loriangel14 RN

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    Can I make a fuss about this or do I just grin and bear it?

    loriangel14 replied to txnurse4thewin's topic in California Nursing

    You need to take this to the union. They cannot suspend you with no reaon
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    Is working in the NICU a good idea for me, as a person with mild cerebral palsy?

    loriangel14 replied to bella201's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You also wouldn't be able to control whether or not all your assigned patients would be in one room. It doesn't work like that. Being able to find a job that is just 12 hour Saturday and Sundays will...
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    Pre-Nursing Student in Nigeria

    loriangel14 replied to jmiwole's topic in International Nursing

    You would need to apply to a nursing program in Ontario and then be accepted. Then you can apply for a student visa.Be aware that as an international student you will have to pay international fees...
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    Are there any online LPN or LVN programs

    loriangel14 replied to MAnders1405's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes but not performing nursing duties. I'm not talking about personal care. Have you been giving shots, starting IVs, inserting catheters, analyzing lab results,giving tube feedings, changing...
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    Is is worth applying for Fall 2013 now?

    loriangel14 replied to Just A Wanderer's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Are they still accepting applications for Fall 2013? I would apply if they
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    Question about holding nystatin

    loriangel14 replied to Jill2Shay's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You wouldn't give it to a patient that is NPO for a procedure, unable to swallow, nonresponsive or vomiting. In a real world application I wouldn't give it until after a
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    Gloves!

    loriangel14 replied to ChooSoul's topic in General Students

    The only time I would wear gloves for vitals is if the patient is in isolation.Hikernurse is right,you need to provide a human touch and gloves are not needed for normal contact. My charge nurse says...
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    Can I make a fuss about this or do I just grin and bear it?

    loriangel14 replied to txnurse4thewin's topic in California Nursing

    The rep is not doing their job if they ignore this. Any more meetings and you have the rep there.You need to check out your contract and see what the rules are surrounding suspension and firing.My...
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    Can I make a fuss about this or do I just grin and bear it?

    loriangel14 replied to txnurse4thewin's topic in California Nursing

    You seriously need to consult your union rep.They can't just fire you without any cause. Your union agreement should have guidelines reguarding this. They have to have just cause and go through a...
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    What do large hospital do when they're in budget deficit?

    loriangel14 replied to Deeee's topic in Nursing Career

    They can't just "let people go" and then hire new grads.The unon would have a fit and you can't just fire people for no reason.A hiring freeze would be likely
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    need advise... to tell or not to tell

    loriangel14 replied to countrygirl0905's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    There is no reason for you to defend or protect them. You need to be honest with the teacher. You can't sacrifice your own chances at being sucessful just because you want to be
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    LPN course Canada is 2 years...

    loriangel14 replied to emt... rn student's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I looked after a patient for a whole shift and then at the end of the shift they decide to send the patient to the
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    LPN course Canada is 2 years...

    loriangel14 replied to emt... rn student's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am an RPN and I pack
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    What are the differences in job duties of a RPN/LPN in Canada vs. the U.S.?

    loriangel14 replied to studentnurse1989's topic in Canada

    Well it doesn't matter since you there would be no way for you to work there since there is no visa you could apply for.If you had done research on visas you would know that
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    Witnessed unsterile procedure and feeling terrible about it

    loriangel14 replied to cblake4293's topic in General Nursing

    I have a pt in the hospital that straight caths at home.When we help him it is just clean technique.I guess everyone will do it differently. I wouldn't report it if someone chose to do it clean...
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    question: can you chart on a pt. being rude?

    loriangel14 replied to aligar89's topic in General Nursing

    You could write " pt became physically and verbally
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    What are the differences in job duties of a RPN/LPN in Canada vs. the U.S.?

    loriangel14 replied to studentnurse1989's topic in Canada

    You can't get a visa to work in the US
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    Any male Personal Support Workers out there?

    loriangel14 replied to SuperDave13's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Yes Fiona has a point. The temperment for a PSW is the same as that needed for
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    Any male Personal Support Workers out there?

    loriangel14 replied to SuperDave13's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Ok I am not a guy but I have worked with a few male PSWs so maybe I can answer some of your questions. pay - I see mostly $20-25 advertised. I work ina hospital north of Toronto and the PSWs I work...
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    What are the differences in job duties of a RPN/LPN in Canada vs. the U.S.?

    loriangel14 replied to studentnurse1989's topic in Canada

    There is no visa you could get, even with a job
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    Feeling discouraged

    loriangel14 replied to Smith5's topic in Men in Nursing

    You need to remember that nurses come here to vent to others who know where they are coming from.It doesn't mean we don't love our jobs or regret being a nurse.It's just hard to explain to your family...
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    Different Piggyback Antibiotics, Same IV Tubing??

    loriangel14 replied to Pinky89's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I usually do it that way. Why waste a set of tubing? Of course it depends if the drugs are compatible.If they aren't I would likely change the
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    really confused... need advice

    loriangel14 replied to Insider88's topic in General Students

    You don't need to study 24/7. The CNA route is an excellent idea for getting some experience under your
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    8hr vs. 12hr work days

    loriangel14 replied to sjm30's topic in Nurse Management

    Where I work the 12 hour people work one 8 hour shift a pay to make up the difference.You get more than one extra day off with
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    Too smart for my own good... :-/

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

    I meant first he is saying that there is no way ER would ever be slow and then he is saying it is