loriangel14 RN

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    Light Duty

    loriangel14 replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    It would be pretty hard in HH. I work in a hospital so for light duties we do desk work e.g. chart audits etc.Do you have a union? if you do they will
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    Common nicknames for hospital items.

    loriangel14 replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ours are officially Personal Suport
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    Common nicknames for hospital items.

    loriangel14 replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Gossip sheet = report sheet the cocktail = Haldol and Ativan together
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    What does CNA do during code blue?

    loriangel14 replied to Ybur514's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You need to know if the patient is a full code or a DNR before you call a
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    What does CNA do during code blue?

    loriangel14 replied to Ybur514's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Where I work they act as gophers, do compressions and sometimes act as the
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    nclex application process???

    loriangel14 replied to DavLuvMe's topic in Nurse Registration

    As per AN TOS please refrain from using text
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    Medication Range Doses-What if Patient Wants Less?

    loriangel14 replied to rrrrnnnn579's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It depends maybe on where you work.Where i work we can give less if the patients asks for
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    Why do some nurses guess on BP?

    loriangel14 replied to Dixon, future NP's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Just because they were quick doesn't mean they were guessing.Experienced nurses can take a manual BP very
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    Talking about experiences on AllNurses a violation?

    loriangel14 replied to mingK's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    As long as you don't use information that can be used to identify the patient or staff involved you should be fine.I refrain from using the facility name as
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    My dream of working in texas

    loriangel14 replied to CHEGEWANGARI's topic in International Nursing

    What kind of visa were you applying for? Did you apply for a Green
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    LPN scope of practice

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

    That is a perfect example of how scopes vary. I most areas LPNs can do those
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    Irish nurse failed CRNE 1st time-can i work as a grad nurse?

    loriangel14 replied to Lols ireland's topic in Canada

    Well for starters we don't have states, we have provinces and territories. There isn't a province that is"easier" than the rest, they all have similar requirements. You need to decide where you want...
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    Thinking of nursing, but want to do the education correctly...

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

    With more and more employers looking for BSN only I would say go for your BSN.Whatever degree already have will make no difference to an emoployer. They will look at what nursing
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    Can volunteer exp. take the place as work experience ?

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

    No. Volenteering is valuable and should be included on a resume but it is never counted as experience. It needs to be a paid position to be
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    LPN scope of practice

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

    There is no document that covers every single procedure and scopes vary from state to state and from facility from facility.you need to read up on the Policies and Procedures for where you
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    Malpractise Insurance in Canada?

    loriangel14 replied to Jaguar Boy's topic in Canada

    RNAO and RPNAO in
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    Malpractise Insurance in Canada?

    loriangel14 replied to Jaguar Boy's topic in Canada

    No it's not mandatory or necessary.As jan explained in her post it is very unlikely that a nurse in Canada will be the subject of litigation.In Ontario we are adequately covered by our provincial...
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    Advice needed about clinical instructor

    loriangel14 replied to RNbethy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't see what your complaint is. She is an instructor.She has been instructing you. If I was doing something new I would be glad for someone more knowledgeable walking me through
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    Practical Nursing in Canada for 2 years

    loriangel14 replied to kamae's topic in International Nursing

    If you are an RN in the Phil why don't you just apply for RN licensure here in Canada? Why do you think that applying as a student is your only option for
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    What kind of watch do you wear?

    loriangel14 replied to NellieOlsen's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Where i work wrist watches are not allowed as per our Infection control nurse. We have to wear pin on watches or no watch at all.Most of us wear no
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    Have BS other area and have questions....

    loriangel14 replied to Beppy's topic in Nursing Career

    Well you have two choices.Take the biology so you can take the nursing program or don't and stay where you are.Why do you not want to take the biology? There are no
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    Are you content with being an LPN?

    loriangel14 replied to supermommy1030's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a Practical Nurse in Ontario Canada. I work in a hospital and I make $27.50/hr. I am absolutely happy being a PN and I have no desire to be an RN. Where I work PNs are in all areas except ICU.I...
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    Regular Part time or Temp Part time?? Help

    loriangel14 replied to NewMurse's topic in Canada

    That's really not a question that we can help with.Which job to choose is pretty much up to you.They both look like good option.You may want to consider that in today's job market the permanent part...
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    Practical Nursing in Canada for 2 years

    loriangel14 replied to kamae's topic in International Nursing

    If you are already a nursing graduate in the Phil then why do you want to take nursing again in Canada? If you want to work in Canada you don't need to go back to school. Apply for nursing licensure...
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    How to Process Nclex for Foreign graduates in Wisconsin

    loriangel14 replied to langz9's topic in Nurse Registration

    If you look on the website for the Wisconsin BON it will tell you the requirements that you have to meet for the