loriangel14 RN

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    MSN Nurse without clinical experience please help!!

    loriangel14 replied to Sspino's topic in General Nursing

    Has the OP even been
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    Managing incontinence. Is this done?

    loriangel14 replied to debi49's topic in General Nursing

    Would they put in a catheter just because staff is too lazy to change the poor woman? You don't need any special skills to do
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    work in Ontario as Rpn

    loriangel14 replied to sydney2015's topic in Canada

    Due to union contracts full time jobs will go to internal applicants first. Casuals where I work don't get many hours. I work in a small Ontario town and there are no
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    French nurse hoping to work in the US

    loriangel14 replied to celine972's topic in International Nursing

    Your starting point would be to apply for a nursing license in the state that you want to work in. You have to meet their requirements and pass the NCLEX. Then you will need to find an employer that...
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    I want to work in Canada...which do I apply for first?

    loriangel14 replied to SNurse15's topic in Immigration Advice

    You will need to be generalist trained, meaning theory and clinical hours in adult, peds, OB and mental health
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    Disease Prevention

    loriangel14 replied to SNESbanez's topic in General Nursing

    Ok I agree with the PPE and the hand washing but I don't give my shoes special treatment. If you have washed your hands there is no reason to not touch your
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    I want to work in Canada...which do I apply for first?

    loriangel14 replied to SNurse15's topic in Immigration Advice

    Your first step will be to apply to the NNAS for evaluation. If you get the green light from them then you can apply for licensure in the province in which you want to work. Where are you coming from...
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    What would a single payer system look like?

    loriangel14 replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I had a patient undergo surgery less than 24 hours after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. Radiation in less than 10 days. And she won't lose her
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    New Nurse Orientation

    loriangel14 replied to suner's topic in Canada

    That's great. Expect to see drains, IV fluids and dressings. You will develop good assessment skills and pain management will also be
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    New Nurse Orientation

    loriangel14 replied to suner's topic in Canada

    Congratulations on finding a job. What kind of unit are you going to be working
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    MSN Nurse without clinical experience please help!!

    loriangel14 replied to Sspino's topic in General Nursing

    I would have zero respect for someone in a position of authority that had never worked
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    Commuity Nurse- legal question

    loriangel14 replied to youngin14's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't sign it. It could be used against
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    I'm I crazy?

    loriangel14 replied to sugar12's topic in General Nursing

    No. 45 minutes is not that bad. I drive around
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    Credential evaluation problems...please help

    loriangel14 replied to shareet's topic in Nurse Registration

    Well you will have to contact the school. Obviously they can't evaluate your education without the
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    BREAKS?????? You've gotta be kidding!

    loriangel14 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Saying nurses don't get to take breaks is not true. I work 12 hour nights. I get 1 1/2 to 2 hours break. I take it all at once. Days I get half hour for coffee, 45 minutes for lunch and 45 minutes for...
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    Agency nursing as a new grad in Toronto area?

    loriangel14 replied to mintchocolate's topic in Canada

    Full time positions are awarded by seniority so you will not find full time right off the bat. These usually go to internal applicants in any unionized facility as per the
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    Want to move to North Canada from with partner.

    loriangel14 replied to zacarias's topic in Immigration Advice

    The biggest stumbling block may be your education. Canada requires a BSN to be licensed as an
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    What health career should I choose?

    loriangel14 replied to medapop's topic in General Nursing

    You cannot become an NP without being an RN first. You would also need some nursing
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    Must we "pay our dues" by working night shift?

    loriangel14 replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in
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    Must we "pay our dues" by working night shift?

    loriangel14 replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    I find it really surprising that people say new grads have to work nights. Where I work new grads can usually get day/ night lines or straight
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    Cost vs realistic job prospects

    loriangel14 replied to Paticake35's topic in General Nursing

    No one is guaranteed a job after graduation. It doesn't matter where she
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    Nurses: How far is your commute?

    loriangel14 replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    30 minutes and I work 12 hour
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    Bridging

    loriangel14 replied to L.silvano's topic in Canada

    Right. 5 years in
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    Bridging

    loriangel14 replied to L.silvano's topic in Canada

    Typically it takes 3 years to bridge. Some bridging programs have requirements such a certain average (usually 85%) and/or no failed
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    Basics

    loriangel14 replied to Kescape's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You cannot become an RN from scratch online. Nursing involves learning hands on skills and working hundreds of hours in clinical settings as part of the