loriangel14 RN

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    Should I do Nursing?

    loriangel14 replied to Magdalena69's topic in Holistic

    If you don't agree with western medicine then going the nursing route may be difficult.You will have to learn about the very things you don't agree with and keep your opnions to yourself. You will...
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    ADVICE for Students in Ontario RPN vs RN

    loriangel14 replied to NUNurse007's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    RPNs DO start IVs and we can even access PICC lines. We do deal with Code blues. My floor has no RN on night shifts, only RPNs and PSWs. We deal with Full Code patients. I hear pushing meds is coming...
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    Best Clinical Exposure for ICU, CV-ICU, PACU

    loriangel14 replied to kdt1982's topic in Canada

    Like Joanna said, jobs are scarce. I wouldn't count on getting into a speciality right out of school.Many jobs go to internal applicants with seniority and experience. Best of luck in your
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    new graduate need canada for further studies

    loriangel14 replied to muta's topic in International Nursing

    Being here on a student visa will not qualify you for PR. You would be required to return home after the course. As SD said, most courses wouldn't be long enough to qualify for a student
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    What is nursing like in Canada

    loriangel14 replied to vandiola's topic in Canada

    Depending on when you went to school you may have trouble meeting the requirements for the theory/clinical hours for each area.They all have to show up on your
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    Seeking Advice - CNA

    loriangel14 replied to MonaCoelho's topic in Canada

    Sure you can. My friend's son worked at Sobey's when he was 14.My best friend worked in a convenience store at
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    Iv Initiation.

    loriangel14 replied to starlane's topic in Canada

    Mine did teach IV starts but I still had to get certified on the
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    process in applying

    loriangel14 replied to carlene555's topic in Nurse Registration

    What makes you think it will come through by next
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    Seeking Advice - CNA

    loriangel14 replied to MonaCoelho's topic in Canada

    Yes you would need to be at least 19 to take the PSW course and at least 19 to get hired as such. You can hold a job at 16 but not a patient care job.Actually you can legally work before 16 in...
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    Seeking Advice - CNA

    loriangel14 replied to MonaCoelho's topic in Canada

    A 6 week CNA program will not be accepted in Ontario. You will need to complete the PSW program which is about 8 months long
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    Seeking Advice - NP program

    loriangel14 replied to SanahRajk's topic in Canada

    The NP that I go to had 15 years experience
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    Tomorrow I write the HOAE

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

    Good luck. (((((((hugs))))))) . Let us know how it
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    loriangel14 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    You are in my prayers Esme. The angels will be watching over you. Get well
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    process in applying

    loriangel14 replied to carlene555's topic in Nurse Registration

    You you realize that depending on where you are from that can take
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    Full vs part time scheduling rights

    loriangel14 replied to dkw1526's topic in General Nursing

    We have a set 6 week schedule. Any extra shifts are offered to part timers first, then casuals. If they are still not filled then they are offered to the fulltimers as
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    Newly qualified British nurse

    loriangel14 replied to Chisgig18's topic in Nurse Registration

    The difficulty lies in that most schools will not allow students to take just part of a nursing
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    The "R" in SBAR......nope

    loriangel14 replied to GypsyNinja's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    SBAR is never a waste of time. You want to have all the facts in front of you before you call that doctor. Ypu are wasting his time and yours if you don't have the facts so you can answer any...
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    Nursing Question

    loriangel14 replied to Karnveer Hundal's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You would start your career by getting a general nursing degree. there are extra education you can do after licensure if you want to pursue a speciality. Here is a list of some the areas you could...
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    Nursing Question

    loriangel14 replied to Karnveer Hundal's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There is not really a cut and dried answer to that question. It will depend on where you end up working and the pay scale could change drastically by the time you get there. Best of luck on your...
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    What is that stench??

    loriangel14 replied to JessyHsn's topic in General Students

    Yes quite often bodily fluids smell. You will get used to it. Not that you will like it but but you will get used to
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    process in applying

    loriangel14 replied to carlene555's topic in Nurse Registration

    What visa are planning on working
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    When A Nurse Needs A Doctor.....

    loriangel14 replied to nurse2211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My GP is someone I work closely with at work. it really doesn't matter to me. Plus if I need a script renewal I can just get it from her at
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    can you get fire

    loriangel14 replied to nyt010806's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Yes.it doesn't matter if it was her son's chart.It's still someone else's
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    Ebola - do you have the right to walk away?

    loriangel14 replied to rnnina19's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I would care for the patient. It's my
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    can you get fire

    loriangel14 replied to nyt010806's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It will depend on the employer, but yes, it could be grounds for termination. You must NEVER go into someone else's chart unless you are assigned to care for that