loriangel14 RN

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    Wecare

    You will have to call her back and see.You applied for a job with them, that's likely what she wants to
  2. Contact the Hawaii BON and ask them how to
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    Undergrad

    If you are an RPN you ARE a nurse.What you are applying to is not an undergrad program. You are applying to a bridging program.The first portion of the bridge is 2 semesters.The rest is 2 years after...
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    Patients who love their sick role

    I ask them "what is your goal from here?" If you go home who is going to wipe your butt and change your briefs? If you can't do these things then you had better start thinking about a nursing...
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    2 finals in one wk

    Two finals in one week isn't bad.I had all of mib=ne in the same wekk so at the end of each semester I would have 5 at
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    Oh... emmm... geeee....

    (((((((((((hugs))))))))))) You have had a rough go of it but you managed to keep your head above water. Good for you.Deep breath and the week will be over before you know it.Sometimes all you can do...
  7. NCLEX is an international exam so there is no "easier "state to take it in. You cannot stay and work if you are in the US on a tourist visa.You cannot change your status while you are in the US. You...
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    Undergrad

    Undergrad for what? What programs are you seeing that are two semesters? You need to give us more details.Are you planning on applying to nursing? You don't need an undergad for
  9. So complete your prerequisites and try to pull up your GPA. You didn't say what it was so it's hard to comment on it. I wouldn't worry about the lack of volunteer or health care experience. That's not...
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    Female catheter tips

    I work with an nurse that finds the meatus by applying betadine liberally and it runs down and pools in the meatus, making it easier to
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    Working abroad as a UK qualified RN

    Even with experience you couldn't go to US or Canada without theory and clinical hours in all
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    Working abroad as a UK qualified RN

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    Choosing the best nursing career path

    What is "best" varies. What is best for one person may not be the best for another. It's personal choice. But.... is the house of your dreams really going to make you the happiest in the long run?...
  14. $800 is
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    Christmas Parties

    Mine has a big party every year at a banquet hall in the area.Great music and dinner. Everyone goes, from the janitors and housekeepers to the
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    Nursing Studens and Depression and/or anxiety

    Oh I am so sorry.I wasn't referring to other posters. I was referring to the OP trying to explain to her friends and family.No matter how hard you try, depression is hard to explain to anyone who...
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    Nursing Studens and Depression and/or anxiety

    You need to speak with a professional. You cannot get the support you need from people that do not truly understand depression and anxiety.You can still follow your dream of being a nurse. You are not...
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    Please help!!

    Just because you hold a license in another state doesn't mean you meet the requirements for NY. Did they say what area you were deficient
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    Not wanting to take care of male resident

    I don't think that it is a realistic expectation to only care for feamle patients/residents. What are you going to do in nursing
  20. So if she is paying for it she gets to choose her career for her? I would never do
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    Sweating in my scrubs... yuck

    Have you discussed your condition with your
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    Best places to learn for a new student?

    They are all places to learn. Remember the experience is what YOU make of it.Any floor can be a valuable
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    It just has to be said (vent)...

    That's wonderful to hear. I LOVE my job as well. My coworkers are my best friends and our doctors for the most part are awesome and we laugh every day. I am truly lucky to work where I do. Count your...
  24. It is possible. My daughter has seven subjects on the go right
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    Arrghh

    Oh my heavens yes.So many papers. My least favourite