loriangel14 RN

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    Nursing dress code

    loriangel14 replied to fitore's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you want our opinions then how can that come from a good nursing source? Do you want to know what we think or what someone has
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    Pls help me decide

    loriangel14 replied to samantha08's topic in Canada

    Your best bet would be to contact the CARNA and ask
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    Dang, I have some great co-workers!

    loriangel14 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's nice to hear. Sounds like a great group.So often you only hear the complaints about coworkers on here. I am lucky I that I also work with a fabulous bunch that works as
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    When to choose a specialty

    loriangel14 replied to aliciat22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most people change their minds about what they want to do once they get some experience.Quite often nursing is not what you would expect. A type of nursing you were sure would be terrific turns out to...
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    Question of about indweling foley catheter procedure

    loriangel14 replied to Christylky's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    oops. double
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    Question of about indweling foley catheter procedure

    loriangel14 replied to Christylky's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My sister is an EA (educational assistant) in Canada and she has a student that she straight caths as a part of her
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    Checking Vital Signs in LTC

    loriangel14 replied to oliverandmollycat's topic in Patient Medications

    When doing a med pass for a large number of patients doing VS for every one would be impossible.In LTC they are usually done monthly unless there is reason to be concerned.psu is right, people at home...
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    Question of about indweling foley catheter procedure

    loriangel14 replied to Christylky's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You certainly can have an allergy to iodine. I have had a patient that was allergic to
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    Nurse knowledge and Ibuprofen vs. Tylenol

    loriangel14 replied to DantheMan9's topic in Patient Medications

    What's your point? probably lots of people don't know which affects the kidneys more.Why would you be
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    Much needed advice please:)

    loriangel14 replied to wchelsea's topic in General Students

    I had classmates that never worked in a health care setting until after graduation.It's not
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    Much needed advice please:)

    loriangel14 replied to wchelsea's topic in General Students

    Must be a regional
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    Much needed advice please:)

    loriangel14 replied to wchelsea's topic in General Students

    I have never heard of such a
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    Nursing Student taking drug?and stealing!

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

    You think what is wrong? You have no proof of anything. You need to mind your own
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    Im going to school for lpn. Is it worth it or not?

    loriangel14 replied to jlopez92's topic in Nursing Career

    There is no test for the bridge to RN. You have to go back to school and take the program that will enable you to write the
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    First day if clinicals

    loriangel14 replied to sucess2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well yeah that would be different.We aren't supposed to use it just for
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    Nursing Student taking drug?and stealing!

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

    What evidence do you have? Scratches on the face could be from anything.Just because she has a supposed past hx doesn't mean you can jump to conclusions.Unless you have proof I would mind my own...
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    So, who is working tomorrow?

    loriangel14 replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    I'm here this morning.Merry
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    First day if clinicals

    loriangel14 replied to sucess2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If find it's one of those things that you get used to. We are not allowed to wear masks because of BMs that smell bad. It makes the patient feel
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    Shift work

    loriangel14 replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work you would only be scheduled to work two of the three shifts but part timers that pick up will work all three ( like me).Scheduling all three shifts in one week is wrong. I gather you are...
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    Should I quit nursing?

    loriangel14 replied to Anna-s's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ok deep breath. It's only been 4 weeks. Relax.Your feelings are completely normal and believe me it gets better. The real world is a whole lot different than school.You will become better at time...
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    Irritated that everyone feels the need to mention they want to help people

    loriangel14 replied to Trenbolone Acetate's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's very sad if that's how you feel about
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    Senior in HS. LVN, RN, Bridge program?! Help!

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

    Your best bet would be to go for your BSN, especially now while you are young. You really can't avoid prerequisites like A&P or biology. You will have to do them at some point.There are no...
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    Dementia

    loriangel14 replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work on a hospital floor that is largely dementia patients. Medication is our life saver.We try to balance controlling their behaviours while keeping them awake enough to function.Redirection rarely...
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    Where can a new grad nurse work outside of the hospital?

    loriangel14 replied to Dreaming2's topic in General Students

    LTC, home health,doctor's offices, clinics. A friend of mine worked in factory in employee health and another worked ina mental health
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    J2 visa to greencard

    loriangel14 replied to pulavendran's topic in International Nursing

    You have to find a job that requires a BSN minimum and that the employer cannot fill with a US citizen. This will be very