loriangel14 RN

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    Consolidation Advice

    loriangel14 replied to megan005's topic in International Nursing

    You may want to consider doing your placement in an area of nursing you want to work min after graduation or even at the facility you would like to work at.I did my final consolidation at the hospital...
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    Need to share my feelings

    loriangel14 replied to KAW1962's topic in General Nursing

    (((((((hugs))))))) I have had that feeling plenty of times. These are the same people whose families will fight tooth and nail to keep them a full code, feeding tube, the whole nine yards.Sometimes...
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    My daughter wants to be a nurse

    loriangel14 replied to Kica93's topic in Nursing Career

    All of those routes are legitimate ways of getting to a BSN. One is just as good as another, they are just different.What works out well for one ,may not work as well for another, there is no one way...
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    Looking for an internationally recognized university

    loriangel14 replied to PceAndLove's topic in International Nursing

    Just out of curiosity, why do you want to be foreign educated if you plan on working here? Nursing varies from country to country.Doing your education and clinical placements here would acquaint you...
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    U of T 2012 - is it ok to not have finished prereq's yet?

    loriangel14 replied to jbethune's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Preference will be given to people that have completed the prerequisites but it won't hurt to
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    BSN or MSN??

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

    Nurses that get their MSN are usually aiming for teaching , research or management jobs. There is really no reason for a floor nurse to have an
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    Looking for a Canadian supervisor

    loriangel14 replied to Amel7's topic in International Nursing

    This has to be done through an employer, it's not something you can set up on your own. You need to find a job and then the employer will assign someone to supervise you. it will not be 8 hour days...
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    Are UK RN's considered LPN's in America?

    loriangel14 replied to Smilty's topic in United Kingdom

    As any kind of nurse in the US you need theory and clinical hours in adult, peds, OB/maternity and mental health nursing. Nurses are generalist trained in the US and you would need to meet the same...
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    I can't understand what you're saying!

    loriangel14 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree.It's hard to take someone seriously when they talk like an illiterate teen.I picture these people in the work place and I
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    Does everyone really study?

    loriangel14 replied to D.R.A.'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I never studied for my exam at all.I passed the required exams while I was in school.I figured I would pass this one
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    Can I work in Canada?

    loriangel14 replied to letina's topic in International Nursing

    I don't think your age would be an issue.You need to contact the college of nurses in the province that you want to work in.They will tell you how to apply for a license.Part of the licensing process...
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    Do I stand any chance of getting in?

    loriangel14 replied to 001000110's topic in International Nursing

    It will depend on the school.I went back at 38 after being out of school for 20 years.All I had to do was pass the admission
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    Applying before you even graduate?

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

    Oh yes.I was hired before I had even graduated.Most of my classmates did the
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    Do I stand any chance of getting in?

    loriangel14 replied to 001000110's topic in International Nursing

    Why are you saying you can only apply to 5?I've never heard of a restriction on the number of
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    Would You Rather....

    loriangel14 replied to resumecpr's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you make a career decision based on what others think? Why would you be more concerned about the respect of the profession rather than the respect of the person in the mirror.Do what makes...
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    Aspiring nurse needing advice!

    loriangel14 replied to Kim1985's topic in Nursing Career

    Well short of having a rich aunt or uncle you may find that you will have to pay for this one yourself.Most nursing students end up taking out a loan plus working a bit here and there to make ends...
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    Shift Schedule

    loriangel14 replied to Waditus's topic in International Nursing

    Yeah getting a line that is all one shift pretty much doesn't happen unless you have been around for
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    Thinking of becoming an RPN

    loriangel14 replied to Hatt's topic in International Nursing

    Every place varies when it comes to PSW usuage. I work on a floor with medical/rehab/palliative patients amd we have PSWS.They are a very valuable part of the team but we all provide personal care to...
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    Shift Schedule

    loriangel14 replied to Waditus's topic in International Nursing

    Where I work no one has any say in their shift patterns.The job will be posted as a set shedule and you have to be available for all shifts.Our new grads get plenty of days and few nights. We work a...
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    ICU nursing books

    loriangel14 replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    Try "A Nurse's Story" by tilda
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    Foley bag wasn't closed...help

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

    Relax. It's no big
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    Best one sentence handoff report

    loriangel14 replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    This patient is profoundly
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    ..Am I a complete fool....?

    loriangel14 replied to kari04's topic in International Nursing

    No you are not a fool.Everyone has challenges to overcome. As long as you feel you have your issues under control there is no reason to feel foolish for trying to re-enter nursing.Best of luck and let...
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    Dont wanna be a floor nurse..

    loriangel14 replied to Meese.C's topic in General Nursing

    Does the OP really think that nurses that have years of experience want to be bossed by a manager that couldn't hack it in the trenches? I have had one of those managers. She lasted 4 months because...
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    LPN/RPN leadership role

    loriangel14 replied to RPNgee's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If you get hired in LTC in my area being in charge at times is part and parcel of the job, new grad or