joanna73 BSN, RN

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    Becoming a nurse later in life

    joanna73 replied to YYCGuy's topic in Canada

    Will you have loans, and if so, roughly how much owed when you graduate? The only way I would consider pre-requisites, time, and money for a degree in my late 40's is if the job prospects were...
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    New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

    joanna73 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

    OP you can either accept our advice, or not. I understand your frustration, but that will not change the system. Many of us have been involved in interviewing, hiring and training staff. Whether or...
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    New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

    joanna73 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

    Although the messages are confusing, more people need to carefully research the job market before proceeding. There are numerous articles posted about nurse layoffs across the country, yet people...
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    New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

    joanna73 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

    You would be surprised OP how many of us have been exactly where you are. Eventually you will find nursing employment, but you are one of thousands looking for
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    Seven Hells: Vent

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

    I am also only loyal to my employer so long as that suits my needs. I am as replaceable as anyone else. However, staying at a position for at least one year while you look for another position and...
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    New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

    joanna73 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

    OP, you may not like the responses, but you've come here asking for advice from working nurses. We aren't trying to lead you astray. Retail managers may also feel you might up and leave, but there are...
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    Seven Hells: Vent

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

    I did not say, or imply that I don't understand the differences. Probably many of the posters here do understand these differences. However, this still doesn't change the reality that we cannot always...
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    Seven Hells: Vent

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

    Nutella I agree with your statement about generational differences in values. However, these differences can be viewed as both a blessing and a curse. Many younger people (yes I am going to make a...
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    Seven Hells: Vent

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

    I realize you're frustrated, but based on some of your previous posts, OP it seems as though you get discouraged easily when things don't happen the way you expect. Sometimes, that's just life. You're...
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    New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

    joanna73 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

    OP you're not an internal applicant unless you were already working as a unit clerk or in the kitchen, as some people do while they're in school. Your resume will likely be ignored simply because...
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    New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

    joanna73 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

    I noticed prior to your edit Aloe that you mention having 4 years of experience. Anyone with 2+ years of experience will have more options. It's always new grads who have more challenges finding...
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    Retirement Benefis

    joanna73 replied to guest12/23/15's topic in General Nursing

    I contribute to a pension fund at work. My employer also provides full time employees with 3-4000 each year for added spending. I put that money into an RRSP. Still, it's not going to be enough in 20...
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    Suspended without pay for expired TB requirement?

    joanna73 replied to lsvalliant's topic in General Nursing

    Similar to annual CPR requirements, if you have not re-certified before the required date, the employer can cancel your shifts and/or send you home. It is our accountability to ensure that these...
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    New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

    joanna73 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

    ON has had a surplus of new and experienced nurses for 8 years now and layoffs continue. When I was a recent grad, there were few positions available through HFO. Is it possible for you to relocate?...
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    Seven Hells: Vent

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

    Put in at least one year while you also continue to apply to other positions that interest you. 7 months does not count as experience and if you start implying to management that you plan to leave...
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    How much do you really make?

    joanna73 replied to AnnaK12's topic in General Nursing

    Ask yourself if you're comfortable paying 700-800 a month for student loans on a 50 k
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    Advice for after termination

    joanna73 replied to munchkins88's topic in Canada

    If you were within your probationary period and they placed you on a learning plan, the organization may have just cause for probationary termination. However, you should speak with your union...
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    GPA AND JOB

    joanna73 replied to manda1331's topic in General Students

    That's interesting because GPA is not an indicator of how someone will perform on the job. Someone with book knowledge may have very little common sense or the ability to apply their knowledge. It...
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    BAD Reference

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

    In your situation Jolie, it's perfectly acceptable to welcome a second application based on improvements in the applicant. However, with the OP's scenario, I would have just said, "Thank you for...
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    GPA AND JOB

    joanna73 replied to manda1331's topic in General Students

    GPA requirements vary across programs, but if you want to be competitive 3.4-3.8 is often the desired
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    GPA AND JOB

    joanna73 replied to manda1331's topic in General Students

    I've never had an employer ask about my GPA. I know this varies, but most employers don't care. My GPA has only been important for graduate school
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    New RN (almost), 401k, and Retirement

    joanna73 replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you for planning. It is true that the earlier you start saving, the more your money grows as interest accrues. I started saving when I was 25. However, a large portion of that money paid for...
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    Home care RN looking for new job options that aren't bedside

    joanna73 replied to NetaSo's topic in General Nursing

    I used to carry a work phone, but we were not on call after hours so I shut it off completely. You have to learn to separate personal time from work time, otherwise burnout and resentment eventually...
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    Seven Hells: Vent

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

    You're still a new grad with 7 months of experience. Put in your time at least until you reach the year mark while looking for another position. I would be disappointed also, but do not leave your...
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    Advice wanted, as an older RN student, what thing should I NOT do?

    joanna73 replied to hamsterwheel's topic in LPN to RN

    Focus on your own life and your studies. You will have plenty to do. Everyone needs to find their own path, their own way of doing things. Keep quiet and learn as much as you