joanna73 BSN, RN

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    Your monitoring program allow whipits?

    joanna73 replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I think the OP enjoys starting controversial topics, and that is all, given his posting
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    The sloppy image of nurses today

    joanna73 replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thanks. I just googled whip its. Well clearly, we can't take this post seriously, given the posting history and the fact that the OP thinks it's acceptable to huff and get high. However, this thread...
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    The sloppy image of nurses today

    joanna73 replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    What are "whip its?" I have no
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    The sloppy image of nurses today

    joanna73 replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If you work at the bedside, hair is supposed to be tied back for infection control. While I agree that wrinkled scrubs look sloppy, your comment about nurses with buzz cuts is judgmental. I have known...
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    3 on, 4 off vs 6 on, 8 off

    joanna73 replied to sjalv's topic in General Nursing

    By the middle of my 5th 12 hour shift, I was exhausted. I have also worked 6 12s. It's not worth wasting 4 of those 8 days recovering, IMO. Never again, even if the shifts are only 8
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    Night shift RN's :Do you eat in the morning after your shift?

    joanna73 replied to DesertSky's topic in Health, Stress Management

    For a tasty snack or breakfast (if you like oatmeal): Mix skim or one percent milk with quaker minute oats, honey, and dried coconut flakes. Sprinkle with cinnamon. I make this the night before in a...
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    new career search insite! need advice and information

    joanna73 replied to nurseedu16's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    They will ask you about the principles of adult learning theory, learning styles, and your knowledge of program/ lesson planning. You will likely be asked about conflict management and team building....
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    New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

    joanna73 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

    Try not to take it personally. It's not you, or new grads as a whole. The job market is dismal for experienced nurses, and has been for years. Despite all the hype about the "nursing shortage", there...
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    Night shift RN's :Do you eat in the morning after your shift?

    joanna73 replied to DesertSky's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Everyone is different, but I find that if I don't eat before bed, I don't sleep well. I can't sleep when I'm hungry. However.....I need oatmeal, or protein with veggies. I won't sleep with fried or...
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    Credentials

    joanna73 replied to phiir's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    OP, when you post on a public forum, you will receive varied opinions. Many posters have provided good advice. You do not own this thread. Take away what you will. In answer to your question, review...
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    Night shift RN's :Do you eat in the morning after your shift?

    joanna73 replied to DesertSky's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I should mention that I lost 8 pounds working nights and kept it off with the walking and healthy eating. When I switched to 8 hour days, I've gained most of those 8 pounds because I'm sedentary...
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    Night shift RN's :Do you eat in the morning after your shift?

    joanna73 replied to DesertSky's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I worked permanent nights for 4.5 years. I always ate right before bed in the morning, but this was usually an egg and oatmeal. I drank a green smoothie in the evening before work and brought my...
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    I am a new nurse and I am hating my job

    joanna73 replied to prubio352's topic in Medical-Surgical

    While all new nurses go through a transition period, the acuity and patient ratios continue to increase. Six years ago, it was common to have 5 patients on days. Now that ratio is 7 on average. The...
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    New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

    joanna73 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

    Given the current economic conditions, it's hard to say. The economies of AB and Sask are terrible, so people who wouldn't have considered traveling will in order to pay the bills. Also, it's easier...
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    New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

    joanna73 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

    There are many experienced nurses who have been laid off in the last few years, and experienced nurses looking for more than casual hours. Then there are many families suffering because of the oil...
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    Summer Student Nurse Position

    joanna73 replied to hellohobbit's topic in Canada

    There are more students and new grads than there are positions. Student positions are filled by locals, and every year there are less of these. You might consider working as a health care aide or...
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    Don't like nursing at all, what can I do with my BSN?

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

    Agreed. I have no desire to work med surg or acute care, and that's perfectly acceptable. I would not enjoy going to work at all. Contrary to popular belief, nursing consists of diverse skill sets....
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    have any of you left nursing

    joanna73 replied to StillRN's topic in General Nursing

    I left bedside nursing 2 years ago with no intention of returning. Nursing is my second career and I knew what I wanted before I graduated. The burnout and physical exhaustion at the bedside is not...
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    I need a JOB

    joanna73 replied to RNnowFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Who are you using for references? Do you know what previous employers might reveal, especially given the incident? That could be the
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    New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

    joanna73 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

    Before you sign on in the US, know the labour laws for that particular State. It varies, and some places are worse than others. However, you do need to start somewhere. You could also consider...
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    New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

    joanna73 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

    You must be exhausted. I realize it's not easy to walk away from a job these days, but I would be asking your managers what their contingency plans are. Obviously, the staffing is not an emergency....
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    I want to quit job without giving 2 week notice, and I am at probation period.

    joanna73 replied to replica2013's topic in Nursing Career

    Agreed. You won't be receiving a good reference now anyway, so it doesn't matter with this employer. Hopefully this is not how you plan to handle things when you do have another job. Otherwise, you...
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    New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

    joanna73 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

    What does your union have to say? I've worked 17 hours when I worked the floor, which was brutal. I'd do 24 hours once and only once. I would also be informing management after that shift that I...
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    NICU/L&D in Toronto (or GTA)

    joanna73 replied to wanderlustnurse88's topic in Canada

    Do you mean you're taking a course through a community college in perinatal nursing? One of my friends took a perinatal nursing course after graduation, but it took her two years to get into L and D....
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    New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

    joanna73 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

    We hire many new grads in LTC where I work and most are very overwhelmed. They lack the assessment, prioritization and delegation skills required. Residents are more acute than ever. New grads really...