joanna73 BSN, RN

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    Allow me to vent please

    joanna73 replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible for you to join the float pool and then make the 10 dollar/hour differential? That's what I'd be considering, if I were you OP. I now have read your response to this idea. Why wait? Do...
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    Nursing student in US, but want to work in Canada

    joanna73 replied to ksics's topic in Canada

    Agreed. ADN recent grads are not deemed eligible to practice as RNs in Canada. I have heard of ADN RNs who had years of specialty practice granted an RN permit in the past, but not new
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    Are there Rn jobs in Edmonton/Calgary? 2016

    joanna73 replied to Kwas's topic in Canada

    Agreed. I am looking for a new job, not much to be had here except casual or temp. No sign of improving, especially with the oil crisis. Stay where you
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    Starting a Nursing Agency in Ontario

    joanna73 replied to woodpony's topic in Canada

    Do you have the capital to fund the business? Have you outlined a rough draft of your business plan? Who is your competition, where are they located, and what markets do your competitors serve? How...
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    NP school in Ontario with low GPA

    joanna73 replied to tiina's topic in Canada

    GPA isn't everything if you have strong references, a solid letter of intent and work experience. However, it depends on your cohorts at the time. The average GPA of the students in my MPH program is...
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    Is an Accelerated Degree B.N in Alberta a Good Move for Me?

    joanna73 replied to SpaceMonkey1234's topic in Canada

    Since oil has tanked it's more bleak than any of us realized. Wage freezes, layoffs and quietly leaving positions vacant is the norm. The health authorities are millions of dollars in debt, so this...
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    Is an Accelerated Degree B.N in Alberta a Good Move for Me?

    joanna73 replied to SpaceMonkey1234's topic in Canada

    There's no security in nursing, especially when the economy has declined. Governments continue to cut funding to health care, and AB is one of the worst Provinces for growth. That said, if you don't...
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    Recommended Certifications for Nursing Students

    joanna73 replied to tamaram's topic in Canada

    You need to work in a particular area for a period of time before considering certification. The actual experience, not the certification enhances any certification. However, you may want to consider...
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    Did You Know the Specialty You Wanted to Work In Before Clinicals?

    joanna73 replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    My main concern was paying loans and saving for a home. If you are accepted to a specialty area, great. However, the goal for most people should be getting experience and working towards your chosen...
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    I can't find a JOB!! I'm so discouraged

    joanna73 replied to NurseNextDoor's topic in Canada

    Then start applying to smaller centres as well. Extend your reach, otherwise you will be moving closer to non-practicing status and that's not worth it. That means you may need to commute an hour or...
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    I can't find a JOB!! I'm so discouraged

    joanna73 replied to NurseNextDoor's topic in Canada

    Try nursing agencies as well. Not ideal for new grads but they may be able to find you some
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    Question about moving to Canada for Nursing

    joanna73 replied to Mikeya's topic in Canada

    Since it's already snowing here, we can be guaranteed 8 months of winter this year. I am not
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    I can't find a JOB!! I'm so discouraged

    joanna73 replied to NurseNextDoor's topic in Canada

    It's not you OP. Nursing has been on the downward spiral for the last 10 years. Jobs are created, then there's a period of freeze. But now that oil has declined, resources are scarce everywhere. The...
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    Pay grade: experienced nurse vs new grad

    joanna73 replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

    All experience is valuable in terms of transferable skills, and may help you advance. However, non-nursing experience won't amount to a higher
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    mom with 2 kids - RN or RPN

    joanna73 replied to christylai1992's topic in Canada

    In some areas, PNs are preferred over RNs. However, if you reside in the GTA, be prepared that there are more applicants than jobs. This is true for all Provinces as they try to balance their budgets....
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    New grad moving to japan

    joanna73 replied to Rebecca20's topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible for you to stay behind and work for a year? I know it isn't ideal, but many people have done just that. Volunteering with the Red Cross is a start, but it won't likely be counted as...
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    Occupational therapist interested in nursing

    joanna73 replied to Irradus's topic in Canada

    I agree with others. I considered becoming an OT to remove myself from nursing except on a casual basis. There are few jobs in nursing (aside from temp and casual) because everything is tied to...
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    Anyone got hired through the Nursing Graduate Guarantee Initiative?

    joanna73 replied to firlom44's topic in Canada

    Alberta. When I moved here, oil was over 100 dollars a barrel. Now people are leaving the Province in search of work
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    Anecdotally, the world conspires against days off.

    joanna73 replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    My upstairs neighbour liked to play his guitar at midnight. I am so happy he's moved
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    Anyone got hired through the Nursing Graduate Guarantee Initiative?

    joanna73 replied to firlom44's topic in Canada

    I knew of three people in 2010 who were hired. At the end of the initiative, all three were not hired on due to lack of funding. I applied to 6 HFO positions, gave up and decided to leave the...
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    Nursing in Canada vs. the US

    joanna73 replied to ElectricCabbage's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes patients or families write directly to the Minister of Health. An investigation occurs, but rarely is anyone disciplined. Now that oil has tanked, there will be fewer positions filled in AB...
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    Question about moving to Canada for Nursing

    joanna73 replied to Mikeya's topic in Canada

    I have to agree with Fiona. I have read numerous comments re: unionization and universal health care that reflect absolute disdain for any kind of
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    How to deal with energy parasites?

    joanna73 replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    I keep it simple in my personal life: I don't deal with energy parasites, and that includes family. Life is short and people like this are not worthy of my time. It's enough to deal with these types...
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    Social Class and Nursing

    joanna73 replied to AllOfMyWat's topic in General Nursing

    Earlier in this thread, someone made an interesting point about social class and the perception of others. I define social class according to actual, not perceived assets or status. Many people live...
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    Social Class and Nursing

    joanna73 replied to AllOfMyWat's topic in General Nursing

    I'm always interested in the topic of social class and equality. Social hierarchies are reinforced by those in power to maintain the status quo. The cycle of poverty can be very difficult to break and...