loriangel14 RN

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    Dumb question....

    loriangel14 replied to Emily Cox's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The school doesn't care what you do as long as you get there on time.I was carpooling once and the person left without me.I was almost late.I would rely on someone
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    Certificate of employment supporting document for QSW program

    loriangel14 replied to jerich's topic in Immigration Advice

    Applying as a student will not get you PR. Also you have to be accepted at a school first.Then you would need enough money to support yourself and pay international school
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    How to deal with racist

    loriangel14 replied to aywl's topic in Canada

    Why is the unit clerk assigning patients? OK so you need to document the behaviour that you feel is bullying and contact your union steward. You also need to look at your work place's policies and...
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    Finger stick glucose testing prep

    loriangel14 replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our policy is no alcohol and take the second
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    Certificate of employment supporting document for QSW program

    loriangel14 replied to jerich's topic in Immigration Advice

    You will need to prove you were being paid and yes it is risky. If you get caught lying you will be banned from applying again.Volunteer work will not count as
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    Possibility to work as an RN in California?

    loriangel14 replied to Reyliza's topic in Nurse Registration

    It won't matter if you do manage to get a license in another state, you will not be able to endorse to CA without meeting the
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    How to deal with racist

    loriangel14 replied to aywl's topic in Canada

    Any workplace should have a procedure in place to complain about bullying.You need to talk to your manager.Do you have a union rep? What exactly is the ward clerk doing? It's hard to give advice...
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    Advanced foot nurse

    loriangel14 replied to miisz's topic in Canada

    It depends on the condition of the foot and how much work they are doing. I know more than one foot care person and they charge different amounts.One is highly experienced and charges more than the...
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    What to say at a Job Fair (for RN student taking time off from school..

    loriangel14 replied to mannajill's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't explain to them that I failed. I would just say I am in an RN program and what my expected graduation date is.You don't need to give out details unless they
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    Advanced foot nurse

    loriangel14 replied to miisz's topic in Canada

    Usually they charge a flat rate per client. The amount will depend on what you are getting
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    End of the Phillipine nursing profession in the States--2013

    loriangel14 replied to steppybay's topic in International Nursing

    Other countries are also tightening up their requirements for foreign educated nurses. Canada has taken nursing off the list for Federal Skilled Worker visas.The US is not the only place that no...
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    Day Shift Drama

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

    Days where I work is pretty god. Most of us have worked together a long time and are good friends outside of
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    1 nurse to 30 patients!!! 3 attendants

    loriangel14 replied to Sabr's topic in Canada

    That's true. What we have come to accept as "good" is just what we have adapted to.It could be much
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    Have you ever had an accident driving to work in a snow storm?

    loriangel14 replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't work like that where I am. If the road is closed not only would you be in big trouble your insurance would be invalid if you were in an accident. I think it's crazy that some places offer...
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    How do you take NOTES in class during Nursing Scool?

    loriangel14 replied to NursingStoodent's topic in General Students

    I always used pen and
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    1 nurse to 30 patients!!! 3 attendants

    loriangel14 replied to Sabr's topic in Canada

    Yes one RN with 3 attendants is pretty
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    Hospital Units with Longest patient stays

    loriangel14 replied to TarheelGirlx3's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a Complex Continuing Care unit.It'ds a mixed bag of rehab, medical and palliaitve.ge part of our population is waiting for nursing home placement and we have them for months. Not for...
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    Have you ever had an accident driving to work in a snow storm?

    loriangel14 replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah you drive just like me. I have never missed work due to weather but I know the value of SLOWING DOWN. Twice I have had people go flying past me in the passing lane and then I passed them...
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    Am I being unrealistic? Is nursing maybe not for me?

    loriangel14 replied to beckyboo80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You also need to realize that you will have to deal with cleaning up in continent patients, at least while you are in school.If you don't get your dream job right out of school you will likely have to...
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    Is this a legal part of the job?

    loriangel14 replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That would be great. All that fresh air and exercise and they would sleep great at
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    what state do you refer is the easiest to take nclex exam?

    loriangel14 replied to lpn18's topic in Nurse Registration

    Well OK I guess I worded that wrong.Sorry.You can apply but don't you need a work visa to
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    what state do you refer is the easiest to take nclex exam?

    loriangel14 replied to lpn18's topic in Nurse Registration

    Do they not have to have a work visa to legally work in the US? I thought they couldn't work as a nurse on a tourist
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    what state do you refer is the easiest to take nclex exam?

    loriangel14 replied to lpn18's topic in Nurse Registration

    You cannot apply for work while in the US on a tourist
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    Is this a legal part of the job?

    loriangel14 replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My facility hires a subcontractor with a truck with a plow blade on the front and he does the parking lots. Maintenance staff does the
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    Is this a legal part of the job?

    loriangel14 replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nope.That's ridiculous. If they are too cheap to pay someone to do this it is not your fault. This is not a nursing