loriangel14 RN

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    finding a suitable nursing job in canada

    loriangel14 replied to jaya86's topic in Canada

    The US, like Canada, is NOT experiencing a nursing shortage.Yes, in general it is difficult to find a nursing job in Canada unless you have lots of experience in a specialty, and even even then it may...
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    Anyone still giving Demerol?

    loriangel14 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient Medications

    I have a patient that takes it regularly for headaches.I'm in
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    Help me leave Cold Canada!

    loriangel14 replied to michelemerrill's topic in Nurse Registration

    All states will allow you to apply for a license. If you meet their requirements you will be allowed to write the NCLEX. You are aware that there are parts of the US that are more northerly than parts...
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    Narcotic administration times

    loriangel14 replied to _meow's topic in Patient Medications

    We do this all the time. it's not all that
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    Narcotic administration times

    loriangel14 replied to _meow's topic in Patient Medications

    No because you only gave one tab.The order is 1-2. I would give one and if it was not effective give the other. Although as someone else pointed out, you have to give the first time to work.On our...
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    finding a suitable nursing job in canada

    loriangel14 replied to jaya86's topic in Canada

    I see no reason why you couldn't write the CRNE and if you pass apply for a job in a hospital.Don't sell yourself short. You don't need to restrict yourself to clinics or LTC. Do you have a visa...
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    Wow...cannot find a job!

    loriangel14 replied to sitting on a rainbow's topic in Canada

    Yeah this pretty much the picture in Ontario. It likely has nothing to do with your resume. there just aren't that many jobs and lots of new grads. plus many places post the jobs but really have no...
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    Nurse freelancing?

    loriangel14 replied to fiveriver's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No it doesn't make sense. You couldn't "freelance". You would have to answer to
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    Bedpan dilemma

    loriangel14 replied to Pennyrieder's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I wouldn't have left anyone on the bedpan for more than 30 minutes. if they have n't gone my then I would try again later. Leaving them on too long leaves a red mark and that can lead to skin break...
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    Nurse freelancing?

    loriangel14 replied to fiveriver's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This exists.It's called home health.You aren't hired by the hospital,usually it's an
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    Can an RN work as an RPN?

    loriangel14 replied to Woollyhats's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Part of the reason is that RNs and RPNs are in different
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    Can an RN work as an RPN?

    loriangel14 replied to Woollyhats's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    What are you asking exactly? In order to work as an RPN you would have to graduate from an accredited RPN program and pass the the CPRNE. In order to be an RN you need your BSN.If you are an RN you...
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    Bedpan dilemma

    loriangel14 replied to Pennyrieder's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You really need to get patients in that situation up on a BSC. I wouldn't have left without making sure she was
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    Central line dressing question

    loriangel14 replied to schnookimz's topic in General Nursing

    I would agree that frequent dressing changes will increase opportunities for infection
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    Every Shift I got heavier assignment

    loriangel14 replied to aywl's topic in Canada

    Our assignments are made by the charge nurse. Management has nothing to do with the assigning of patients. Do you have a union? Usually it's just a matter of
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    New students need help

    loriangel14 replied to dexpaj's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do some research on your own and let us know what you have come up
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    Will the job market for nurses EVER improve in Canada?

    loriangel14 replied to theRPN2b's topic in Canada

    Plus lots of jobs are posted with no intention of filling
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    CNA

    loriangel14 replied to keevadsteph's topic in Travel

    The OP mentioned travelling the world. That's what I was referring
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    Job shadowing in Eastern Ontario

    loriangel14 replied to PotentialRPN's topic in Canada

    Your hieght won't be a problem.You really aren't "lifting" patients. Rolling yes, but if they can't lift themselves you should be using a mechanical lift or
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    Can I get into in nursing school

    loriangel14 replied to tamiasma's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    What is a health care
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    CNA

    loriangel14 replied to keevadsteph's topic in Travel

    There are no traveling CNAs. CNA would not qualify you for a work visa in another
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    Job shadowing in Eastern Ontario

    loriangel14 replied to PotentialRPN's topic in Canada

    Volunteering at the hospital really won't give you an idea of the duties/responsibilites of a nurse. Night shift is different in that you don't have to deal with management and people like physio, not...
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    Job shadowing in Eastern Ontario

    loriangel14 replied to PotentialRPN's topic in Canada

    You won't be able to shadow a nurse due to liability and privacy issues. Volunteering doesn't involve the nursing staff or patients. Feel free to ask questuions about the realities of the job, or tell...
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    Admission Office. Help!

    loriangel14 replied to sue.'s topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    There will other criteria that will have to be met I would assume.Tthey can only take so many students. They will not guarantee acceptance just based on your average. Just because you have an 86...
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    Admission Office. Help!

    loriangel14 replied to sue.'s topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    The university can do whatever they want.There is no "law" about what marks they have to consider or any other aspect of their admissions