joanna73 BSN, RN

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    New Town and Job

    joanna73 replied to Gilamonster's topic in General Nursing

    Give it some time and be patient. You're in a new town, new job which is very overwhelming at the beginning. Eventually your co-workers will warm up too, but they are likely feeling you out. Show them...
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    Does anyone want to know the dilemma I had last week, me vs the doctor case

    joanna73 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I'll bite. Where are you currently
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    fetching the doctor's tea

    joanna73 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Let me understand this. OP's colleague does not fetch a cup of tea for the surgeon, is quietly reprimanded, and somehow this is news?? I've almost missed these
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    Firearms

    joanna73 replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to mention that while the Washington Post is an interesting article re: gun stats, you would have to provide much more data to determine that 30 out of 100 Canadians carry guns. That's a...
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    Firearms

    joanna73 replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the
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    Firearms

    joanna73 replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    @Summit RN if I expanded horizons a bit? What exactly does that mean? I have lived in more than a few Canadian cities and traveled extensively outside of Canada. The concept of owning a gun would...
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    Frugality thead:work less, spend less

    joanna73 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Where I live, the rents are the same as my mortgage and fees. I'm not really saving by owning, but I am building equity instead of putting the funds in a landlord's pocket. In that respect, I'm...
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    Brian Short News

    joanna73 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking of the family today and the mods. Sunday will be a very emotional day for anyone attending that funeral. Very sad. All we can do is move forward from
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    Frugality thead:work less, spend less

    joanna73 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Re: home ownership, this is a major life decision. If you aren't ready to stay in one place, if your income fluctuates, or if you already have debt, home ownership may not be wise. I traveled and...
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    Firearms

    joanna73 replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    The media tends to highlight the worst of the worst. Their agenda is story telling. You do need to be cautious but real life is not as terrible as the media reports. One reason why I've quit watching...
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    Bad nurse manager

    joanna73 replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a nurse manager and I could not be successful without the staff who work the floor. I thank them regularly and help on the floor whenever I can. Not all managers sit in their
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    Hey so young nurses, are we really making "that much"?

    joanna73 replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    Bradons lives in Canada. Many Canadian nurses make 75-100 k per year, excluding overtime. If you work OT you can make 120-140 000, depending where you live, years of experience. Why? We're unionized...
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    Firearms

    joanna73 replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I'm sure you don't all conceal carry guns. I don't think that. But the mindset and the values are just different with respect to guns. I find it interesting because I've lived in major...
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    Firearms

    joanna73 replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    As a Canadian, the idea of owning a gun is totally foreign to me. I don't give it a second thought. If you are carrying a weapon, be prepared to use it. No thank
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    Can we lay to rest the "compassion" nonsense?

    joanna73 replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    Some people have decided on their course of action and start a thread for validation only. When the responses are not in line with what the poster expected to hear, we are informed that we lack...
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    Frugality thead:work less, spend less

    joanna73 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I will probably eventually retire in Thailand. You need around 60,000 US in savings, plus regular monthly income (pension, savings or combination). I detest winter and my money will go much
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    Frugality thead:work less, spend less

    joanna73 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Ignorance is bliss. The news is depressing and there's so many useless shows on cable. I can easily do without
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    Late on interview.

    joanna73 replied to nursefromcali's topic in General Nursing

    As a hiring manager, I can assure you that if the employer were still considering you, the apologetic email has likely turned them off. Next time, plan for delays and leave home
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    Frugality thead:work less, spend less

    joanna73 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Home ownership is not always a good idea. Sometimes planned savings along with investing will prove to be the wiser choice. All potential homeowners should carefully weigh the options of renting...
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    The Real Brian Short - Words from a Friend

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

    Thank you for sharing this article. I have reviewed this and wondered why? Murder/suicide does not fit with Brian's
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    Frugality thead:work less, spend less

    joanna73 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    You will require either internet or some type of data plan on your phone that can be transferred to a tablet to view Netflix and other shows yes. You tube surprisingly has full length content of...
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    Frugality thead:work less, spend less

    joanna73 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Some people wondered how it's possible to save 40-50 percent? I'm fortunate to make 100 thousand where I live. Cost of living is high, but I have no children and no expensive habits to eat my savings....
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    Being Registered in Two Provinces

    joanna73 replied to ashlio's topic in Canada

    You can be registered in two Provinces simultaneously, but after a period of time you will be required to take non practicing status. New Brunswick will forward the details of your registration to...
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    Frugality thead:work less, spend less

    joanna73 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I use credit cards for everything including groceries. The balance is paid each month. I have a line of credit with a low interest rate so when I do have the odd large purchase, my card is paid and...
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    Why does everyone say that they "consigned" a drug waste.....

    joanna73 replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry but you could not pay me any amount of money to work peds, L and D or NICU. Ugh. I'll gladly take sick old people or psychotics any