loriangel14 RN

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    oral care..

    loriangel14 replied to darren_callcareer18's topic in General Nursing

    The S in NS stands for saline which is salt. You wouldn't want to put something salty on a sore dry
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    After what year can an RN student work as an LPN?

    loriangel14 replied to newstudentinbc's topic in International Nursing

    I am pretty sure it is different in Canada, at least in Ontario, since our PN education is 5 semesters, longer than the PN courses in the
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    Please Answer My Question

    loriangel14 replied to bo2007's topic in International Nursing

    The CPRNE is the exam for LPNs in Canada. If you are an RN then you would be taking the CRNE. If you are planning on movong to Canada then you do not need to take the NCLEX, that is for the US only....
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    what do you do when a patient cries

    loriangel14 replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    I've been there mant times in the 2 years I have been a nurse.I usually put my arm around them and just sit with them for a while.Some times you can't change a crummy situation but you can be there...
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    How Will This Impact the Nursing Profession

    loriangel14 replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. That is a great piece. Everyone meds to watch that. I am Canadian and that is the best explanation I have ever seen of how single payer
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    RPNs in Ontario

    loriangel14 replied to Stray dog's topic in International Nursing

    That's pretty much what I experienced Fiona. I was doing my final placement along side an RN student(her last year) and I was managing a 4 pt assignment but she was still struggling to keep on top of...
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    What do you call a registered nurse without a specialty? Canada

    loriangel14 replied to jrnj's topic in General Nursing

    She would be called an
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    Nurses in my Family, but None Are Helping Me

    loriangel14 replied to MedNurse2k's topic in General Nursing

    What exactly are you expecting them to do for
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    Nursing in Nova Scotia vs. Alberta

    loriangel14 replied to rllong's topic in International Nursing

    You would be better to post your question in the Canadian
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    I want to know what nurses think about socialized medicine.

    loriangel14 replied to ratchet41's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thank you for posting that, it was a very interesting
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    Question About Nursing

    loriangel14 replied to BuckeyeGuy's topic in General Nursing

    I have a wild idea. Why don't you let your wife decide these things for herself since she an adult. You come across as being WAY too
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    I want to know what nurses think about socialized medicine.

    loriangel14 replied to ratchet41's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Very well
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    Country's with socialized medicine vs the USA (Personal Income Tax)

    loriangel14 replied to ACU_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    GCTMT cuts through all the
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    old school vs. new school

    loriangel14 replied to camjones's topic in General Nursing

    On the other side of the coin, I have seen new nurses act like know-it-alls and totally disrespect the older nurse. Respect goes both ways. Listen and learn from the experienced nurses and don't be so...
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    General opinions of RPN in workforce

    loriangel14 replied to gillme's topic in International Nursing

    There is no difference between the RNs and RPNs where I work as far as treatment. Our doctor doesn't even know who is what. Respect goes both ways, you respect them and they will respect you. As an...
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    RPN Wages in Ontario

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

    My non nurse manager wanted me to take the bridge.Hmmm...Let's see. I am 43 and still in debt from the RPN program and she wants me to fork over thousands more and spend three years getting my degree....
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    Architect of Canadian health care system wants private health care

    loriangel14 replied to ACU_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    He
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    RPN Wages in Ontario

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

    I am pretty sure Fiona is in Alberta. Toronto is not the only place that gives you credit for your PN
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    I have a question in regards to American vs Canadian Nursing

    loriangel14 replied to nandrani's topic in International Nursing

    Ontario requires BSN for licensure of RNs I
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    What do I say to rude patients?

    loriangel14 replied to floatRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our doctor has said just that to several pts and
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    I'm an American RN looking to relocate to Ontario and told that I have to take CRNE

    loriangel14 replied to nandrani's topic in International Nursing

    Ontario is one of the provinces that requires RNs to have their degree. The CNO should have info on this on their
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    What do I say to rude patients?

    loriangel14 replied to floatRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have told pts like this point blank that rudeness is not tolerated at our hospital and totally not acceptable. If it persists then the charge nurse will have a stern word with them. We are a small...
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    RPN Wages in Ontario

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

    I make almost $25/hour. I work in a small hospital that is merged with a larger one in the next town. I am part time but usually I am turning down shifts because I pick up quite a bit of work, usually...
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    RPNs in Ontario

    loriangel14 replied to Stray dog's topic in International Nursing

    The hospital that I work at has full time and part time positions and so goes the larger one in the next
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    After what year can an RN student work as an LPN?

    loriangel14 replied to newstudentinbc's topic in International Nursing

    There is no provision for working anywhere as a student nurse. As a previous poster said you may be able to find work as an aide or PSW. As far as I know you cannot write the PN exam after doing part...