loriangel14 RN

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    Clinicals

    loriangel14 replied to missy0910's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You need to remember that "CNA work" is also nurse's work. Just because you will eventually be a nurse doesn't mean that you will be exempt from providing personal care to patients. It is the...
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    George Brown College PN Program

    loriangel14 replied to RuffaG's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    My daughter is starting their PN program in Janaury and there has been no
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    Large percentage failing nursing school exams, why?

    loriangel14 replied to tganios's topic in General Students

    The things you learned in previous semesters are the foundation for what you are learning now.They should not have to review it with you. You are suposed to know it. They will not reteach everything...
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    Clinical professors...

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

    You shouldn't need someone to tell you how to do research. You need to stand on your own two feet and not expect to have your hand held. I don't see anything wrong with asking for guidance from floor...
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    Dis/Advantages to a U.S. citizen studying in Canada

    loriangel14 replied to bicycles's topic in International Nursing

    The quality of McGill's nursing program is very high, McGill being a very high ranked university
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    Clinical professors...

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

    I had many professors that were not currently practicing and that in no way affected their ability to teach. Telling you to research the answers to your questions does not mean she doesn't know. You...
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    Do you expect the CNA to wash all patients in the day shift?

    loriangel14 replied to crunchytaco's topic in General Nursing

    All our patients are washed on day shift but the nurses do their share of washing. Same goes for HS
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    Drug Question

    loriangel14 replied to winona09's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Before you administer any PRN med you will assess the patient. If they have a weak pulse and difficulty breathing the I wouldn't give the Ativan.For any PRN you will assess the need for it first....
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    A 40 year old should not be this confused, help!

    loriangel14 replied to Yolee's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't worry about the worrying part.That means you will be aware and take care when doing tasks like administering medications. I would be more concerned if you weren't concerned about making a...
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    CNO refuse to take CRNE.

    loriangel14 replied to iamdi's topic in Canada

    I disagree. Being able to communicate is a safety issue.Giving instructions to someone or trying to provide information or education to a patient is ineffective if they can't understand you. I once...
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    Med error..advise please

    loriangel14 replied to ShaSha_RN's topic in Patient Medications

    That's absolutely ridiculous.First of all, it wasn't your fault that the supervisor put it under the desk and failed to tell you it was delivered.Secondly, how could such an incident affect your...
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    Simple Nursing course turning out to be a complete nightmare.......help!

    loriangel14 replied to Nursing2102's topic in General Students

    Remember that you aren't just learning stuff because it might be on the test. You are learning this stuff because you need to know it. Stuff that will not be on the test still needs to be
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    For those offered a position before graduating

    loriangel14 replied to jayjord's topic in Canada

    I was hired at the place I did my final consolidation. There was a position posted and I was encouraged to apply. I submitted my resume and a cover letter. I had a formal interview 2 days later and...
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    My first clinical course and I hate it

    loriangel14 replied to EP10's topic in General Students

    Feeling like you don't know anything is normal.You are a student and you are still learning.Give it time and you will feel more comfortable.I didn't start to feel comfortable until my third placement....
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    Canadian Nursing Student planning on taking NCLEX

    loriangel14 replied to Cupid14's topic in Nurse Registration

    You don't apply to take the NCLEX, you apply for a nursing license, writing the NCLEX is just part of getting your license.That's why you have to pick a state
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    Drip Rate Help

    loriangel14 replied to rk15's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    But many things are rounded up. 1 teaspoon is 5 mls and and ounce is
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    Wondering if I should quit while I am ahead?

    loriangel14 replied to ggsnickets09's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why are you assuming it will be hostile? If you go in with that frame of mine it will be a self-fulfilling prophecy.Try and keep an open
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    How many clinical hours is your LPN/LVN program?

    loriangel14 replied to FLNurse2015's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Mine was over
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    Drip Rate Help

    loriangel14 replied to rk15's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You need to know your conversions. Gram is a weight measurement.Litre(1000ml) is a volume measurement. One cannot equal the other.Yes the 1 gram was ordered but it comes in 100ml of fluid. That's the...
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    What to do when your patient adores you?

    loriangel14 replied to dsf43's topic in General Students

    Oh yes. Patients always love those nice students that have so much time to chat. It is a lot different after school.I agree with helloberry, talking about yourself and your personal life is not a good...
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    Clinical rotation and hospital libel

    loriangel14 replied to LKOZYR's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What proof did they
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    Drip Rate Help

    loriangel14 replied to rk15's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OK so show us what you came up with and we'll see where you went wrong. Yes you are giving the 1gram of ampicillin but it COMES IN a 100ml bag.The drug and the number of grams is irrelevant.All you...
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    Worried about shift change

    loriangel14 replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students

    Yeah I agree with the others. Stay up as late as possible and sleep all day Saturday.I work all 3 shifts and have to do this one quite
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    What to do when your patient adores you?

    loriangel14 replied to dsf43's topic in General Students

    It's not like you are just giving them a line.It is against policy for students or nurses to associate with patients outside of
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    What to do when your patient adores you?

    loriangel14 replied to dsf43's topic in General Students

    Never give out personal information to a patient.Never. Just let them know politely it is against