loriangel14 RN

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    Does all of Canada use Nursing Attendants

    loriangel14 replied to AussieKylie's topic in International Nursing

    I am in Ontario and none of the hospitals in my area use any aides or psws(personal support workers). The hospital i work in everyone does their own
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    Is there a job in nursing where I can do this?

    loriangel14 replied to Lilac_Lily's topic in General Nursing

    The term is naturopathic, not holistic. Holistic refers to a system of pt care that considers the physical, emotional, social, ecomonic and spiritual needs of the person. Naturopathy is a system of...
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    Shifts at your hospital? (all 7-7)

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

    Ours are: days 07:30 - 15:30 eves 15:30 - 23:30 nights 23:30 -
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    Didn't know I'd have to do additional jobs besides mine!

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

    I am surprised by the people that complain of having to do pt care. I have never been anywhere that had aides. All the nurses I work with do all their own cares. I take it as being part of the job. I...
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    tegaderm

    loriangel14 replied to student200977's topic in General Nursing

    I recently used a Tegaderm to anchor the gauze dressings on a pts nephrostomy sites. The previous dressings had been anchored with tape but because the pt was mobile and moving around in bed the edges...
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    The Lack Of Teamwork Is Astounding!

    loriangel14 replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I work at makes no bones about it - teamwork is a must. We all help out each other and if someone is behind or has a crisis then everyone works together. The charge nurse makes sure that...
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    What was your job before you became a nurse?

    loriangel14 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    Let's see.. Babysitter Horse groom/asst. trainer Clerk in a equestrian supply shop SAHM chef's assistant...
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    When to enter meds on MAR

    loriangel14 replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just graduated last year and we were taught to initial as we pour each med. If a med is refused we put an R in the MAR and circle it. We also document refusal of
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    When to enter meds on MAR

    loriangel14 replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where I work the orders are entered on the MAR as soon as they are received. We area a small complex continuing care hospital that has no pharmacy so we have to wait until the pharmacy from the big...
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    RN to Paramedic in Canada

    loriangel14 replied to fhcp1220's topic in International Nursing

    If you want to be a paramedic why not go straight into a paramedic program? Why spend the time, effort and money to get your nursing degree when you plan on being a paramedic? Rns get more education...
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    Although not nursing my experience on move to Canada from the UK

    loriangel14 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    Did nobody read my post? It's a
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    Although not nursing my experience on move to Canada from the UK

    loriangel14 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    The animal in question is called a ground hog. They live in holes in the ground and are harmless. Many farmers do not like them becuase their holes are hazardous to livestock(they step in the holes...
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    Co-worker hitting up the Dr.s for meds during shift?

    loriangel14 replied to babiesX2's topic in General Nursing

    My own doc works where I do so I can ask her if I need a script for something.She has done the same for some
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    Foot Update

    loriangel14 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    What exactly was wrong with your feet? I am dealing with foot issues right now.The metatarsal joint of both my great toes is bending inward as I walk causing my foot to pronate and putting pressure...
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    Making the beds

    loriangel14 replied to Doctor Guazzo's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work there are no aides and I do total patient care, including making/changing beds and feeding.Usually 4-5 pts on
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    Am I going to lose my license?

    loriangel14 replied to unlucky_monkey888's topic in General Nursing

    It can indeed come back to bite you in the butt. A girl that was in my nursing class worked as an aide in LTC and quit by walking out in the middle of a shift. Three years later she was out of nursing...
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    If you could live anywhere in Eastern Canada...

    loriangel14 replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in International Nursing

    Prince Edward Island is beautiful as
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    computer charting error

    loriangel14 replied to OKRN's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot believe they let you chart under another nurse's login. They are taking responsbility for charting that isn't theirs. I would get your account reactivated as soon as
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    Dosage Question

    loriangel14 replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but the question asks for the DAILY dose so the dividing by three is
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    Dosage Question

    loriangel14 replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, looks right to me
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    Great read....

    loriangel14 replied to yuyu75's topic in General Nursing

    " A Nurse's Story " and "The Making of a Nurse" both by Tilda Shalof are
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    Calling Docs by their first name...

    loriangel14 replied to zamboni's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the doctors in my town are called by their first names unless you are in front of the pts. My family doctor has me call her by her first name when I am at her office for a visit. I also see...
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    Shift Change on Med-Surg

    loriangel14 replied to nursemel374's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work no one hits the floor until report is heard.Bells go unanswered and no one interupts us. Any questions are addressed at the end. Report usually takes about half an
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    What is Meditech???

    loriangel14 replied to nursejllrn's topic in General Nursing

    We use the CS version at my workplace and it is great once you learn how to use
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    Don't know about you guys

    loriangel14 replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    I am grateful for my health. I am grateful to have a job that really love doing. I am grateful for working with wonderful nurses and a terrific charge nurse. I am grateful for two healthy children...