loriangel14 RN

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    Need RN's opinion- BIG clinical mistake

    loriangel14 replied to CrazyheadSN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't have used the forearm just because the pt found it uncomfortable.Often the cuff is uncomfortable when it tightens.The pt will just have to bear it for a minute.Sometimes as a nurse you have...
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    New grad with a new health condition that means I shouldn't work nights, what now?

    loriangel14 replied to tareija's topic in International Nursing

    It may depend on where you are but being a new grad doesn't mean you have to work nights at all.There are new grads in my work place and none of them work nights.Be up front about your situation and...
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    CRNE visa option

    loriangel14 replied to sha16_charmed's topic in Nurse Registration

    You don't need to be in Canada to apply,you just need to come here to
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    CRNE visa option

    loriangel14 replied to sha16_charmed's topic in Nurse Registration

    Did you get permission to write? Why were you talking about having to come as a
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    CRNE visa option

    loriangel14 replied to sha16_charmed's topic in Nurse Registration

    The CRNE is the exam that you must pass to get an RN license in Canada.It is just one of the requirements.Why are you referring to coming to Canada as a student?You don't need to be in Canada to...
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    Difficulty with Staff

    loriangel14 replied to RNbehindtheWall's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't see it as a honey/vinegar issue.It's about treating others with respect,even if their role is different than yours.PNs are still part of the team.You don't inspire teamwork by talking down to...
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    Difficulty with Staff

    loriangel14 replied to RNbehindtheWall's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    From the tone of her post I don't think there was much honey
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    Difficulty with Staff

    loriangel14 replied to RNbehindtheWall's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Deliberately treating one group of employees as not being "as good as" another group is not going to make for a happy work
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    Difficulty with Staff

    loriangel14 replied to RNbehindtheWall's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you and your boss are working hard to treat the LPNs as "beneath" the RNs no wonder your coworker is unhappy.If her tone is condescending and disrespectful I suspect she has been spoken to like...
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    How early is too early to give a PRN med?

    loriangel14 replied to luckynurse_1234's topic in Patient Medications

    I might give it 10minutes early but no more than that.If it's a narc I don't give it
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    The dumbest thing I ever said to a patient.

    loriangel14 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was admitting a pt that was a double amputee at the groin and I asked him how tall he was. Luckily he had a sense of humor and just
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    severe skin flaking...anyone seen this?

    loriangel14 replied to luvbug9956's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient with horrible scaly dry flaking skin all over his body.He said he had it all his life.Nothing
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    Nursing school and a life?

    loriangel14 replied to mysonsmama's topic in General Students

    You have to be prepared to put school FIRST.Missing a clinical day or a big exam because of a child/baby emergency will not fly.Make sure your husband is aware of this too.Balancing work,school,...
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    Practical Nurses who upgraded to BScN I need your input!!!!

    loriangel14 replied to blue.streak's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Even if people drop out you average is still too
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    Getting Permenent Residency in Canada

    loriangel14 replied to Prescilla's topic in International Nursing

    It is not necessary to use an agency at all.Go to cic.gc.ca for information on how to apply for
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    Nursing Graduate from Phil

    loriangel14 replied to philgraduatenurse's topic in Philippines

    Why don't you apply for an RN license in BC if you graduated as an
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    Satisfaction from wiping POO? GASP!

    loriangel14 replied to iluvhrts's topic in General Nursing

    I never forget the gratitude of one patient that was unusually incontinent and had soaked the bed.She was a young woman and completely mortified.It felt so good to get her up to the shower and return...
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    First job--is this typical?

    loriangel14 replied to ZenStudent's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Where I work itis the same and it did seem confusing at first but now I am used to
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    toileting a resident

    loriangel14 replied to jose2010's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Use grab bars if they have them or don't toilet the patient alone.If they can't stand well enough or long enough and you don't get help you are asking for trouble.A basic part of keeping the...
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    A friend's Mother is a patient

    loriangel14 replied to mauddib's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Wait until you are working and follow the policies of your
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    A friend's Mother is a patient

    loriangel14 replied to mauddib's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I don't think you did anything wrong.How could it be a violation to speak to someone you know? I don't think we are required to pretend we don't know people.Goodness,I work in the town I grew up in,I...
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    Nursing/nursing school in Canada

    loriangel14 replied to Thomas_Spence's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Are you a Canadian citizen? You wouldn't be eligible for grants and scholarships unless you were.Yes you would get your BSN from that
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    I was told I was hired. No one called me in 3 days. Please advice.

    loriangel14 replied to markfish's topic in General Nursing

    I waited close to 2 weeks to hear anything more.3 days isn't that
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    Giving PRN meds- need some clarification

    loriangel14 replied to nikkicb2004's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The one hour window applies to scheduled meds not PRN meds especially
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    Working at a hospital

    loriangel14 replied to nurseontheway's topic in General Nursing

    You will have a steep learning curve at first but you will do fine.You just have to ask for help with the stuff you aren't familiar with.At first you will think"I will never get the hang of this" but...