loriangel14 RN

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    Do you talk to yourself?

    loriangel14 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. I've had coworkers inquire who I was talking
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    Working as PSW while RN student

    loriangel14 replied to Anon101's topic in Canada

    In my area of Ontario you need the certificate except for some small LTC
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    Are You a Scrub Hoarder?

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

    Nope. I have been delighting in getting rid of all the scrubs that no longer fit since I have lost weight. Down 2
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    How to deal with an aggressive dementia patient

    loriangel14 replied to Emily456's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It sounds like they need medication and a locked unit. It sounds like they are
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    RNs with a Bachelor's in another field

    loriangel14 replied to TwistaKrista's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes you do have a BA but it's not in nursing. There is a
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    Skechers vs Addidas

    loriangel14 replied to akg713's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    It really is different for everyone. New Balance is the shoes my feet will
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    Staying comfortable vs. hastening death

    loriangel14 replied to RNMarykay's topic in General Nursing

    You are not hastening death. You are providing comfort and using the Ativan as it is intended to be
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    DNR and Hospice

    loriangel14 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I am still puzzled as to why people equate DNR status with dying. Many of my patients are DNRs and they are far from
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    Odd situation

    loriangel14 replied to anonymous88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Have you also considered that his interest in adopting a female child may not be entirely
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    Nurses can eat properly if they manage their time

    loriangel14 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I pack my own food and fill up on veggies, fruit and lean protein. I go to the gym 4 or 5 times a
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    Depressed New Grad

    loriangel14 replied to relizabeth's topic in Canada

    For a true picture people need to talk to people that are actually nurses. People that aren't in nursing always think there is a
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    Depressed New Grad

    loriangel14 replied to relizabeth's topic in Canada

    Who told you there was shortage and lots of jobs? I think when I was in school they were predicting that thousands would be reaching retirement age and there would be a big shortage. It didn't...
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    Any RPNs from Ontario joined ONA?

    loriangel14 posted a topic in Canada

    I just thought I would throw this out there to see if any AN members from Ontario have any experience with this. My self and some of my coworkers are aware that some RPNs in Ontario have joined ONA,...
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    Advice on creepy doctors?

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

    Having her husband intervene would be extremely inappropriate. Plus it would do nothing towards stopping him from doing it to
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    Any RPNs from Ontario joined ONA?

    loriangel14 replied to loriangel14's topic in Canada

    Our ONA rep just treats us all the same. I used to work closely with
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    Types of Questions on the CPNRE

    loriangel14 replied to collins327's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Mine was heavy on maternity/child and blood administration and therapeutic communication. They don't usually touch on
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    Any RPNs from Ontario joined ONA?

    loriangel14 replied to loriangel14's topic in Canada

    The relationship between RNs and RPNs is really good in my workplace and they have no issue with us being allowed to work at our full scope. One of the requirements of joining is that you have to have...
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    Patients allowed to go outside and smoke???

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

    Our patients are allowed to leave to smoke but they have to go off the property so they have to go to the road. They do. If they need help they have to wait for a friend or family to take
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    Is it better to become a CNA or LVN before entering into a Nursing Program ?

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

    If you take an LVN program that IS nursing
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    Advice on creepy doctors?

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

    This is sexual harassment and it's not OK. You should document the details of every incident as well. HR will ask for
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    What is your nursing "joy?"

    loriangel14 replied to jamisaurus's topic in Nurses Rock

    When one of my post hip surgery patients can get up with a walker to use the toilet. They are so proud. Getting the Foley out is a happy day
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    Any RPNs from Ontario joined ONA?

    loriangel14 replied to loriangel14's topic in Canada

    I have emailed ONA and got a long response referring the process. The scariest part is you have to decertify from your present union and then join ONA for a short period of time you have no
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    WHATS THAT SMELL???

    loriangel14 replied to lumbarpain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well you know how patients that are on O2 at home have no smoking signs, does this mean you would need the same signs if you had wicked
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    WHATS THAT SMELL???

    loriangel14 replied to lumbarpain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ummm I don't think that smells from the bowels are ignitable. Smelling feces cannot make you
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    When is it best to apply for Chamberlain College of nursing?

    loriangel14 replied to karlalexandra's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Have you completed the