loriangel14 RN

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    DNR questions... Family vs Patient wishes.

    loriangel14 replied to MIcrunchyRN's topic in General Nursing

    It may depend on where you are. Where i work if a pt has made themselves a DNR and then become incapacitated the POA cannot change the code
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    Is the drug Halcion or its generic still available in the U.S.?

    loriangel14 replied to mondkmondk's topic in Patient Medications

    It is still available here in Canada and it is used frequently where I
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    Crushing meds individually?

    loriangel14 replied to hummingbird11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with you on the flush amount. Anytime I have had a pt with a g-tube the docs flush order was always 100cc or more.Sometimes as much as
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    Need Help remembering conversions

    loriangel14 replied to AmIcrazy2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I know this doesn't matter but it is spelled "
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    Crushing meds individually?

    loriangel14 replied to hummingbird11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have crushed multiple meds all together and then dissolved them in warm water before giving. Yes I did spill them once and had to repour but fortunately that was only
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    Pain is subjective?

    loriangel14 replied to lena130's topic in General Nursing

    We had a pt like that recently and the problem was that when he was in pain he couldn't focus and was completely unreasonable. He would deny outright that he had pain but obviously was.Once he had his...
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    Pain is subjective?

    loriangel14 replied to lena130's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work we do computer charting and the screen for pain assessment(Q shift) has a section for pts not able to verbalize their pain. We can as nurses use body language and behaviour as tools to...
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    When should a student nurse call in sick to clinical?

    loriangel14 replied to On The Way's topic in General Students

    If you are sick they don't want you there. It doesn't matter what kind of
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    Pain is subjective?

    loriangel14 replied to lena130's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work we educate pts to take their pain meds regularly to keep ahead of the pain.It is not our place to question them asking for pain meds. Most of the time the pts discomfort is what thry say...
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    Procedures for Admissions

    loriangel14 replied to maestrotee's topic in General Nursing

    Where i work the charting is all computerised so you just fill out all the screens for admissions and when you get to the end you know you are done.We don't usually accept admissions on any shift but...
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    Question regarding LPN to RN... between provinces?

    loriangel14 replied to Violinist85's topic in International Nursing

    I don't know about BC but in Ontario the bridging programs here in Ontario specify that you have to be a diploma RPN, not a certificate
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    Part Time Studies

    loriangel14 replied to minniemouse123's topic in International Nursing

    Georgian College offers their RPN program part time( 2 nights/week) and is going to offer the PN - Bsn bridge part time next year.I did the part time RPN and it was a good experience.I am planning on...
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    Husband uncomfortable with my job!

    loriangel14 replied to DA314's topic in General Nursing

    Abuse does end up ripping apart families - after the damage is done. Staying for the kids is a falacy. Jealousy over a job is just the beginning. It grows so insiduously that you don't realise what...
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    Do YOU answer call lights in a hospital?

    loriangel14 replied to JHansen's topic in General Nursing

    You will find that a positive attitude like yours will do wonders for your workplace. I work in a small hospital and our charge nurse, if she is not busy at the desk, is on the floor pitching in. She...
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    First day of clinicals

    loriangel14 replied to pharmgirl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My first hospital clinical I set my pt up with his breakfast tray, opened up everything, made sure he was sitting up straight, encouraged him to eat and left to check on my other pts. I came back...
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    Canadian Online/Distance BSN/BN programs?

    loriangel14 replied to Violinist85's topic in International Nursing

    Hang in there. You are NOT a loser. Everyone screws up. I dropped out of high school and found myself at age 36 separated with two kids to support and no skills. I started off by getting my PSW...
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    Do YOU answer call lights in a hospital?

    loriangel14 replied to JHansen's topic in General Nursing

    And she has only been a nurse for a year. Yikes! What an attitiude. She wouldn't last long where I
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    Do YOU answer call lights in a hospital?

    loriangel14 replied to JHansen's topic in General Nursing

    If you didn't answer a call bell then you would deserve said verbal asskicking from an
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    RPN Program in Ontario for Mature Student

    loriangel14 replied to minniemouse123's topic in International Nursing

    I went to Georgian College's RPN program as a mature student.I didn't have the required science credits and I had to get them before I could start. I didn't, however have my high school diploma so I...
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    Do YOU answer call lights in a hospital?

    loriangel14 replied to JHansen's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I admit I haven't read all the posts on this thread but the title made me laugh. I am a nurse, why on earth would I not answer the call bells? Who would if the nurses didn't? Housekeeping?...
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    Shingles

    loriangel14 replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in General Nursing

    If we have a pt with shingles we use precautions. I have never heard of anyone getting shingles from a pt. The last pt we had took Tylenol #3 for pain. I would be interested in hearing if anyone has...
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    Canadian Practical Nursing Exam, Sep 10, 2008

    loriangel14 replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in International Nursing

    Best of luck. I took it one year ago, the wait was nerve wracking. Two friends called me and said they got their pass notices and mine was in the mail the same day.I really felt i had passed but it...
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    RPN/LPN/RNA all the same???

    loriangel14 replied to willow2004's topic in Canada

    We may be confusing the issue somewhat by using the term RPN. In Ontario they are registered practical
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    too old to become a nurse?

    loriangel14 replied to dingmanr2d2's topic in General Nursing

    Don't listen to anyone that tells you any different. Go for it!!!!!
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    catheter

    loriangel14 replied to lpnurse!'s topic in General Nursing

    I would agree with #2. Where I work many pts change to the small leg bag when they are up during the day and back to the larger collection bag at HS. We don't, obviously reinsert the cath each