loriangel14 RN

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    any nurses here for quebec ..pls share ur experience re: registration, exams..

    loriangel14 replied to 07genona's topic in Canada

    Are you a student that went to school in Quebec or have to moved there from some where
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    Does Anyone Actually LIKE Being a Nurse? (Slight Venting)

    loriangel14 replied to j_tay1981's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely LOVE my job.I love bedside
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    Agencies

    loriangel14 replied to miisz's topic in Canada

    Generally working in the community pays pretty poor. I make $28+ and most home care pays around $22, sometimes
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    Didn't do as good as I hoped..

    loriangel14 replied to EmilyEmily's topic in General Students

    Thank you! My thoughts exactly! Is she needs to ask THAT question.....oh
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    Agencies

    loriangel14 replied to miisz's topic in Canada

    If you are looking at working in Ontario you will find the scope of practice quite different. I worked briefly with an RN from BC and according to her ( and I have heard from others) PNs are more like...
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    Jobs for scrub nurses in canada

    loriangel14 replied to cathy_g's topic in Canada

    Yeah the job outlook is pretty dismal in most places.When are you planning on moving and have you looked at licensing
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    it happened!

    loriangel14 replied to RNlove17's topic in School

    Why didn't they just call 911 right off the bat instead of calling you
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    Ridiculous

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

    They should have been more specific in there outline of the prerequisites.You are likely not the only one that has been stymied by what they
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    Lying to Dementia Patients

    loriangel14 replied to jamd11's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    It's much more effective to redirect without upsetting the patient. I have one that is always asking if I have seen his Mom and Dad. I always say "no I haven't but if I do I will send them your way"....
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    Ridiculous

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

    So you are applying to a nursing program? Why does your profile say you have 5 years of nursing experience? You cannot call it nursing experience if you are not a nurse.Nurse is a protected title and...
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    Ridiculous

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

    What kind of program is
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    Ridiculous

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

    If they require organic and inorganic chemistry and you didn't take it then you will have to do so. Your transcript doesn't say inorganic and organic so that's likley why they aren't accepting it. you...
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    Nursing or not? Anyone have any advice, wisdom or can relate?

    loriangel14 replied to Hannah10's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You indicate concern about the paper work and some of the obligations they have as nurses.What things are you concerned about exactly? No one can make this decison for you.You need to be sure that you...
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    How do you feel about mandatory influenza vaccines?

    loriangel14 replied to ashleybrooke1208's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yes it is scary how misinformed some people
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    What to Do If CNA Instructor is Hard to Deal With (Advice Needed)

    loriangel14 replied to J.Mo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Always get it in writing. Talking to the receptionist isn't good
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    Co-worker asked how much I make an hour

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

    Of course this whole scenario would be different if your were under a union. I never have to wonder what everyone is making because it is in the
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    Holding admitted patients in the ED

    loriangel14 replied to hella_RN's topic in Emergency

    I don't see how giving meds would be outside of the comfort zone for a
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    How to become a Nurse

    loriangel14 replied to itsallez's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    You couldn't get an NP or DNP from a non nursing
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    Pulling out the trach

    loriangel14 replied to EGVnurse's topic in Pulmonary

    Even the RT had trouble getting it back in.There was blood and tissue everywhere.Plus the patient was
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    Verbal Orders

    loriangel14 replied to ktliz's topic in Critical Care

    It may greatly depend on the policy and procedures of where you work. In my workplace verbal and telephone orders are no issue.We transcribe it onto an order sheet and after a cosign we carry out the...
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    can an RN be charged with theft based on descrepancy in machine?

    loriangel14 replied to tiajuana2rn's topic in General Nursing

    It could be a possibility if they wanted to pursue it. More importantly you need to stop doing unwitnessed wastes.You could be putting yourself and your license in jeopardy if you haven't already. I...
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    Is there really no way to refuse a mandatory flu shot?

    loriangel14 replied to tariqblaze's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I can't think of any way out. That's why it's called mandatory.More and more places are making it
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    Co-worker asked how much I make an hour

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

    Why do you think there would be repercussions? What do you mean by " what will happen next"? You didn't do anything wrong. You just answered a question. Next time just laugh and say " not nearly...
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    BSc Nursing (Post Basic)

    loriangel14 replied to Aasha's topic in Nurse Registration

    I don't think we can answer that for you. It would be best if you asked the CNO. If they assessed your education and found it lacking then they will be the ones that will have to explain their...
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    Second year nurse-complaints against me

    loriangel14 replied to broken_heart123's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Exactly my thought. If her bell was ringing did someone else not answer it? If she was in need of pain meds would they not have gotten it for her since you were off the floor? That's how it works on...