loriangel14 RN

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    What can I do?

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

    You need to focus on academics instead of awards and belonging to
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    Can a teacher do this?

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

    Exactly. You are not just studying stuff because it will be on the test, you are studying it because you need to know it.You HAVE been alerted as to what you will/can be tested on.All of
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    Nursing in Alberta

    loriangel14 replied to UK_RN_AJ's topic in Canada

    You need to contact the college of nurses in the province in which you want to work. They will instruct you on how to go about applying for licensure.They will assess your education and experience to...
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    Can a teacher do this?

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

    That's what you aren't getting. We HAVE gone through this.We have figured out that the there is too much info for the the teacher to cover everything in class and we had to be responsible for the rest...
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    So what is a Hipaa violation, anyway?

    loriangel14 replied to lulain's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    You got it backwards. I said the first one would be fine but the second one has too much indentifying info. Even the first one could be questionable if you were in a smalll town ( like me). I just...
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    So what is a Hipaa violation, anyway?

    loriangel14 replied to lulain's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Your first example would be ok but the second one has enough information that someone could know who you meant.It also depends on where you are when you are doing the talking.You never know who will...
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    Permanent documentation... "Please advise"?

    loriangel14 replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in General Nursing

    I think the note you wrote was fine. It didn't sound stuffy, it sounded professional. Is there no other way to communicate with the MD? In a case like that I would call the doc and ask for further...
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    I hate clinicals!

    loriangel14 replied to truckinusa's topic in Male Nursing Students

    So you would only help out with other patients just because you expect extra credit for it? That is a poor attitude. You will not like being a nurse if you expect an extra pat on the back every time...
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    Could I fail because of this? can't be that bad...

    loriangel14 replied to mursetudent25's topic in General Students

    But the CI asking you to do a presentation is not an unusual expectation.If you were asked by your nurse manager to do something like that it would not be
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    I am confused and need some help with this math question.

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

    I use Doc (what the doctor ordered) over stock ( what you have on hand) 900/1000 = 0.9.Multiplied by the volume(4) =
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    Nursing Authority

    loriangel14 replied to trenadamm's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You can ask the doctor to change the order to another
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    Could I fail because of this? can't be that bad...

    loriangel14 replied to mursetudent25's topic in General Students

    If you are asked by your employer to do something refusing will get you disciplined/fired right quick. You can't just say no because you "don't feel like
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    Can a teacher do this?

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

    That's why she is getting the so called "negative" feedback. We have been there already and our advice comes from experience. After being blind sided by a few tests we have figured out what the OP...
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    Can a teacher do this?

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

    We HAVE been suggesting something. Study it all.Your teacher is not going to "direct" you to all the answers.You need to take responsibilty. The teacher will not direct you to every single word you...
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    What's the job market like in the Toronto area?

    loriangel14 replied to Aeterna's topic in Canada

    Have you tried looking a bit further north like the Orangeville, Alliston or Barrie
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    Do NCLEX PN in Manitoba Canada

    loriangel14 replied to chanselay's topic in Canada

    Well said. Why on earth should there be reciprocity for NCLEX passers. We are not the
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    Can a teacher do this?

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

    When you write the NCLEX do you think it will be based on just what your instructor put on her power points? No. It will be based on all of
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    Combative dementia patients

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

    We can't back down when they are actively trying to assault us. Unfortunately we have no where to send them We have to deal with them as there is no psych beds for them usually.They are usually in...
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    Combative dementia patients

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

    Our stance is that we are not at work to be punching bags.Our patients get medicated appropriately. We have the right to not have to work in fear of getting
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    Can a teacher do this?

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

    No teacher can cover EVERYTHING. It is up to you to take responsibility for learning the rest. Like they have said previously, no one is going to spoon feed it to you. They can give you the tools you...
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    Combative dementia patients

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

    Why exactly are they blaming you? How was it your fault? Do you have adequate meds ordered for patients like this? We hold them down as well, just until we can get the IM
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    Nursing shifts at Scarborough General

    loriangel14 replied to katarroyo's topic in Canada

    Ahhh we had that. ir was called the Clinical Nursing
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    water pitcher mix ups in the hospital, how to avoid?

    loriangel14 replied to Tholi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Twice a day a trolley is filled with clean water jugs full of ice water and new straws. Whoever is doing the water(usually aides) takes a clean one into the room and brings out the dirty one.The dirty...
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    Nursing shifts at Scarborough General

    loriangel14 replied to katarroyo's topic in Canada

    Our 8 are ahead of Fiona's by 30 minutes ( e.g.0730-1530 etc) What is
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    How many patients do you consider being a safe patient workload?

    loriangel14 replied to NurseAsh87's topic in Nursing Career

    It really depends on the type of patient and how heavy the care is. The floor that I work on 8-9 for a night shift and 6 on days is normal.I work on a Complex Continuing Care floor.We have some...