loriangel14 RN

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    Discouraged and Confused LPN

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

    I have no idea why someone would tell a new nurse that.Take heart and be patient with yourself. It takes time to become confident in yourself as a nurse so don't do anytihng with haste. Just hang in...
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    The Faces Behind the Scene at allnurses.com!

    loriangel14 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    We need to organize a giant AN celebration. I can think of lots of people I'd love to meet face to face. How big is Brian's
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    RN? RPN? LPN? What does it mean?

    loriangel14 replied to pamiwhite05's topic in Canada

    RNs have a 4 year BSN and LPN/RPNs have a 2 year diploma. The 2 year degree program for RNs is now defunct but many RNs working have it instead of the
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    Do you stand up for yourself to patients?

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

    Definitely.You have to nip that right in the bud. We are not there to be abused.I will tell them that I will be back when they are ready to be civil and then I leave . If it is an ongoing problem they...
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    Patient Right To Refuse Room Change ?

    loriangel14 replied to ruger71's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think there is a "legal" aspect to the issue.Where I work they would have had to move unless there was a really dire reason why not.Just being upset wouldn't cut
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    How hard is it to get ICU position for new grad?

    loriangel14 replied to NRKB's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree. Where I work a new grad wouldn't get any where near the ICU until they had LOTS of experience and extra
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    IV Dosage Calculation

    loriangel14 replied to my4helpers's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Give us an example and explain what part you aren't
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    Am I asking too much from a nurse?

    loriangel14 replied to monkey2008's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's exactly what I thought when I read the OPs post.Where I work it would have been a lab tech not a nurse.Also we aren't allowed to discuss lab results with patients or family members. We have to...
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    Endorse Florida RN license to california

    loriangel14 replied to Irah0526's topic in Nurse Registration

    Concurrency will still affect you even if you are endorsing from another
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    RANT!! Pleaseeee dont answer the call light if you have no time to help!!

    loriangel14 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know what you mean. I do have a couple of coworkers that will spend more time hunting down an aide to do something than the actual thing would take to
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    RANT!! Pleaseeee dont answer the call light if you have no time to help!!

    loriangel14 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There is no way of knowing before you go in how long it will take. Sometimes I answer if I am busy but if it is something that will take time I may ask someone to help/do
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    Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    loriangel14 replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The answer to gun violence is not more
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    What are my options after 3 unsuccessful CPNRE exam?

    loriangel14 replied to lasthope's topic in International Nursing

    The OP hasn't been on here for 2 years. Iwould assume they have moved on to something
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    Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    loriangel14 replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Uggh. I am glad I am up
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    Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    loriangel14 replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't envy you. I don't lock my
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    Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    loriangel14 replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Oh sorry, I didn't know you moved.:) Yeah I guess the crime would be pretty bad down
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    Is bringing dougnuts for my clinical unit o.k.?

    loriangel14 replied to ammonthenephite's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest something healthy like fruit or veggies and dip.Why does everyone assume that junk food is the best gift? Heaven knows I have enough trouble staying away from it, I don't need it on...
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    Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    loriangel14 replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Carrying a gun for self defense is illegal in Canada so you would be in big trouble if you got caught with a loaded gun in your car.A weapons charge would cost you your
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    College freshman on the road to becoming an RN. Help needed.

    loriangel14 replied to JCruz94's topic in International Nursing

    Even if it took you a bit longer to get your degree in the US it would still be less hassle than getting it in the Philippines and then trying to get a US
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    Caffeine Intolerance

    loriangel14 replied to hopefulnurse45's topic in Patient Education

    I wouldn't call it caffeine intolerance. Those syptoms can be the normal side effects of caffeine.You may be extra sensitive to
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    please some advice need!!!!

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

    I didn't do it but a friend of mine took her A&P online form Mohawk and she said it was just fine. There is no dissecting required.The only thing about online studies is they take a lot of...
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    College freshman on the road to becoming an RN. Help needed.

    loriangel14 replied to JCruz94's topic in International Nursing

    Why can't you take nursing in the US? Why can't you get the classes you need there? I don't think there is any where you can take just part of a program in the US. I know it has been discussed on here...
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    College freshman on the road to becoming an RN. Help needed.

    loriangel14 replied to JCruz94's topic in International Nursing

    If you wanted to meet their requirements you would have to go back to school and repeated the needed
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    College freshman on the road to becoming an RN. Help needed.

    loriangel14 replied to JCruz94's topic in International Nursing

    [i'm not trying to say I will automatically gain automatic licensure for CA also, but more of the matter: I have a license to practice in the US already in another state, if the CA BON will be a...
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    How young is too young...?

    loriangel14 replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    I left mine alone when they were 10 & 11. They were fine.It depends on the