loriangel14 RN

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    How to convert kg to lbs/oz.

    loriangel14 replied to nurse2b013's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    2.56 converts to 0.256 when you are expressing the weight in pounds.If you figuring out a dosage you will not express the weight in pounds and ounces, just pounds.If you are doing a dosage...
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    Answer these questions

    loriangel14 replied to jazon77's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    All we are saying is you need to practice interviewing a person face to
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    Answer these questions

    loriangel14 replied to jazon77's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do you have any idea how long it would take to answer those questions? Describing what a nurse does would take all day. There are so many different jobs in so many different areas with so many...
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    Medical Assistant to RN

    loriangel14 replied to Mrs.YayaLozada's topic in General Students

    So what are you asking exactly? What part do you not
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    Medical Assistant to RN

    loriangel14 replied to Mrs.YayaLozada's topic in General Students

    Why did you apply to a program with full time day classes when you knew it would be an
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    Debating on 2 year nursing degree

    loriangel14 replied to MEBz045's topic in General Students

    Even if you are in a work place with aids you are still responsible for doing what you call "aid work".If a patient needs assistance or personal care you don't call someone else to do it, you do it...
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    Day shift or night shift - Which do you prefer? Why?

    loriangel14 replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Love nights and evening. I am NOT a morning person and for some reason I sleep better during the day than I do
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    Canadian LPN moving to WI, where do I start??

    loriangel14 replied to mlimoges's topic in Nurse Registration

    That's
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    Canadian LPN moving to WI, where do I start??

    loriangel14 replied to mlimoges's topic in Nurse Registration

    You only need to post the question in one place. The mods will likely delete the
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    Canadian LPN moving to WI, where do I start??

    loriangel14 replied to mlimoges's topic in Nurse Registration

    As far as licensing goes you will have to apply to the BON in WI and apply for a nursing license. They will assess your education and decide if you meet their requirements for licensure.If you do meet...
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    What kind of job is this?

    loriangel14 replied to Jillybean48's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It maybe something like an auditor or something. I know they do that in my province ( I live in Ontario) and it has to do with funding for LTC facilites from the
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    Nursing as a career choice for childhood cancer survivor...

    loriangel14 replied to rarecircumstances's topic in Nursing Career

    Nursing is very hard on the body. You need the stamina to stand for long periods of time, walk for miles each shift and be able to roll and lift patients.The most common injury is to the back. You may...
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    Help :'( I'm lost on the steps I need to take to go into med school.

    loriangel14 replied to brie_1994's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    LVNs are nurses.Becoming a nurse will not get you into med school. You should be focussing on premed classes if your goal is med school. LVN would just be a waste of
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    Help :'( I'm lost on the steps I need to take to go into med school.

    loriangel14 replied to brie_1994's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No it doen't sound right. CNA and nursing has nothing to do with becoming a doctor.What do you mean working towards classes that will put you in premed? Junior college will not do
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    RPN jobs in GTA

    loriangel14 replied to Bek1975's topic in Canada

    It is hard to predict how long it will take to find a job.What are you looking for? Hospital, LTC, community? Are you open to relocation? RVH in Barrie just opened up a huge new
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    LPNs: Tell me what kind of physical exam you received prior to the nursing program

    loriangel14 replied to freetobeme82's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I had no physical at all before school. We just needed to get our
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    Banning food products in school due to student allergies

    loriangel14 replied to Alibaba's topic in School

    The schools in my area have banned peanuts for years.One school my kids attended banned all nuts.It's normal where I live it's considered normal. We've been banning peanuts for so long no one thinks...
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    In support of Associate Degree Nurses

    loriangel14 replied to Cheryl Louise's topic in International Nursing

    Canada requires BSN as a minimum and it's the only option for RN education
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    Turning a hospice patient in severe pain?

    loriangel14 replied to IheartICUnursing's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I would have/have done the same thing you did.I have read and I believe that it takes at least an hour for a aptient in pain to get comfortable again after being turned.Where i work, if the goal is...
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    Debating on 2 year nursing degree

    loriangel14 replied to MEBz045's topic in General Students

    To write the paramedic exam you would have to complete a paramedic program. What do you hate about your aid position? Nurses are also responsible for providing patient care in many
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    Is this what it's all about?

    loriangel14 replied to Gilead86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Before I was nurse I can remember being in a hospital and seeing a confused pt always asking the same questions over and over again. Nobody did anything.I thought it was awful.Then I became a nurse...
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    Being a CNA has made me question my career-Help!!

    loriangel14 replied to bsb5090's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think there are some health related vocations out there that you could look at, especially if you enjoy the science end of things.If patient interaction is not your thing that's OK.It's not for...
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    Are there any LPN's not going for RN?

    loriangel14 replied to HippyDippyLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey I'm with you.I have no desire to go back to school.I am perfectly happy as I am. The thought of going back to deadlines, papers, and exams makes me shudder.The thought of going back into debt...
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    Is it conceivable ?

    loriangel14 replied to 1RedHotOma's topic in General Nursing

    Totally doable.Go for
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    Opinions please? Lifting vs lift

    loriangel14 replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    You have to put yourself first and refuse to lift the patient. The family doesn't care about your back really.Their excuses for not getting a lift are pretty flimsy.Plus if the pt. kicks, bites and...