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    Another reason unions suck!

    joanna73 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Where are the hundreds of open positions? Quite often, positions are posted and re-posted with no intention of ever filling them. Also, in certain areas there is a nursing shortage (often small...
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    One Liner to Diffuse Escalating Situation With Patient

    joanna73 replied to Lev's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you ask/ tell a patient or family who is obviously upset to "calm down", this will usually escalate the situation. Perhaps allow them to vent a little without saying anything. Use open body...
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    Another reason unions suck!

    joanna73 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    This should be obvious, but some people are still convinced that there is a nursing shortage. I find the "nursing shortage" myth is alive and well with new grads because they've been intentionally...
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    Job Embeddedness

    joanna73 replied to NursehoneyBeBe's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked at my current setting 2 years. I enjoy the role, and working with some of the staff and the residents The culture of the organization continues to shift and morale has been low. I'm...
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    Another reason unions suck!

    joanna73 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Nurses are plentiful as in there are more applicants than jobs. There is no nursing shortage. As a result, we are all replaceable and the majority of employers aren't concerned whether their employees...
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    Another reason unions suck!

    joanna73 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Depending on your work culture, you can advocate for your rights all you want. Without the protection of a union, your concerns will either be dismissed and/ or you may face termination. That's the...
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    University of Phoenix CEO quits

    joanna73 replied to Mavrick's topic in Nursing News

    I am not speaking of you specifically, or anyone in particular here who may have attended U of P. You are one individual. However, the overall consensus has not been favorable for U of P for years....
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    University of Phoenix CEO quits

    joanna73 replied to Mavrick's topic in Nursing News

    This thread is specific to University of Phoenix, not online degrees in general. Not all online programs are created equal, and while U of P may have some decent programs, as an entity, that...
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    Another reason unions suck!

    joanna73 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Actually, even with a union facility, you can still be terminated for going on vacation without approval, especially when the vacation was previously denied. You're "absent without leave". The...
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    University of Phoenix CEO quits

    joanna73 replied to Mavrick's topic in Nursing News

    U of P has a poor reputation as far as employers are concerned, anyway. It's no loss that they are
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    Another reason unions suck!

    joanna73 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Ruger is bored. We are responding for his amusement. That is
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    NP preceptor Edmonton Area

    joanna73 replied to velliott's topic in Canada

    This is one of the reasons that the NP program through Athabasca is not as highly regarded by employers. As others have said, call some of the medicine units. Ask for the names of some of the nurse...
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    Another reason unions suck!

    joanna73 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    At least you admit it. I can respect that
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    Another reason unions suck!

    joanna73 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    So Ruger8mm, if you know you're right, why bother starting a post? Our opinions shouldn't matter one way or the other
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    Accepted into LPN program but having second thoughts...

    joanna73 replied to SirAmelia's topic in Canada

    The positions that require minimal standing (sales rep, research, management, education) all require bedside nursing experience. New grads are not hired into these
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    Another reason unions suck!

    joanna73 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I find the discussions about unionization interesting, because nursing is unionized across Canada and we really don't have the option to opt out. It is what it is for us. Some unions are stronger than...
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    Accepted into LPN program but having second thoughts...

    joanna73 replied to SirAmelia's topic in Canada

    If you don't do well with long shifts on your feet and hours until your break, you may need to re-evaluate nursing. Working conditions are not ideal. However, despite this, if you feel you would enjoy...
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    MSN Nurse without clinical experience please help!!

    joanna73 replied to Sspino's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a few nurses who have the qualifications on paper, yet lack bedside experience. It's obvious, and they aren't well received by staff. Again, just because you can doesn't mean you
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    Another reason unions suck!

    joanna73 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Unions are certainly not without their issues, but when I was unionized I had: 1) excellent wages and benefits 2) cost of living increases yearly 3) lump sum payment yearly 4) paid leave days 5) fair...
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    Nursing is a passion?

    joanna73 replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My passion is travel. I haven't yet found a way to get paid well for travel (and this does not include travel nursing, as the pay is not that great for understaffed units). If I "bent over backwards"...
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    MSN Nurse without clinical experience please help!!

    joanna73 replied to Sspino's topic in General Nursing

    Although not impossible, I wonder how successful anyone would be reviewing policy, participating in working groups or working in quality control without any bedside experience? All of these functions...
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    MSN Nurse without clinical experience please help!!

    joanna73 replied to Sspino's topic in General Nursing

    Additional options could be research based work, clinical trials or some type of quality improvement
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    MSN Nurse without clinical experience please help!!

    joanna73 replied to Sspino's topic in General Nursing

    OP you would be wise to find a bedside role and stay in it for at least 2 years before advancing to a leadership role. How are you supposed to be effective and offer advice to working nurses with no...
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    "I would never want you as my nurse!"

    joanna73 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Some people are more fragile and highly sensitive. Provided you are within the TOS, it's ok to disagree and lively debates are encouraged. Furthermore, you are my colleagues, not my patients. We need...
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    Agency nursing as a new grad in Toronto area?

    joanna73 replied to mintchocolate's topic in Canada

    If the position requests one year of experience, apply anyway. Also keep in mind that you may need to settle for a. 70-.80 part time and pick up. Full time lines are rare for new