loriangel14 RN

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    Using Equipment with no Training?

    loriangel14 replied to NeuroRNny's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It doesn't matter what kind of equipment it is. You need to be trained to be
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    help documenting BKA stump?

    loriangel14 replied to scrumlord's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We generally don't chart on stumps unless it's got a wound or some other integumentary issue. In this case just describe what you
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    LPN interested in immigrating to Ontario

    loriangel14 replied to KellyDAguilar's topic in International Nursing

    Have you looked into what visa your are eligible
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    patient attitude

    loriangel14 replied to ali1347's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What do you
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    Patient pain medication

    loriangel14 replied to Nursing36578's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My experience has been that morphine is more effective if given with the Ativan. Addiction is not a concern here. This patient is elderly and in pain. Saying she is whiny is inappropriate . If the...
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    Psych nursing vs BSN

    loriangel14 replied to marijad92's topic in General Nursing

    If you are in Western Canada and go for the Registered Psych Nurse program you can only work psych. If you want to do other kinds if nursing you need to do the
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    abusive yelling husband, new baby, not sure what to do

    loriangel14 replied to Noodle28's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Find a shelter. Get out
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    Am I too old to start this?

    loriangel14 replied to mightyaphrodite's topic in General Students

    I was 38, the oldest in my class was 53. I precepted a student that was 59. You're never too
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    Masters Degree Abroad the US

    loriangel14 replied to jelly_joanut's topic in General Nursing

    Is the program in English? Have you checked to see if it will be recognized in the
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    Nurses in many cases bullies who love clicks at any age

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

    That's so sad. I've worked with some great people that have become close friends. I look forward to work. Even when it's crazy busy we still manage to laugh together
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    If you are an LPN are you married or in a relationship?

    loriangel14 replied to Neezy84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm divorced and not in a relationship. That has nothing to do with being an RPN. I don't see why you think PNs would be different than other
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    Nursing student in US, but want to work in Canada

    loriangel14 replied to ksics's topic in Canada

    Excuse me but RPNs ARE nurses. How
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    Start PN or wait to apply for BSCN! Pls help

    loriangel14 replied to Tosglo's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    That's odd. Two of my classmates went straight into bridge programs after getting their RPN
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    American RN wanting to move to Canada

    loriangel14 replied to whiteorchid81's topic in International Nursing

    Any accredited bridging program would be fine. Yes you would not need to write the NCLEX twice. Your first step after BSN would be applying to the
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    Communication from ER to Floor RNs

    loriangel14 replied to kjhinckley's topic in General Nursing

    Thats how we do it. You open the intervention on your computer and read along while they give report. If you have any questions you can ask at the time or refer back to the computer report. There is...
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    Start PN or wait to apply for BSCN! Pls help

    loriangel14 replied to Tosglo's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    True. It varies by province I
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    Please take a minute out of your day to answer these questions

    loriangel14 replied to hazel20's topic in General Nursing

    We aren't allowed to have our phones out at
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    unfair assignments

    loriangel14 replied to isthisforreal's topic in General Nursing

    Did you speak up at the time? Or are you just going to bring it up now when you are
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    High School student wondering about the nursing profession.

    loriangel14 replied to devsheeran's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Explaining what is taught would be difficult. If you have any specific questions just
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    Start PN or wait to apply for BSCN! Pls help

    loriangel14 replied to Tosglo's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    You do not have to work a year before doing the
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    I am lost about what to do

    loriangel14 replied to satg13's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    You don't have to decide now. Work for a while and see how you feel. I'm an RPN and I'm perfectly happy being one. I do have two friends that work in clinics as
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    High School student wondering about the nursing profession.

    loriangel14 replied to devsheeran's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    You get several hundred hours of clinicals. As stated by the previous poster RPN is 2 years and BSN is 4. It will depend on the facility but getting into either specialty as a new grad isn't likely....
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    Nursing student in US, but want to work in Canada

    loriangel14 replied to ksics's topic in Canada

    If you come to Canada you would likely have to do the degree from the
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    Advice requested

    loriangel14 replied to Nursehopeful2193's topic in General Students

    So up your game. Know your stuff. Be on your toes. Wow her and show her you know what you are doing.I had one like that too. She raised the bar and made me work hard. I learned lots from her. Being...
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    nurse call response times in Ontario hospitals

    loriangel14 replied to fizzydrinks's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Very true. The OP does seem to have the belief that we as nurses can change any of this. I laughed out loud when he mentioned the posters, made up by a slick management team that has no grasp on the...