joanna73 BSN, RN

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    So what's going to happen to health care now?

    joanna73 replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    My point Elkpark was that healthcare is not free. Furthermore, I've lived in Canada all my life, and I'm now working in the system. It's been deteriorating significantly over the last 10 years, and...
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    So what's going to happen to health care now?

    joanna73 replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    As some posters have mentioned, health care is never free. Canada has universal health care, but it's the bare minimum. You want frills or extras? Sure, at an added cost. More importantly, health care...
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    NP school in Ontario with low GPA

    joanna73 replied to tiina's topic in Canada

    Schools look at the last 2 undergrad years in GPA calculation, just so you
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    STILL can't find a job

    joanna73 replied to Frost_RN's topic in Canada

    I would suggest instead that you review sample cover letters and resumes on the internet to get a feel for your options. I will never believe that a resume writing service affords someone a greater...
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    Nursing Masters Program Advice: How will specific programs correlate with my BScN degree?

    joanna73 replied to mardiel's topic in Canada

    Depends what you're interests are. Many nurses have an MBA or an MPH. The MN is not the only route. In fact, most employers asking for a graduate degree don't care what the specialization was, only...
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    STILL can't find a job

    joanna73 replied to Frost_RN's topic in Canada

    Sorry to burst your bubble, but I'd relocate if I were you. Competition is fierce in ON, and you could sit there another 6 months
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    So what's going to happen to health care now?

    joanna73 replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure, but trying to be positive (at least here on AN) regarding Trump and his advisors. I have little hope, but his politics will affect Canada as well. Maybe Trump will react in haste and find...
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    So what's going to happen to health care now?

    joanna73 replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm very worried for everyone. I only hope Trump has good sensible advisors, and that he listens to them. Time will tell, but I see him ensuring that the corporate ideologies dominate health care....
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    10 Toughest Nursing Interview Questions (Part 3)

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

    Think of an example and what you've learned as a result. How were you able to improve the outcome? What would you do
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    So is there really a nursing shortage?

    joanna73 replied to VegGal's topic in General Nursing

    Until I started working in management positions, I used to think that when nurses retired, those spots would open up. Instead, the workforce is shrinking. Many positions will not be replaced in favour...
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    RN international experience not recognized in Alberta??

    joanna73 replied to albertanurse1's topic in Canada

    AHS recognizes Canadian experience. Depending on the setting, they may or may not recognize experience obtained outside of Canada. Check with
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    final year nursing pre grad helppp!!!

    joanna73 replied to jnurse15's topic in Canada

    At the end of the day, funding dictates whether you will be hired on. Choose an area that interests you OP, but also know that you'll need to be
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    Not paying license renewal fees on time (random thoughts)

    joanna73 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Yes Libby, you read that correctly. 590.00 yearly for my RN permit. Alberta RNs pay very high
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    Not paying license renewal fees on time (random thoughts)

    joanna73 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    My renewal fees are 590.00 each year. I budget for it and pay my fees on time. Employers want a copy of our current license and we cannot work without producing the documentation. That's all the...
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    NP school in Ontario with low GPA

    joanna73 replied to tiina's topic in Canada

    The school generally requests 2 academic references and one from an employer. Make sure that whoever you have asked to write a reference is able to provide you with a stellar reference. Also, your...
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    Requirements for reinstating from non-practising class (Ontario)

    joanna73 replied to LolaRN09's topic in Canada

    You will likely need to take a nursing refresher program of some sort. Usually, these programs are around 18 months in length. I have met a couple of nurses who were required to do this. The only way...
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    Master in Nursing UBC

    joanna73 replied to baiyujen's topic in Canada

    Depends on your GPA, letters of reference, and your letter of intent against your cohorts for the program. It varies, but attending the school's undergraduate program isn't an automatic in....
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    Forgetting to chart?

    joanna73 replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    Your manager could have easily obtained the weight herself or asked one of the aides to do it. Calling you at all was unnecessary. She could have waited until your next shift to discuss in
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    Jobs in nursing in social justice

    joanna73 replied to michaelaellie's topic in General Nursing

    Population health interventions examine nursing issues through a social justice lens. There are many avenues that you can pursue without being overly radical. One of the reasons why I pursued a role...
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    Midwives and Nurses

    joanna73 replied to angeleew's topic in Canada

    You could also post in the OB Gyn section here on AN. Perhaps someone there can direct you to a midwife. Otherwise, your best bet would be calling the Midwifery Association or the local hospital in...
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    So is there really a nursing shortage?

    joanna73 replied to VegGal's topic in General Nursing

    It depends where you live and what you're interests are, but many new grads want management or educator type roles after one to two years of experience, and they aren't qualified. Employers typically...
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    So is there really a nursing shortage?

    joanna73 replied to VegGal's topic in General Nursing

    It's possible, yes. Although I'll tell you a secret about the postings you see- many of those postings will never be filled. That's another deliberate ploy, which gives people false hope, and...
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    Don't arrive early, don't leave late

    joanna73 replied to iRNman's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I would word the email something like this: "Thank you for letting me know. I will arrive and leave as scheduled from now on." The end. Management doesn't want to hear your rationale, especially...
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    So is there really a nursing shortage?

    joanna73 replied to VegGal's topic in General Nursing

    More like a nursing JOB shortage in most areas, particularly for new grads. Smaller centers and rural areas often have a real nursing shortage, but there are more applicants than positions in the...
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    Allow me to vent please

    joanna73 replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Understandable, but unless you have a strong union, management rules. So your option is to continue where you are, or try the float pool. Clearly, your management group isn't concerned with