loriangel14 RN

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    Do you think you have ever encountered an angel?

    loriangel14 replied to loriangel14's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Oh I know what you mean. When I was a single mom living on nothing I had more than one ordinary person give me a helpng hand.We have to remember that sometimes the angels work through
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    Giving meds together

    loriangel14 replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I currently have a palliative pt that takes Ativan and Dilaudid together, both po and it works
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    J2 visa to greencard

    loriangel14 replied to pulavendran's topic in International Nursing

    You need to do a search on here and read up on retrogression.Currently GC processing is taking about 6
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    Drinks at nurses station/desk

    loriangel14 replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yeah this a big no no where I work as well. You can drink during your shift but you have to duck into the report room to do
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    application to carlifonia board of nursing

    loriangel14 replied to lekkybaby's topic in Nurse Registration

    Completing the needed hours will not get you a SSN. Only a work or immigrant visa will get you a SSN. You will have to try a different
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    Can a RPN work in the USA ??

    loriangel14 replied to scrlet's topic in Nurse Registration

    You would still have to sort out a
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    Foods you have discovered as a Nurse

    loriangel14 replied to FlorenceNtheMachine's topic in General Nursing

    One girl I work with brings lychee fruit. They have a pinkish red rind that you peel off and you eat the white flesh inside.Very
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    Can a RPN work in the USA ??

    loriangel14 replied to scrlet's topic in Nurse Registration

    I think the stumbling block may be a visa.I think for the TN visa you need your BSN and a Green Card would require that as
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    What if Foley does not have sample port?

    loriangel14 replied to tariq_ze's topic in General Nursing

    You are using the wrong bag I
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    How do I protect myself from mean nurses?

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

    You are going in with a negative mind set. Did a nurse actually say you did something you didn't or is this just you imagining it happening? Don't listen to what others say. The older experienced...
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    What if Foley does not have sample port?

    loriangel14 replied to tariq_ze's topic in General Nursing

    The sample port will be on the tubing, not the catheter
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    Worried LPN will be phased out, please help rase my mind if possible.

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

    It seems to depend on where you are.I am in Canada and opportunities for PNs in hospitals in Ontario are plenty.Our scope is expanding and they seem to be hiring PNs in the place of RNs on some...
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    LPN or RN

    loriangel14 replied to ian_onymous's topic in Nurse Registration

    Yes our scope is expanding by leaps and
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    LPN or RN

    loriangel14 replied to ian_onymous's topic in Nurse Registration

    Oh yes. The hiring of PNs is on the rise where I am in Ontario as
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    US Accelerated BSN for International Students

    loriangel14 replied to sanghus's topic in International Nursing

    You would need to contact nursing schools in your area. They will tell you if you meet the requirements and how to
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    An idea for consolidation and nurse initiative

    loriangel14 replied to alusiq's topic in Canada

    I'm with you. I lived there for 7 years and I loved the
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    An idea for consolidation and nurse initiative

    loriangel14 replied to alusiq's topic in Canada

    Is your school open to you doing your consolidation in another area completely? Usually they require you do it in one of the facilities they have an agreement with. What do you mean you want a work...
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    Speaking of... Getting to work early

    loriangel14 replied to jrsmrs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I get in about 15 minutes early. Then I have time to use the washroom, pour my coffee and have a look at the assignment.We don't have shifts that overlap.Report takes about 15 minutes and we get on...
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    Older nurse lacking computer skills

    loriangel14 replied to Nrsasrus's topic in General Nursing

    She should be getting support from her employer.There is no reason for them to expect her to function in the workplace without the proper instruction.This is their responsibility.Where I work new...
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    what are eligibility criteria for a BSN to get a H1B

    loriangel14 replied to sunr's topic in Immigration Advice

    You would have to have experience to be considered a specialist and have an
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    My dilemma working in the nursing home

    loriangel14 replied to nerdynurseme's topic in Canada

    Yeah having that many is normal from what I have seen and heard. With time you will get quicker with the med pass once you get familiar with the residents and thye
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    How many people in your class?

    loriangel14 replied to Dezy's topic in General Students

    30 people. 24
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    Need Advice on Where to Start

    loriangel14 replied to industriousant's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Completing the prerequisites and getting the best marks you can will help you get into a program.Completing the 10 courses needed for U of T will take you longer.You just need to decide which program...
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    Work to Canada as a Nurse (Filipino Nurse)

    loriangel14 replied to silupgmail's topic in International Nursing

    Our licensing bodies are called colleges. The college of nursing is who you have to apply to for a license.You don't have to go to school to get a license unless the assessment determines you are...
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    witnessing a DNR

    loriangel14 replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    There is something wrong with that situation.All you should need is the doctors