loriangel14 RN

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    Is nursing really for me?

    loriangel14 replied to <3 RN <3's topic in General Nursing

    You really pi9cked some tough areas to start out in. Why not try for something like a med surg job or a physical rehab floor.Nursing as a new grad is stressful enough without jumping in at the deep...
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    Horrified, disappointed and need advice......

    loriangel14 replied to Mom2Chaos's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So you didn't get what you wanted. Suck it up. This will not be the first time that something in life doesn't go the way you want it to. Do you really think that just because you ask for something you...
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    What are my options after 3 unsuccessful CPNRE exam?

    loriangel14 replied to lasthope's topic in International Nursing

    With no Canadian license you would not be able to write the NCLEX PN exam.Highly doubtful if they failed ours three times they would pass that one
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    What are my options after 3 unsuccessful CPNRE exam?

    loriangel14 replied to lasthope's topic in International Nursing

    The NCLEX is for RN licensure.You would not qualify for any licensure in the US without a valid Canadian
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    What are my options after 3 unsuccessful CPNRE exam?

    loriangel14 replied to lasthope's topic in International Nursing

    I am acquainted with one person who failed 3 times. She is now working as a
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    Help! CPIC check - criminal record check for CNO

    loriangel14 replied to cmy66's topic in International Nursing

    Yeah 2 weeks is the
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    Canada immigration?

    loriangel14 replied to luckyruby's topic in International Nursing

    It's called "Ontario" and it's not a state, it's a
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    reconstitution

    loriangel14 replied to Jamiie_lynn's topic in General Nursing

    There is no formula. Each bottle will say on it how much to add for reconstitution.If I am using the whole vial I will just add 10 ml of sterile
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    Just got fired UNION???Calif

    loriangel14 replied to onlytimeforme's topic in General Nursing

    Usually it is several months ( as long as a couple of years ) before grievances are heard. You need to make sure you present your case in a calm manner, with no hysterics and stick to the
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    Becoming a registered nurse (Applicant from Greece)

    loriangel14 replied to Lenou's topic in International Nursing

    If you go to the Canadian Forum there are stickies at the top you can read regarding working in Canada or do a search of the threads on allnurses, this topic has been covered many times. Questions...
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    Nurses pictures on patients whiteboards???

    loriangel14 replied to jibbs's topic in General Nursing

    We have the white boards with info on them but no pictures. I don't like that
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    Charting

    loriangel14 replied to Bean21's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In real life charting as soon as you have done something is pretty much impossible.Sometimes I don't get a chance to sit down until hours after I have done
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    How to register as a care assistant in Canada?

    loriangel14 replied to Martintony's topic in International Nursing

    Usually LTC facilities will hire nursing students,once you have learned care basics and had a couple of placements.Here is Ontario the actual PSW program is seven
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    PatientTouch

    loriangel14 replied to aliga's topic in General Nursing

    The way our system works is if the med is not on the profile you can over ride the system and type in the med you need if there is a new order and it hasn't been added
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    CPNE - How bad is it really?

    loriangel14 replied to QuenymamiRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Hey if you know your stuff you will be fine. If you managed to pass the PN program there should be no problem. Deep breath. It's just another test.Not nearly as scary as people say. Of course it's...
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    Albumin Reaction

    loriangel14 replied to jesskidding's topic in General Nursing

    Yes albumin is considered a blood product where I
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    Pre-nursing student

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

    You need to follow your heart.I was in a marriage with a controlling person and it held me back for years.I went to school to become a nurse after we split up.I was 38.Please open your eyes and see...
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    measurement 0.5ml same as 0.50ml?

    loriangel14 replied to ajfm's topic in General Nursing

    There are strict guidelines about how things should be written and abbreviated.We have a big poster at work about it and adding an extra zero is a
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    Who does your pt assignments?

    loriangel14 replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    Usually the Charge on the previous shift but sometimes if she's busy someone else will do
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    Where can I get MORE HANDS-ON clinical training??

    loriangel14 replied to Epona's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You need to give yourself time.Clinical experience comes with time.No one leaves school being an expert at anything. Practicing is the best way to develop your skills.As a new grad you should be...
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    Staff Assignment

    loriangel14 replied to brandi smith's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work we just eyeball it.Try to make sure that everyone's assignment is fair work load wise.Quite often we won't have the same staff from one day to the next so continuity isn't really an...
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    Taking CPNRE soon, need suggestions/recommendations

    loriangel14 replied to Botsok1201's topic in International Nursing

    You should be aware that RPNs ARE
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    International qualification

    loriangel14 replied to Dewayu Kristina's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The process for getting a work visa is different for each country.There is not just one visa that allows you to work anywhere.You also have to get a nursing license for that country and pass the...
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    Options after failing CRNE 3 times

    loriangel14 replied to PPAA's topic in International Nursing

    Why don't you wait and see if you
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    what do you talk about at work?

    loriangel14 replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    Everything.Kids, parents, diets that we should be on,what we did on the weekend, vacations, what our families do to drive us crazy,whos pregnant, whos trying, what movie we are gong to see next...