loriangel14 RN

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    Brock University vs. Mohawk-McMaster Nursing Program

    loriangel14 replied to knierlle's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Saving time and money doesn't always pan out. True most employers don't care where you went but Mohawk has the better
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    Newbie Question

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

    So what? It's not a race. Most people wait until they are t least out of high school. I was
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    Newbie Question

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

    You will not be doing nothing. You will be focusing on finishing high school and getting the best grades you can. This will not be a waste of time. Relax. There is no reason to be in such a hurry. You...
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    Hello advice and thoughts

    loriangel14 replied to sunnylovee's topic in Canada

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    What path should I take?

    loriangel14 replied to chuchii's topic in General Students

    You have choices. You can become an LPN and then bridge to a BSN or do an ASN and then bridge to a BSN or complete the prerequisites and go straight to a BSN
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    Part time RN seeking Insurance advise

    loriangel14 replied to mariesearcy's topic in Canada

    The RNAO only provides liability
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    Canadian LPN moving to NY state help

    loriangel14 replied to arb123's topic in Nurse Registration

    You don't apply to write the NCLEX. You apply for a license.If you meet the state's requirements you will be allowed to write the
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    Had a patient fall

    loriangel14 replied to ArrrrEnnn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    People will fall. Sometimes in spite of our best
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    LPN to RPN

    loriangel14 replied to awhite4's topic in Canada

    What country are you coming from? If you need a work visa LPN will not qualify. if you don't have a visa issue then you will have to apply to the college of nurses for a license. if you meet their...
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    Addressing patients by their first name...

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

    I always use first names unless the patient indicates otherwise. I quite often have patients that go by nicknames as
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    G - tube

    loriangel14 replied to jessicaRN32's topic in Patient Medications

    The order should say what route to give it. I would give it via the tube but you should check with the MD if you have
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    Is the BSc (honours) Nursing Practice recognised in Canada?

    loriangel14 replied to keri4's topic in Canada

    Well that sounds like a good plan.That area of Ontario is very
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    rant

    loriangel14 replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    This drives me nuts. I can't even talk to one of my sisters because she thinks everything I do at work is
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    Chart checks: who is ultimately responsible for new orders?

    loriangel14 replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in General Nursing

    What is the process for charts with new orders? Where I work the charts with new orders go on a different shelf/rack. If you see a chart on the special rack you know that there is an order to be...
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    Is the BSc (honours) Nursing Practice recognised in Canada?

    loriangel14 replied to keri4's topic in Canada

    Best of luck and I hope you enjoy your stay in August. What part of Canada are you going to
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    Is the BSc (honours) Nursing Practice recognised in Canada?

    loriangel14 replied to keri4's topic in Canada

    The only way to find out the answer to that will be to apply to the CNO( if you are looking at Ontario) and see what they say. No one can predict what their assessment will be. Are you aware that the...
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    Uk nurse to ontario, anything I can from UK

    loriangel14 replied to keri4's topic in International Nursing

    The rural areas of Ontario are no better in terms of nursing jobs. Massive cuts mean the smaller hospitals are getting rid of staff not
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    Looking to continue my nursing education in the U.S. Advice?

    loriangel14 replied to eltzy's topic in International Nursing

    But wouldn't they still end up with a BSN at the
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    Looking to continue my nursing education in the U.S. Advice?

    loriangel14 replied to eltzy's topic in International Nursing

    yes but she was going to bridge to RN and then do her BSN. if she bridges to RN it will be a
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    Standard med orders for dyspnea

    loriangel14 replied to hooterhorseRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We commonly use that combination on out floor for dyspnea but out orders are 1-10 mgs so you can titrate up as
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    Tourist Visa to Canada can apply for CRNE

    loriangel14 replied to VolunteerNurseGal's topic in Immigration Advice

    You don't apply to write he CRNE, you apply for license in the province of your choice. If you meet the requirements you will be allowed to write the CRNE. This process can take up to a year for...
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    Looking to continue my nursing education in the U.S. Advice?

    loriangel14 replied to eltzy's topic in International Nursing

    If you complete an RPN-RN bridge in Canada you will have your BSN. RN in Canada IS a
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    Will ACSAT Cert work in CA?

    loriangel14 replied to Nate2882's topic in International Nursing

    She will need to pass the NCLEX to work in
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    Walked in on a pt rolling a joint

    loriangel14 replied to Anonymous666's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes but you still described him as "enjoying his drugs too much". That's a really unfair judgement to make of anyone. If you were in apin I am sure you would enjoy something that gave you releif as...
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    Recent RN or CPN in Montreal, Quebec

    loriangel14 replied to shurchik's topic in Immigration Advice

    You will need to be fluent in French. Have you considered