loriangel14 RN

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    How much "dirty work" have you encountered in nursing school

    loriangel14 replied to dulcet's topic in General Students

    Well said. Calling it "dirty work" some how implies that we should be ashamed to be doing it ot tha it brings us down
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    Patient Right to Know

    loriangel14 replied to SuperRN_1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Where I work the POA only has the right to make decisions if the patient is unable. If the patient is alert and oriented the doctor will deal with them directly and they are told the truth about their...
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    How much "dirty work" have you encountered in nursing school

    loriangel14 replied to dulcet's topic in General Students

    I had been a Personal Support Worker for 8 years so I was completely comfortable when I started school.Even if you don't feel comfortable you need to try to be matter of fact about what you are...
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    Least stressful nursing specialty

    loriangel14 replied to alby_dangle's topic in Nursing Career

    Exactly. I love having people for weeks/months on end.I am used to the rehab routine and the confused people.Some people hate it and find it tough to deal with. Everyone's stresses are
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    How much "dirty work" have you encountered in nursing school

    loriangel14 replied to dulcet's topic in General Students

    I don't think that a nurse call it "dirty worK'. It is providing comfort and care for the people we are caring for and it is part of our jobs.You will encounter it in school and on the
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    Least stressful nursing specialty

    loriangel14 replied to alby_dangle's topic in Nursing Career

    And I gave you a personal account and an
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    Least stressful nursing specialty

    loriangel14 replied to alby_dangle's topic in Nursing Career

    I really believe that stress is a variable that is connected to the nurse, not the job in some cases.If you are inexperienced or a new nurse you will find EVERYTHING stressful. I have a friend that...
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    Dosage Help

    loriangel14 replied to hopeless romantic's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OK so you have figured out how much she is getting per minute. So how much will the patient get in an
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    Do grades really matter to future employers?

    loriangel14 replied to sharapatan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have never heard of an employer asking for your
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    Going into work sick!?

    loriangel14 replied to Nursearaeg's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wow. Where I work you would be sent home pronto if they knew you were even a little bit sick. They don't want us at work if we are under the weather. They also have a mandatory waiting period before...
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    Iv

    loriangel14 replied to Terry0425's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What is your question? You need to be more specific. Did it happen? Is it a scenario? Are you asking if you can leave it
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    Taking a break from work for a few years

    loriangel14 replied to hlalo310's topic in Canada

    There is a minimum amount of hours that you have to work every year to keep your license active but I'm not sure what it is.I thnik that you can change your license to "inactive".Contact the college...
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    united state

    loriangel14 replied to narwater's topic in Patient Medications

    It would depend on what is ordered.You would prepare according to
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    Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    loriangel14 replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    It is really tough. Especially when you are just a piece of paper to them.Everyone must look the same to them and it's hard to make yourself stand out from anyone else. I don't think that working in...
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    Nursing School & The Single Mom. A thread for support and encouragement.

    loriangel14 replied to stephdRN's topic in General Students

    Great thread.I was a 38 y.o. single mom of two when I started school I worked 7 days a week at two jobs and went to school two nights a week. Looking back I don't know how i did it.I remember my...
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    Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    loriangel14 replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    "Once I get my BSN I should have absolutely no problem finding a job right?" This is what I was addressing.Working as a PCT will not make you any different than thousands looking for
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    united state

    loriangel14 replied to narwater's topic in Patient Medications

    Not all drugs are administered the same way. It totally depends on the drug and how it is
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    Is my nursing school too selective?

    loriangel14 replied to aquamoon713's topic in General Students

    They don't "kick out" students. School have standards that student have to meet.If you don't meet them you are out.Would you want to go to a school with no standards? I highly doubt that they only...
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    Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    loriangel14 replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    You will be stuck in the experience conundrum.You will be a new grad with no nursing
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    Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    loriangel14 replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    You won't get hire as a PCT as an RN.You will still be anew grad with no nursing experience. Just like all the others looking for
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    Physical Therapy- help me to understand

    loriangel14 replied to ricksyone's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Plus physiotherapists can teach a person safe methods of mobilizing/transferring and provide important feedback regarding any safety issues or concerns. They can assess a person's mobility and notify...
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    Expat flight/rural/remote jobs?

    loriangel14 replied to RN-Randy's topic in International Nursing

    Have you looked in to licensing and work visas? You would need to get that sorted out
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    Alternatives for students that fail out of traditional nursing schools

    loriangel14 replied to sampson44's topic in General Students

    It doesn't matter how "eager " you are to be a nurse.Eagerness can't overcome a lack of skill or
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    Physical Therapy- help me to understand

    loriangel14 replied to ricksyone's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you understand the role PT plays then why are you mentioning the fact that they are 90 years old? What does age have to do with
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    asked to delay child bearing

    loriangel14 replied to KonaDog05's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In canada we get a yesar maternity leave to than be split between both parents.So Mom could take 6 months and then Dad can take 6