loriangel14 RN

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    Feeling a bit down

    loriangel14 replied to Christinajoannne's topic in General Students

    One time it took 6 of us to get a cath in a 96 year old patient. She kept joking that they made the parts different 96 years ago
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    Workplace harassment/bullying

    loriangel14 replied to electricblack's topic in Canada

    I am going through this now. My Union rep provides the support but management and HR are handling the
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    Bullying

    loriangel14 replied to LisalaRN99's topic in General Nursing

    Amen to
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    Feeling a bit down

    loriangel14 replied to Christinajoannne's topic in General Students

    Years later I still get it in the wrong hole once in a while. Don't sweat
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    Medication safety what if...

    loriangel14 replied to SBGangelJC's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Well yeah if my hands are full or I need my hands free I have put stuff in my
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    Wound care at your facility

    loriangel14 replied to poopylala's topic in General Nursing

    We do our own dressings including wound vacs. Abcess draining is done my the
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    Bullying

    loriangel14 replied to LisalaRN99's topic in General Nursing

    I would say that is bullying. if she makes you feel bullied the intent is
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    Summary of all important nursing skils

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

    You're kidding
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    Workplace harassment/bullying

    loriangel14 replied to electricblack's topic in Canada

    Have you spoken to your manager? Most employers will have a policy regarding harrassment inthe work place. I am currently dealing withthtis and there should be a process for resolution. If you feel...
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    Lady keeps "losing her pain patches"

    loriangel14 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Addictions

    Yes. I ways put a big clear Tegaderm over the oatches to keep them in place. I would let the MD know this is
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    Giving Lovenox to emaciated patients

    loriangel14 replied to cardiacqueen's topic in Patient Medications

    I have given it in the thigh to underweight
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    Taking Patients down to the Morgue

    loriangel14 replied to cd365c's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Yes we take our patients down to the morgue as well. Although most of the time if the funeral home is local in which case they just come to the
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    Wear gloves during assessment?

    loriangel14 replied to future_nurse11's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. I don't wear gloves unless I will be touching something
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    Need help ASAP please!

    loriangel14 replied to jllockie33's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    it's not that simple. Each patient and each scenario is different. this where you have to use your judgement and critical thinking skills. There is no cut and dried procedure for all patients and...
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    I LIED to a professor

    loriangel14 replied to Peonies n posie's topic in General Students

    Yep. I would just let it go. Don't make an issue of it with the professor.Deep breath. It will be
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    Need help ASAP please!

    loriangel14 replied to jllockie33's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well no they don't teach you how to apply it. That's where you have to do your part.It also comes with
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    Writing a book about your nursing career...?

    loriangel14 replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Tilda Shalof has written several about her career. They are great
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    Is the job market really this tough?

    loriangel14 replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in Canada

    Yep it is that tough. part of the reason I think is how many fast track RPN programs there are that zip them trhough in !* months. The market is flooded. Good luck with your job
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    how do you successfully graduate

    loriangel14 replied to RayRay03's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    You would be best to post in the Canadian forum for specific advice. Having a tutor is an excellent idea. Is it helping? Quite often you need to find the study method that works best for you....
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    Careers as an RPN

    loriangel14 replied to Filibus's topic in Canada

    I am an RPN and I am very happy to be one. I have NO desire to be an RN. RPNs work in every area of my hospital except ICU and sometimes we even get floated there as an extra if they are busy.There...
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    Nursing Program * MRSA

    loriangel14 replied to terdallaujar's topic in General Nursing

    You can be treated and then test negative for MRSA. Has this been the
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    I'm a Us Citizen, studied nursing in the Philippines and I'm now moving to back to the US.

    loriangel14 replied to timtams's topic in General Students

    Quite likely anything taken outside of the US will not
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    Practical nursing help

    loriangel14 replied to hayles.lynn's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Prehealth is a good option if you don't have the sciences. You could also go to an adult learning centre and take them for
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    Is change a BAD thing? (MS nurses doing vitals)

    loriangel14 replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We have wall mounted machines beside each
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    2015 Rn pay per hour

    loriangel14 replied to Nikku's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It depends on where you work. It varies by country, state, province, employer,