loriangel14 RN

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    frustrated with the job search

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

    Because there are way more nurses than
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    frustrated with the job search

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

    Mostly it's that there are too many nurses looking for work.Dozens of applicants for just one
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    Blame-free work environment

    loriangel14 replied to JerseyGirl2010's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is how it works in my workplace. We don't get disciplined for errors. We can report ourselves or others. Unless you did something that was a crime or intentional you don't get punished. Error...
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    Do you like your job?

    loriangel14 replied to Toomanyhatsforme's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE my job and my coworkers. I would like to tell some of the management to go jump in the pond most days but other than that I am pretty
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    I have been thinking about being a traveling nurse. Is it worth it?

    loriangel14 replied to sharapatan's topic in Travel

    You will need at least a couple of years experience before you could do travel nursing. They won't hire a new
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    Mistakes to avoid in clinicals..

    loriangel14 replied to clarinets's topic in General Students

    Don't be afraid to answer bells. Leave the phone at home.Don't be
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    Can an RN challenge an RPN exam without returning to school?

    loriangel14 replied to mbrownnursing's topic in Canada

    If you are in Ontario, no they won't let you do
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    Nobody Likes Me. Everyone Hates Me.

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

    .... guess I''l go eat worms:roflmao: I am mystified by people that complain that their instructor/charge nurse/coworker isn't warm and fuzzy all the time.Not everyone is going to be wonderful and...
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    How to prepare for RPN Exam

    loriangel14 replied to ithinknursing's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I studied for a week using my notes from
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    any OB nurse worked with a gay nurse who has started to transtion into a female nurse

    loriangel14 replied to A Gay Male Nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's awful. Please don;t give up.You have evry right to be a nurse and you have every right to be who you are.Keep fighting.Legally they cannot
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    Is this typical of a nursing school? Arbitrary failings, and discrimination

    loriangel14 replied to Capp's topic in General Students

    They're not dumb.They're human. No one is perfect.Doctors and nurses smoke and drink in spite of their education of the facts. Lots of health care professionals have health issues themselves. I see...
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    Bachelor of nursing - I'm worried alot

    loriangel14 replied to tyq31's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    It's a bit early. some schools send out letters as late as
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    Is this typical of a nursing school? Arbitrary failings, and discrimination

    loriangel14 replied to Capp's topic in General Students

    Saying that "most patients are dumb as hell" is very offensive. You should have more respect for the people you care for.That attitude is very
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    Help To Get Right Thing

    loriangel14 replied to pavelpreis's topic in Canada

    If you are already a nurse you don't need to go back to school. you need to contact the college of nurses(our licensing bodies are callee colleges) in the province in which you want to be licensed....
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    Is this typical of a nursing school? Arbitrary failings, and discrimination

    loriangel14 replied to Capp's topic in General Students

    Hannibal Lector, what if I did argue with my instructor? Which I can't say I did. But if I had, would that be grounds to sabotage my career? The fact that I expressed that I did not agree with my...
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    Is this typical of a nursing school? Arbitrary failings, and discrimination

    loriangel14 replied to Capp's topic in General Students

    You don't get it do you? Of course she's not going to list that as a reason. It's an unspoken part of learning to be a nurse. It's really quite simple. **** off your instructor and she will make life...
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    Is this typical of a nursing school? Arbitrary failings, and discrimination

    loriangel14 replied to Capp's topic in General Students

    So what other run ins did you have with this instructor? I sense you not being very honest with
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    Is this typical of a nursing school? Arbitrary failings, and discrimination

    loriangel14 replied to Capp's topic in General Students

    Political as you need to learn how get along with people. Accept criticism gracefully. Follow instructions.You need to read what llg said: The typical situation involves a student (male or female) who...
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    Student nurse/patient relationship boundaries

    loriangel14 replied to maria00's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Giving him your e-mail was a mistake. You have to keep it professional between you and the patient. Giving him personal information is against the
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    Is this typical of a nursing school? Arbitrary failings, and discrimination

    loriangel14 replied to Capp's topic in General Students

    Yes sadly enough political skills are VERY much apart of nursing. You may not like what your instructor has done but you will need to learn how to deal with situations like these when you start...
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    Weather Policy

    loriangel14 replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    LOL!!! Totally this! I grew up driving in snow and my Dad taught me well but years of being a struggling single mom driving beat up cars with no snow tires also taught me how to drive in the white...
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    Jobs that older nurses do. (?)

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

    Lots of my coworkers are over 60 and are bedside nurses. Our ICU has a nurse that is
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    Not happy anymore

    loriangel14 replied to dizzyray822's topic in General Nursing

    Why are you still at this job then? The great thing about nursing is that there are so many things you can do. Maybe try a different setting or speciality.If you are feeling burnt out then you need a...
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    Is this typical of a nursing school? Arbitrary failings, and discrimination

    loriangel14 replied to Capp's topic in General Students

    Did you just have this ONE incident with this
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    Is this typical of a nursing school? Arbitrary failings, and discrimination

    loriangel14 replied to Capp's topic in General Students

    So did you have just one incident with this instructor and you were