loriangel14 RN

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    RN or RPN career as a traveling nurse from CAN to US

    loriangel14 replied to Guile~'s topic in International Nursing

    You would have to take bridging program which would involve at least a couple of years of
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    Universal Healthcare/Nursing Salaries

    loriangel14 replied to JerseyGir1's topic in General Nursing

    We have public hospitals that are unionized. Everyone is covered through the taxes we pay. Some people take out private insurance for things that are not covered, like prescriptions, some eye exams,...
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    what are these people thinking???

    loriangel14 replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

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    Do nurses do...

    loriangel14 replied to twinkerrs's topic in General Nursing

    I usually get the opportunity to assess when I do the pts am cares or when I get then washed before bed. If not I go and have a look at them before I chart. I am uncomfortable charting an assessment...
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    Does all of Canada use Nursing Attendants

    loriangel14 replied to AussieKylie's topic in International Nursing

    :chuckle:chuckle:chuckle:chuckle:chuckle
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    Universal Healthcare/Nursing Salaries

    loriangel14 replied to JerseyGir1's topic in General Nursing

    Actually it's around
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    Does all of Canada use Nursing Attendants

    loriangel14 replied to AussieKylie's topic in International Nursing

    That's what I loved about the agency I worked for. If we reported families asking us to inappropriate duties or provide care for others in the home they would deal with them pretty promptly. I am sure...
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    General Nursing Poll...What is the nurse to patient ratio at your hosptial?

    loriangel14 replied to Polly Dipcya's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work days gets 4:1 and evenings gets 5-6:1. RNs and RPNs(LPNs to you) get the same pt load and we have no aides, we do our own care.My hospital has 26 beds and night shift is staffed with 2...
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    Does all of Canada use Nursing Attendants

    loriangel14 replied to AussieKylie's topic in International Nursing

    Working in the community as a personal support worker includes helping with bathing, dressing, getting a simple meal ready,some light housework, and providing relief for caregivers to go out for a...
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    4 : 1 nurse patient ratio for med surg???

    loriangel14 replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a complex continuing care hospital and on day shift our ratio is 4:1 but we have no help, we are doing all our cares. Evenings is usually 6:1. The pts range in acuity so sometimes 4 isn't...
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    Gifts from patients

    loriangel14 replied to falconry-girl's topic in General Nursing

    In my work place we actively promote fruit if you want to give a gift of food. Chocolate is lovely but most of our hips don't need it.
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    Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

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

    Surprisingly I have heard very little negative feedback regarding the change. The new guidelines seem to have been accepted with little fuss. The problem I have seen however, is the type of nurses the...
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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 am in Ontario and BSN is mandatory right now for initial licensure of RNs.Those that don't have it are being grandfathered
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    Question about Manual Handling in Canada

    loriangel14 replied to AussieKylie's topic in International Nursing

    I work in a complex care hospital and we have a 2 person policy for mechanical lifts. I worked as a personal support worker in the community and operated mechanical lifts by
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    Heparin

    loriangel14 replied to Joni's Mom's topic in General Nursing

    That is one SQ injection I hate doing on little old skinny people but it does get easier with practice. After my first couple of attempts I asked an experienced nurse to show me how she does it and...
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    I am a new girl in the forum and really can use your help,

    loriangel14 replied to 2bLPNhoneybee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What are you having trouble with
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    Heparin Sites

    loriangel14 replied to stephmj's topic in Patient Medications

    Thanks so much for that information. There are always new things to learn on
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    Mrsa

    loriangel14 replied to falcon's topic in General Nursing

    One of my coworkers tested postive for MRSA but was not actively infected.It hasn't affected her in any way except that if she were to be hospitalized she would get a private room. Many of us are...
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    moving to Ontario

    loriangel14 replied to faithhopeRN's topic in International Nursing

    You could also try some towns as well, like Tottenham, Bolton, Caledon, Orangeville,all nice places to
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    My family can't believe nurses don't get breaks

    loriangel14 replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    It is not the same everywhere. I get lunch plus two breaks each day(8 hour shift). We all work together to cover each other. Half go while the other half stays and then we
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    Convince me I won't get MRSA? Pre-nursing school student!

    loriangel14 replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    You will befine as long as you follow the posted precautions. Glove, gown and wash, wash, wash those
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    Your Call Light is On Can I help YOU?

    loriangel14 replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have one sweet LOL at work that rings every night after you have put her to bed to ask if the cat was let in. We reassure her that the cat is curled up sleeping and she goes to sleep. If some...
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    Brain Fart: Whats the name of this CVA symptom?

    loriangel14 replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's called spatial
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    I'm new...(with a goofy question:-)

    loriangel14 replied to Maggie09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Where I work it means D=days and
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    Heparin Sites

    loriangel14 replied to stephmj's topic in Patient Medications

    You give it very carefully in the abdomen. I hate doing it but the older nurses where I work are very skilled at it. I guess it is a matter of