loriangel14 RN

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    Patient Assessment Course

    loriangel14 replied to Ellab's topic in Canada

    Did you try Georgian
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    To Georgian RPN students/graduates and other RPN grads

    loriangel14 replied to JuliWB's topic in International Nursing

    Yeah I went to Orangeville.No if you enrol in the full time you have to take the full load. Oh yeah I forgot to mention that when you are doing clinicals you basically can't miss any days. You have to...
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    Nursing Advice

    loriangel14 replied to LittleMiss112's topic in International Nursing

    I was in the same position as you before I went back to school.I had been home with my kids until they were in school full time and then found myself needing a better means of support.If you read the...
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    To Georgian RPN students/graduates and other RPN grads

    loriangel14 replied to JuliWB's topic in International Nursing

    I went part time so my answers for 1 & 2 would not be of much use.As for #3 before you start you had better be prepared to deal with emergencies and get yourself to class. Missing classes is...
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    Suture/Staple removal in NYC

    loriangel14 replied to RNpaula's topic in General Nursing

    I am a Practical Nurse and I can remove both as long as I have an
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    Before graduating

    loriangel14 replied to dondud's topic in General Nursing

    Generally that is part of the purpose of clinical placements during school. It gives you an opportunity to experience different areas of nursing. Most places don't allow shadowing for the reason that...
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    Where do you take temps??

    loriangel14 replied to KittyLovinRN's topic in General Nursing

    My whole hospital uses tympanic (in the
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    Another tattoo question thread...

    loriangel14 replied to MarkieMark's topic in General Nursing

    It will depend on where you work. I work with several nurses that have visible tattoos and it is not considered a problem.One aid has a sleeve from wrist to shoulder and she doesn't cover it all the...
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    Feel pressured to do 2 people transfer alone

    loriangel14 replied to CelesteR903's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Stand your ground and don't feel bad for not doing something unsafe.Trying to transfer someone alone that really needs two people is a recipe for disaster. You could end up hurting the resident,...
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    Sizing Adaptic to Wounds

    loriangel14 replied to flyingchange's topic in General Nursing

    I have used it before and haven't cut it exactly to size.I have used it in top of skin tears because it doesn't stick to fragile tissue like skin of a senior. It didn't seem to cause any harm but as...
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    Grandfathering Nurses Question

    loriangel14 replied to ajaxgirl's topic in International Nursing

    Some employers are asking for a BSN for some positions. They have every right to set the requirements for positions when they post them. Grandfathering only means that they aren't making diploma...
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    clinical placements

    loriangel14 replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    We were told where and when and had no choice, Clinicals were always week days.Our final consolidation placement at the end we got to choose where it
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    Hospital/Nursing home offers for Canadian RPN's

    loriangel14 replied to Lemuelb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A free space for what? I don't think you would find a hospital/LTC facility that has a gym onsite for
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    Will hospitals pay for graduate education?

    loriangel14 replied to jam752's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I work at doesn't help at all.I don't know of any that do in my
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    'Nurses 4 America'

    loriangel14 replied to angela roy's topic in International Nursing

    Yes they are a waste of money. You would be paying them to do something you can do yourself for
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    Pinoy care visa center

    loriangel14 replied to boardshorts's topic in Immigration Advice

    You do not need to use an agency to get a visa for Canada.You can do this process by yourself, all an agency will do is charge you money to fill out papers you can fill out yourself.They cannot make...
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    LPN in Sprott Shaw in Victoria as an immigrant. Is it worth to do?

    loriangel14 replied to Hyejoo's topic in International Nursing

    Why are you considering doing your education all over again when it is not needed? If you are an RN apply for licensure as an
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    people seem uninformed....

    loriangel14 replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    On a daily basis I run into those who have no idea what we do but also have no concept of what we cannot do as well. I have been reamed out by family members demanding to know WHY I gave the pt a med...
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    overreacting or not, that is the question!?!

    loriangel14 replied to luvmyhubbybunches's topic in General Nursing

    No I don't think you are overreacting at all. To be given news like that in such an offhand manner is wrong wrong wrong.You should have been hearing it from the doctor with as much information as...
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    how much do you make a month? new LPN

    loriangel14 replied to LPNweezy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I make $26.50.I net about $3800/month with
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    LPN in Sprott Shaw in Victoria as an immigrant. Is it worth to do?

    loriangel14 replied to Hyejoo's topic in International Nursing

    If you were already a nurse why are you going to do the course all over again? Have you applied for a nursing license in Canada? You need to do this first. They will assess your education and...
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    Question about PM care

    loriangel14 replied to Mommy&RN's topic in General Nursing

    We use a sheet
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    Refusing Patients' Requests: Can it be done?

    loriangel14 replied to George4life's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a charming German lady that will not stand for any nonsense. She will march into their room and say "Show me your hands!!" Then she grabs their thumb and says "Just as I thought!! You've...
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    Refusing Patients' Requests: Can it be done?

    loriangel14 replied to George4life's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I have used the "who's going to do this for you when you go home?" line. Also the "gee maybe you will have to start considering long term care options" works well. One great option as well is make...
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    RPN Wages in Ontario

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

    Excellent