loriangel14 RN

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    Have you noticed...

    loriangel14 replied to joe_mulligan88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not really. I work with a great bunch of gals and guys. We are a team and support each other despite our many differences. Sometimes you get back what you give
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    Orientation scheduled but want to postpone

    loriangel14 replied to gatoramyn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes it would not look good. You have 4 weeks to find a sitter.That should be plenty of
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    International, non-nursing bachelor's

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

    If you wanted to eventually get your Masters then you would need your BSN. Be aware that the unemployment rate for new grad nurses in California is said to be
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    PSW Jobs for first year nursing student

    loriangel14 replied to vanessa240's topic in Canada

    In my area you may find a PSW job in some nursing homes. The hospital I work at requires that you have the PSW certificate. good luck with your hunt. There are plenty of LTC with job openings. It's a...
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    Devastated on First Write Up

    loriangel14 replied to RNtoThe3rd's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I can't believe they are making such a big fuss over a mislabeled lab. You definitely need to file a unsafe workload form if you have such a thing. Where I work this would be no big
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    What color are your scrubs?

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

    We all wear whatever we
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    bleeding from IV site with patient on blood thinners

    loriangel14 replied to liltapper21's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Pressure and an ice pack helps stop the
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    What is the toughest question you have ever been asked by a patient?

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

    I also get " how long is this going to take?" ( dying that
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    I don't know if I want to be a nurse

    loriangel14 replied to The Tree's topic in Nursing Career

    Hey I feel for you.Social interaction was not my forte either. But it got better and it can for you to. You don't need to be a Chatty Kathy (or Ken, lol) to be a good nurse. Sometimes being quiet and...
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    Pediatric Nurse

    loriangel14 replied to ramosyasmin16's topic in General Nursing

    What does this have to do with
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    Off Cycle Hires

    loriangel14 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I started and then had orientation day about 6 weeks later.This how they usually do
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    What is the toughest question you have ever been asked by a patient?

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

    Toughest question? When will I
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    Applying to Nursing Programs In Canada

    loriangel14 replied to ConfusedSoul94's topic in International Nursing

    Also be aware that coming to Canada on a student visa does not mean you can stay and work. You would still have to return home once school is completed. Plus you may have to complete the prerequisites...
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    PLEASE HELP!Becoming a NP

    loriangel14 replied to Gabrielle1818's topic in Nursing Career

    It would not be possible to become a nurse online. Nursing involves learning hands on skills and working hundreds of hours in clinical settings. The best route is to obtain your BSN and then some...
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    Doctor office position: Concerns with informality, no HR department

    loriangel14 replied to Ewbok123's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yeah that sounds typical. A small office isn't going to have an HR
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    I'm supposed to what now?

    loriangel14 replied to jojo489's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It would depend on the circumstances. I have had patients on morphine and give it regularly without waiting for the pain to build up. If it's that bad you don't want it to get ahead of you. I have...
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    Night Shift Dulls your brain

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

    Oh wow, is that what happened to me? Oddly enough I love night
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    Seeking Advice - CNA

    loriangel14 replied to MonaCoelho's topic in Canada

    No. A 6 week CNA course will not get you anywhere, especially compared to an 8 month PSW program. It will not be recognized in Canada and you cannot do any patient/client care work on a volunteer...
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    UK new grad to LA

    loriangel14 replied to Night-time's topic in Nurse Registration

    It wouldn't matter what area you intended on working on, you would have to meet the requirements for a nursing license which would include theory and clinical hours in all
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    your patients' coolest histories

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

    I cared for one gal that grew up in the UK and as a young lady was invited to a garden party at the palace.This was around 1900. she had pictures and
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    PICC line flushing question

    loriangel14 replied to newgraduategal's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your facility's policy. Where I work you do aspirate for blood
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    Unit Manager asks to cancel interview. What do you do?

    loriangel14 replied to GCar's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Bottom line is you have nothing in writing from this manager. Unless it's it writing then anything they say is meaningless. They cannot tell you to not go to interiews and that you can work only for...
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    How to get clinical/skills experience withouth working

    loriangel14 replied to jchene's topic in General Students

    You won't expected to be experienced as a new grad. the experience will come once you start working. Don't a fraid to ask for help if you are unsure about something and never attempt to do something...
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    cheap schools for rn to bsn programme for international student

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

    Yes you will need to have an RN lciense for whatever state you want to go to school in first. Plus going to school in the US will not mean you can stay once school is finished.You will also need to...
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    UK to USA license transfer

    loriangel14 replied to bittyb's topic in Nurse Registration

    I believe that many have searched for nursing programs in the US that would allow students take just the hours they needed with no