcySageNurse's topic in General Nursing

    What are you going to do if you come across something else you don't like on your path to becoming an NP? You can't just expect to not have to deal with something just because you don't like it. Lots...
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    Poop Free Nursing Jobs in the Hospital?

    loriangel14 replied to IcySageNurse's topic in General Nursing

    If you are looking to expand your clinical experience then I don't know how you could avoid
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    How to do well in school when dealing with family problems..

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

    I wen through some turbulent times during school and all I could do was focus, focus, focus.Block everything out and study.Failure was not an option.Everything else was crashing down all around me but...
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    CNA online training in Ontario, Canada?

    loriangel14 replied to Divi RN's topic in General Students

    I meant in
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    CNA online training in Ontario, Canada?

    loriangel14 replied to Divi RN's topic in General Students

    You can't do it online in Ontario. PSW takes at least 8 months full time. Many places will hire you as a PSW if you have a year of nursing school
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    Patient Care Nurse

    loriangel14 replied to boushie87's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen it used to mean you will be basically working as an
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    readings & notes

    loriangel14 replied to zoe92's topic in General Students

    My text books usually had focus questions at the end of each chapter. I used to read and highlight and then at the end answer the questions for that chapter. Usually if you could answer the questions...
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    took nclex 14x still failed

    loriangel14 replied to Casey1765's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would go back to school.Another field
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    my friend is flying to British Columbia this september

    loriangel14 replied to RJmanuone's topic in International Nursing

    Where did he get the permits from? Did he already go though the Canadian government to get these visas? Has he applied for a nursing license yet? Is he enrolled in this program for the fall? If he is...
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    my friend is flying to British Columbia this september

    loriangel14 replied to RJmanuone's topic in International Nursing

    Social Service Worker will have nothing to do with nursing and will not have any effect on immigrating or getting a job. Your friend needs to look into what kind of visa he can qualify for and apply...
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    What do (did) you do during the gap between graduation and your first job

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

    I had ten days off and then I wrote my exam.The next week I started working.I just studied and
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    Engagement/Wedding Bands

    loriangel14 replied to ~Melissa~'s topic in General Nursing

    It may depend on facility policy, especailly once you start working.My workplace only allows plain bands. Nothing with stones.Most girls just leave the bling at home. Think of what kind of nasty bugs...
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    I'm getting a little frustrated here.

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

    How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. Nursing school is the same.I didn't think I could do it either and chemistry terrified me.Take it one step at a time. Use the resources available.It...
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    Where are you happy?

    loriangel14 replied to CaitlynRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I work with 2 nurses that are nearing 35 years bedside. Not everyone hates it. They both love hands on care even after all these years.I have only been bedside 6 years but I wouldn't ever want to do...
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    was reported by a nurse... what's going to happen?

    loriangel14 replied to Priaz's topic in General Students

    Wow. That sounds like much ado about nothing.I have idea what will happen but it doesn't sound like you did anything
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    RPN operating room nurse in Canada moving to USA

    loriangel14 replied to mig_oh's topic in International Nursing

    And how would he do it with no
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    RPN operating room nurse in Canada moving to USA

    loriangel14 replied to mig_oh's topic in International Nursing

    But in order to work in California you need a work visa and you will not qualifty as an