loriangel14 RN

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    US- RN planning to transfer to Canada

    loriangel14 replied to aubreytherese's topic in International Nursing

    They are a dopting a NCLEX "style" of exam but it will have Canadian content and reflect Canadian nursing values. You will still have to write the exam to work in Canada. It will not be just one exam...
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    Unionized? Night Shift? I need your input!

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

    We don't have mandatory meetings so it's not an issue. Any mandatory education days we are not booked to attend directly after a night shift but rather on a more appropriate day. Scheduling will call...
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    Ativan and Oxycodone

    loriangel14 replied to rosemariev's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes I have seen that as well. If the patient is exhausted they will sleep for a while once the pain is finally under control and the Ativan helps them
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    Ativan and Oxycodone

    loriangel14 replied to rosemariev's topic in Patient Medications

    As long as the VS are stable I would give both at the same time.Quite frequently they need both to give them comfort and quite often it will be passed along in report to please give both together.I...
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    Nursing Fundamentals

    loriangel14 replied to Lovely86's topic in General Students

    Yes. Do the readings. I found that I had to break up my reading into smaller chunks. It is a mind numbing amount of information to take in and if you trying to read too much at once you won't take...
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    clinicals

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

    While you are working they will watch most of the time. Eventually you will do some skills with no supervision but most of the time you will have someone watching you. You will be graded on performing...
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    When pts demand pain meds AND are sedated

    loriangel14 replied to Cauliflower's topic in Patient Medications

    Where I work sedation and pain meds are usually given together.Yes, if a pt is getting sedation I would still medicate for pain if VS are
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    What do nurses do?

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

    Have you been watching a lot of medical dramas on TV? Real life nursing is not that exciting. Even ER nurses don't deal with constant drama and
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    Fission mailed - portrait of a failure

    loriangel14 replied to failedcna2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Did you find that being a CNA was not what you expected? Were you suprised by the points that you have listed? How would we know how long before your mom will speak to you again? We don't know her at...
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    When patients discharge... transportation

    loriangel14 replied to BonnieSc's topic in General Nursing

    My patients stay in theri rooms until their ride comes to the floor to pick them up. If they need a wheelchair the family can boroow one to get them to the
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    Not allowed to choose senior practicum

    loriangel14 replied to bamgam9's topic in General Students

    We were never allowed to pick ours.I did get one I didn't care for and I wasn't happy but I got through it and it wasn't too
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    potential tardive dyskinesia r/t Seroquel?

    loriangel14 replied to beleanor's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Where I work it is regularly prescribed for anxiety, usually related to dementia.I have seen patients develop mild TD while on
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    What do nurses do?

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

    No. There is much more to what you are seeing. It will also depend on the setting.Nurses do assessments, treatments,wound care, provide personal care, communicate with other members of the health care...
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    Thank You Treat for Staff

    loriangel14 replied to jazacmom's topic in General Students

    Food is great but where I work we appreciate healthy over sugar. Fruit is great.One student brought in a huge platter of veggies and
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    Medication Question;

    loriangel14 replied to RN_Madam's topic in Patient Medications

    I would call pharmacy to get the OK instead of calling the
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    Is it OK to give baking soda and water to LTC patient without a doctor order?

    loriangel14 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Repeated use can seriously interfere with the patient's PH ( i have been told). I currently have a patient that gets bicarb tabs BID but that is because there is an
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    Where can I actually help people??

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

    I work on a Complex Continuing Care unit. I get physical rehab pts ( lots of hips),some medical pts, palliative patients and seniors waiting for nursing home placement.I do enjoy getting to watch...
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    Combative dementia patients

    loriangel14 replied to Old and New's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    lol.Oh some days we WISH we could just call someone to take them away.
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    Medication Question;

    loriangel14 replied to RN_Madam's topic in Patient Medications

    You could only do so under the direction of the MD or the
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    Is it OK to give baking soda and water to LTC patient without a doctor order?

    loriangel14 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Technically it's not a food.Sodium bicarbonate is a chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3.Sodium bicarbonate is used medicinally and you would need an order.It is used for conditions such as...
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    Combative dementia patients

    loriangel14 replied to Old and New's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Call an ambulance to take them where? I work in a
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    Clinical

    loriangel14 replied to RN403's topic in General Students

    Oh heavens yes. I swear by mine. No more tired and heavy feeling legs at the end of the
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    Nursing in Alberta

    loriangel14 replied to UK_RN_AJ's topic in Canada

    Very true. There are jobs in my area but they are in small hospitals and community
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    No-one to a Someone.

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

    It is a first step to recognize your shortcomings. Yes listening and speaking are very important skills but you can become better at both if you work hard.Whether or not you are cut out to be a nurse...
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    Nursing in Alberta

    loriangel14 replied to UK_RN_AJ's topic in Canada

    Yes Fiona is right. The big issue is the scarcity of