loriangel14 RN

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    two weeks as a CNA, and something doesnt seem right?

    loriangel14 replied to Eddiejf321's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Most manufacturers of mechanical lifts will have very clear guidelines about having two people to operate the lift. I would run for the hills and find a safer job. It's just a matter of time before...
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    knowlege deficit student

    loriangel14 replied to slusk's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ok so what is your assessment data? What are your patient's needs and what will be your
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    two weeks as a CNA, and something doesnt seem right?

    loriangel14 replied to Eddiejf321's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You need find another job. Expecting you to use the hoyer or the sit to stand alone is dangerous. And finding fault because you struggled to dress a large female patient and had trouble with her bra?...
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    Are there work opportunities for LPN's in Canada?

    loriangel14 replied to Davidsch1's topic in Canada

    Plus I am pretty sure they would need their
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    Medication Adm in FL

    loriangel14 replied to Murrphy's topic in Florida Nursing

    I always given them all together, whether it's a tube feed or crushing with
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    Uk nurse - how best to begin nclex process

    loriangel14 replied to katieboo77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What kind of visa do you qualify
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    Made a Med Error in Clinical.. :(

    loriangel14 replied to kringkring5144's topic in Patient Medications

    What did you not understand about the sliding scale? TYou really shouldn't move on until you understand how to pass
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    Experience vs. No Experience

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

    I predict that your friend is going to be sorry she turned down the internship. In today's market you just can't hold out for that dream job or you will find yourself unemployed. Employers will not...
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    Made a Med Error in Clinical.. :(

    loriangel14 replied to kringkring5144's topic in Patient Medications

    A good friend of mine failed a clinical because she made med errors. you really need to get a handle on administering safely before you move on. it's very critical that you are paying attention to how...
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    Best shoes for nursing school?

    loriangel14 replied to raidergirl95's topic in General Students

    It really varies from person to person and what physical anomalies you have . I tried Sketchers and my feet were killing me. I wear New Balance cross
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    Helping non-patients

    loriangel14 replied to kgrise09's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    A visitor fell in our parking lot and was injured. They had to call 911 for an ambulance . Once a employee fell and broke her hip INSIDE the hospital. They still had to call for the
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    How does your program verify clinical hrs?

    loriangel14 replied to TheDude77's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My preceptor signed off on all of my
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    Are there work opportunities for LPN's in Canada?

    loriangel14 replied to Davidsch1's topic in Canada

    LPN would not qualify for a work visa. Nursing is also no longer on the Federal Skilled Worker list. your only route would be to get a license and go the Temporary Work Permit route, which requires a...
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    Moving to Canada for my masters and permanent residency

    loriangel14 replied to mudilinodgenio's topic in International Nursing

    Do you possess another trade, skill or profession that is in demand in Canada? That would be your only route to
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    One thing I learned today is that honesty will get you nowhere in Nursing School.

    loriangel14 replied to guest08/05/2014's topic in General Students

    I hope you appeal the teachers decision. Good
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    stick myself with a lancet, help!!!

    loriangel14 replied to LPNalltheway's topic in General Nursing

    Relax. If you had gloves on, there was no broken skin and the needle was clean there really isn't anything to worry
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    Moving to Canada for my masters and permanent residency

    loriangel14 replied to mudilinodgenio's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, to come as a student you have to get a study visa. I think you can work a very limited amount of hours while here ona student
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    Moving to Canada for my masters and permanent residency

    loriangel14 replied to mudilinodgenio's topic in International Nursing

    Moving to Canada for your Masters does not mean you will get PR and can stay and work. You need to look at what kind of work visa you would qualify for after
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    New Student - Now worried about work/life balance

    loriangel14 replied to LineaAspera's topic in Canada

    You won't miss everything. You have to realize you will some stuff, including holidays.This will be true while going to school as well. Your family will have to realize that you simply won't be there...
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    RN job with 'normal' hours?

    loriangel14 replied to htanis's topic in Canada

    Most jobs that have the hours you want require many years of bedside experience first.Jobs in my hospital with the desirable hours are awarded by seniority. Right now the is a M-F day job and it is...
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    Major med error wrong fluid! Need advice please :(

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

    Not everyone does. I don't have to scan
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    Major med error wrong fluid! Need advice please :(

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

    Deep breath. It's going to be OK. We've all made mistakes and this won't be the last one you will make. No one was hurt.You will learn from this and move on.
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    How to pursue an RN in the US with a Canadian LPN

    loriangel14 replied to brittany.blayse21's topic in Nurse Registration

    Where are you getting this info from? All you need is the prerequisites for the the BSN. You do NOT need a Bachelors in something else first.There are dozens of PN-RN bridge programs available. If...
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    Medication administration vs Patients wants

    loriangel14 replied to Notmarvin's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Our philosophy at work is that if the patient was at home they would be taking them whenever they pleased.Usless it's drug that the timing is critical for we just change the times on the MAR as per...
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    How to pursue an RN in the US with a Canadian LPN

    loriangel14 replied to brittany.blayse21's topic in Nurse Registration

    You don't need a 4 year Bachelors before you can apply for a BSN. There are plenty of PN-BSN bridges