loriangel14 RN

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    Exelon patch falls off?

    loriangel14 replied to mickey00minne's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If the patch is chronically falling off you can cover it iwth a
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    Obstetrics as an RPN, likely?

    loriangel14 replied to ash1111's topic in Canada

    You wouldn't need a special certification to work in those areas.Nursing in general can be physically demanding. You will likely not get into the area you want right out of school so be prepared to...
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    Obstetrics as an RPN, likely?

    loriangel14 replied to ash1111's topic in Canada

    RPNs work in L&D at my hospital but we are small and outside of Toronto. I don't know how lucky you would be getting into L&D right in the
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    Crushing medications and administering via Peg tube

    loriangel14 replied to mugs's topic in Patient Medications

    Are you dissolving them in hot water
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    RPN-Minimum wage

    loriangel14 replied to bokuwakuma's topic in Canada

    I would look for another job ASAP. You are being taken advantage of. $13 is
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    The HARD Truth for most nurses

    loriangel14 replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Did you even investigate what nursing involved before you started school? Yes patient care and being busy is what we do. What did you
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    RPN-Minimum wage

    loriangel14 replied to bokuwakuma's topic in Canada

    If you work in a unionized workplace you would be paid the rate stated in the contract. Even most doctors offices will pay a competitive
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    patient being discharged on coumadin

    loriangel14 replied to sassyann85's topic in General Nursing

    Our patients are responsible for making an appointment with their own PCP to have their INR done. The pharmacy does not require anything before dispensing the
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    Help!!!

    loriangel14 replied to tibolo's topic in Canada

    I would seriously consider doing a pre health program first to bring your marks up. Good
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    RPN-Minimum wage

    loriangel14 replied to bokuwakuma's topic in Canada

    You are being taken advantage of. Having no clinical experience is no excuse for paying you such a low wage. I make close to $29. I have a friend that works ina doctors office and she makes
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    Medication calculation problem

    loriangel14 replied to blossomheart's topic in General Students

    You need to get rid of the information that doesn't matter. How much NS containing ampicillin are you infusing? Think about it carefully. They want the total volume of fluid. It wouldn't be 5
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    Has anybody taken an LPN to BSN online and successfully transferred to Ontario?

    loriangel14 replied to jaimepoutine's topic in Canada

    PN to BSN in Ontario only takes 3
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    Has anybody taken an LPN to BSN online and successfully transferred to Ontario?

    loriangel14 replied to jaimepoutine's topic in Canada

    Why would PN - BSN take you 5
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    I am the wife of a male student nurse and having trouble coping.

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

    Don't you want him to do what he needs to do to be successful? He is working hard to make a better future. Be
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    Not sure about this nursing thing...

    loriangel14 replied to James9777's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    There is no such thing as "CNA"work. Personal care is also a nursing responsibility and is one of the foundation skills of being a good
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    Patient's family requesting pain medication

    loriangel14 replied to quirkystar's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Palliative patients will quite often not appear to be actively in pain. You have to pay attention to body language and respiration rates. As another poster mentioned, the family may recognize signs of...
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    Workplace harassment/bullying

    loriangel14 replied to electricblack's topic in Canada

    We already had those education
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    Which one to do? Rpn or RN?

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

    I was only part way through my program so I couldn't have taken a job there but I would go back there if I needed a job. I got hired at my final placement a month before graduation and I'be been there...
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    Which one to do? Rpn or RN?

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

    I did a mental health placement as part of my RPN program and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Most areas in the hospital that I work in have more RPNs than RNs. The only area they don't work in is dialysis...
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    Which one to do? Rpn or RN?

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

    The job market is tough is for nurses in general.Taking either path will not mean the job hunt will be easy.One is not bettee than the other in terms of finding work. Plus who knows what the market...
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    Workplace harassment/bullying

    loriangel14 replied to electricblack's topic in Canada

    They have taken a statement from me and interviewed witnesses. I have provided copies of my own notes as I was documenting her behaviour.We have a meeting coming up with HR, my manager and 2 union...
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    Is there no hope??

    loriangel14 replied to Linda34's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    How low are your
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    Which to follow: MD or Policy?

    loriangel14 replied to Angeljho's topic in General Nursing

    He really doesn't need to rewrite the orders. He could just give an order to resume all previous
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    How do you deal with demanding/unreasonable patients?

    loriangel14 replied to empatheticRN's topic in General Nursing

    What do you mean by one shifters? The drug seekers, all I can do is give them the meds they can have as ordered. What else could you do? The bell ringers GET UP out of bed and away from the call bell....
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    Wound care at your facility

    loriangel14 replied to poopylala's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I have seen the PTs do wound