loriangel14 RN

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    Failed nclex 4 times

    loriangel14 replied to Vano's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I meant you could work as a PSW
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    Failed nclex 4 times

    loriangel14 replied to Vano's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you used up your fourth attempt I doubt you will get a fifth. You would be able to work as an aid or
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    Nursing School in Canada

    loriangel14 replied to Alatus's topic in Canada

    You cannot apply for PR status. You have to meet the requirements for PR which include living in Canada for a certain number of years. To do this you would need to qualify for a work visa. Since...
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    Meds and a G-T patient

    loriangel14 replied to buggybum96's topic in Patient Medications

    Where I work we always push with a syringe with a good flush before and
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    Online Nursing Schools?

    loriangel14 replied to ler330's topic in School, College Programs

    You would need to be staying in one place once you get to the nursing classes. You may finish the prerequisites online but the actual nursing part will involve labs and clinicals which you have to do...
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    Does your hospital allow shadowing experience?

    loriangel14 replied to Yuppers21's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. Liability and privacy
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    RPN or RN? help!

    loriangel14 replied to Jayce2k15's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    There is an OR program for RPNS. A friend took it and it was just part time for three months. Besides salary there isn't a lot of difference between what I do and what the RNs do. I can start IVs,...
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    RPN or RN? help!

    loriangel14 replied to Jayce2k15's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    It really depends on your goals. I did the RPN program because it was available part time and I was a single parent that needed to keep working. I have no plans to do the bridge and I am quite happy...
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    What hospitals don't take "call" and how does it work?

    loriangel14 replied to rnsara09's topic in General Nursing

    What do you mean by "taking
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    Are you allowed retaking same tests/assignments in nursing school?

    loriangel14 replied to linzipinzi's topic in Canada

    The program I as in allowed no rewrites of any sort except for dosage tests and even then you only got one extra chance. Assignments and other tests you wrote only
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    Dried blood

    loriangel14 replied to yeezimiller's topic in General Nursing

    You really need to get a grip. Did you think you were going to catch pancreatitis
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    Urinary catheterization and wound care-where to learn

    loriangel14 replied to bokuwakuma's topic in Canada

    You would get hands on experience once you started
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    Which pain meds together???

    loriangel14 replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Patient Medications

    MS Contin is the long
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    Specialty for RPN's

    loriangel14 replied to Toaster's topic in Canada

    Exactly. Some of the certificates I mentioned are needed for certain positions but it's not the same as
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    Which pain meds together???

    loriangel14 replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Patient Medications

    I usually give the ER and IR together if they are having pain. If they're not in pain I would give the ER and then the IR as soon as they needed it. If pain meds are ordered and they are in pain I...
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    Calling all Recent Grads

    loriangel14 replied to JJMJ's topic in Canada

    Have you applied to any jobs not aimed at new grads? The job market in general is pretty bleak right now. Be flexible and apply to everything. Good
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    Specialty for RPN's

    loriangel14 replied to Toaster's topic in Canada

    You can do continuing education as an RPN and get certificates but it may not be the same as being certified. Some areas require the certificate in order to work there. There are certificates for OB,...
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    Engagement Ring help!

    loriangel14 replied to a_nurses_bf's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work no rings of any kind are allowed. She could just leave the ring at home. She doesn't need to wear it all the
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    If you work nights, what are your days off like?

    loriangel14 replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    I generally stay on the same schedule when I'm
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    Recognized Perioperative Nursing

    loriangel14 replied to kumonile's topic in Canada

    Well I imagine it is. Why wouldn't it
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    Recognized Perioperative Nursing

    loriangel14 replied to kumonile's topic in Canada

    Georgian College has one as
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    How to eat on night shift

    loriangel14 replied to Birdy2's topic in General Nursing

    Raw veggies, fruit and lots of water. I sleep until 3, go to the gym and then go to
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    How realistic is my plan?

    loriangel14 replied to ground's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    What is the schedule like for the program? I did a night program and worked full time but it was really
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    ON nurse wanting to transfer to AB

    loriangel14 replied to LynZii's topic in Canada

    Have you read any of the numerous threads on here dicussing the job market in
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    Going to Georgian college? :)

    loriangel14 replied to Daniella31's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1. That's hard to say. Everyone will find it different according to your academic ability. Don't expect it to be easy. 2.I did my RPN through Georgian and I felt well prepared when I entered the work...