loriangel14 RN

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    8 or 12 hour shifts

    loriangel14 replied to LPNTOBE2017's topic in General Nursing

    I love my 12s. I am here less and I have time for a second casual
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    Medication drawer keys

    loriangel14 replied to RN4ittybits's topic in General Nursing

    We have no keys of any kind. Med carts are log in with a keyboard and med rooms have a key
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    Do RPN/LPN or directly BScN?

    loriangel14 replied to Trying1's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Although the credits are from outside of North America so they likely wouldn't
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    Do RPN/LPN or directly BScN?

    loriangel14 replied to Trying1's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    RPN programs are also a challenge to get into. Which path you take is up to
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    Do RPN/LPN or directly BScN?

    loriangel14 replied to Trying1's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    It would take more than a year to do the prerequisites for an RN program. There are no guarantees of what your grades will be. You will just have to do your
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    Do RPN/LPN or directly BScN?

    loriangel14 replied to Trying1's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    There are no "easy" RN programs and none are easy to get into. A GPA of 3 will likely not be enough. Most RN programs have prerequisites that you would have to finish first and that will hopefully...
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    Change from 5 8 hour shifts s week to 12 hour rotations.

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

    I switched from 8 hour shifts to 12s and I love them. The longer shift took a bit of getting used to but ultimately I am at work less
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    Non-Nursing BA to Accelerated BSN Program Abroad?

    loriangel14 replied to windowi's topic in International Nursing

    Going to school abroad would be very expensive plus you would have to learn the language. If you wanted to return to the US to work you would be considered a foreign educated nurse and have to jump...
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    Tattoos and Nursing

    loriangel14 replied to Yadisanchez's topic in General Nursing

    I think they are pretty cool as long as they are not offensive. Most tell a really amazing story or are just plain pretty. I don't think there is anything wrong with a nurse having
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    Bed Baths

    loriangel14 replied to Yadisanchez's topic in General Nursing

    Practice, practice, practice. Makes sure you have all the supplies at the bedside before you start. Make sure the water is hot. Only uncover the part you are washing and provide for privacy and...
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    Sleep schedules

    loriangel14 replied to Lissla's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am the same way. Now I work straight
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    5 twelve hour shifts in a row?? Is it safe??

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

    Lol I am doing my seventh in a row tonight. I'm bagged but it's
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    just a question about med pass

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

    I work on a rehab unit in a hospital. I have 11 patients and it takes about 1 to 1 1/2
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    Is LinkedIn Necessary?

    loriangel14 replied to bete-noire's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. Not necessary at
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    Anyone extended Language proficiency successfully with CNO?

    loriangel14 replied to Bobbins's topic in Canada

    No advice but that does sound frustrating. Best of
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    Anyone extended Language proficiency successfully with CNO?

    loriangel14 replied to Bobbins's topic in Canada

    Lol I wondered about the partial
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    Anyone extended Language proficiency successfully with CNO?

    loriangel14 replied to Bobbins's topic in Canada

    .....and?
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    How can I immigrate in Canada as fast as possible?

    loriangel14 replied to Hin35's topic in Immigration Advice

    Outside of Quebec not really. I am in Ontario and we see more mandarin, Italian, Hindu and other East Indian dialects than
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    How can I immigrate in Canada as fast as possible?

    loriangel14 replied to Hin35's topic in Immigration Advice

    You don't need to learn French to move to
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    Ireland to USA Psych Nurses Any Irish nurses on here need advice urgent

    loriangel14 replied to rockinghorse's topic in International Nursing

    If you want to work in Ontario you will need theory and clinical hours in adult, PEDs, OB and mental health nursing on your transcript
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    PO vs IV Medication Question

    loriangel14 replied to smithma5's topic in General Nursing

    Hey you learn something new every day.
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    PO vs IV Medication Question

    loriangel14 replied to smithma5's topic in General Nursing

    Colace, apixiban, quetiapine, zyprexa, prograff, synthroid, restoralax, trazadone, lactulose, Crestor, Lipitor, senekot , sinemet, plavix, calcium, cozaar ,monocor , cipralex, aspirin,tegretol,...
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    British nurse made it to the USA wow is it different!!!

    loriangel14 replied to meeky71's topic in International Nursing

    Hang in there. I'm sure it will get better. What are the differences between there and
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    Nurse without experience

    loriangel14 replied to maguimireille's topic in Nurse Registration

    Have you applied for a license in
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    LPN or RN?

    loriangel14 replied to Shan88's topic in Canada

    They are definitely not phasing out LPNs. I am in Ontario and PNs work in most areas of my hospital except for ICU and the chemotherapy clinic. Which path you take depends on your