loriangel14 RN

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    Do you just love it when professors test you on information you haven't learned??

    loriangel14 replied to hershdawg's topic in General Students

    I really think the issue is that you have to use what you have learned and apply it to figure out the answer.Technically you have not learned what they are asking but you have learned the tools you...
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    Obesity and Nursing

    loriangel14 replied to Traci G's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that a nurse's weight has anything to do with their validity as a nurse.I work with a couple of extremely large gals but they are also excellent nurses.Losing weight wouldn't make them...
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    How to get Nurse job in aboard, can any one guide me

    loriangel14 replied to Jyothimendu's topic in International Nursing

    What country do you want to work
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    blame the morphine

    loriangel14 replied to pnhopeful's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    If you Google " palliative care morphine myths" you will gets lots of
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    blame the morphine

    loriangel14 replied to pnhopeful's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    What role are the doctors playing in all this? Quite often they are woefully ignorant when it comes to pain control. You would think professionals would understand the dying
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    Head, meet desk

    loriangel14 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe they were hoping to get a different answer if they kept
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    Nursing requirements

    loriangel14 replied to sjackson13's topic in Nursing Career

    It may depend on where you work/go to school. I never had to get a physical for school and the hospital I work at allows piercings and
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    International nurse looking for a job in Ontario

    loriangel14 replied to lovepreet's topic in Canada

    With thousands of nurses looking for jobs there are no agencies recruiting for nurses. Are you in Ontario and do you have a license and
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    First day of clinicals, having a hard time emotionally =(

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

    Oh yes, the old disappearing staff trick.I once had my nurse go on a transfer with a patient to another hospital without telling me. I was completely confused. Since it was your first day I wouldn't...
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    First day of clinicals, having a hard time emotionally =(

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

    Don't feel like you learned nothing by spending the day with a CNA. Providing basic care to a patient is the foundation of being a good nurse. Yes, seeing people in this kind of environment can be...
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    Keep on keepin on!

    loriangel14 replied to RN403's topic in General Students

    That's amazing. People like that usually make awesome nurses.It proves you can do whatever you set your mind to. Thanks for
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    This semester of nursing school not going well for me - unbelievable

    loriangel14 replied to Nogoodmood's topic in General Students

    And start using your ears to listen to what instructions you are getting so you can do as you are
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    Quick question for folks that wear surgical issue green scrubs.

    loriangel14 replied to lilarox's topic in Operating Room

    Are you working or walking the cat walk? I wouldn't worry about being fashion forward at work.Where I work the OR nurses can't wear their
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    First semester nursing student... at the brink!

    loriangel14 replied to abagail1220's topic in General Students

    Given that you are only 6 weeks in I would advise you give it a bit more time.Nursing school is like no other kind of education. You may feel like what they are teaching you is pointless but it's not....
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    This might be a stupid question but...

    loriangel14 replied to PDNKA's topic in Pediatric

    Probably it's just an experience thing. If there wasn't a lot of bleeding I would just apply steri strips and a simple dressing. Head wounds usually have a lot of being bleeding due to it being so...
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    Clinical professors...

    loriangel14 replied to rei-chan's topic in General Students

    It won't be better if you don't adjust your attitude.You are supposedly an adult.Make an effort to find things on the unit yourself instead of whining or maybe ask someone that works there. You can't...
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    Will I be in over my head? Advice please!

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

    Don't be afraid of the sciences. You are very determined and have overcome some incredible obstacles to get where you are. You handled the rest, you will be fine. Best of luck. You sound like you will...
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    Is my husband being unreasonable?

    loriangel14 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    Mine were home alone at night when they were 11 & 12. I agree that maybe your hubby could try to be more flexible. You shouldn't have to do all the
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    how to practice as a occupational nurse in canada?

    loriangel14 replied to mauler's topic in Occupational Health

    You will have to apply for a nursing license in the province that you want to work in.You will have to meet their requirements (you will need a BSN)and pass the CRNE. Then you will have to apply for a...
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    An immigrant and an RPN having a hard time getting hired.

    loriangel14 replied to FilipinoRPN's topic in International Nursing

    You would be looking for a HCP ( health care provider) CPR. Even if the certificate says it is valid for 3 years,an employer may stipulate it has to be renewed every
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    This semester of nursing school not going well for me - unbelievable

    loriangel14 replied to Nogoodmood's topic in General Students

    "I have other jobs outside of school, and extracurricular activities that I also do." Wow. Good to see where your priorities lie. If you can't follow verbal orders you are going have a hard time being...
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    What to do when your patient adores you?

    loriangel14 replied to dsf43's topic in General Students

    Why would it be wrong to say the school wouldn't be pleased? When I was doing clinical placements that was one of the rules.No giving out personal info to
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    This semester of nursing school not going well for me - unbelievable

    loriangel14 replied to Nogoodmood's topic in General Students

    That sounds like a typical work
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    This semester of nursing school not going well for me - unbelievable

    loriangel14 replied to Nogoodmood's topic in General Students

    You still wore the wrong uniform. If you understand that you are not supposed to do any skills without your instructor then why did you? It doesn't matter what skill it was, you still broke the rules....
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    What can I do with a nursing degree (without my Candian RN license)?

    loriangel14 replied to whatshouldido's topic in Canada

    Are you going to try again? Since you only get three tries you should maybe look into a CRNE prep