loriangel14 RN

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    RPN student at a crossroads

    loriangel14 replied to bootzie's topic in Canada

    Yes actually RPNs are more in use in hospitals than RNs in Ontario due to budget constraints and our ever widening scope of practice. RPNs in the hospital is the norm not the exception. Many start off...
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    RPN student at a crossroads

    loriangel14 replied to bootzie's topic in Canada

    Why do you seem to think RPNs only work in LTC? There are many avenues open to RPNs. At my facility ICU is the only area they don't work. RPNs do much more than just bed baths. RNs do personal care as...
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    What is your schedule like as a nurse?

    loriangel14 replied to Yerani27's topic in General Nursing

    I work 12 shifts mostly nights by choice. OT isn't mandatory but I pick up what I can. I am unionized so we get paid for OT and we get all our
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    International student - Nursing is my DREAM

    loriangel14 replied to FarahFMJ37's topic in Canada

    You will find it difficult being a noncitizen competing with Canadian citizens for
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    International student - Nursing is my DREAM

    loriangel14 replied to FarahFMJ37's topic in Canada

    SD is right. You may only get a work permit for as long as your program. In a union faculty your uncle may not be able to get you a job, family member or not. It doesn't work that way in
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    International student - Nursing is my DREAM

    loriangel14 replied to FarahFMJ37's topic in Canada

    Collaborative programs are programs that are a collaboration between a college and a university. BSN programs are usually solely done through a university but now some are a collarboration between...
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    Nursing in USA or Philippines?

    loriangel14 replied to TrinaJoy's topic in International Nursing

    If you plan on working in the U.S. go to school in the U.S. It may seem cheaper to go to the Phil but in the long run it will cost much
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    Question about weekend schedules

    loriangel14 replied to melc0305's topic in General Nursing

    I have work at least one out of every three weekends( I work 12s) as per our union contract. I rely on picking up shifts so I work pretty much every
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    Workout Playlist

    loriangel14 replied to DowntheRiver's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Katmandu Bob Seger, Born This Way Lady Gaga, What Makes You Stronger Kelly Clarkson, Rock This Town Stray
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    tips for reading in nursing school without having to read every single word

    loriangel14 replied to Bailando's topic in General Students

    Most of my textbooks had sections at the end of each chapter with focus questions. If you found the answers to the questions you would get the important stuff out of the chapter. Plus many would have...
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    new grad rpn job choice

    loriangel14 replied to Marie12's topic in Canada

    Community quite often involves making decisions and judgement calls. Hard to do with no experience under your belt. You are out there on your own and with no coworkers to go to for
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    Unit Clerk or LPN?! Alberta

    loriangel14 replied to Stellabells's topic in Canada

    They really are two different areas. Being a ward clerk is not close to
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    Is clinic nursing a dirty job?

    loriangel14 replied to Yerani27's topic in General Nursing

    How do you think cosmetic nursing is a step towards CRNA? You need critical care
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    Is clinic nursing a dirty job?

    loriangel14 replied to Yerani27's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses are underemployed too. The job market is generally not great. Nursing is not " perfect" for you if you are worried about bodily
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    Is clinic nursing a dirty job?

    loriangel14 replied to Yerani27's topic in General Nursing

    If you are concerned about doing " dirty work" don't become a
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    Nursing Assistant Jobs in Canada?

    loriangel14 replied to JohnSheridan's topic in Canada

    PSWs in the community basically assist with ADLs as well as do basic housework and meal prep. But like I said most jobs require the
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    Nursing Assistant Jobs in Canada?

    loriangel14 replied to JohnSheridan's topic in Canada

    They are called PSWs ( Personal Support Workers) and most places will require that you have the certificate which is an 8 month program. Do you have a work visa? There are lots of PSW jobs, mostly in...
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    Lose your license for administering a PRN med without a pain scale?

    loriangel14 replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah sounds like an awful place to
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    Lose your license for administering a PRN med without a pain scale?

    loriangel14 replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    Our pain med orders never come with a scale. Seems like a silly scare
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    Without meds

    loriangel14 replied to BrianPaul's topic in General Nursing

    Every nurse has made a med error . Don't let this stop you from being a nurse. Yes you feel awful, everyone does when it happens. Learn from it and move
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    One nurse on unit...

    loriangel14 replied to bassadict69's topic in General Nursing

    Would help not come if you called a
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    Firearms

    loriangel14 replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    As a Canadian I always find these threads horrifying. I cannot imagine anyone coming to work
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    New RPN in Ottawa - what is the wage scale and staffing ratios?

    loriangel14 replied to LuckyBreanne's topic in Canada

    LTC can teach you good time management skills and good assessment skills. There is no reason to fear working in
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    Universal Precautions

    loriangel14 replied to Samt9's topic in General Nursing

    The nurses that go around giving the staff their flu shots at work in the fall don't wear
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    Universal Precautions

    loriangel14 replied to Samt9's topic in General Nursing

    Hospital