joanna73 BSN, RN

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    Nursing honor society- Sigma Theta Tau International

    joanna73 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I joined the first year when I received the invite. Membership is attractive on a resume if you're applying to grad school or academia but that's about
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    Info about Canadian Nurses Association Certification

    joanna73 replied to FlyingButterfly's topic in Canada

    You're
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    A coworker made me so mad!

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

    Sometimes patients change their mind, and they have that right. There are other places to focus your
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    Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    joanna73 replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Her failure to plan staffing does not constitute an emergency on your part. She is making idle threats. Time to find another job for your peace of
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    Info about Canadian Nurses Association Certification

    joanna73 replied to FlyingButterfly's topic in Canada

    Many job postings indicate "CNA certification preferred" so obtaining certification is an asset. Where I work, CNA certification is looked at favorably, especially if we want to advance. I am...
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    What is your schedule like as a nurse?

    joanna73 replied to Yerani27's topic in General Nursing

    Yes the goal is saving money at the expense of staff. That's why burnout rates are
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    What is your schedule like as a nurse?

    joanna73 replied to Yerani27's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, it's very common for nurses to miss breaks and not be paid, even if there is a union. Most nurses do not want to make waves and submit for missed breaks. I work permanent days and we...
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    Should Our Study Group Allow a Failing Student to Join?

    joanna73 replied to WellThatsOod's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would also like to add: it is a dog eat dog world. The interview is a competition and those who choose not to prepare are left out. You may as well learn these realities
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    Should Our Study Group Allow a Failing Student to Join?

    joanna73 replied to WellThatsOod's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have always enjoyed mentoring other students. I used to tutor one on one during nursing school. However, the student needs to make the effort to want to do well. It is not the responsibility of...
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    Should Our Study Group Allow a Failing Student to Join?

    joanna73 replied to WellThatsOod's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ood, you owe it to yourself and only yourself to do as well in school as you can. The market is extremely competitive. If your current group dynamic is working, why mess with it, especially for...
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    Should Our Study Group Allow a Failing Student to Join?

    joanna73 replied to WellThatsOod's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If she has already demonstrated that she is not invested in learning, I would say no to joining the group. She might benefit from one-one mentoring
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    jobs for new graduate nurse is hard in philly?

    joanna73 replied to fangong's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. You need to start somewhere OP. Consider nights, weekend work and any type of nursing role to gain
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    International student - Nursing is my DREAM

    joanna73 replied to FarahFMJ37's topic in Canada

    Considering that you are not local, you will find the job market more competitive than the average new grad. Also, most facilities are unionized and all the postings are scrutinized. There is a...
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    Drug seekers

    joanna73 replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

    If the medication is ordered and I know the resident has chronic pain, I administer the drug. No questions asked. I have other things to concern myself with than if the patient is drug seeking. You...
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    Are most new grad RN preceptors like this on the first day?

    joanna73 replied to Smilie0809RN's topic in General Nursing

    Adapting to the preceptee's learning style is important. Some people are not good teachers, and some preceptors cannot tailor their style to match the student's needs. Take your time to learn and...
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    Career Change

    joanna73 replied to RizzoRazz's topic in General Nursing

    If you are willing to be flexible, if you are willing to consider relocation, and if you can make some connections at your clinical placements you will eventually find work. Sometimes it takes 6...
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    Unit Clerk or LPN?! Alberta

    joanna73 replied to Stellabells's topic in Canada

    You're welcome. I am busy but I enjoy what I do. Good luck with your
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    Too early to think about grad school?

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

    Although many grad programs might stipulate one year of experience, that is the minimum requirement for entry. Those spots are competitive. If your goal is NP school more experience will be beneficial...
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    GUM! Can you chew it on shift?

    joanna73 replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Woah, there are some extremely strong opinions on gum chewing. I do not chew gum at work. It's unprofessional. However, I do chew gum in my off hours. I'm not of poor upbringing or any of the other...
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    Knowing When To Move On, Where To Go

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

    It's perfectly normal as a new grad to feel anxious and ponder your future. The first year is very challenging. You should consider staying at your current position for at least one year before...
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    new grad rpn job choice

    joanna73 replied to Marie12's topic in Canada

    I'll give you an example, OP. I had a resident who was deteriorating over two days. She wasn't in pain and vital signs were within normal limits for her. Nothing really unusual, yet she didn't look...
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    Anyone excited about your RN life ahead?

    joanna73 replied to Upward_Bound's topic in General Nursing

    Money is usually not the sole reason that most people chose nursing. You need the aptitude for it as well as a desire to help on some level. However, there is nothing wrong with anyone wanting a...
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    Drug seekers

    joanna73 replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

    Provided the patient is not going into respiratory depression, why should I care if they want their PRN pain meds as ordered? Pain is subjective and we aren't there to make a moral
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    new grad rpn job choice

    joanna73 replied to Marie12's topic in Canada

    Agreed. Community nursing is not ideal for new grads. Without experience, you don't know what you don't know. Community nursing also requires strong assessment skills which you will develop in a...
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    How many med errors are acceptable for a new grad RN at a teaching hospital?

    joanna73 replied to 1Jessie86's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Medication errors happen to all of us, but the expectation is that you will learn from the error and not repeat it. If you've made a second medication error within a short period of time, most...