loriangel14 RN

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    Do you clean bedpans or throw them out?

    loriangel14 replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    We have plastic and metal bedpans. The urine and stool go in the toilet and our toilets have sprayers to rinse out the stool. The bedpans are reused and sent to be sterilzed. They would be upset if we...
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    Using my RPN abroad?

    loriangel14 replied to kesunia's topic in International Nursing

    You would need a BSN for a work visa in another country. The RPN designation doesn't tend to be recognized
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    Pre-Nursing student: RPN(LPN) Or RN?

    loriangel14 replied to Filibus's topic in Canada

    I know RPNs that work in occupational health and infection control in
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    Immigrant and an RPN having a hard time getting hired

    loriangel14 replied to alrak88's topic in International Nursing

    Why have you only tried nursing homes? Fiona is right. it's not just IENs having trouble finding
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    New Grad in ER, working with LPNs

    loriangel14 replied to Ria80's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    [i graduated top of my class with 4.0] What does this have to do with anything? your GPA does not guarantee you respect. In what way are they ignoring you? Why are you singling out the LPNs
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    Just want some advice

    loriangel14 replied to brody31's topic in General Students

    The accelerated BSN sounds like a fine idea. I haven't heard of nay employers maying for an NP program. it makes no differnce what your sister-in-law thinks. Good
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    Pre-Nursing student: RPN(LPN) Or RN?

    loriangel14 replied to Filibus's topic in Canada

    What does this have to do with being an RPN in
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    Pre-Nursing student: RPN(LPN) Or RN?

    loriangel14 replied to Filibus's topic in Canada

    Therer are no 2 year RN programs in Canada. In Ontario the trend in towards replacing RNs with RPN since we can do pretty mucht eh same job for less money, especially with the recent expansion inscope...
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    Which courses should i take for my pre-nurse classes

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

    You would take the courses that are required for the nursing program you want to apply
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    Nurses, how do you keep track of your schedule

    loriangel14 replied to kelseykelsey4's topic in Nursing Career

    I just keep it in my
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    Pain medication and the dying patient

    loriangel14 replied to khall7398's topic in General Nursing

    I think that 2 hours is ridulous.It wouldn't take that long where I work. Our pallaitive patients usually have pain prescribed right away as PRNs in case it is
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    How can I stand out at clinicals?

    loriangel14 replied to futurenurse2be's topic in General Students

    Answer bells, don't be late, put away the cell phone. ask questions. It's not really about being a know it all.You can mention your previous degree but acting like you are superior will not come...
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    Terrible nurse?

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

    He was feeling sick so you gave him
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    How to properly wash & disinfect scrubs??!

    loriangel14 replied to seasons18's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I use Tide. You don't need anything
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    Demanding patient wanting me to page MD about insignificant issue.

    loriangel14 replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nope. I wouldn't be calling nayone. I have gotten pretty good at saying no and standing my
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    Killing flu germs on scrubs..

    loriangel14 replied to seasons18's topic in General Nursing

    I just wash then like any other piece of clothing. I don't think you have to do anything
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    Killing flu germs on scrubs..

    loriangel14 replied to seasons18's topic in General Nursing

    I just wash then like any other piece of clothing. I don't think you have to do anything
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    Killing flu germs on scrubs..

    loriangel14 replied to seasons18's topic in General Nursing

    double
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    Killing flu germs on scrubs..

    loriangel14 replied to seasons18's topic in General Nursing

    I just wash them like any other piece of
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    Do you look foward to go to work and if so what position and why?

    loriangel14 replied to RatherBHiking's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE my job. I look forward to going in. My coworkers are my second
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    Further school?

    loriangel14 replied to sallyk's topic in Canada

    An RPN is a Registered Practical Nurse. It is a title used only in Ontario. How about OT or
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    Tattoos on Nurses

    loriangel14 replied to Elephant24's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on the employer. I work with many nurses with visible tattoos. One has two full sleeves and another wears capris in the summer to show off her tatts on her
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    Sending meds with family

    loriangel14 replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our pharmacy will make up the needed medications in individual bottles with instructions for administration.We have also made up our own bottles on tjhe floor if they were just going for a day or...
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    International PSW/nurse

    loriangel14 replied to Melcole's topic in International Nursing

    You may find some scketchy LTC facilites that will hire with no PSW certificate. Most agengies and ALL hospitals will require the
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    Practical Nursing - salary raise?

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

    Where on earth are you working that they start that