loriangel14 RN

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    Orientation & Supplies

    loriangel14 replied to SherriSim's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I didn't buy mine through the school.I found stuff much cheaper elsewhere that were just the same
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    Doc that hinders pain management

    loriangel14 replied to rehric00's topic in Pain Management

    Our patients go on PCA pumps with a continuous morphine or Dilaudid delivery plus a bolus that we can use.We can generally titrate up until the patient is comfortable. Or we get a SC order, usually...
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    Changing Shift for New Part Time RN

    loriangel14 replied to Fun2beRN's topic in General Nursing

    You want nights and you were offered nights. What's the
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    CA license by endorsement

    loriangel14 replied to Winel's topic in Nurse Registration

    No you won't be exempted. You still need to meet the requirements of the CA BON even if you are endorsing from another
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    first job experiences

    loriangel14 replied to pikina87's topic in Canada

    It takes time to become comfortable in your own practice. There is no substitute for experience. It's not easier after school, just different. I would advise you to ask for some advice and support at...
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    first job experiences

    loriangel14 replied to pikina87's topic in Canada

    Four shifts of orientation for a new grad in their first job is not nearly enough. Don't be too hard on yourself for making errors.The transition from student to working on the floor is not easy. I...
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    Forgetting to waste meds

    loriangel14 replied to NewGirl24's topic in Patient Medications

    Where i work you waste immediately, as soon as you get it ready to give. before you give the dose to the patient, you
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    Does drinking more water make you thirstier?

    loriangel14 replied to No Stars In My Eyes's topic in General Nursing

    You need to careful though. You can drink too much
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    Bed Bath Assessment?

    loriangel14 replied to InsideWindow's topic in General Students

    MSK function could be a simple as observing how well they can roll or move in bed. Cognitive would be asking them to do things and observing if they understand what you want them to
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    Patient who continually refuses her meds

    loriangel14 replied to HollyMH's topic in Patient Medications

    Have you tried speaking to the family? Sometimes when there is a language barrier you can find someone who can communicate with the patient and explain what you are trying to do.Maybe she is afraid or...
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    Do you think you have ever encountered an angel?

    loriangel14 replied to loriangel14's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Yes everyone has their own opinuion. maybe it was just a coincidence and I was just lucky. :) Another time I was driving late at night with my 2 small girls sleeping in the backseat. I saw a car...
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    Quality Assurance

    loriangel14 replied to miisz's topic in Canada

    Oh dear. We will be in a spot if we get asked. I actually know one person that got asked a few years ago but they gave her a specific assignment and a certain amount of time to do it. Do you do it...
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    Quality Assurance

    loriangel14 replied to miisz's topic in Canada

    Hmmm odd. I asked the girls i work with and no one has ever done
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    Filipino RN to California RN

    loriangel14 replied to littlemissfifi's topic in Nurse Registration

    If you cannot meet the requirements for CA then you cannot endorse to CA.You still have to meet their requirements even if
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    Quality Assurance

    loriangel14 replied to miisz's topic in Canada

    I have been a nurse for 7 years and I have never done it. Did someone tell you that you had to do
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    Would you do that?

    loriangel14 replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    I would do it nyways with no
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    Would you do that?

    loriangel14 replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    I have done it once. No
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    Who's for banning rotating shifts?

    loriangel14 replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    I have no problem with rotating shifts. I would get bored working the same shift all the time. You "poll" was too biased. You needed options, not just your
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    Working Alone

    loriangel14 replied to clarinets's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse you will need to able to work independently. Not alone, but independently.No one is going to hold you hand through everything and you will need to be able to think independently and make...
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    Comfort care med protocol?

    loriangel14 replied to sistrmoon's topic in Patient Medications

    We have a printed order set for palliative care. The doc ticks off what he wants to order and signs the bottom.It includes medication, sedation, scapolomine, etc. All of our palliative patients go on...
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    Would "trendy" hair make hiring managers reconsider hiring you?

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

    It may depend on the individual making the decsion but the cut you are describing doesn't sound that "out there". It wouldn't be a problem where I work. There's nothing wrong with short hair. I work...
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    CNA scrubs

    loriangel14 replied to sarahd22's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yep, if they say royal blue then navy won't
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    what can we do if clinical teacher is inappropriate

    loriangel14 replied to danlee's topic in General Students

    Exactly. In the real world you will come across mangers that will make your life awful if you **** them off. Even if you aren't guilty of anything. I hate it but I have learned to keep my head down...
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    Dosage Calculation exam

    loriangel14 replied to OSUFan1's topic in LPN to RN

    Good luck. My program had weekly dosage tests that you had to get 100% on each time.It was nerve wracking for
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    vulnerable sector police check in toronto while job searching?

    loriangel14 replied to jrcbtst's topic in Canada

    Toronto takes