loriangel14 RN

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    combative patients

    loriangel14 replied to clarinets's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes there is nothing you can do. If he won't leave it on you can't make him and trying to force him to leave it on will only aggravate him. You can only do so
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    Why can't i get a job???? US RN

    loriangel14 replied to MKIVSupraRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Basically it's a math problem. Too many applicants and not enough jobs. Limiting your search to just hospitals could be a part of it too. You need to apply
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    What is considered a failing grade in Practical Nursing school?

    loriangel14 replied to linzipinzi's topic in Canada

    Good point Joanna. Some bridging programs require an average as high as
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    What is considered a failing grade in Practical Nursing school?

    loriangel14 replied to linzipinzi's topic in Canada

    50% was a pass for tests anf assignments but you had to maintain 80% overall.Different schools will have different
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    Nursing students not happy to hear about how tough it is to get started as a nurse

    loriangel14 replied to dnsonthego's topic in General Nursing

    Many also ignore evidence of a shortage of jobs because they are "special" and will get their dream job right out of school because they have a plan. Special snowflakes you
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    whats for lunch

    loriangel14 replied to mvm2's topic in General Nursing

    Veggies, fruit, seeds and nuts, sometimes hard boiled eggs or a protein
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    Physician Bullying of Nurses Reaching Epidemic Levels

    loriangel14 replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Nursing News

    I've never had a problem with A doc. One time a doc was rude to my Charge Nurse and the manager made him apologize. It's made quite clear that respect is
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    Nursing students not happy to hear about how tough it is to get started as a nurse

    loriangel14 replied to dnsonthego's topic in General Nursing

    Usually the schools will insist there are plenty of jobs. Admitting otherwise would be bad for business. As a nurse I see this all the time. New grads are dismayed that they won't get that dream job...
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    Your opinion please

    loriangel14 replied to AngelKissed857's topic in General Nursing

    Any unexpected death would be a coroners case. Nothing can be
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    Code Blue Systems

    loriangel14 replied to WillowNMe's topic in General Nursing

    We have a button on the wall. Wghen you push the code and room number are paged overhead. Evryone that can
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    How does one deal?

    loriangel14 replied to Tenebrae's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    That really is a game changer. You are longer the nurse. You are the family. I have a sister that is in poor health and I know that we going to be facing her passing within the next year. I think...
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    Can we Talk?

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

    !. Yes, except by management. 2. It's never happened. A doc yelled at my charge nurse and he got written up and had to apologize. 3. Tired but happy. I leave work at work. 4.I wish the people that...
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    My patient died today

    loriangel14 replied to TU RN's topic in General Nursing

    This always difficult. It sounds like you did all you could. Why would a patient that was this ill be a full
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    Is there a lot of Chemistry in Practical Nursing?

    loriangel14 replied to linzipinzi's topic in Canada

    Keep in mind that the OP is in Canada. Our PN programs generally require
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    To follow my dream.

    loriangel14 replied to RNhere's topic in General Nursing

    You will also need the experience and background to deal with family dynamics, other members of the health care team and being confident enough and experienced enough to know when to speak up and...
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    Mohawk RPN HELP!

    loriangel14 replied to laikei's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    You can study for the HOAE. My daughter wrote it and she ordered a study guide online a few months
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    To follow my dream.

    loriangel14 replied to RNhere's topic in General Nursing

    Because you need to work independently and use your judgement. You develop that judgement through clinical
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    Why does it take so long to find a job?

    loriangel14 replied to eris08's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It takes a long time to find a job because there are more applicants than there are
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    BSN degree or not?

    loriangel14 replied to ejlaw's topic in International Nursing

    The only way to find out is to
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    How many jobs/units until you found your "niche"

    loriangel14 replied to Michellelove's topic in General Nursing

    One. Still at my first job after 8 years. Complex Continuing Care Unit at a hospital. Mix of rehab and palliative and alternative level of
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    Dr. On Demand????!!!!!

    loriangel14 replied to Lulu Belle's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds
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    Annual Physical - Does Your Job Require This?

    loriangel14 replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Nursing

    Nope.
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    Vacation scheduling

    loriangel14 replied to Tingle6's topic in General Nursing

    Our union contract outlines the rules. Summer vacation requests have to be in by March 15th. Summer schedule has to be posted by April 15th. Requests are handled by seniority. My floor posts a paper...
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    Charge Nurses and Shift Report

    loriangel14 replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Nursing

    We have a preprinted report sheet with a space for each patient. The name,age, MD, diagnosis and code status are already printed on it. Each nurse adds whatever needs to be passed on to the next shift...
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    Depressed New Grad

    loriangel14 replied to relizabeth's topic in Canada

    And if they did that it would be grieved