joanna73 BSN, RN

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    Which province for new (old) grad?

    joanna73 replied to CanKor's topic in Canada

    Yes write cover letters for the employers you are targeting. Some people don't, but it is an expectation. Taking the time to write your cover letters will impress your employer, especially if you...
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    Why do you wear a white coat? (if you indeed do)

    joanna73 replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Management has standard issue white lab coats. I rarely wear mine except if I am assessing wounds. Some managers wear them, some don't. I feel that the white coat creates "us" and "them", which I...
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    Which province for new (old) grad?

    joanna73 replied to CanKor's topic in Canada

    Forget about Alberta. Alberta used to be "the place to be" but we are now facing high unemployment due to the oil crisis. Maybe consider Saskatchewan, Manitoba or Nova Scotia. You would likely find...
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    Obstetrics or mental health placement? (male nursing student)

    joanna73 replied to Anon101's topic in Canada

    I wanted to say this, because the OP is male. Quite honestly there are few men I have ever known to succeed in L and D or postpartum. Call it discrimination or whatever you wish. The reality if you're...
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    Obstetrics or mental health placement? (male nursing student)

    joanna73 replied to Anon101's topic in Canada

    Are you interested in pursuing a career in L and D? If not, take the mental health placement. Mental health nursing knowledge is useful across a variety of
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    Nurse residency programs--be aware!!

    joanna73 replied to LexiRN6's topic in General Students

    These low paying residencies are exploiting new grads simply because the market is bad and they CAN. 10 years ago, you wouldn't see this. Yes, new grads should understand what they're signing up for....
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    Nurse residency programs--be aware!!

    joanna73 replied to LexiRN6's topic in General Students

    About 2 years ago, some of us were debating this very residency program at MGH. Given the cost of living and the responsibilities of a nurse (even a new grad), that wage is an insult, IMO. Health care...
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    Nursing travel agency in canada

    joanna73 replied to Posh1206's topic in Canada

    True. I'm in AB so the wages that are offered by the agencies is similar to what I'm already making. I only know of those agencies, but the pay is more or less the same regardless of who you sign...
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    Nursing travel agency in canada

    joanna73 replied to Posh1206's topic in Canada

    I've had friends who have worked for both agencies. No issues. The pay is not great at any agency. When you analyze the pay (45-50) per hour, many nurses make this wage with shift differentials....
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    Prospective Norquest LPN Student

    joanna73 replied to krysteeen's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hello. You may get more responses if your post is moved to the Nursing in Canada forum. Have you learned why Mac Ewan is not accepting you for their
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    "Best Practice" would be to have more nurses.

    joanna73 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    We realized that a large percentage of our falls occur at shift change, and pointed out that perhaps extending someone to work the floor or have a float during report would be helpful. "Yes but are...
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    Not Criminally Responsible

    joanna73 replied to Tylerr's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OP you would have access to peer reviewed journals through databases such as CINAHL. All Canadian university students have access to multiple nursing databases. Rather than asking random strangers,...
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    "Best Practice" would be to have more nurses.

    joanna73 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    We are forever auditing various aspects of care, or preparing for yet another audit at work. If only they would hire the staff to actually provide care, we could decrease the audits and the endless...
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    Personal Values as a nurse

    joanna73 replied to ksurette's topic in General Nursing

    Even the simplest of our values should be kept in check. For example, you believe that your patient needs to eat all of their meals. I have witnessed staff force feeding residents because they believe...
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    Personal Values as a nurse

    joanna73 replied to ksurette's topic in General Nursing

    We should encourage our patients/ residents to be as independent as they are able to be. This means "doing with" instead of "doing for" people. Learn to meet your patient where they are at that time...
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    Personal Values as a nurse

    joanna73 replied to ksurette's topic in General Nursing

    OP, how do your personal values influence care? We should be aware of our personal values and then suspend those values. The patient's values should be the driving force, not the nurse's
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    Obesity; The "Second Hand Smoke" of Modern American Society

    joanna73 replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    Same. I don't eat bread at all. Maybe 3-4 times a month I'll indulge with a whole grain wrap. I find bread makes me feel very
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    Obesity; The "Second Hand Smoke" of Modern American Society

    joanna73 replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    Just learning to minimize processed foods, fast food and added sugar will do wonders for your overall physical and mental health. Organic is not always better and it's
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    6th nursing job in 4 years?

    joanna73 replied to rjstrickland23's topic in General Nursing

    Eventually, your luck is going to run out. 6 jobs in 4 years? There are many other candidates searching for work. If you continue this path, you'll likely face long periods of unemployment. I agree...
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    Welp - it's official!

    joanna73 replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! That's an impressive accomplishment in 6
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    Denied shift change position

    joanna73 replied to nitrospeed16's topic in General Nursing

    While you're upset right now, eventually this will pass. Management considered you for the position, and others. Perhaps the person who was chosen had a stronger interview. Who knows? Ultimately, the...
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    New Grad Resume, Cover Letter, 4 Offers

    joanna73 replied to 2mint's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well if you're going for visual appeal, what I am looking at when I view your initial post is mainly x's and blanked out lines. Maybe that's just me, but that's how your resume appears when I'm...
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    New Grad Resume, Cover Letter, 4 Offers

    joanna73 replied to 2mint's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When you post on a public forum, your audience is anyone who decides to respond. Your examples aren't very helpful for anyone when most of the information is blanked
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    New Grad Resume, Cover Letter, 4 Offers

    joanna73 replied to 2mint's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Your cover letter and resume formats consist mainly of x's. What is the intent of your message
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    Obesity; The "Second Hand Smoke" of Modern American Society

    joanna73 replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    As previous posters have mentioned, obesity is caused by various factors. Not everyone is gorging themselves on fast food, as the stereotypes suggest. Metabolism is heavily determined by genetics. I...