loriangel14 RN

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    What do I do regarding pediatric nsg career?

    loriangel14 replied to HeatherMarie4877's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The Health Occupations class is not a necessary step towards becoming a nurse. I wouldn't worry about it. Take the classes you want to take and enjoy your year. You will have plenty of time after high...
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    Is this typical of a nursing school? Arbitrary failings, and discrimination

    loriangel14 replied to Capp's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't assume that they kicked you out just because you are male. Was it just that one incident that the teacher had a problem with? I have seen people get ousted from nursing school yes, but it...
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    What time do you leave work?

    loriangel14 replied to j0yegan's topic in General Nursing

    Not everyone works those hours.I work a mix of 8s and 12s and all three
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    Is this typical of a nursing school? Arbitrary failings, and discrimination

    loriangel14 replied to Capp's topic in General Students

    I wasn't meaning it personally, just generally. It is impossible for anyone to comment on whether something was justified because we weren't there. It's not discrimination if a patient chooses to have...
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    What time do you leave work?

    loriangel14 replied to j0yegan's topic in General Nursing

    When my shift is over. I work all three shifts so the time varies.I only stay late maybe once every few months and that is only by a few minutes. The times on the poll makes no sense.What shift are...
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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 can't call the patient having a preference for a female nurse gender discrimination that caused you to fail. Usually with stories like yours there is a lot more to the story which makes it...
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    Shy nurses

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

    Good for
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    Just a Question

    loriangel14 replied to mLPN79's topic in Canada

    If you are the patient's nurse you can just sit back and wait for the CN to tell you what to do. YOU are the nurse. You have to take the appropriate
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    Shy nurses

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

    I don't think you can just "fix" who you are in 2 months. Being soft spoken isn't always a bad thing. Never waste time wishing you were like someone else. Be yourself and be proud of who you are.I was...
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    Weather Policy

    loriangel14 replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    We don't get penalized for calling in due to the weather. But I have only called in once in 7 years .If you know it is going to be stormy be prepared. Get up extra early to warm up and clean off the...
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    Need information about gauze/drain sponges combine pad

    loriangel14 replied to mugs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Our doctors don't write dressing orders very often but our wound care nurse does for the complicated wounds.Usually it's just up to
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    At a crossroads, need advice

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

    Having passed all the prerequisites does not neccesarily make you a "shoe in" for admission. what difference does it make what your professor thinks? it's your life and your decision. good luck with...
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    Weather Policy

    loriangel14 replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    I am in Canada. If the roads are too dangerous to drive on then you call in. You don't get in any trouble.Bad weather is bad
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    Bedside report is so much easier

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

    Except for ICU how would you protect patient confidentiality? It wouldn't work in a ward room with 4 patients and families in the room. Pulling the curtain wouldn't stop them from hearing private...
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    Bedside report is so much easier

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

    We have a report sheet that we all write on. At the end of the shift the off going Charge gives report to the oncoming shift with the notes from the report sheet plus her own information from the
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    Would you hold Metformin fot a BS level of 149

    loriangel14 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have never held a Metformin because of a patient's
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    Ontario College HOAE Test

    loriangel14 replied to azorena's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Nope. All multiple choice and when my daughter took it Monday there was a question at the end that you had to answer
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    Ontario College HOAE Test

    loriangel14 replied to azorena's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Did you get the HOAE study guide? The test is multiple choice.I don't know how heavily your grade on the HOAE influences getting in but you certainly have to pass it to get
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    Any nurse ever unemployed?

    loriangel14 replied to marvinlzinn1's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Are you joking? The unemployment rate of new grads in California is an estimated 47%.It is similar in other
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    Can't wrap my head around these kinds of questions...

    loriangel14 replied to nurse01.01's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ooooops I meant MULTIPLY by 0.5
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    Employment terminated. Need help.

    loriangel14 replied to roreyn02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So sorry to hear about your situation. Have you considered counselling? Take of yourself. Admitting you have a problem is a good
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    How long does it take to be a nurse from start to finish?

    loriangel14 replied to mzsuccess's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Well you can work as a student nurse in a CNA position.You cannot do nursing skills at work until you have a nursing
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    Just a Question

    loriangel14 replied to mLPN79's topic in Canada

    What province are you in? I don't depend on the Charge Nurse to tell me what to do. I will ask if I need a second opinion but I would rely on my own assessments and do whatever I think is needed,...
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    Community v. Hospital RNs... what's the difference?

    loriangel14 replied to RN1031's topic in Canada

    You are right but it's not exactly something that is in our power to change. Trish is right. No union and a low budget adds up to low
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    Getting a job after attending an accelerated nursing program

    loriangel14 replied to Roo123's topic in Nursing Career

    If you attended one of those programs then you would have a nursing degree.Can you clarify