loriangel14 RN

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    honest mistake and treated like a criminal

    loriangel14 replied to pretty_LPN's topic in Patient Medications

    First off, why did you have two cups of meds poured at the same time? I would have repoured them all or been VERY careful about sorting them out. I'm sorry you are going through this.It sounds like an...
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    Want to get into LVN program but with medical condition

    loriangel14 replied to kbL05's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Generally just getting through clnicals involves a lot of standing and walking. I have been a nurse for 7 years and i spend most of my 12 hour shift on my feet. there are jobs that would be desk jobs...
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    Perioperative RPN

    loriangel14 replied to Chrissy92's topic in Canada

    Are you apply ing to everything? or just perioperative jobs? The market is really tough right now. Are you looking all over Ontario? Many new grads have had to relocate to get work. The other...
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    How do you say "diabetes"?

    loriangel14 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

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    UK Nurse Advice Needed

    loriangel14 replied to Nitnat18's topic in Nurse Registration

    Nurses in Canada are generalist trained, meaning they have completed both theory and clinical hours in adult, peds, OB/GYN and mental health nursing. There is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse...
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    Needlestick Injury d/t careless error. Seriously rethinking if I'm cut out for this.

    loriangel14 replied to smaritania47's topic in General Students

    If any nurse ever tells you they have never made a mistake, they are lying. Hang in there. It happens to us
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    Post LPN program???

    loriangel14 replied to roshashana's topic in Canada

    It really doesn't make a
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    I'm really thinking about going to another country when I finish

    loriangel14 replied to notright84's topic in General World

    Aiming for a prestigious school is not really important. other countries have mnay hoops you would need to jump through. Trying to get a work visa in Europe is difficult coming from a non EU...
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    Maternity or Mental Health?

    loriangel14 replied to christtine's topic in Canada

    These days you will have to look at just getting a job for starters. If you are going to hold out for one area or another you will be waiting a long time. Either area will be about the same for jobs...
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    Post LPN program???

    loriangel14 replied to roshashana's topic in Canada

    Yes the fast track ones are for people that already have degree in another field. Most PN-BSN bridge programs require at least an 85% average in your PN
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    You know you're tired when...

    loriangel14 replied to ICURN3020's topic in General Nursing

    Cruising along on my way home wondering why everyone is passing me. Then I realize how slow I'm going! lol Too tired to push that pedal down. I have also waved my badge at the ATM
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    Relapse

    loriangel14 replied to elizabeth10's topic in Nurses Recovery

    ((((((( hugs))))))))))) Haven't been there myself but I wanted to send a
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    RN collect blood samples in canada?

    loriangel14 replied to mickey613's topic in Canada

    I am a Practical Nurse and i can do
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    College of Nurses Ontario

    loriangel14 replied to sdg13's topic in International Nursing

    No I wouldn't worry yet.It can take
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    Nursing as a Dual Citizen

    loriangel14 replied to nathan.sybrandy's topic in International Nursing

    Being a Canadian citizen won't make any difference when it comes to immigrating to the UK or
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    First job... NIGHT SHIFT....

    loriangel14 replied to jar312's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work a day/night 12 hour shift schedule. Before the first night I stay up all night and then sleep the next day. I start at 1930 so I get up about 1800 and shower, pack some food and leave for work....
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    Confront or do a slow burn!

    loriangel14 replied to rich5clark's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I still don't see what the OP thinks the problem is. The rep got asked a question and then answered it truthfully. What else did she
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    Confront or do a slow burn!

    loriangel14 replied to rich5clark's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We always sleep on break where i
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    Confront or do a slow burn!

    loriangel14 replied to rich5clark's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    She was asked a question and she answered truthfully. Being a union rep doesn't mean you are expected to lie. What was the point anyways. She she lay down on her break.What's the big
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    Nursing Entrance

    loriangel14 replied to guest824145's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Usually the official minimum has nothing to do with the actual GPA you need to get
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    Licensed RPN in Toronto and can't find a job :(

    loriangel14 replied to Tormok's topic in Canada

    There is no nursing shortage. Recruitment is not
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    How do you feel about distance learning (online learning) for pre-reqs?

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

    Have you had any experience with doing online education? I have in the past and I wouldn't do it again. I found just dealing with glitches of logging on, submitting work was a hassle. plus I really...
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    How do you feel about distance learning (online learning) for pre-reqs?

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

    The main thing is to make sure that the program you want to appkly to will accept them. Some programs will nort accept online
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    Signs the patient population is doable ?

    loriangel14 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You can't generalize. Some people are lovley, some
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    Could this be construed as "abuse"?

    loriangel14 replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I wouldn't call it abuse.It ceertainly can be uncomfortable for some people but it's only for a minute or two and it's not really causing harm. I would try to reassure her that you know it's tight but...