loriangel14 RN

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    But I LIKE My Colleagues

    loriangel14 replied to Medic09's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work we also never sit if another is busy.If anyone is having a bad day and gets behind all you have to do is tell someone and they will help or find you help. Ther crazy days we manage to...
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    Can you trust your co-workers??

    loriangel14 replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    These threads are so sad. I cannot imagine not trusting those that I work
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    Can you trust your co-workers??

    loriangel14 replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I trust my coworkers
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    MRSA and C-Diff

    loriangel14 replied to EJSRN's topic in General Nursing

    We do MRSA swabs, nares,rectum and all wounds for new admits. If positive they have to have three neg swabs, five days apart before they come out of isolation.Results take about 2 days as we are a...
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    Nursing and Astrological Sign

    loriangel14 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Another Sag here, I am working in continuing complex care and I love the slow pace. I can give individualized care to my
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    I Must be Crazy!

    loriangel14 replied to RPN_2006's topic in International Nursing

    My hat (nursing cap?) is off to you.
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    I Must be Crazy!

    loriangel14 replied to RPN_2006's topic in International Nursing

    How are you going to manage if you are not close to a program and aren't moving? I have been an RPN for a year(I'm 42) and recently pondered the bridge as well but the closest program for me is in...
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    Socialized Medicine....WHAT IF?

    loriangel14 replied to unclebenny20's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That does not happen in
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    Cloth isolation gowns.

    loriangel14 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have nothing but cloth gowns where I work.We have occasionally had the disposible ones but they are not liked by
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    i'm 18 graduating from an alternative school. Want to become an RN?

    loriangel14 replied to murrbeffx3's topic in General Nursing

    Being honest about your past and having the desire to turn things around is the first step. Don't be too hard on yourself, and try to focus on positive thoughts. Good
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    This is not my job?!?

    loriangel14 replied to Ally0981's topic in General Nursing

    it still comes down to the OP leaving poop on the floor for 4.5 hours. My charge would say - suck it up
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    This is not my job?!?

    loriangel14 replied to Ally0981's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work you would have been in VERY hot water if you had left poop for over four hours. Poop on the floor is not healthy so it would be our job if housekeeping did not do it. " It's not my job"...
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    Any INFP nurses out there?

    loriangel14 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yesterday I had no trouble with that though. I had a pt with "princess syndrome" that refused to do anything for herself and wanted to stay in bed all day.I am getting better at telling that kind they...
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    Any INFP nurses out there?

    loriangel14 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank heavens for your post. Now I feel much better. I struggle with the manipulation thing at times. I am definitely a big picture person too. I have to understand exactly why everything is done...
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    Any INFP nurses out there?

    loriangel14 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I too talk to the unresponsive. I was taught that hearing is the last sense to go and a gentle touch can express caring. I try to be as caring as I can even when others aren't. The thing I struggle...
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    Any INFP nurses out there?

    loriangel14 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am an INFP as well and I can relate to what you are saying. The sensitivity part is tough to deal with. I have issues with coworkers that cut corners and don't give the care they should. I love my...
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    Nursing in Quebec (montreal)

    loriangel14 replied to silverhalide's topic in International Nursing

    Check out the similiar threads at the bottom of the page. They have some good information about getting licenced in Quebec. i hear the language exam is very difficult to pass and you have to be very...
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    Nurse Assignment Sheet

    loriangel14 replied to NurseKelli31's topic in General Nursing

    Ours are pretty simple.The date and shift are at the top and the nurses names are listed down the side with room numbers after
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    Has anyone worked with Future Search Canada Inc.

    loriangel14 replied to Holyhell's topic in International Nursing

    None of that is
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    7 yrs working as RN is SG

    loriangel14 replied to george76's topic in International Nursing

    According to the website they do. Best of luck. I think anyone that tackles nursing in a new country has a lot of courage.
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    7 yrs working as RN is SG

    loriangel14 replied to george76's topic in International Nursing

    Which province are you looking at working in? You have stated you want to work in Toronto and then you said you were looking at the CRNBC website, that is for the province of BC and Toronto is in...
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    Suicide

    loriangel14 replied to OnTheRoad's topic in General Students

    Daytonite you are truly amazing nurse. Your input to these forums is always wise and your ability to communicate with others is awesome. Thank
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    7 yrs working as RN is SG

    loriangel14 replied to george76's topic in International Nursing

    Most provinces require that RNs have a degree for
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    Side rails x 4 and falls

    loriangel14 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    We use rails x 4 and we don't need an order.We also have some beds that go right to the floorand we try to use these for the
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    Excelsior

    loriangel14 replied to nurseontheway's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Some states do not accept Excelsior students for