joanna73 BSN, RN

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    Unable to leave building for lunch...

    joanna73 replied to Funkymiss187's topic in General Nursing

    That lasted maybe 3 weeks at my work place. Staff said, "Either my lunch is paid and I'll stay, or it's unpaid and I'll leave the building." Staff leave the building for their unpaid meal. Management...
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    Big career change... would like to make sure nursing is the right choice

    joanna73 replied to NBolas's topic in Canada

    The problem with any Masters degree is that there are few jobs because these jobs are also highly paid and tied to funding. Unless you have strong work experience and connections, a Masters degree is...
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    How did you spend your first nursing paycheck?

    joanna73 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    Student loans and rent. I wanted to pay my loans within less than 3 years. I paid 1700/ month some months to shrink my debt
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    Resume and Cover Letter Help... Please

    joanna73 replied to LynZii's topic in Canada

    Your resume and cover letter are well written and you have some experience. It's likely not you. Oil has tanked in AB and there are more applicants than jobs. All we hear about lately at work is...
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    Can't find work for 3 years, barely any experience

    joanna73 replied to chica7's topic in General Nursing

    You would likely find additional responses in the Nursing in Canada forum. Have you applied to everything? LTC, clinics, casual positions? Has anyone provided feedback on your resume? I'd start there....
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    Action plan for discipline?

    joanna73 replied to NewRNLisa's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to review your code of ethics for some ideas if you're writing a reflection piece. It sounds like they want a detailed action plan based on SMART goals. Start by reviewing your facility...
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    Is it okay to look for another job?

    joanna73 replied to kmend11's topic in General Nursing

    Many employers will not consider your experience as a new grad until you have worked at the same facility/ unit for one year. You can start applying for other positions now (not advisable), but you're...
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    Called in on days off...what to do?!?

    joanna73 replied to Kalypso22's topic in General Nursing

    I would pick up occasionally if it suited me. Aside from that, I would avoid their calls and not answer the phone. You are not obligated to an employer on your scheduled days
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    Alberta job market LPN's?

    joanna73 replied to tby123's topic in Canada

    The current market is terrible due to the downturn in oil. There are more applicants than jobs, so unless you have a written offer, do not move. I predict that AHS and Covenant Health will quietly...
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    I'm Quiet Sometimes, Not Bipolar!

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

    That's not what I meant, but that's how it reads, I suppose. That anyone would mention bipolar at all just because someone is quiet was the reason I mentioned it at all. That sentence refers to the...
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    I'm Quiet Sometimes, Not Bipolar!

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

    I am also an introvert, but I have learned to be social at work as needed. Unfortunately, many people do not understand introverts. Introversion is a personality trait, not a flaw (bipolar?!)....
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    Why did you decide to become a nurse?

    joanna73 replied to sd610's topic in General Nursing

    I've always had a keen interest in anatomy. The human body is so interesting! Also, I wanted a decent income, career flexibility (including the ability to work part time) and opportunities. While I...
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    Lowest stress (still great pay) nursing specialties?

    joanna73 replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

    The people can make or break your work environment, regardless of the actual specialty. Teamwork is so important, which I realize working with a dysfunctional team. The actual job is great, but the...
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    Registered Psychiatric Nursing Diploma program in Alberta?

    joanna73 replied to 671sup's topic in Canada

    Agreed. There are psych nurses in Alberta, Manitoba and BC who have taken the degree program geared to psychiatric nursing, so you would be competing with them as well. There aren't very many...
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    Do you still have energy to cook after a 12 hour shift?

    joanna73 replied to chunkalunk's topic in General Nursing

    That's why I go straight from work to the gym. Otherwise, I am done if I go
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    Durham Region Public Health Nurse Interview

    joanna73 replied to denise_4411's topic in Canada

    No I wasn't interviewed there. It was a different program altogether, but the concepts will be the
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    Do you still have energy to cook after a 12 hour shift?

    joanna73 replied to chunkalunk's topic in General Nursing

    What kind of liners do you use for a crockpot? Are these special liners you buy? Sounds like a great
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    NCLEX â–³'s in Manitoba

    joanna73 replied to remorej's topic in Canada

    I know my opinion is very unpopular on this subject, but I will say again: The exam is a generalist exam. Although the NCLEX is a different style than we have had, many people are successful within...
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    I'm being asked to perform nursing duties in a non-nursing role

    joanna73 replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    Continue to decline the request and explain to your employer that you are held accountable by the College for all nursing services provided. There are many private home care companies out there. The...
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    Do you still have energy to cook after a 12 hour shift?

    joanna73 replied to chunkalunk's topic in General Nursing

    No. I cook every Sunday and make enough meals to last me at least 3-4 days. Essentially, I'm eating the same lunch/ dinner for 3-4 days but I don't mind. I will cook again once during the week and...
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    Living in Quebec with an Ontario RPN licence

    joanna73 replied to LilianGrace's topic in Canada

    Quebec nurses are the lowest paid in the country. Health care aides in many Provinces make as much money as an RN in Quebec. Also, you will need to pass a French exam in order to maintain registration...
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    Living in Quebec with an Ontario RPN licence

    joanna73 replied to LilianGrace's topic in Canada

    You can live wherever you choose, provided that you are licensed in the Province you are employed. Many nurses live and work in separate Provinces. I know a few nurses who live in AB but work in and...
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    Durham Region Public Health Nurse Interview

    joanna73 replied to denise_4411's topic in Canada

    The interviewers will likely ask you the standard nursing interview questions. Check out the career nursing section here on AN for tips. The interviewers will also likely ask you why you want to work...
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    Calgary Job Situation

    joanna73 replied to annie42's topic in Canada

    Volunteering within the nursing role is not permitted anywhere, so you won't likely increase your chances of employment. Employers cannot hire unless there is actual funding for a position. Keep...
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    Insurance coverage for defamation, libel or slander

    joanna73 replied to RiskManager's topic in General Nursing

    I realize that libel and slander are not protected, but there are gray areas, and based on the posting styles of these individuals, this lawsuit will likely be dismissed. Anyone can claim