loriangel14 RN

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    what other job opportunities can rpn have aside from bedside care?

    loriangel14 replied to nurseJL's topic in Canada

    I know an RPN that works in a doctors office and another that works in a dermatologists office.Maybe you could find something like that.I am an RPN that works in a hospital setting and I was quite...
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    Green card/visa for international US New Grad Nurse

    loriangel14 replied to judycollingwell's topic in International Nursing

    Sorry.I only meant that Canada was no faster
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    Green card/visa for international US New Grad Nurse

    loriangel14 replied to judycollingwell's topic in International Nursing

    Why would you suggest Canada? Are aware that Canada also has requirements and a lengthy licensing process as well as a process to obtain a work visa.It is no easier than trying to go the US and we...
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    Which rpn college has a better program?

    loriangel14 replied to rpnstudent47's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    The OP was asking about RPN programs.McGill is a university and only has BSN programs. Nursing is not part of med school. Med school is for becoming a doctor. I went to Georgian College and I was...
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    Did you ever see a patient taking two laxative at the same time

    loriangel14 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a lot of seniors.Senekot, colace, mom and cascara will all be given at once.Whatever
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    My Cousin failed the RPN exam in Ontario

    loriangel14 replied to GigiHelp's topic in International Nursing

    Are you seriously suggesting that a grad should not be expected to pass an exam for
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    Seeking advice: Where can I go in Canada to get lots of hours!

    loriangel14 replied to Mike32110's topic in International Nursing

    Oh yeah, nonunion makes a big difference.Our contract spells out very explicitly who to call and in what
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    Seeking advice: Where can I go in Canada to get lots of hours!

    loriangel14 replied to Mike32110's topic in International Nursing

    Yeah it works that way where I am too Fiona. If you are new grad you not get very many of the OT
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    US RN looking for international opportunites

    loriangel14 replied to Ckatmc04's topic in International Nursing

    You would need to obtain a nursing license in any other country you wanted to nurse in
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    RPN program...1st week...So overwhelmed!!!!

    loriangel14 replied to MC-Jo's topic in International Nursing

    Yeah I remember that feeling of having a lot of information being thrown at you at once.You look at the outline for a subject and read what the learning goals are and you swear you will not be able to...
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    Age of a Nurse

    loriangel14 replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    I know a bedside nurse that is still working at 68 and she can run circles around the rest of
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    How long does CRNBC assessment usually take?

    loriangel14 replied to kenen's topic in International Nursing

    You cannot apply for a temp licence until after assessment and writing the exam I
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    Has anyone tried this.....

    loriangel14 replied to SashaO's topic in Emergency

    You could maybe volunteer but you would not be allowed to perform any "nursing duties" as a
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    Horror stories about RPN program...Yikes!!!

    loriangel14 replied to MC-Jo's topic in International Nursing

    You can usually get hired at a nursing home after your first year or so of school as an aid ( they may refer to it as a PSW position, personal support
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    Where to KEEP crash carts

    loriangel14 replied to rn5350's topic in General Nursing

    Having to go get a key to unlock the crash cart doesn't sound very safe.Ours is beside the nursing
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    Worth it to go to Canada in order to graduate 4 months faster?

    loriangel14 replied to sixthwannabe's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe the OP had better stay in the US if that is what she thinks of Canada and our nursing
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    Breast cancer

    loriangel14 replied to beatris's topic in General Nursing

    Or are you questioning how quickly they are moving ahead with the surgery? Time is of the essence with
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    RN

    loriangel14 replied to beatris's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have a visa allowing you to work in the
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    I want to be a RN but don't want to deal, with you know...

    loriangel14 replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    it does take a certain type of nurse to deal well with death.My unit has some palliative patients and I have found that helping a patient and the family through the dying process can be very rewarding...
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    Nursing school: Bizarre practice in learning to bed bath..

    loriangel14 replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Students

    If you couldn't handle washing a classmate in a bathing suit then how would you handle an unclothed patient? You have to become accustomed to touching another person, albeit in a professional
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    Is it normal to have second thoughts?

    loriangel14 replied to GinaCat's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be so hard on yourself. I wouldn't take any of what you experienced as a sign you have made a mistake.You are a student and you are still learning.I feel that the real learning begins when you...
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    New, CRNA, Canada, Help

    loriangel14 replied to lightened's topic in International Nursing

    It is really asking a lot of a 17 year old to know they want to do.These days more than ever.There are so many options and everything is so expensive.Pressure from family doesn't help.Take a deep...
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    Toronto Hospital Wages

    loriangel14 replied to annadp's topic in International Nursing

    That would be RPN
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    Would you work a shift as an aide?

    loriangel14 replied to AF_BOUND's topic in General Nursing

    Sure I've done it before.Sometimes if things were crazy and we needed an extra set of hands I have been an aid or a sitter.Of course I can perform within my scope so if a pt needs a med or something i...
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    DO U HAVE......

    loriangel14 replied to EILEEN456's topic in General Students

    I had to wear all white with the school crest on the sleeve, except for a placement I did in a psych facility(I wore street clothes).My final consolidation I could wear whatever scrubs I