loriangel14 RN

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    need advise re: working in Canada or US

    loriangel14 replied to hayat232's topic in International Nursing

    For Canada you need to apply to the college of nurses in the province in which you want to work.You will also need a work
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    Not sure which path to go

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

    Clinicals would be especailly tricky. Usually you are there for a day shift and have to be at the site by 6-6:30 am.The days you attend clinical will not be
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    Are all nursing programs challenging?

    loriangel14 replied to nursetobe15's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I have only been through one but I would say they are all challenging. I doubt you would find a school that would make it easy to graduate. for one thing, you still have to pass the licensing exam. So...
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    Ontario RNs and RPNs

    loriangel14 replied to Ivgotsunshine22's topic in Canada

    I am an RPN in Ontario. I have been out of school almost 6 years.All of my classmates found jobs after graduation, many of us before we had even written the exam.It really depends on where you are...
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    What is the first thing you do when you put a fall-risk pt in the bed?

    loriangel14 replied to Tyris's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I tell them to stay
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    Uncomfortable from Sexual Remarks from Patient

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

    The OP needs to make it clear immediately that remarks like that are inappropriate. The man has no excuse and he indicated that he knew it was wrong because he asked if she would report him. There is...
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    Are nurses paid hourly or salary??? A bit confused

    loriangel14 replied to kobebryant's topic in New York Nursing

    13 days a week? What planet are you on? Usually when you get hired they tell you how much you get paid an hour.Your pay stub should state it as well.I don't know any nurses that get paid a salary but...
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    Orientation Lengths for New Hires

    loriangel14 replied to RN.Jillian's topic in Canada

    Yeah that crossed my mind too joanna. I was offered a job in home health when I graduated but I turned it down. You need some experience under your belt first so you have developed some judgement and...
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    Getting my degree later than many and in not the most traditional of circumstances...

    loriangel14 replied to Destiny'skid's topic in General Students

    I was 38, a single mom and I worked 7 days a week and went to night school. You can do
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    math for meds help!!

    loriangel14 replied to gissellew's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well if you had 1 part bleach to 20 parts water would that be stronger than 1 part bleach to 200 parts water? Think about
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    Orientation Lengths for New Hires

    loriangel14 replied to RN.Jillian's topic in Canada

    Yeah that sounds typical. I have an RPN friend that works for a community agency and she got three days in the
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    Where are your clinicals?

    loriangel14 replied to peppapig123's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Mine were LTC, hospitals, mental health and community
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    Not falling for that old trick

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

    My work place's view is that it is their own best interests to encourage sick people to stay at home. They don't want us spreading it to other employees or
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    Whats your favorite montra or saying?

    loriangel14 replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    My mantra is "one day at a time" Feeling overwhelmed? Remember the old riddle. "how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a
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    What is the environment like at your workplace? Do you like your co-workers?

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

    [The reason why your cousin can't stand her co-workers is because she's new and most nurses hate new nurses....] I wouldn't make such a broad statement. My floor has hired a handful of new grads over...
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    Not falling for that old trick

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

    Really? My work place is the opposite. If you are sick you are told to stay home.Usually you can't come back until you have been symptom free for 48 hours. They will send you home if you come to work...
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    What is the environment like at your workplace? Do you like your co-workers?

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

    I love my coworkers.We have a culture of teamwork and I consider everyone a good friend.Many of us socialize outside of work and we share our personal joys and sorrows.Our charge nurse is a gem and...
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    I get the different personalities, but they don't :-(

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

    I understand where you are coming from. Some people seem to be hypersensitive to the foibles of others.I have a coworker that is one of those people who says things that "come out wrong", others call...
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    Canadian Registered Practical Nurse looking to work in the USA!!

    loriangel14 replied to NursingNicole's topic in International Nursing

    She's not married.I don't think getting married automatically gets you a Green Card does
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    Embarrassing? (Ladies opinion)

    loriangel14 replied to msnursecp's topic in General Students

    Oh my I remember that. We all worried when it was that time of the month. I wore tampons and pads together, went to the bathroom to check for leakagefrequently and we all used to tell each other when...
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    Canadian Registered Practical Nurse looking to work in the USA!!

    loriangel14 replied to NursingNicole's topic in International Nursing

    Were you going to the US for the Associates? You can only get a BSN up here.That is the minimum for RNs in
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    Canadian Registered Practical Nurse looking to work in the USA!!

    loriangel14 replied to NursingNicole's topic in International Nursing

    RPN does not qualify you for a work visa. You need a
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    A lamb in a den of wolves!

    loriangel14 replied to Jinx322's topic in General Students

    Fortunately where I work you only end up precepting a student if you want to. Nurses volunteer to be preceptors so a student never ends up with an unwilling
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    A lamb in a den of wolves!

    loriangel14 replied to Jinx322's topic in General Students

    The students that we always love are the ones that are on time, follow the rules, aren't afraid to answer a bell and make good use of their time. GrnTea is right, it's not about the
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    Really At Lost With My Girlfriend (Nursing Student)

    loriangel14 replied to ffrraanncciiss's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry. I wasn't trying to be unkind. You came here asking for advice. Based on your post I told you what I