loriangel14 RN

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    Taking care of patient with C.Diff?

    loriangel14 replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

    You'll be fine.Wash,wash,wash.A rectal tube is sometimes used for extreme diarrhea.It is a tube that is inserted in the rectum and is connected to a collection
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    Nurse Scheduling GTA

    loriangel14 replied to tashap18's topic in Canada

    One of my friends works 6 on,2 off,4 on,2 off.All
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    Nurse Scheduling GTA

    loriangel14 replied to tashap18's topic in Canada

    That makes a difference too. I work part time and pick up shifts to fill in the gaps.In the last week I have worked days,evenings and a night shift.Also a mix of 12s and
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    Nurse Scheduling GTA

    loriangel14 replied to tashap18's topic in Canada

    Actually the people that work 12s do three 12s one week and three 12s and an 8 the next week to make up 80 hours on a
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    Nurse Scheduling GTA

    loriangel14 replied to tashap18's topic in Canada

    It will vary from facility to facility.Every place sets their own schedules.Yes if you work 12s you would do three shifts a week.Not all places do 12s.I work in a GTA hospital and we work a mixture of...
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    American LPN (RPN) looking for RN program in Toronto

    loriangel14 replied to silverhalide's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    If you are American why do you want to do your BSN up
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    American LPN (RPN) looking for RN program in Toronto

    loriangel14 replied to silverhalide's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    The best thing to do would be to ask the school. They will give you the most accurate
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    When calling in are you asked "what's wrong with you"

    loriangel14 replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    We don't have to give details but they want to know if we have vomiting, diarrhea,or a fever.Any of these and you are off work until you have been symptom free for 48
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    What's allowed and what isn't?

    loriangel14 replied to FaithGurl93's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It really varies from facility to facility,place to place, state to state, province to province and country to
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    MRSA screening of staff....

    loriangel14 replied to sauconyrunner's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that you can become "recolonized". Once you are colonized you stay that way don't
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    pt with MRSA in sputum ambulating in hallway with no mask

    loriangel14 replied to unsaint77's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a hospital and we don't restrict MRSA + folks from leaving their room. We just ask that they wash their
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    Cdiff.

    loriangel14 replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Always gown,glove and wash your hands when caring for someone with c diff.Not having your gall bladder has nothing to do with it and you don't have to be on antibiotics to have symptoms.You need to...
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    Cgfns CVS "Transcript status received but not accepted

    loriangel14 replied to ladylibra018's topic in Nurse Registration

    Ok so why don't you wait for it to come and see what it
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    Cheating pre-nursing students

    loriangel14 replied to buttons93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just stayed away from these people.They were weeded out pretty quickly.Cheating will only get you so
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    Labeling syringes?

    loriangel14 replied to bri2012's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Really? I have never labelled a syringe.Of course it doesn't leave my sight once I draw it
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    Are many nurses products of abusive/drug dependent homes & parents?

    loriangel14 replied to wsp4905's topic in General Nursing

    85% sounds pretty high. I too had a happy childhood with loving parents and siblings that remain close as adults.My parents didn't drink or do drugs.I don't know of any of my nursing friends that came...
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    Nursing conditions in Canada

    loriangel14 replied to vintage_RN's topic in Canada

    Oh yeah I agree.I have a sister that is a teacher and she puts up witha lot
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    Pretty sure my clinical instructor HATES me.

    loriangel14 replied to kmartin906's topic in General Students

    Some crazed lunatics are great
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    Nursing conditions in Canada

    loriangel14 replied to vintage_RN's topic in Canada

    Oh to have the end in
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    Pretty sure my clinical instructor HATES me.

    loriangel14 replied to kmartin906's topic in General Students

    Wait until you start work and get a manager or charge nurse that you are sure "hates you".You WILL be doing things their
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    Pretty sure my clinical instructor HATES me.

    loriangel14 replied to kmartin906's topic in General Students

    So OP,you want a sweet as pie instructor that lets you just do what you want,never mind that you are here to learn? It's not about being nicey nice.Nursing is serious business and it's her job to make...
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    Patients being discharged prematurely

    loriangel14 replied to Patti_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see any of this but then again I am north of the border.We have a discharge planner that ensures that people are ready for discharge and where they are being discharged to, will they be taken...
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    Nursing conditions in Canada

    loriangel14 replied to vintage_RN's topic in Canada

    I agree with Fiona.I think not having to deal with a "customer service" mentality in regards to management helps up here. Not everyone is blessed with wonderful supportive coworkers and a terrific...
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    Is attending a patient's funeral overstepping "the" boundary?

    loriangel14 replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in General Nursing

    I have gone to a couple of funerals of patients I was very close to.I don't think there is any reason we shouldn't
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    Men in OB/Peds Nursing....Any thoughts?....

    loriangel14 replied to Wild Irish LPN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    With my first child I had an awesome male nurse that made the experience a good one.I had no problem at all with him in attendence.My OB/GYN was male.There's no difference really.All that matters is...