loriangel14 RN

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    Pale, clammy skin

    loriangel14 replied to ZanatuBelmont's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What were his VS
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    Pale, clammy skin

    loriangel14 replied to ZanatuBelmont's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If he was cool and clammy why did you give him a COLD
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    How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    loriangel14 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you on that. One of the girls that I work with will phone in at the slightest snowfall. Later she will say to me "Are you crazy? You came in in that weather! How in earth did you make...
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    How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    loriangel14 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work we are allowed to call in if we feel the weather is bad, no pressure.The only time I have is once last year when my road was impassible but other tham that I just start early and take my...
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    Is there anybody who became from RPN to RN

    loriangel14 replied to Stray dog's topic in International Nursing

    We are both in Ontario. I am about an hour and a half north of Toronto. Job situations are different in different parts of the province. Where i am there are still plenty of hospitals hiring RPNs....
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    Is there anybody who became from RPN to RN

    loriangel14 replied to Stray dog's topic in International Nursing

    I was under the impression that after the six months under the initiative that you would get a least part time work but two girls that i went to school with found themselves out of work at the end of...
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    Is there anybody who became from RPN to RN

    loriangel14 replied to Stray dog's topic in International Nursing

    linzz is right. A casual position would be your best bet, but they are hard to find in some areas. I belong to the SEIU and that union has no language for casual work. The new grad initiative is good...
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    he just wants to die...

    loriangel14 replied to wishiwereanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I deal with this a lot at my workplace. We try to encourage gently but if their minds are made up have to respect that.Many pts just stop taking anything in when they are ready to go. The latest was...
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    Is there anybody who became from RPN to RN

    loriangel14 replied to Stray dog's topic in International Nursing

    You would have to negotiate with your employer for the flexibility to go back to school. Switching back and forth between part time and full time isn't usually that simple.If you were a new RPN you...
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    US RN New Graduate wants to move to CANADA

    loriangel14 replied to mrmac-cheeso's topic in International Nursing

    One thing that has not been mentioned is the fact that some provinces(like Ontario)require RNs to have their BSN for
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    Issues placing a bedpan

    loriangel14 replied to shippoRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Our pts have their own powder bedside so it is handy. it does really work well, especially with larger pts. Another thing I do is put the pts head back up after placing the bed pan under them, the...
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    What do your CNAs do ?

    loriangel14 replied to poppy101's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't know what to do with one either. If I had one that did all the things listed above I would not have much to do
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    Salary question, something doesn't seem right to me.

    loriangel14 replied to MeginSchool's topic in International Nursing

    It was probably an error.RPN pay varies from province to province but I make almost $25 an hour in a small hospital and the RNs make about $20
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    10 Excellent Reasons for National Health Care

    loriangel14 replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    But here they would not spend money on the "luxuries" like artwork and waterfalls in the lobby. Funding is provided for pt care. They don't decorate first first and then ask for money, funding comes...
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    10 Excellent Reasons for National Health Care

    loriangel14 replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What do you mean the hospital will no longer be able to recoup the cost of providing a service? Under UHC the health care is funded by the government using our tax money. The money for services comes...
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    10 Excellent Reasons for National Health Care

    loriangel14 replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You would have more money in your pocket under UHC. My health care premiums that I pay through my taxes were less than $400 last
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    RPN/LPN/RNA all the same???

    loriangel14 replied to willow2004's topic in Canada

    I wonder if it is different in different provinces. I am an RPN and I carry my own assignment, no RN is assigned to my pts and they do not supervise my work. Of course they are available if I have a...
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    Torn by decision

    loriangel14 replied to Nightcrawler's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Nightcrawler, I was very moved by your post. I don't think I can offer any insight that would help with such a difficult personal decision but I wanted you to know that we are out hear listening....
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    Nursing in Ontario

    loriangel14 replied to Quennofswords's topic in International Nursing

    Ontario requires that you have your degree for licensure as an
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    Nursing in Ontario

    loriangel14 replied to Quennofswords's topic in International Nursing

    You would have to contact the CNO (College of Nurses of Ontario) and apply for licensure through them. Like many of the provinces, Ontario requires the BSCN for licensure of RNs. The mods will...
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    best canadian province?

    loriangel14 replied to sheraz86's topic in International Nursing

    I think that how you find people is related to your attitude. If you are friendly people will respond in
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    Curious about your job

    loriangel14 replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I get 2 half hour breaks and one 45 min. lunch break in my eight hour shift. Not taking your breaks will earn you stern words from the others. Half of us goes for break while the rest cover and then...
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    How often do RNs clean up poop? (thinking about majoring in nursing)

    loriangel14 replied to gwchem's topic in General Nursing

    Where i work EVERYONE cleans up poop, from the nurse with her masters to the PNs.You wouldn't last there one day if you even suggested it "wasn't part of your job". If you are going to be a nurse you...
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    Gifts for nurses

    loriangel14 replied to tanthalas's topic in General Nursing

    We always groan when we get sent chocolates, not that we don't like them but our hips don't need them! Fruit is good and we have a special display spot for heartfelt notes and
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    uk childrens nurse in canada?

    loriangel14 replied to bexs's topic in International Nursing

    Chedoke-McMaster Childrens Hospital in Hamilton Ontario is a very nice place and Hamilton is a nice