loriangel14 RN

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    Nurse Anesthetists programs in Canada?

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

    There is a nurse anesthetist program at the University of
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    Not sure if Nursing is right for me

    loriangel14 replied to vwbeetle's topic in General Nursing

    You need to remember that nurses come here to vent to others that know where they are coming from. Having a bad day or being frustrated by something does not mean that we don't love what we...
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    My resident died yesterday. What should I have done differently?

    loriangel14 replied to NN2BVE's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If he was end stage cancer then why would he be a full code? He obviously had great pain and it wasn't being controlled at all. Why were they not treating him palliatively so he could be comfortable...
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    Dru

    loriangel14 replied to Dru Bosco's topic in International Nursing

    I believe that all the provinces now require a BSN for RN licensure in Canada.I believe they do make some exceptions for nurses with lots of experience.Basically the only way to really find out is to...
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    do you cross train

    loriangel14 replied to pymschrs's topic in General Nursing

    I work part time and pick up shifts where ever I can. It's awesome. I love getting to work with a variety of different patients. My job is on a Complex Continuing Care unit and I pick up on a Med...
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    Physical Assessment - What is CSM exactly?

    loriangel14 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    We have CSM in our charting at work when someone is wearing a cast, splint, sling or restraint. Color, sensation and
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    Question regarding part time positions in Canada

    loriangel14 replied to Mykami's topic in General Nursing

    Well there you go. I guess you have benefits if that's what they
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    what percentage of your job involves poop?

    loriangel14 replied to onedayitllbeme's topic in General Nursing

    It would largely depend on where you work but all those things are a part of my day, including the poop. lol You will learn things in situations that seem routine, usually when you least expect
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    Question regarding part time positions in Canada

    loriangel14 replied to Mykami's topic in General Nursing

    You would have to consult the employer regarding benefits but generally part time positions do not include benefits.It may vary but I get 14% in lieu of benefits added onto my pay since I am part...
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    Which Toronto Hospitals Don't Hire RPN's?

    loriangel14 replied to 2bNurse-88's topic in Canada

    Really? Cool. I didn't know that.
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    Question about completing Nursing pre-grad

    loriangel14 replied to 2bNurse-88's topic in International Nursing

    She would have to ask her current school. They would be the ones that would know the answer to
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    Which Toronto Hospitals Don't Hire RPN's?

    loriangel14 replied to 2bNurse-88's topic in Canada

    I know that Mount Sinai and Sick Kids
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    Can saskatchewan LPN's work in Alberta? If so what is the process?

    loriangel14 replied to Chaika,LPN's topic in International Nursing

    If you go to the Canadian Forum there is a sticky at the top with links for all the provincial colleges( the Canadian licensing bodies are called colleges, not boards). Contact the appropriate college...
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    Haven't heard anything back from CNO (registration exam)??? sooo stressed out

    loriangel14 replied to nurseypoo87's topic in International Nursing

    Have you tried
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    Tattoos and nursing

    loriangel14 replied to ryanna112's topic in General Nursing

    It must depend on the workplace. I work with a nurse that has a large tat on her lower leg and she wears capris to work in the summer to show it
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    Diazepam IV - clarification

    loriangel14 replied to Nrscass's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I just gave it last week and was told to mix it with 50ml NS and run over 15 min. Didn't seem to be a
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    Discharged and left to die ????

    loriangel14 replied to Gabby820's topic in General Nursing

    If it is already recognized by the familily that the patient is terminal then putting her through painful and invasive tests would just be cruel.Better to be focusing on making her remaining days full...
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    Not ur usual ADNvsBSN ?? please answer

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

    If the OP doesn't already have her LPN then why does she mention taking the accelerated LPN-BSN
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    Online RN Degrees

    loriangel14 replied to lpn-rn hopeful's topic in General Students

    You may be able to do prerequisites online but there will still be portions that you have to do in person like skills labs etc.You also will have to do clinical placements.Many of the hands on skills...
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    Does a pressure ulcer = incident report???

    loriangel14 replied to optimist's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We don't fill out an incident report, we just chart
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    Choices as a new grad...

    loriangel14 replied to ButtonNose's topic in International Nursing

    You could be waiting a long time.I say take the job you have been offered.No learning opportunity is ever wasted and you will be able to pay some bills while you are waiting for your dream job.Many...
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    PLEASE help me work through this issue...

    loriangel14 replied to NannyG16's topic in General Nursing

    Have they indicated there will be job action? Where I work the contracts always expire well before the other is settled. I have never seen job action, we just keep working under the old one even if it...
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    Is Volunteering a Way to Get my Skills Up To Speed?

    loriangel14 replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you were volunteering in a LTC facility they wouldn't allow you to be doing so in a nursing role so you wouldn't be able to practice nursing skills. There would be too many liability issues for the...
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    Nursing Degree with any Bachelor's Degree

    loriangel14 replied to misstamera's topic in General Nursing

    You may be accepted into an accelerated BSN program but you couldn't do it all online.You need to actually attend for skills labs and clinical
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    Eligibility to write RPN exam Ontario

    loriangel14 replied to abhaya's topic in International Nursing

    Passing the CPRNE does not get you a work permit. A nursing license and a work permit are two different things.If you want to write the CPRNE you have to contact the college of nurses in the province...