loriangel14 RN

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    Nursing student here...need encouragement. Not sure I can do this!!

    loriangel14 replied to rocksteady1's topic in General Students

    Way to go! Good
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    Which Chemistry class......

    loriangel14 replied to 7237dallas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How would a new teacher be better just because they want good reviews? Do mean they will be soft, have no rules and spoonfeed you the answers so people like her? You learn nothing from that. People...
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    US RN to Alberta?

    loriangel14 replied to tokidoki7's topic in Immigration Advice

    And a different approach to
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    Anybody LIKE working holidays?

    loriangel14 replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    I quite often volunteer to work the day shift on Christmas Day.I like giving the staff with smaller children the opportunity to be at home. My kids are older and they usually spend Christmas eve and...
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    My client is now unconscious/how to be effective

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

    All of the above advice is excellent. I also do regular mouth careto keep them comfortable. Usually they are mouth breathing and they get dried out really
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    IVs - from paper to pump? taking calcs and applying to pumps

    loriangel14 replied to lcregnrs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You need to know how to program that particular pump. You don't need to know the drop rate on ours. You just enter the volume and how fast you want it to run and press
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    US RN to Alberta?

    loriangel14 replied to tokidoki7's topic in Immigration Advice

    Yeah I heard the same thing. It will be produced by the same people that make the NCLEX but it will still cover Canadian content. It will not be called the NCLEX and you still have to write it to work...
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    CNA to RN Help Im Dying over here :(

    loriangel14 replied to Nvr2L8's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What part are you not
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    Medication Dosage Problem

    loriangel14 replied to CASM's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There are 15mls in a tablespoon.80mg x 15 =1200mg.So they would be getting 1200mgs of Lopinavir. 20mg x 15=300mgs. So they would be getting 300mgs of Ritonavir. Oh my I'm sorry. You didn't want the...
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    Wondering if I should quit while I am ahead?

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

    So you are worrying yourself to death over something that has not happened yet? Why are you assuming that the gossip over this professor is the gospel truth and you are assuming the worst out come.You...
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    How old do i have to be to start lpn school?

    loriangel14 replied to ZS1234's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would recommend you finish high school and then work on the prerequisites. There is nothing to be gained by trying to skip ahead. You are still very young and rushing things will not be to your...
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    How old do i have to be to start lpn school?

    loriangel14 replied to ZS1234's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It will likely depend on the school. My program you had to be at least 18. Why would you get your GED? Why not just finish school? 16 is very young to start nursing
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    Class days/Length for nursing school

    loriangel14 replied to RevShaw56's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Every school will have it's own schedule.There is not just one set schedule for all
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    What happens start to finish when a patient codes?

    loriangel14 replied to crunchytaco's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Also how a code goes depends on what happens with the patientas well.Every code is
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    What if I'm just not meant to be a nurse?

    loriangel14 replied to cantdoit's topic in General Nursing

    I agree.Don't give up yet.Maybe you just need a change. The great thing about nursing is there are so many different settings youm can work in. Don't beat yourself up for feeling stressed and...
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    overly pleasant demeanor after CA diagnosis?

    loriangel14 replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in Oncology

    A coworker of mine just went through a double mastectomy after her third bout with cancer. She is completely upbeat and is nothing but positive. I have also cared for patient's that just had surgery...
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    8hr vs. 12hr work days

    loriangel14 replied to sjm30's topic in Nurse Management

    My facility does this. We have both 8 and 12s and it does take some getting used to. You will have part of the staff leaving but not all. You may be staying and your charge nurse may change.It works...
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    What are your thoughts ?

    loriangel14 replied to german_girl11's topic in Critical Care

    Good
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    Help!!! Caught btw rock and hard place--Instructor sending students home early...

    loriangel14 replied to meatballgirl's topic in General Students

    Why would you be concerned about getting the teacher in trouble? She is being dishonest and cheating the students and the school. You don't need to "sneak into" the Deans office.Go in with your head...
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    Heartbroken

    loriangel14 replied to RainMom's topic in General Nursing

    Donating would be a lovely idea but I wouldn't mention having cared for her in the hospital. I can be tough seeing people that meant a lot to you in their declining years.I work in the town I grew up...
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    Help!!! Caught btw rock and hard place--Instructor sending students home early...

    loriangel14 replied to meatballgirl's topic in General Students

    You need to tell someone.You and the others are getting cheated of the education you are paying for. Sure it may seem like fun now but when you get out of school lacking the skills you should be...
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    This semester of nursing school not going well for me - unbelievable

    loriangel14 replied to Nogoodmood's topic in General Students

    It's not just hoop jumping.Having rules such as having the proper supervision for a student nurse are there for a reason. Rules aren't just for the fun of
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    This semester of nursing school not going well for me - unbelievable

    loriangel14 replied to Nogoodmood's topic in General Students

    Wait until you get out in the real world. Charge nurses, managers and the powers that give you your nursing license will also be "nit picky" about you following the rules. You may as well learn now...
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    New Graduate, received the flu shot, now reaction

    loriangel14 replied to MariahCareyizQUEEN!'s topic in Disaster Preparation

    Best of luck. I hope you feel better
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    New Graduate, received the flu shot, now reaction

    loriangel14 replied to MariahCareyizQUEEN!'s topic in Disaster Preparation

    Your age has nothing to do with getting shingles. It is not a live virus in the vaccination. You cannot get sick from it. Shingles are highly contagious and you need to let your employer know if you...