joanna73 BSN, RN

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    What nursing task do you loathe???

    joanna73 replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh that's why I hate cutting toenails or fingernails. You never know where they've been or what's
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    What nursing task do you loathe???

    joanna73 replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    Ostomies would be at the top of my list. I once had a resident who would rip off her ostomy 2-3 times per shift. I also detest cutting fingernails and
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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

    Approach your manager calmly and frame your request in a positive manner. Ask him/her if they have reviewed your vacation request (even though your manager signed it, they may not remember). Speak...
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    days off- a rant

    joanna73 replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Nursing

    We were discussing the requests for picking up extra shifts today at lunch. Although it's not easy to say no, consider this: if you make an error because you are exhausted from working extra,...
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    days off- a rant

    joanna73 replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. Don't answer the phone unless you do want the shift. Don't feel guilty either. Staffing is not your
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    I Hate People (my rant)

    joanna73 replied to AlyaMF's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agree with Bluegeegoo2. While I enjoy certain aspects of my job, including people, I am done by the end of the day and I know it. I'm not angry, I'm introverted......meaning that I need to re-charge...
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    Was I right, wrong, or am I going crazy

    joanna73 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I will echo what many posters already have. Just because someone is unconscious (medically, it's unclear what actually took place) does not mean you would automatically insert an airway. Where is the...
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    how much do you pay on student loans per month

    joanna73 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I owed 38,000 when I graduated with my BSN. If I made the advised loan payment of 350 per month, it would have taken roughly 9.5 years to pay. I worked overtime for 2.5 years and dumped my tax refund...
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    I Hate People (my rant)

    joanna73 replied to AlyaMF's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why would you choose health care at all, if you hate people? Doesn't make sense. Perhaps hate is a strong word and not really what you mean? If this is truly the way you feel, you will burn out...
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    Was I right, wrong, or am I going crazy

    joanna73 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    OP, your posts have many of us questioning the truth in these tales. I could be mistaken, but it's hard to believe that anyone has witnessed so much drama at
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    Are We "Glorifying" Nurses?

    joanna73 replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    Aside from the content, the article is very poorly written. Definitely not anything to be taken
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    Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    joanna73 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, nursing wages have been on the decline in many areas for years. In Canada, nursing is unionized across the country. Even non-union positions pay well in order to be competitive. With...
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    I'm a sexless nurse

    joanna73 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    This thread and the other three threads that the OP has initiated are definitely odd story telling. I question how much truth there is in any of them, but it doesn't really matter. After all, this is...
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    Cno

    joanna73 replied to DanielleR's topic in Canada

    The CNO requires a CPIC for registration. Employers will want both the CPIC and the vulnerable sector
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    What would you do in this situation? (If you know it all ;) )

    joanna73 replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    Give lasix and continue to monitor. Counseling is definitely not the first
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    Comfortable living?

    joanna73 replied to Kdao's topic in General Nursing

    Same. I do not like to carry cash. I use credit cards for groceries and miscellaneous items, then pay the balance within the
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    Comfortable living?

    joanna73 replied to Kdao's topic in General Nursing

    Working overtime or a second job is a personal decision. However, if your goal is to live comfortable while building wealth, living below your means is the key. Many depend on the overtime to live...
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    What is considered a failing grade in Practical Nursing school?

    joanna73 replied to linzipinzi's topic in Canada

    Usually, if a student is averaging 60 percent that indicates that they have not mastered the subject material. This later becomes problematic in the workplace when it is evident that the new grad is...
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    Psychiatric nursing diploma

    joanna73 replied to Acada15's topic in Canada

    There is no easy route in nursing. If you have this misconception, you're in for a shock. Research some of the job descriptions for RNS, LPNS and RPNS to get a feel for the expectations before you...
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    Comfortable living?

    joanna73 replied to Kdao's topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering what you're defining as miscellaneous expenses for 1590? That's quite high for misc if you are budgeting. Depending where you live AND how you budget, an RN salary is adequate. Have you...
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    A question about food

    joanna73 replied to PaulBaxter's topic in General Nursing

    My facility is always short staffed, the norm these days. They would never consider catering to the staff, even for a fee. The focus is patients and families. Furthermore, I can prepare high quality,...
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    Sex, Porn & Roto-Prone Beds.....

    joanna73 replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. However, the internet brings all kinds, which makes things interesting. There are definitely quite a few odd posts lately. I usually click off the ones I would rather not engage
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    Loco-Parentis

    joanna73 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    While it's clear OP that you have had some interesting experiences during your nursing career, I have to wonder why all of your posts contain sexual references? Just seems a little odd. Maybe it's...
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    Sex-ed

    joanna73 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    This thread as well as the other two threads initiated by the OP have been interesting, to say the
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    I'm a sexless nurse

    joanna73 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    If your female patient requests a female nurse for her comfort level, that's one thing. You will have the occasional request. However, to surmise that all female patients, or most female patients are...