loriangel14 RN

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    What will happen if you miss a college class?

    loriangel14 replied to KAThftf's topic in General Nursing

    the appointment and go to
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    You are NOT allergic to...

    loriangel14 replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught in school that an allergic reaction was either integumentary or respiratory. Anything else was just an adverse reaction or a side
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    Admissions

    loriangel14 replied to nightsinBoston's topic in General Nursing

    We have an electronic report that the ER nurse fills in on the computer. When they call the floor to give report to the nurse taking the admission that nurse can pull up the eletronic report on theor...
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    How do you wash your scrubs?

    loriangel14 replied to TJDHT2's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wash mine in the machine with all my other
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    Social Anxiety as a male in Nursing School

    loriangel14 replied to fcp4life's topic in General Nursing

    You won't fail nursing because you aren't a fabulous public speaker. Many in my class were terrified but it didn't stop them from becoming
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    Rpn St. Clair College Windsor for January

    loriangel14 replied to caffeinepoq4h's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I work in a hospital and the only place RPNs don't work is the
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    Rpn St. Clair College Windsor for January

    loriangel14 replied to caffeinepoq4h's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    There are tons of roles for RPNs. You don't have to go the BSN route to have a
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    Night Shifts?

    loriangel14 replied to MeredithAnne's topic in General Students

    It depends on where you are. Where I work the new grads usually start out on days. They want them to get the experience and exposure to the things you see on days plus the nurses that are orienting...
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    Nurses forced to work as aides

    loriangel14 replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There is nothing that an aide does that could not be expected of a nurse. Patient care IS our
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    Comparing myself/feeling inadequate

    loriangel14 replied to ladydanger's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate. I too am one of those quiet ones that never gets the attention the flashy ones do. It's really hard to do but try not to compare yourself to others. You have many qualities that they...
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    The Blue Hair Nurse

    loriangel14 replied to rosomebody007's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a gal with a full sleeve. She's a great
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    Ontario Nurse, please help looking for work.

    loriangel14 replied to Violet_roses's topic in Canada

    My manager would NOT be impressed if you tracked her down and pestered her, especially if you had already been instructed to go through HR. One hospital near states quite clearly on their website they...
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    The Blue Hair Nurse

    loriangel14 replied to rosomebody007's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it depends on where you are. Nobody thinks there is anything strange about my coworker's red, blond and blue
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    LPN who does not want to be an RN?

    loriangel14 replied to Live.Love.Nurse.♡'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Nope. I'm happy being a PN. Absolutely no desire to be an
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    The Blue Hair Nurse

    loriangel14 replied to rosomebody007's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that the color of your hair has anything to do with your nursing judgement. Mine is a lovely shade of grey and brown. I don't dye mine. Does this mean my nursing judgement is excellent?...
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    Why is insulin drawn clear to cloudy?

    loriangel14 replied to Cell-Nurse's topic in Patient Medications

    I had a patient recently that we mixed the insulins for but I haven't had
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    Patient bathing

    loriangel14 replied to texasrn71's topic in General Nursing

    We use a basin with hot soapy water. Sage wipes are for the peri area
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    What do you guys like to do in your free time?

    loriangel14 replied to PianoTiles's topic in General Nursing

    The gym, sleep, read, cross stitch, hang out with friends and my kids,
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    Why is insulin drawn clear to cloudy?

    loriangel14 replied to Cell-Nurse's topic in Patient Medications

    The Commuter explained it perfectly. That is the way it was explained when I was in
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    The Blue Hair Nurse

    loriangel14 replied to rosomebody007's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a nurse that has her hair dyed bright red with a blond section and a bright blue stripe. It doesn't take away from the fact that she's a dynamite nurse. I wouldn't question her credibility...
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    Wanting to move to florida

    loriangel14 replied to Kellyp03's topic in Immigration Advice

    You need to have studied and done clinical hours in all areas. Working doesn't
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    RN or LPN

    loriangel14 replied to Shan88's topic in Canada

    It may vary by province and facility. The scope for PNs is a lot narrower in
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    So...What Kind of Nursing Task Do You LIKE?

    loriangel14 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Bed baths, taking out staples and feeding people. We buy our own pretty smelling soap and I love using it on people. Washing and drying the hair if some little old lady that hasn't had it done in a...
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    Nursing hours and family

    loriangel14 replied to Miss21's topic in Canada

    Nursing is just like any other job when it comes to having a family. I have 2 coworkers with 7 children. One even home schools
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    RN or LPN

    loriangel14 replied to Shan88's topic in Canada

    Where I am located PNs work in L&D. The only part of my hospital they don't work in is