joanna73 BSN, RN

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    in the wake of this tragedy do we really know our breaking point ?

    joanna73 replied to rudecat's topic in General Nursing

    While I enjoy certain aspects of my work, my own health and wellness takes priority. If I am not well, I cannot effectively care for others. I know when enough is enough. I'm also careful about the...
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    Why does everyone say that they "consigned" a drug waste.....

    joanna73 replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    This thread has made me laugh in between head almost exploding from the grammar and spelling. I needed
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    Frugality thead:work less, spend less

    joanna73 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Splurging once in a while is fun and well deserved. However, there's a difference between treating yourself and living beyond your means. I'm going to Thailand next year and I can't wait! This will be...
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    Your BEST AN memory- in honor of Brian

    joanna73 replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    I made a friend on AN soon after joining and found a job through her. I remained at the same job for more than four years. AN got me through the wee morning hours and boredom on my nights off. I used...
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    New nurse manager

    joanna73 replied to Carnorn's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! Integrate yourself gradually into the unit and solicit opinions from the staff. Take the time to get to know them. Ask your staff what works well? What doesn't work well? Ask them...
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    Frugality thead:work less, spend less

    joanna73 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I'm also of the mindset work less, spend less. I am currently working full time and saving 45 percent of my monthly earnings. How? I can walk to where I work. I shop at the dollar store. I don't have...
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    U.S. educated RN coming to Ontario, Canada

    joanna73 replied to ZB-RN's topic in Canada

    Since you are a recent graduate, the CNO will likely assess you for eligibility at LPN status. In order to practice as an RN in Canada, a BSN is required. Diploma nurses are considered and often meet...
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    nurse practitioner in vancouver area

    joanna73 replied to tewere's topic in Canada

    Agreed. Vancouver is super expensive. It would make more sense to move where the work is. Have you considered applying to small communities? RNs and NPs are in greater demand. You will probably find...
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    Continuing Education Courses on Resume

    joanna73 replied to ydnewrn's topic in Canada

    You can list the courses and indicate "in progress" to alert potential employers that you're enrolled. I would also suggest highlighting the courses in your cover letter if they are specific to the...
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    Brian Short News

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

    I'm trying to focus on other things but I can't stop thinking about this news. AN has been an important part of my life and I consider many of you my online family. We will never know why, but I...
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    Brian Short News

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

    This news is surreal. You read about these tragedies from a distance, but never would I have imagined to "know" someone. Although this is the internet, Brian was very personable. I cannot imagine how...
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    LTC to ICU job?

    joanna73 replied to cupquake's topic in Canada

    I still work LTC but I wanted to work with geriatric patients. It is what you make it. Aside from the hands on care, there are many administrative duties that you could ask your manager to assist with...
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    From Toronto to Calgary

    joanna73 replied to Ear_vine_rn's topic in Canada

    Internal applicants are always considered first and they are having challenges finding permanent lines. Unless you have 6 months of savings that you can afford to play with, do not move without an...
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    PVT: Question of Character?

    joanna73 replied to oldandintheway's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You see nothing wrong with using a card which you know has insufficient
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    PVT: Question of Character?

    joanna73 replied to oldandintheway's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Not related to this thread, but not totally unrelated, since we are now discussing logic and philosophy in some posts. I have also taken courses in philosophy. I successfully argued in my term paper...
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    PVT: Question of Character?

    joanna73 replied to oldandintheway's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's not self righteousness. If people want to try the PVT, then they should be entering their own VALID credit card information and risk the charge. There is nothing wrong with that. However, when...
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    Nurse Slang Yo!

    joanna73 replied to ladysushi's topic in General Nursing

    Vitamin H: Haldol Bed blockers: refers to patients taking up acute care beds when they should be discharged to LTC or
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    PVT: Question of Character?

    joanna73 replied to oldandintheway's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't understand how some people seem to think that knowingly avoiding payment for a service is acceptable? If someone knowingly enters fraudulent credit card information I would also wonder what...
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    New Grad, work calling on days off

    joanna73 replied to hopemedsurg2picu's topic in General Nursing

    The person making the calls would usually prefer that you answer. I used to make the calls and it didn't matter to me. Many people choose not to answer because they don't want to feel obligated or...
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    New grad unable to find job in Ontario

    joanna73 replied to nurse1990's topic in Canada

    If you want to work soon, small towns and rural areas north of the GTA (I don't mean Barrie) would be worth looking at. Moving away is a big step, but the reality is 8 months to one year of...
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    PVT: Question of Character?

    joanna73 replied to oldandintheway's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just wondering why anyone would pay 200 for the PVT? Where is the value in
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    Taking the NCLEX multiple times

    joanna73 replied to cambrose's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My workplace has revised the seminars we offer for our new grads because many of them are ill prepared for the basics. We are noticing a disturbing trend that some are failing their board exam...
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    Taking the NCLEX multiple times

    joanna73 replied to cambrose's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Agreed, but even those people who don't perform well on tests should be fine by the third attempt. It's not the first go at the material by
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    New Grad, work calling on days off

    joanna73 replied to hopemedsurg2picu's topic in General Nursing

    When you answer your phone, you leave yourself vulnerable to either being mandated to come in, or the guilt trip variety. To each his own, but unless the employer is paying on call pay, you don't need...
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    Moving to Italy

    joanna73 replied to krizia1988's topic in International Nursing

    Your best course of action would be to contact the Board of Nursing in Italy where you want to work and research some of their job postings