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Do you still have to refer to material or do you memorize it all?

loriangel14 replied to kstrac13's topic in General Nursing

Yes you
Do you still have to refer to material or do you memorize it all?

loriangel14 replied to kstrac13's topic in General Nursing

When you apply for a position it will indicate what floor/area the job posting is
Do you still have to refer to material or do you memorize it all?

loriangel14 replied to kstrac13's topic in General Nursing

There is nothing wrong with using a reference if you need to refresh your memory on something.Any floor I have ever been on has a had a mini "library" of books. Our med room has a drug book so if you...
A one-armed nurse and ADA?

loriangel14 replied to 42pines's topic in Nurse Disabilities

I work with a nurse that lost her arm to a shark attack while on vacation. She is now back at work ina non bedside role. It doesn't seem to have slowed her
RPN operating room nurse in Canada moving to USA

loriangel14 replied to mig_oh's topic in International Nursing

RPN will not qualify you for a work visa.You would need a BSN to do
First day of school!

loriangel14 replied to findingme02's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

Best of luck! I was a single mom of two little girls
CANADA to USA Licensure

loriangel14 replied to laladeedee's topic in Nurse Registration

You will have to pass the
filipino nurse wishing to work abroad

loriangel14 replied to glenllan's topic in Immigration Advice

Your IELTS score is not your main concern. You need to consider what visa you will qualify for and where you will qualify for a nursing license. You need tp pick a country beause you want to live...
LVN Help Please

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

You did say ALL the knowledge.I thnik you are going to be in for a big shock when you get into nursing school.You cannot just read ahead and learn it all.You need to learn application and context for...
LVN Help Please

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

There is no way you can grasp " all the knowledge" before you start. You have no idea you how much information you are talking about.You cannot get a great grasp until you go to
wanting to become a crna.

loriangel14 replied to Oscar1187's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

How long have you been a nurse and what is your nursing
A job offer

loriangel14 replied to Amel.'s topic in Canada

Me too. I had them in school.Why would they have them in an acute care
A job offer

loriangel14 replied to Amel.'s topic in Canada

I would be very suspicious if they aren't actually stating the pay rate.I would get it in writing before accepting the job.What is a
Question on swallowing precautions

loriangel14 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Patient Education

Feeding tubes are not for the "convenience " of staff. Putting a feeding tube in when it is not necessary would be wrong in my eyes. Eating is still a pleasure of life. Putting a tube in just because...
Diabetic nurse help

loriangel14 replied to 0manderz's topic in Nursing Career

Your employer should be allowing you to do what is needed to maintain your blood sugar.I am diabetic as well and if I need a snack or a drink I go and have it. My patients will not die if I am...
Graduate in the Philippines to take NCLEX in California

loriangel14 replied to starleviosa's topic in Nurse Registration

Mnay states require that you have your local license before you can apply for licensure in that state. You are not applying to take the NCLEX, but rather applying for a nursing license in that state...
China: Male nurse want to promote himself

loriangel14 replied to paulxiong881217's topic in International Nursing

So what exactly is your
What do you do about doctors who don't write scripts for narcotics/sleeping pills etc

loriangel14 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

Really? They can't take telephone
Nursing at Ryerson University

loriangel14 replied to karekare's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

College courses won't transfer to university.The university courses may as long as it wasn't too long ago.You would have to check with the school and see.You cannot fast track my taking summer courses...
the homeless that wander in...

loriangel14 replied to mish_RN's topic in Emergency

We have a discharge planner that makes sure patients are being sent some where safe that they will be able to manage.Otherwise they will just be back in the ER anyways.Lots of people have no families...
the homeless that wander in...

loriangel14 replied to mish_RN's topic in Emergency

We just wouldn't send them back to the streets. Oh I'm in Canada so their stay is covered.Our usual diagnosis is "failure to cope" That covers a
What do you do about doctors who don't write scripts for narcotics/sleeping pills etc

loriangel14 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

Call them again. Middle of the night if need
the homeless that wander in...

loriangel14 replied to mish_RN's topic in Emergency

We never discharge unless they have some where to go, especially when the weather is
nursing clinicals and glorified cna work

loriangel14 replied to kkanady's topic in General Students

[ Also if you still feeling bored, don't EVER stand around the nursing station, look for the busiest nurse, CNA anybody, shadow her and bug her with questions] Good suggestion but I was REALLY busy...
Book recommendation?

loriangel14 replied to AMR21's topic in General Nursing

Opening My Heart was

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