loriangel14 RN

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    % Canadians coming to US for treatment

    loriangel14 replied to chuckster's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think you answered your own question. The stories suggesting high numbers of Canadians going to the US for care are just that - stories. Also I know that some data includes Canadians that were in...
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    National Board of Nursing

    loriangel14 replied to Retired RB's topic in General Nursing

    You still only have to write one national exam right now. Each state doesn't have it's own
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    I moved to Canada as a nurse!!!!!

    loriangel14 replied to NataliaK's topic in Immigration Advice

    Ontario doesn't do it either I believe.Jobs are scarce in Ontario as
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    Hmmm...maybe not the right career choice

    loriangel14 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    So what does she think nursing is like
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    advice on what to do

    loriangel14 replied to sabatical's topic in International Nursing

    If you find this is happening over and over then maybe there is a pattern to what happens in every work
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    advice on what to do

    loriangel14 replied to sabatical's topic in International Nursing

    Sometimes you need to talk things out.We know you are not looking for pity.We've all doubted ourselves a
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    Bullies at work

    loriangel14 replied to sabatical's topic in International Nursing

    Ignore them. You are responsible for your own nursing decisions.Once they figure out that you can't be bossed around they will leave you alone.On the flip side, listen to their ideas. Sometimes you...
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    advice on what to do

    loriangel14 replied to sabatical's topic in International Nursing

    Stop feeling sorry for yourself. As Fiona pointed out, if you were of below average intellect you wouldn't have passed nursing school. What exactly is the problem? How long have you stuck with your...
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    advice on what to do

    loriangel14 replied to sabatical's topic in International Nursing

    Why do you feel that you are a bad nurse? How long have you been
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    multidisciplinary rounds

    loriangel14 replied to brokenroads27's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work they want a brief report on what they are in with, progress made, barriers to discharge and any referrals needed.We don't discuss meds unless there is an
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    NCLEX exam in the Philippines

    loriangel14 replied to jakeriin's topic in International Nursing

    You don't apply to take the NCLEX you apply for a nursing license in that state.The website will tell you how to proceed with an application. After they assess your education they will decide if you...
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    Wound Dressing

    loriangel14 replied to agrj's topic in General Nursing

    We always have orders for dressings if they are incisions or surgical wounds. If we are just dressing a skin tear or or a pressure ulcer there is no order.We have a wound care nurse that can write...
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    Is this normal?

    loriangel14 replied to CrazziiRN913's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen patients with things like puffers and eye drops at the bedside and they would just take them when they were due.I had a patient that gave himself Ventolin nebulizer treatments and kept...
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    Help with dosage calculation problem

    loriangel14 replied to justjj01's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Because they were two different
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    What does future hold for RPN in ontario

    loriangel14 replied to ar7377's topic in International Nursing

    I work part time as an RPN plus I pick up extra shifts. I could work every day if I wanted to. I can't speak for other places.The shifts I pick up are are not "undesireable" shifts, mostly days and...
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    Immigration

    loriangel14 replied to nat_x's topic in International Nursing

    Where are you coming from? Do you have a BSN? Nursing jobs are in short supply in most areas of Canada, especially for new
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    Nurse income in various countries?

    loriangel14 replied to redpringle's topic in International Nursing

    Knowing how much they make won't mean anything unless you know the details regarding cost of living in that country/area.I am a Practical Nurse. I make
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    continuing care hospital vs long term care facility

    loriangel14 replied to MissMcCoy's topic in Canada

    Actually the one that I started in was just like that but it wasn't LTC being provided. The patients were usually long term stays, sometimes months waiting for a LTC bed. I have seen large...
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    continuing care hospital vs long term care facility

    loriangel14 replied to MissMcCoy's topic in Canada

    If it is located as part of the hospital it will be CCC not LTC. They wouldn't have LTC within a hospital but CCC can ( and usually does) exist within an acute care
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    Becoming a CRNA but living in Canada

    loriangel14 replied to kaltunadan's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    After you get your BSN you will have to get some experience in critical care nursing before you can apply to a CRNA program. I think they ask for at least 2 years experience. You do not have to go the...
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    what is the difference between nursing notes and charting

    loriangel14 replied to bernikitty's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work we do computer charting by exception. We write a "Focus Note" if something out of the usual or something to be noted happens such as a fall, a new symptom,behaviour issues.We also refer...
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    continuing care hospital vs long term care facility

    loriangel14 replied to MissMcCoy's topic in Canada

    I s it Continuing Care or Complex Continuing Care? There is a difference. I started off in a CCC hospital and it is different from a nursing home.I got this explanation from the MOH website: In...
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    RPN Bridge to RN or RN

    loriangel14 replied to tippler's topic in International Nursing

    It would be cheaper to go straight for your BSN, both time an money wise.Many people take the 2 year RPN first because they are anxious to start working as soon as possible.It depends on your personal...
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    Online nursing degree while in the military, yay or nay

    loriangel14 replied to jazmine123's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You can't do a nursing program online. Nursing involves hands on skills that you need to learn in person. You could probably do some prerequisites online but much of the actual program involves skills...
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    Nursing Integration Program for Canada (Philippines to Canada)

    loriangel14 replied to Infomaniac88's topic in Immigration Advice

    They mention the "canadain Statutory Board" There is no such thing and they cannot do official assessments as they claim. Only the province you apply to can perform such assessments. Silverdragon is...