loriangel14 RN

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New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

loriangel14 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

Yes but those characteristics are relevant. You are not displaying them if you lie on your
Applying for nursing to George Brown College

loriangel14 replied to Jaaamieness's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

You need to have a good grasp of chemistry and math. I would retake them. You would need marks at least 85+ to get
CNA wanting to gain experience in cardiac-vascular nursing

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

No. Any hours towards the certification will have to be after you are an RN and working as one. CNA experience does not count as nursing
How do you know when to get an order?

loriangel14 replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Nursing

If you need something for the patient and there is no order that's when you have to call for an order. An order can be verbal, telephone or
US citizen taking Philippine NCLEX

loriangel14 replied to kma99's topic in Nurse Registration

Have you read the numerous threads on here regarding CA not accepting nurses from the Philipinnes? Usually the education doesn't meet the state
New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

loriangel14 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

I spoke once to a young lady that was going into nursing and told her there was no shortage. She laughed and said the school told her there would be lots of jobs. She is a nurse working as a waitress...
RPN to BScN Bridging in Ontario: My Experience

loriangel14 replied to NUNurse007's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

We can't predict that. You would have to ask the
New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

loriangel14 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

It's not that the people at the top forget what it was like starting out its just that there are dozens of applicants for each job. They can't hire everyone. BCH is Brampton Civic Hospital and RVH is...
New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

loriangel14 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

Did you try Oakville, Orangeville, BCH and
New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

loriangel14 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada
New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

loriangel14 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

its not anyone elses responsibility to find you a
Suspended without pay for expired TB requirement?

loriangel14 replied to lsvalliant's topic in General Nursing

Do you not keep track of when your test runs out? I have to do my CPR and mask fit yearly but I have to keep track of it myself. I would imagine your employer can do this if they
New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

loriangel14 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

They don't have health authorities in Ontario. Your seniority only counts for the facility you are working
New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

loriangel14 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

lol yeah what they fail to mention is that because of funding cuts most of the vacancies left by those retiring nurses will remain unfilled. If you want the true picture talk to a nurse working in...
New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

loriangel14 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

Who said there were lots of opportunities in
Approriate PCA use

loriangel14 replied to Alphabet soup nurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

I work on a palliative floor. Staff and families push the PCA button all the time. How would our comfort measures only patients get any pain control if we couldn't push it for
New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

loriangel14 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

Although most places will only accept online applications. Hang in there. Ontario is one of the toughest
Advice for after termination

loriangel14 replied to munchkins88's topic in Canada

((((((Hugs)))))))) I hope you can overcome this. Mental health issues can make us do stuff that is hard to explain to others. Own up to your mistakes and take any help you can get. Try and enjoy...
Advice for after termination

loriangel14 replied to munchkins88's topic in Canada

She does state in her original post that she works in a
Advice for after termination

loriangel14 replied to munchkins88's topic in Canada
No Nursing Job in Toronto

loriangel14 replied to suner's topic in Canada

Where I work the nurse manager has nothing to do with hiring. HR does it
Advice for after termination

loriangel14 replied to munchkins88's topic in Canada

Your union should be helping you with this. Where I work firing someone is a long process due to the contract. They have to try to work with you on the issues first. They cannot just fire you with no...
What are your personal standards when a patient "refuses care"

loriangel14 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

I don't argue but I will document and look for a solution if it's ongoing. You can't just walk away and never bother. With some demented patients they find showers particularly terrifying and you have...
Do you tell family members that their loved ones are nasty and combative

loriangel14 replied to DesiDani's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

You bet I let them know. what's the point in covering it up? Plus there is a chance it's completely out of character and something is going on. I have had families confess they are quite relieved to...
Becoming a nurse later in life

loriangel14 replied to YYCGuy's topic in Canada

Lol no worries. I was 38 when I started. The oldest in my class was 54. I precepted a student that was

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