loriangel14 RN

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    Studying Accelerated Nursing Program in the USA as an International Student

    loriangel14 replied to Motun's topic in International Nursing

    Have you looked into what kind of visa you would qualify for if you plan on working in the US after school? You may not find it easy. You would likely have to go the Green Card route and that takes...
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    small Bowel resction post op complications and nursing intervention,

    loriangel14 replied to prada93's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is there not anything in your text
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    noting orders..... who is licensed to do this?

    loriangel14 replied to eyknough's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work the ward clerk writes the orders out in the MAR and initials it. Then an nurse, either RN or PN, co-signs it after checking it against the
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    Why do some older nurses have to be mean when I'm reporting off!

    loriangel14 replied to Reyval04's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So you are upset because you don't like how she LOOKED at you? I think you are over reacting.You seem to be making a lot of assumptions. She doesn't have to write down what you say. Like chare said,...
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    Uk nurse wanting to move to USA

    loriangel14 replied to alharris's topic in Immigration Advice

    Are you generalist or specialist
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    ** RPN in Centennial College **

    loriangel14 replied to stud-ent's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    How would you graduate as an RPN if you failed
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    How long are your clinicals?

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

    Just because you only have one patient doesn't mean you have to sit around doing nothing. You can help the nurses and CNAs, answer bells, spend a little time chatting with your patient and reading...
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    Becoming a RN after high school

    loriangel14 replied to vvikhrev's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    1. BSN is the degree, RN is the title. There are two ways to become an RN in the US.One is an ASN (2 year Associates degree) or a BSN ( 4 year degree). 1.That is the never ending debate.ASN is quicker...
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    Question about hospice patients

    loriangel14 replied to neuron's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I will take the wishes of the family into consideration and not move them if that's what they want. Other wise I will turn them side to side but it's a very slight turn with a pillow under the hip to...
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    Out of all the nursing specialties, which ones would be the least amount of stress?

    loriangel14 replied to AliDrewThis's topic in Nursing Career

    For most of those you need a ton of experience first. A new grad wouldn't get into case management. 8 hour shifts don't mesan that you will work 9-5. I work 8s and I work days, eves and nights,...
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    To the nurses: any advice for CNA for time management on the floor?

    loriangel14 replied to mamacita2's topic in General Nursing

    It would depend on how independent the patients are.They certainly should be encouraged to do as much as they can for themselves. If they need help bathing I would do face, hands, axillas and peri...
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    Trying to get into nursing program in quebec

    loriangel14 replied to popugate's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Yes the politics are a complete mystery.Being male doesn't really mean anything to them.Keep trying and good luck. I was in a class that was mostly between 35 and 52.We gave them a hard time. Any time...
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    A Tribute to Nurses Through Time

    loriangel14 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for posting this. A lovely tribute during nurse's
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    Where to start my new journey into nursing...Geriatric or no?

    loriangel14 replied to m20forshee's topic in General Students

    There is nothing wrong with going straight to LTC. You see a lot of stuff, hone your time management skills and get to work with the population you enjoy. I work in a hospital but I care for mainly...
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    I want to be a Rn.

    loriangel14 replied to kenya.jones17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Online classes will require that you have graduated high school first. Some prerequisites will have components that will have to be done in person and not all schools will accept online classes. There...
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    13 states with same CA BON concurrency issues

    loriangel14 replied to steppybay's topic in Nurse Registration

    If you are trying to obtain a license in CA you have to meet the same requirements as any other person applying for a CA license.Having a license in another state doesn't mean you don't have to meet...
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    Out of all the nursing specialties, which ones would be the least amount of stress?

    loriangel14 replied to AliDrewThis's topic in Nursing Career

    If you want regular hours and low stress then you don't want to be a
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    Working for VON or St. Elizabeth as RPN in Ontario

    loriangel14 replied to sun2bnrse's topic in Canada

    I was offered a job at St. Elizabeth when I got out of school.I turned it down. Generally community nursing agencies don't pay well and offer little orientation. One thing about working in the...
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    Working and living somewhere in Ontario

    loriangel14 replied to GARY_FL_NURSE's topic in Canada

    I live about 2 hours north of Toronto. You will need to look at getting a license and a visa. Nurses are not on the list for FSW visas so your choices will be limited. You can apply for a TN visa but...
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    Working and living somewhere in Ontario

    loriangel14 replied to GARY_FL_NURSE's topic in Canada

    Where are you living
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    If a patient wants something but an RN says don't do it, whom do you follow?

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

    If the RN says don't do it then you don't do
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    Do many hospice patients also have continuous G-tube feedings?

    loriangel14 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It may depend on where you are and the hospice program. Hospice in my area will not admit pts with a G
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    Need help with post-op care and intervention

    loriangel14 replied to west37's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You are over thinking this way too much.Your possible complications don't have to be that complicated. Inefffective nutrition absorption is rather long term.She's on clear fluids so there isn't much...
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    Need help with post-op care and intervention

    loriangel14 replied to west37's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you research Crohn's you will see how it affects the bowel and how in turn that will affect this patient postoperatively.Once you learn what Crohn's is you will see why it would affect a person...
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    Need help with post-op care and intervention

    loriangel14 replied to west37's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    YOU need to elaborate a little bit more. We aren't going to do your homework for you.Hint: when you are thinking about complications think about the kind of surgery she had and what system it...