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    Agency nursing as a new grad in Toronto area?

    joanna73 replied to mintchocolate's topic in Canada

    Most agencies will not hire new grads because you're expected to function autonomously with minimal orientation (as in one shift, "here's the supply room). New grads require mentoring, and agencies...
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    How can an MBA in health services administration & an RN license go together

    joanna73 replied to homyra's topic in General Nursing

    Many RNs with an MBA work in administrative or management roles after spending a few years at the
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    How do you deal with untherapeutic situations on the unit?

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

    I had to re-read the part in your post OP where you indicated that you leave the unit during highly stressful situations. Although we may have secretly wanted to bolt during stressful times, your...
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    resume update

    joanna73 replied to Kindnessecity's topic in General Nursing

    Many of the skills we use in nursing are transferable. Depending on the work you used to do, I would suggest listing at least 2 previous employers. I'm also a second career nurse and I have listed one...
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    What does TID PRN really mean?

    joanna73 replied to PolishGirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    TID PRN means three times a day, as needed, for a maximum of 3 doses. This does not mean every 8 hours. If your patient was anxious several hours later, you could have administered a dose without...
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    How many days do you work in a row?

    joanna73 replied to Jaellys's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked 12s, I had 5 x. 12 nights in a row. Brutal and very common. I wouldn't do it again. Now I work 5 x 8 hours in a row, and sometimes that feels like too
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    Nursing is a passion?

    joanna73 replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Please keep in mind that everyone has different values and motivations. Nursing is not a passion for all of us, and there's nothing wrong with
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    Nursing is a passion?

    joanna73 replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    And that is why many nurses are so hesitant to define nursing as a passion, because of this ongoing debate that those who are passionate or "called" are superior nurses. Those who define nursing as a...
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    Changing professions after age 50

    joanna73 replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    At 50, there is no way I would want to have additional debt for another degree. However, there are various options that will allow you to get away from the bedside. It's the grueling shift work,...
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    Nursing is a passion?

    joanna73 replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My fulfillment and purpose does not revolve around nursing, or any job for that matter. That's just me. If I could afford it, I'd start a consulting business and travel full
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    The sloppy image of nurses today

    joanna73 replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes it is! I have dark hair, but I've been finding more white hairs which curl in weird directions. I have no choice but to spend the 8 minutes. (My hair is long and flowing, NOT work appropriate, so...
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    Nursing is a passion?

    joanna73 replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I would agree that in order to be content, you should enjoy your work on some level. If nursing is your passion, great. However, this is not true for all nurses and that does not mean they aren't good...
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    Changing professions after age 50

    joanna73 replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered education, administration, occupational health, sales rep? All of these roles are much less
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    The sloppy image of nurses today

    joanna73 replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    People come here to laugh and vent sometimes. These forums are moderated, and provided that posters stay within terms of service (includes respectful debate), they can say what they like. You are...
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    The sloppy image of nurses today

    joanna73 replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Lol! 8 minutes seems like a very long time to spend on hair, I know. However, I have curls that I need to make reasonably presentable. It takes forever to comb out, even wet. Leave in conditioner (2)...
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    pay

    joanna73 replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the terms of the contract, but (usually) if there is a union, employers cannot touch your pay. Progressive discipline does not involve a decrease in
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    How is it fair to put PRN nurses on call?

    joanna73 replied to sarabear44's topic in General Nursing

    OP you can't have it both ways. PRN may benefit your lifestyle, but the trade off means no guaranteed hours and loss of benefits. Part time and full time employees usually have first pick. If you're...
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    Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    joanna73 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The rationale for certification is that you have gained the knowledge and experience in a particular area to back it up. The Canadian Nurses Association (and I would imagine that the ANA is similar)...
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    How to Explain a Termination to Future Employers?

    joanna73 replied to RN_Erin's topic in General Nursing

    I now understand the rationale, although the whole drug screening process is foreign to me because it's rare that Canadian facilities require drug screening. Given the circumstances, this termination...
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    What are the nursing opportunities?

    joanna73 replied to Funkymiss187's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you're able to commute or relocate, your options are limited in a small town. There's also occupational health nursing and nurses that work in policy/ quality
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    The sloppy image of nurses today

    joanna73 replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thanks! I needed a good
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    Why Nursing Sucks...

    joanna73 replied to pixiern15's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The Canadian health care system has its flaws, but I take comfort in knowing that I won't be bankrupt to pay medical bills. In addition, nursing has not yet adopted the customer service model that is...
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    Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    joanna73 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I'd also like to add that given the level of skill required and the educational preparation (many hold Bachelors and Masters degrees, additional specialty certifications), nurses are not paid enough...
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    Med-surg meds

    joanna73 replied to sashapuppy's topic in Canada

    The easiest way to begin learning medications is by medication class. Once you have learned the key medication classes, learning individual medications makes more sense. Fiona has listed some of the...
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    1600 nurses would get hired in Bc

    joanna73 replied to sydney2015's topic in Canada

    It would not surprise me if that mix included HCAS, even though the headline stipulates RNS and RPNS. The government will say, "The budget prevented us from hiring the number of nurses we