loriangel14 RN

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    What is nursing really about?

    loriangel14 replied to Starkrav's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes you need to prioritize and say no. Why would you waste time checking a BP for no other reason than that the resident asked you to? You have to do the important stuff first and be firm about the...
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    Changing from nurse to Doc.

    loriangel14 replied to singh2manish's topic in Nursing Career

    A nursing degree will not get you into med school and clinical experience as a nurse will not be of any importance.The sciences you took as part of your nursing education will not likely be accepted...
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    Are there any online LPN or LVN programs

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

    Because with NP and PA programs you already have nursing experience and have the hands on skills.Starting off as an LPN you needs lots of hands on, in person experience.You need to be there to learn...
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    Moving from Ireland to Canada!

    loriangel14 replied to bettytot's topic in Immigration Advice

    I am sure that SilverDragon will be along with even more advice for
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    Moving from Ireland to Canada!

    loriangel14 replied to bettytot's topic in Immigration Advice

    There is no " best " area, it depends on what you are looking for. You need to decide what you are looking for in a home, city, country, plains, mountains, coast, what kind of lifestyle etc..You will...
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    13 states with same CA BON concurrency issues

    loriangel14 replied to steppybay's topic in Nurse Registration

    NCLEX is a national exam. There is no difference in the exam from state to state. There is no state that is "easier" than
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    No cna's ??

    loriangel14 replied to littlenurse23's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Oh so sorry, I didn't mean not knowing how to.That was rude.lol I meant that when I did my placements and consolidation there were no aides so it was part of our time management.I have to admit I feel...
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    I'm in Florida but I'm thinking of taking another state's board.

    loriangel14 replied to itsdebraanne's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is the same exam no matter what state you take it in.It is not "easier" in some states.It is a national exam, there are not separate exams for certain
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    Med Surg vs. Pre/Post-Op

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

    It may depend on the facility.My hospital has med surg and a medical/post-op floor. Post-op patients go there after recovery if they are being admitted for a day or
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    Soiled Scrubs Mid-Shift

    loriangel14 replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in General Nursing

    I would get a set of scrubs from laundry and throw mine in a bag. I just throw mine in the wash when I get
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    No cna's ??

    loriangel14 replied to littlenurse23's topic in Medical-Surgical

    This not unusual where I am in Canada. Most hospitals don't have any aides of any kind.My floor does but only for the last couple of years and other units don't have any. When I was in school we...
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    Student VISA TO JOB

    loriangel14 replied to singh2manish's topic in Immigration Advice

    A student visa is not an immigrant visa.You cannot get a job while there on a student
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    Dementia

    loriangel14 replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We can't shut our confused patients in their rooms because we need to be able to see them so they don't hurt
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    13 states with same CA BON concurrency issues

    loriangel14 replied to steppybay's topic in Nurse Registration

    You still need to meet the same requirements if you are endorsing from another
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    Problem applying nclex in california

    loriangel14 replied to jrmRN's topic in Nurse Registration

    It doesn't matter if you are endorsing from another state. You still will have to meet the same requirements.Concurrency will still be an
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    hot enough?

    loriangel14 replied to K+MgSO4's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    That's hilarious. I just battled my way through a winter storm this morning ( I am north of Toronto).- 20C with the wind Enjoy your weather!
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    INTERNATIONAL NURSES ASSOCIATION- Is this legitimate or too good to be true?

    loriangel14 replied to AbbeeZee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Complete
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    Feeling like a servant

    loriangel14 replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I draw the line at that behaviour. I make it clear that I am not their waitress. If they are capable of doing for themselves then that's what they will do. If there goal is do get better and go home...
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    Unionized? Night Shift? I need your input!

    loriangel14 replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    They are where I
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    so nervous!!!

    loriangel14 replied to jb4455's topic in General Students

    Don't let it worry you. How you dress means nothing. I saw everything from pantsuits to shorts and flip flops in
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    so nervous!!!

    loriangel14 replied to jb4455's topic in General Students

    Oh yes,everyone gets nervous. I felt queasy the first few mornings when I got up.Just the thought of breakfast..... I always remember certain students, for good reasons and bad. One would stand in the...
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    Any older students??

    loriangel14 replied to KristinaW's topic in General Students

    I was 38 when I started and had been out of school for 20 years.I was feeling pretty rusty but it was something I really wanted so I dug in. I do think that mature students have an edge.I was a lot...
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    How long are clinical shifts?

    loriangel14 replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Students

    It will vary. Mine were 8 hours but not 5 days a week. Every school will have their own
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    Areas of Nursing

    loriangel14 replied to rajm's topic in Canada

    Oh one of those " I wanna be a nurse but not actually touch a patient"
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    Should I....?

    loriangel14 replied to jamieekins's topic in General Students

    Relax and enjoy your time now. When school starts you will have plenty of reading to do.It really doesn't make any difference if you read stuff