joanna73 BSN, RN

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    Terminated. Pursue a Lawsuit?

    joanna73 replied to ERgirlynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Benadryl has the same chemical compounds as many of your standard over the counter sleeping pills, so I can understand why some people would use
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    Terminated. Pursue a Lawsuit?

    joanna73 replied to ERgirlynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Aside from the improper waste, "having benadryl in case I needed it" is stealing facility medications. That may not have been your intent, but it is how management could perceive it. I have known...
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    How do you prepare yourself to not become emotional at work?

    joanna73 replied to dramakid1315's topic in General Nursing

    As Commuter mentioned, I think the key is compartmentalizing. I care about others but nursing is a role and a job. I'm not there to make friends and I have limited resources. While I have thought...
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    Calling BC & ALB nurses -advice please!!!

    joanna73 replied to FIFOH's topic in Canada

    We do panel interviews where I work and I've known of other colleagues who had panels. Be prepared, as they are a possibility. Also, seniority rules. Internal applicants are given priority but if you...
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    Being blamed for fall after shift

    joanna73 replied to notyetnurse's topic in General Nursing

    My organization considers this a fall as well. If the nurse assisted the patient to the ground or lower level, this is a witnessed fall. These events happen often, not something they should assign...
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    is this a verbal offer? if so, when shall I follow up?

    joanna73 replied to plub's topic in Canada

    You should receive an email and within that email they usually send a PDF file containing the official letter of
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    Pay grade: experienced nurse vs new grad

    joanna73 replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

    Published wages and wages based on years of experience are reasons why unionized facilities are a
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    How much is a normal raise

    joanna73 replied to Sully64's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses should be adequately compensated for their skills, which should include at the very least cost of living increments. I don't expect to get rich, but nursing should be viewed as more than a...
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    Best way to avoid bedside care?

    joanna73 replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    Most non bedside roles require 2-5 years of bedside nursing experience at a minimum. OP, you would be wise to obtain some bedside experience and then move
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    Perceptorship fail lpn

    joanna73 replied to newnurse2b93's topic in Canada

    Agreed. I've had many student groups on my unit and med errors happen. There must be more to the story. Preceptors usually won't fail someone for a single med
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    is this a verbal offer? if so, when shall I follow up?

    joanna73 replied to plub's topic in Canada

    If for some reason the manager is not satisfied with your references, the position will be re-posted or offered to another candidate. Until you have a written offer letter, it's not an
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    Advanced learning opportunities ...

    joanna73 replied to JonSnow_RN's topic in Canada

    Obtaining certification through the CNA is a wise move because many employers prefer applicants with CNA
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    Working in another province

    joanna73 replied to tsl1137's topic in Canada

    I had 2 friends who were from BC and completed their schooling in ON. They said it took 6 months to get a phone interview. Neither of them moved back and that was 6 years ago. Things have not...
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    How much is a normal raise

    joanna73 replied to Sully64's topic in General Nursing

    We have not had a raise for 2 years and our wages are frozen for 2 years. Two percent is fair and better than
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    From night shift nursing to Fitness Model

    joanna73 replied to laurendrainfit's topic in General Nursing

    You look
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    New Nurse With Large Disposable Income

    joanna73 replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like you're on the right path OP. Thanks for the update! When I am deciding between needs and wants, I remind myself that I will need to work longer for all those "wants". No thank you. My goal...
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    Day 4: 2016 Nurses Week Top 5 Things Contest

    joanna73 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    1) Anything can and will go wrong, anytime. Even the stable patients are not that stable. 2) A full moon means you will have a very interesting shift. 3) People do not sleep at night. Night shift is...
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    Almost there!

    joanna73 replied to Glycerine82's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck with your
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    Family Life and Nursing

    joanna73 replied to dreams91's topic in Canada

    Unit manager and educator positions are often Mon-Friday but these positions require a minimum of 3-5 years of experience usually. Something to work towards if you prefer these
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    Becoming a Nurse Educator

    joanna73 replied to xhalox's topic in General Nursing

    You could be hired somewhere as an educator, but it won't be long before people realize that you aren't suitable. Is this the impression you want to
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    Becoming a Nurse Educator

    joanna73 replied to xhalox's topic in General Nursing

    I now work as an educator. We require a minimum of 5-7 solid years of nursing experience, additional specialty certifications and some proven teaching experience with adults. You need the theoretical...
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    Masters in Public Health

    joanna73 replied to Queen2u's topic in General Nursing

    It varies depending where you live, the job market, and your prior experience. Education, research, advanced clinician roles, infection control and quality improvement are additional areas that...
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    Out of Scope RN jobs.

    joanna73 replied to Auraglenn's topic in General Nursing

    "Out of scope" means no union where I live. Most management positions, clinical nurse educator, and advanced practice nursing roles are "out of
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    Differences in US nursing vs the rest of the world

    joanna73 replied to irishicugal's topic in General Nursing

    Similar for Canadian nurses. The four year degree was mandated for all new grads from 2004-2007, depending on the Province. The 2 year diploma program has been phased out for all RNs. However, diploma...
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    nursing student looking for work

    joanna73 replied to khowel12's topic in Canada

    Most employers hire internally, as per union rules. If an internal candidate is not interested/ suitable, only then will employers consider external applicants. You might consider locating contact...