loriangel14 RN

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    Can Canadian nurses obtain their BSN through an online college program?

    loriangel14 replied to Mykami's topic in Canada

    Yes they
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    USA RN to Canada

    loriangel14 replied to CanadianWolverine's topic in International Nursing

    Right now I don't know of any areas that are hard up for nurses.I live in a small town and there are definitely no nursing jobs
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    Obtaining home med list

    loriangel14 replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    If the pt brings in their bottles, or has family bring them in we get the info off of them and then place them in a bag with the patient's name on it. We have a large drawer that we put them in.If we...
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    Elementary students need your help

    loriangel14 replied to LeeAnn N's topic in General Nursing

    Some medications are ordered as xml per kilogram of body weight as well. Or you may get an order for 0.06mg of something that comes in 2mg/ml
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    Is OB nursing too competitive to consider?

    loriangel14 replied to yogamom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Aiming for a job in OB is fine but it's not realistic to expect to get an OB right out of school.Any OB nurse I know worked in other areas first to gain experience. In a specialized area they will...
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    Continuing Education for RN

    loriangel14 replied to Katya_F's topic in International Nursing

    It depends on how much they cost. IV initiation is usually attainable through the employer for
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    Support Hose?

    loriangel14 replied to Brandieelynne's topic in General Nursing

    Several of the nurses I work with are wearing them now and swear by them. Some wear full length and some just wear the knee highs.I am getting a pair next pay day.
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    Can nurses do x-ray procedures like in urgent care?

    loriangel14 replied to willowRN's topic in General Nursing

    No. x -rays are done by trained technicians, Nurses do not learn how to take x-rays while in nursing
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    Is it Hard to be a Healthy Nurse?

    loriangel14 replied to Ladyj83's topic in International Nursing

    Welcome and congratualtions. I also attended Georgians RPN course and it was a new career for me also. Yes you do have to make a conscious effort to stay healthy while working as a nurse. Being on...
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    Spiritual assessment

    loriangel14 replied to Fmartin's topic in General Nursing

    Our admission process includes the question "are their any religious beliefs that will affect your care?" and we ask if they want a visit from one of the chaplains when they are on the floor. We have...
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    Certified Nursing Assistant's in Canada?

    loriangel14 replied to FutureNurse23's topic in International Nursing

    In Ontario the PSW program is 2 semesters(6 months I think) and where I work they get about $21/hr. They do strictly ADLs, no meds, no vitals, no bowel care and no dressings.We are fortunate to have a...
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    question about accreditation

    loriangel14 replied to jewelee71's topic in General Nursing

    I would be wary of any program that was not accepted by any state board. Why not just find an accredited program and not take any
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    A Pre-nursing Student who believes...

    loriangel14 replied to digoe74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmmm bedside but not actually touch a
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    A Pre-nursing Student who believes...

    loriangel14 replied to digoe74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    She is not going to be popular at clinicals. I work with nurses with BSNs and they still wipe poop.If you find it, you clean it. You don't go and find someone to do it for you.She is in for a
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    Mean Comment?

    loriangel14 replied to Candybones's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would be darn mad if any instructor said anything like that. That is very unprofessional on their part. You need to get mad as h*ll and prove them wrong!! Don't take it to
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    ADN RN from USA recently relocated to Ontario

    loriangel14 replied to Nov2010's topic in International Nursing

    Welcome. The only question I can address is #1. If the college finds you are eligible and you pass the CRPNE then you will be able to work as an RPN while going to school. Best of
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    Acceptances to Ontario Programs for Sept 2011?

    loriangel14 replied to KateWindsor's topic in Canada

    Best of luck in your new career. I went to Georgian
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    filipino LPN for canada

    loriangel14 replied to sarahgee's topic in International Nursing

    You would have to apply to the college of nursing in the province you wanted to be licensed in and they would assess your education and experience to determine if you are eligible to write the CRNE...
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    Do you check on your patients less when family is in the room?

    loriangel14 replied to 3dayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been on the other end of this. I always explain to families(especially when there the room is crammed with people) that I am going to give them privacy with their family member but if they have...
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    What does "+++" mean in narrative charting?

    loriangel14 replied to seks's topic in General Nursing

    It usually means several or lots of what they are referring. As in "pt agitated and calling out ++++
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    RPN TO BSCN

    loriangel14 replied to bottomz22's topic in International Nursing

    I've never heard of ant that do. With health care dollars being stretched to the limit and plenty of nurses looking for work the hospitals really have no reason to pay for someones
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    International nursing and Excelsior College

    loriangel14 replied to kim428's topic in International Nursing

    You may want to check out threads regarding working in the UK. I have read that it is extremely difficult to get a nursing license and work visa there. They give preferrence to citizens if UK and...
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    filipino LPN for canada

    loriangel14 replied to sarahgee's topic in International Nursing

    Seems that this employer also told her that they could give her a temporary license to practice. Very misleading on their
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    Nurses with families...how do you manage??

    loriangel14 replied to joanna73's topic in General Nursing

    Yep you are just tired a lot. Mine are in their teens now so they can look after themselves but they learned to be self sufficient early.I was single mom when I went back to school at 38.Worked 7 days...
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    How does your hospital recognize, reward, and motivate staff (RN, CNA, etc.)?

    loriangel14 replied to krystin954's topic in General Nursing

    We have a monthly award called the Firestarter Award.I get e-mails all the time reminding me to nominate someone I think is worthy but we hear little about who actually won. Usually they give it to a...