loriangel14 RN

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    12 hr Shifts on Holidays

    loriangel14 replied to Roskarin's topic in General Nursing

    We only worry about Christmas and New Years. One year you work one, and the next year you work the other. The rest of the holidays we just follow the
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    Conestoga RPN Program

    loriangel14 replied to firealarm's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    There really is no huge difference between programs. They all have to meet the same standrds and they all will prepare you to write the exam and work as a nurse.Who has the best teachers is purely...
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    Escort/witness for exams?

    loriangel14 replied to Krzysztof's topic in Men in Nursing

    Ok I'm not a guy but I wanted to chime in. Males in my workplace are no dfferent than the feamles. they provide personal care and examine female patients without supervision.We have both male nurses...
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    Dilemma..How do I get from here to Bscn ?

    loriangel14 replied to ImATotalDiva's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    You would have to check with the school but you would likely be considered a mature student. you would have to check with the program you want to apply to find out if the prerequisites you are taking...
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    Dying of starvation

    loriangel14 replied to Missingyou's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I
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    challenges international nurses face in securing a job in USA or canada

    loriangel14 replied to segun Fash's topic in Immigration Advice

    No. You could not work as a nurse in either country without passing the exam and meeting the requirements for a license. In Canada the nursing market is bleak and they are certainly not looking to...
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    LPN program in the Philippines for GreenCard holder

    loriangel14 replied to westheimer1234's topic in International Nursing

    LPN is not recognized in the Philippines so you would have no local license from there and it would not be recognized in the US.. You would need to take the program in the
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    Grad requirements

    loriangel14 replied to jaded2's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I don't think they offer a summer semester do
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    Dying of starvation

    loriangel14 replied to Missingyou's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Water should be fine as long as she isn't going to aspirate but TPN or tube feeding would be
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    Dying of starvation

    loriangel14 replied to Missingyou's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If her mouth is dry then she needs to have adequate mouth care done. Palliative patients will not benefit from food/drink that they cannot
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    Too old for BSN?

    loriangel14 replied to forever88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You think 22 is old? Just shoot me
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    Nursing entrance essay "Why I want to be a nurse" 500 words or less

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

    Just answer the question. Tell them why you want to be a
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    Which RPN program would you recommend?

    loriangel14 replied to Missmissa's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I felt really well prepared when I was ready to start working. That's not to say that other programs don't prepare you just as well. Unless someone has attended more than one program it's impossible...
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    Narcan with negative tox screen

    loriangel14 replied to RainMom's topic in Patient Medications

    I recently administered NARCAN on the floor with no tox screen done. We gave it and she responded. Later neded another
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    Best place to buy scrubs in Toronto

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

    Walmart. Giant Tiger.Marks Work Wear
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    Which RPN program would you recommend?

    loriangel14 replied to Missmissa's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    There are always enough placements for the students. you have to get the legally required number of hours and everyone does. There really isn't a "selection" of placements. You do where and when they...
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    LPN/ADN/RN/BSN differences

    loriangel14 replied to CallieBennett's topic in General Students

    Pay and responsibility would greatly depend on location. The scope varies from state to state and so does the
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    Which RPN program would you recommend?

    loriangel14 replied to Missmissa's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I attended Georgian College and I had a great experience with
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    Prestige in Employment

    loriangel14 replied to InfantryVet2014's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't
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    New student HELP!!

    loriangel14 replied to kfrances's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Have you tried looking online yourself? Google is your
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    In need of advice

    loriangel14 replied to Brittany24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ignore them. You are working hard and doing the best thing you can. It's not a race and their opinion doesn't matter. I went part time, 2 nights week for 4 years because I needed to keep working.....
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    Future nursing student or not? (Canada)

    loriangel14 replied to hanbr's topic in Canada

    If you drop down to C classes you should be fine to get in. There is some chemistry but not a lot. if you become a PN and want to continue you can bridge to
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    Can LPNs work in the delivery room or maternity?

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

    My hospital hires PNs in
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    EVANGELISM IN WARD

    loriangel14 replied to Oyinz24's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Completely inappropriate. Religion is a personal issue and it not our place to preach to
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    Someone tell me how to deal with this-please

    loriangel14 replied to no1favrefan's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a woman that does a one handed