loriangel14 RN

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    Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    loriangel14 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I don't see why people say BSN for entry could never happen. It has
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    Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    loriangel14 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    As Ogopogo said, most of Canada is heading for BSN as entry. Ontario and I think BC already have that
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    Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    loriangel14 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think that's what they said up here
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    Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    loriangel14 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It is already that way in Ontario. BSN is the entry level for RNs and LVNS/RPNs take a two year course
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    Personal emergency...forget how to be a nurse?

    loriangel14 replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    I went through an experience the other evening that made me feel like a complete idiot.I am a fairly new grad so I haven't had a lot of experience but..I still felt silly. My 16 yo daughter and I both...
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    RPN/LPN/RNA all the same???

    loriangel14 replied to willow2004's topic in Canada

    So we agree to disagree? :nuke:
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    RPN/LPN/RNA all the same???

    loriangel14 replied to willow2004's topic in Canada

    We are just saying that you cannot use the US as a measuring stick for up here. We are not the
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    Certified Nursing Assistant's in Canada?

    loriangel14 replied to FutureNurse23's topic in International Nursing

    I know our programs expanded in recent years. When I took it it was 5 months, going three days a week. Now it is a year. Must be more content than the 8 week in the
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    RPN/LPN/RNA all the same???

    loriangel14 replied to willow2004's topic in Canada

    I disagree. The role of the RPN in Ontario is growing, with employers using RPNs in ever expanding roles. Most acute care facilities in my area are very RPN friendly. The trend here is growth not...
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    Is there ANY department in nursing that I can avoid cleaning up poo?

    loriangel14 replied to Future-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I had to a pt the other day with MS that uses a slider board to transfer to the bed. he was going from the commode(an unsuccessful BM attempt) to the bed and he had his pants down. As he pushed get...
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    RPN/LPN/RNA all the same???

    loriangel14 replied to willow2004's topic in Canada

    Hey linzz, I forgot you and I have talked before.How's it going? Yea you are right. Mount Sinai and Sick Kids are two that don't hire RPNs. We were talking this at work the other day and I asked my...
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    Certified Nursing Assistant's in Canada?

    loriangel14 replied to FutureNurse23's topic in International Nursing

    Up here they are called Personal Support Workers. You would have to take a community college program. When I stopped being a PSW last year (I graduated as an RPN) I was making $15/h. Some nursing...
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    RPN/LPN/RNA all the same???

    loriangel14 replied to willow2004's topic in Canada

    Pn programs here are expanding and improving and there are plenty of jobs. I doubt this would be the case if it was going the way of the
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    ONTARIO Canada LPN Salary & Perks

    loriangel14 replied to willow2004's topic in International Nursing

    In Ontario they are called RPNs. I am a new grad and I make $25.37/h. I am part time and I work 8-9 shifts per pay usually. I am eligible to contribute to the pension plan since I have worked over 7oo...
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    RPN/LPN/RNA all the same???

    loriangel14 replied to willow2004's topic in Canada

    Some parts of Canada refer to LPNs as RPNs. They are the same. RNA designation does not exist anymore. They are not phasing them out at all.Recently the RPN scope was expanded as well as the...
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    Temp Registration in Ontario

    loriangel14 replied to ralexa21's topic in International Nursing

    Applying under the condition of a temp licence should not hinder finding a job. I guess it depends on the
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    Temp Registration in Ontario

    loriangel14 replied to ralexa21's topic in International Nursing

    You can apply for a job even if you haven't sat the exam
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    Nursing Misconceptions

    loriangel14 replied to allanina03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been sitting at my computer charting and had pts visitors ask me if I was winning or if I was playing
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    Temp Registration in Ontario

    loriangel14 replied to ralexa21's topic in International Nursing

    The CNO website states "The employer must complete The Offer of Employment (Page 1) of the Application Form for Temporary
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    Temp Registration in Ontario

    loriangel14 replied to ralexa21's topic in International Nursing

    Some facilites will hire you with a temp licence I believe, but you must have a job offer before applying for the temp
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    Is there ANY department in nursing that I can avoid cleaning up poo?

    loriangel14 replied to Future-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    If you go to nursing school you will have to do plenty of cleaning up during clinicals. It is a part of the job. Don't be a nurse that is "too posh to
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    Pt's right to know they are going to die

    loriangel14 replied to kadell's topic in General Nursing

    We have a code of ethics and rights for our pts. This includes the pts right to have questions answered honestly, whether by us or the doctor.This includes honesty about their condition and prognosis...
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    Nurses Past Their Prime

    loriangel14 replied to dialysis12041999's topic in General Nursing

    The older generation of nurses were held to standards that we could never acheive today. The OPs attitude that a new RN knows more than these experienced nurses seems misguided to
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    Nurses Past Their Prime

    loriangel14 replied to dialysis12041999's topic in General Nursing

    Please do not write off the older nurse. Many are valuable members of the team and their years of experience are an important resource. The older gals I work with are wise wonderful nurses that have...
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    Funny Things Naieve Medical Personnel Have Said

    loriangel14 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    At my workplace we were hosting an RN student(soon to graduate) and one day while watching the change of shift narcotic count she asked me if we had to count these every week. She speechless when we...