joanna73 BSN, RN

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    re: New Grad RN references

    joanna73 replied to AmberNoah's topic in Canada

    Yes absolutely you can use former preceptors, instructors or former
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    nursing student looking for work

    joanna73 replied to khowel12's topic in Canada

    Covenant Health also has a hiring freeze that is on/ off. Continue applying to postings and consider the private
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    Are you jealous of other nurses jobs/abilities?

    joanna73 replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    No. Comparing yourself to others is futile. Instead, I choose to focus on ways I can learn and improve my own abilities. For the most part, I'm very content with my life and nursing does not define...
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    Getting in to School

    joanna73 replied to funkyskirt's topic in Canada

    Depends where you're applying, but usually nursing programs expect to see A level grades in chemistry, biology, math,
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    Nurses from Ontario are you happy you went into nursing ?

    joanna73 replied to bluestar776's topic in Canada

    In hindsight, I would have become a dietician or an OT instead. However, I enjoy working with seniors and I'm looking forward to my graduate studies this year. There are many areas that you can...
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    What was it like to be a nurse in the 1980s

    joanna73 replied to fatrabbit's topic in General Nursing

    My aunt still has my grandma's black nursing cape. Grandma was a nurse from 1921-1938. Not sure exactly the year nurses stopped wearing
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    LPN working up to become Educator

    joanna73 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hello. Currently, I work as a clinical nurse educator. I have various specialty certifications in addition to a BSN. I am now enrolled in a Masters program. I've been a nurse for six years. Prior to...
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    Something Positive: Your 5-Year Plan

    joanna73 replied to Wrench Party's topic in General Nursing

    1) Finish graduate studies (MPH) within 5 years. 2) Pay off my mortgage (10
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    Here Now Gone Tomorrow

    joanna73 replied to WonderingWhichWay's topic in General Nursing

    I will re-iterate: there is NO nursing shortage, especially new grads. There is a shortage of experienced nurses in various specialties. How much longer do you intend to work? I ask because if you...
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    "Smart" students make bad nurses?

    joanna73 replied to joseyjo's topic in General Nursing

    I had a 3.9 GPA and prior life/ work experience. As a result, I found my transition to nursing relatively straightforward. I was motivated and prepared for both the good and the bad. Everyone is...
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    Greetings From Bangkok!

    joanna73 replied to joanna73's topic in General Nursing

    I was in Phuket for 8 days also, but I like Bangkok the best. Bangkok never sleeps and the heat is unreal (100 degrees today, no joke) but I have always tolerated the heat over the cold. Bangkok has a...
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    Greetings From Bangkok!

    joanna73 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! I haven't been on in a while because I am in Thailand (1 month). Bangkok is awesome (food, culture, temples). I don't want to leave. Is there a way to upload photos
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    Greetings From Bangkok!

    joanna73 replied to joanna73's topic in General Nursing

    I'm having an AMAZING time!! I'll probably need to go online because I don't see that feature on my mobile. I'm using
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    Hearing back from AHS

    joanna73 replied to thistooshallpass's topic in Canada

    In your cover letters somewhere, mention you are willing and interested to work nights and weekends. The expectation will be there that you will actually follow through, but managers will likely call...
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    Hearing back from AHS

    joanna73 replied to thistooshallpass's topic in Canada

    Positions are frozen, unfrozen and idle with AHS. That's been the norm for years, especially with the economy. Continue to apply for positions in other Provinces as well, as relocation should at least...
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    Are there any new grads that are struggling to find a hospital job in the GTA?

    joanna73 replied to Canucks's topic in Canada

    Sometimes being miserable in order to gain a year of experience is worth it. Another option would be sending resumes and waiting for the job you want while gaining no experience. If you have to...
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    I suck at APA style and lack motivation to complete my BSN

    joanna73 replied to empatheticRN's topic in General Nursing

    At least spend some time composing a solid outline if you don't want to start writing the paper, but do not wait until the last minute. Your profs can tell. I used to chunk my ideas: Thesis or...
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    Hearing back from AHS

    joanna73 replied to thistooshallpass's topic in Canada

    Same. I have received letters two-three months after applying with AHS. Positions tend to sit in
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    Transitioning Out of Long Term Care

    joanna73 replied to CanadianRN16's topic in Canada

    Agree with Dishes and Fiona. Most small towns are desperate for nurses and acute care will accept anyone willing to work in those towns. Also, it depends how you sell your experience. Community based...
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    Do you go to work with parabens on you?

    joanna73 replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    OP why wouldn't you just ask "Do you wear scents, perfumes....etc... at
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    Is this low?

    joanna73 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    It varies of course, but the average is 2 weeks of vacation time for one full time year worked, excluding sick time. Three weeks sounds right for the first two years of
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    The future of nursing. Everybody is impacted. Big discussion in SK.

    joanna73 replied to magnoliya's topic in Canada

    Sadly, that is exactly what health care has become. It's all about the
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    New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

    joanna73 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

    That's awesome! Congratulations! You must be so relieved. Good luck with
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    Which province for new (old) grad?

    joanna73 replied to CanKor's topic in Canada

    ON does not pay well, especially when you factor in cost of living in and around the cities. They've had their wages frozen at least once in the last 8 years as well. Manitoba, Saskatchewan, AB and BC...
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    How do you study medications?

    joanna73 replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    The easiest way to learn medications is by class: ex: Antihypertensives Bronchodilators NSAIDS Opiods Antifungals Antidiabetics Neuroleptics Antidepressants Depends on the drug guide you are more...