joanna73 BSN, RN

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    Late arriving Nurses

    joanna73 replied to Goal_NP's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Latecomers can be irritating, but even worse are those who arrive early and waste time talking about their personal lives in report. A little small talk is fine, but let's have the report so others...
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    Overweight

    joanna73 replied to MCNERRA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Regarding a vegan diet, I would agree that it's healthier overall. Forks over knives is an excellent documentary. However, for some people (myself included) the proteins obtained from plant sources is...
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    So...What Kind of Nursing Task Do You LIKE?

    joanna73 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I like wound care. Examining and dressing wounds is really
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    Overweight

    joanna73 replied to MCNERRA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Wow 30 pounds in 21 days is very impressive! Now that I'm over 40, even with exercise it takes me a month to lose 5
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    Overweight

    joanna73 replied to MCNERRA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    When you consider that one pound equals 3500 calories, it doesn't take long to accumulate, not as easy to lose. Daily caloric intake varies according to age, activity, gender, but should be in the...
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    Overweight

    joanna73 replied to MCNERRA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I wish that were me. I enjoy healthy foods, but I also have a major sweet tooth. I can skip the booze, but I can easily consume sweets every day. I have to force myself to stay away from
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    Overweight

    joanna73 replied to MCNERRA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Diet really is the key, as well as cutting caloric intake. Read the nutrition labels because looks are deceiving. Clean eating goes a long way. Yes, exercise is important, but 80 percent is a healthy...
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    Overweight

    joanna73 replied to MCNERRA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I prepare a batch of healthy meals and snacks on days off. This way I have left overs and resist the temptation to eat out. A few ideas: Greek yogurt Hard boiled eggs Mixed vegetables (frozen or make...
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    Got surprised at work yesterday.

    joanna73 replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!!
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    The cheapest way for an RN to get an MSN?

    joanna73 replied to adg1992's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Keep in mind that if you truly want to be marketable, your best bet is obtaining bedside experience first. Many facilities are reluctant to hire MSN prepared nurses without
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    Driving an hour and half - two hours to work for a new grad

    joanna73 replied to dot93's topic in Canada

    If I lived in California, the hour + commute would not be as draining and dangerous. Snow, ice and temperatures of -30 some days are major considerations for us. Agreed, sometimes new grads have few...
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    Driving an hour and half - two hours to work for a new grad

    joanna73 replied to dot93's topic in Canada

    Personally, I wouldn't commute anymore, especially living in AB. I would either rent a room or move closer. I've done the hour commute and hated it. During the winter when the weather is...
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    Anyone work a Baylor Shift anymore?

    joanna73 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in General Nursing

    Now that I'm working 8s, I realize how much I miss 12s and my days off. I've never been a fan of 8s but that wasn't an option. I'm with you.....I'd much rather work longer hours in exchange for a...
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    This week, I learned.... (7/25)

    joanna73 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that I don't mind statistics as much as thought I would. The online self study course works well for me. Probably helps that I have already taken the course years earlier. I learned that...
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    Being taken advantage off-I should have handled this better

    joanna73 replied to whichone'spink's topic in General Nursing

    Weekend duties are usually variable, and not set as they are during Mon-Friday because there is a skeleton crew. If the workload was not excessive and you are competent, I see no
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    First RN job in community instead of acute care? Am I crazy?

    joanna73 replied to kberg4's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. I am a "real" nurse and I work LTC. The stereotypes are tiring. Pursue the work you
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    First RN job in community instead of acute care? Am I crazy?

    joanna73 replied to kberg4's topic in General Nursing

    If you feel this position is something you would enjoy, take it. The old school of thought was new grads should begin their careers in acute care, but this is not the case anymore. Patient care...
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    How important is it to start work right after graduation?

    joanna73 replied to fingers_crossed's topic in Canada

    You should start applying now, even if you intend to take 4 months off. It may take 6-8 months to interview and begin work. When I graduated, I had a position waiting, conditional on registration. I...
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    How Nurses Cope with Death

    joanna73 replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    Death is not sad or unfortunate from my perspective. I work in LTC and death is inevitable, welcomed in fact. While there are residents and families that we develop an attachment to, and death stirs...
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    Are care plans valuable?

    joanna73 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Care plans are overused in LTC. Our care plans are updated regularly and some care plans are 8 pages. We have certain elements that must be present for the auditors. In theory, care plans are...
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    Can we start a new thread on tips to manage/prevent burnout and compassion fatigue?

    joanna73 replied to mystory's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Learn to say no in all areas of your life. People pleasing is a fast way to burnout. For example, I need quiet after most work days. No phones. No texting. Not every day, but easily this applies to 3...
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    Do I give up? Regret the day I chose nursing as second career

    joanna73 replied to DigThis1999's topic in General Nursing

    Floor nursing is brutal. So true that even the young can't tolerate it anymore! I am also a second career nurse, currently managing a unit. Home health, occupational health, and clinics are a few...
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    New grads in specialties without the basics

    joanna73 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Some new grads should be repeating another year. We have also noticed at work that 50 percent of the new grads within the last few years are ill prepared. Many new grads lack fundamental nursing...
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    The answer to "no skills new grads." Are you ready for the DEU?

    joanna73 replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    We precept students and new grads regularly on my unit. Every other month, I have a new group of students. Overall, this works out well for everyone including the residents. However, in order for...
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    Need advice on how to deal with schedule issue with nurse manager. ASAP!

    joanna73 replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    That's why you should be aware of your union rights, but approach your manager diplomatically. Talk to him/her. Perhaps there is a misunderstanding, or other reasons why they have denied your request....