joanna73 BSN, RN

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    Frustrated student

    joanna73 replied to Jm12345's topic in General Nursing

    Wt would not be priority here and the physician will want to know what you've assessed. I'd also choose respiratory
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    When did you find your calling?

    joanna73 replied to SBDon's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe George Burns, the voice of
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    When did you find your calling?

    joanna73 replied to SBDon's topic in General Nursing

    I have many interests, nursing included, but I don't consider nursing a calling. It's important to me to provide quality care, however.....nursing is also my job. A means to an end, in order for me...
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    General refresher or OR refresher? Needed?

    joanna73 replied to ajaxgirl's topic in Canada

    After working in the OR, you will likely detest floor nursing.....at least what it has become now. Most units are chronically understaffed. Consider taking an OR refresher if one is
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    Firearms

    joanna73 replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    I sort of understand the logic, however.....the same sentiment is true for those of us who do not carry guns. Meaning, there is always a level of risk involved and police are not on the scene to...
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    Firearms

    joanna73 replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    Why is it that anyone feels the need to carry at all? I realize that this is a choice, however, I find it disturbing that people have the illusion they're safer carrying a
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    Calling nurse managers?

    joanna73 replied to Fancypants09's topic in Canada

    Some US facilities will still hire Canadian new grads. However, be very cautious because there are thousands of American grads searching for work. Either the facility has a poor reputation, low pay or...
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    Question

    joanna73 replied to 12567's topic in General Nursing

    Better yet, don't post anything work related on social media. Just don't. There have been many threads about social media and posters commenting, "well I thought x was ok to post....." after the
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    New RPN in Ottawa - what is the wage scale and staffing ratios?

    joanna73 replied to LuckyBreanne's topic in Canada

    RPNS also belong to a union in Ontario and the wages are published
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    What needs worked on in your hospital?

    joanna73 replied to nursn4u11's topic in General Nursing

    A committee is discussing the current falls policy, signage and the documentation tools we currently have in place. All of the policies/ documents will be revised to make them more comprehensive and...
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    The Real Brian Short - Words from a Friend

    joanna73 replied to allnurses Admin Team's topic in General Nursing

    We are not justifying or excusing Brian's actions. What he did was horrific and we will never know why. However, the act itself should not diminish Brian's good deeds or the person that Brian was....
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    I am a real nurse

    joanna73 replied to annienurse86's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm a real nurse managing a unit in LTC. I am well aware that some people think I'm not a real nurse. I am: 1) a nurse 2) the office manager 3) a case manager 4) physio 5) OT 6) spiritual care 7)...
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    What needs worked on in your hospital?

    joanna73 replied to nursn4u11's topic in General Nursing

    We are currently revising our medication administration policy, wound protocols and falls protocol across the organization. The goal is to improve patient
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    narrative documentation and use of "this nurse"

    joanna73 replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    I have never seen "I" in patient documentation where I have worked. We were instructed to use "writer" As in: "Writer discussed medications with patient in room" or "Writer
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    Placed on administrative leave, reason unknown

    joanna73 replied to TurtleN84's topic in General Nursing

    Hopefully you have kept detailed documentation for yourself regarding specific incidents, dates, times. Managers will investigate but the chances of you not working with this person are slim to none....
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    Calling nurse managers?

    joanna73 replied to Fancypants09's topic in Canada

    If you contact me directly, I will refer you to the online application. Everyone must apply online. Also, for each posting HR receives at least 10 decent internal applicants (these days it could be...
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    Frustrating CNO process for IENs

    joanna73 replied to kakeru's topic in Canada

    We are well aware of the challenges you face as an IEN. Many Canadian educated locally trained LPNS and RNS have been facing challenges finding work for years. All of the major health authorities have...
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    Now's Your (Last) Chance!

    joanna73 replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    I would be very pleased if my leaders actually listened to our feedback and suggestions, specifically the higher ups. They should all work the floor for 48 hours to really understand the challenges...
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    Closing the Gender Wage Gap in Nursing

    joanna73 replied to shane.ryan's topic in Nursing Career

    That's another reason to support unionization. Unions ensure that nurses are fairly compensated according to years of experience and rates are published. Gender is not a factor at
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    Graduating Nurse from Ontario Moving to Calgary

    joanna73 replied to blissity's topic in Canada

    If you look through the postings for Edmonton and Calgary it's slim pickings. 100+ applicants is the norm these days. I work for Covenant Health and we notice the same
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    Frugality thead:work less, spend less

    joanna73 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    There's frugal and then there's cheap. I've just watched a few episodes of Extreme Cheapskates. The lengths that some people take to save is amazing: dumpster diving for food, re-using and drinking...
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    Working overnight and all day classes

    joanna73 replied to Kevonn's topic in General Nursing

    You will eventually get sick and/or burn out. Something will give. You need adequate time to sleep and study. If you are committed to school, either consider dropping a course and/or moving a couple...
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    Frugality thead:work less, spend less

    joanna73 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations Emergent! You must be
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    #NursesUnited: Can we continue the momentum for necessary change?

    joanna73 replied to Rose_Queen's topic in General Nursing

    More nurses should support unionization in the US. Mandated staffing, breaks and fair wages can only be achieved through
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    Having a hard time "selling" myself during an interview

    joanna73 replied to stepdownRN88's topic in General Nursing

    OP the nursing career section here on AN provides valuable resources re: resume and interview tips. Practice your answers in advance to the more commonly asked interview questions. Write out your...