joanna73 BSN, RN

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    The HARD Truth for most nurses

    joanna73 replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Providing personal care is an excellent way to build rapport while assessing your patient. Look at it this way....if you leave someone soiled in poop that potentially becomes your problem later on...
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    Not a Nursing Question, but Has to Do with Work, So...

    joanna73 replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    You've mentioned OP that there are no taxis. That's not your problem either. They can walk or find someone else. I would have no problem telling them exactly
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    Not a Nursing Question, but Has to Do with Work, So...

    joanna73 replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Tell those co-workers exactly as you posted here: "I'm tired and I need to get home." The end. If they don't like it, tough. You are not obligated, especially when it's clear they are taking...
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    Afraid I'm going to be fired

    joanna73 replied to NaiveNewgrad's topic in Nursing Career

    Agree with other responses. Treat this as a learning experience. During your next orientation, stay under the radar and keep quiet. Telling people what you really think while you're in a probationary...
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    How far would you commute for awesome salary?

    joanna73 replied to Noahj's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I wouldn't commute. I have in the past and I hated it. That time adds up. I would relocate
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    RPN-Minimum wage

    joanna73 replied to bokuwakuma's topic in Canada

    I can see why. I'm interviewing for HCA's, have been for months. It's not easy to find knowledgeable HCA's yet they are making a great wage for minimal
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    RPN-Minimum wage

    joanna73 replied to bokuwakuma's topic in Canada

    They start at 24 now? That's
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    RPN-Minimum wage

    joanna73 replied to bokuwakuma's topic in Canada

    Health care aides start at higher wages than you are making, around 18 or 19 an hour. They are taking
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    New Grad RN can't find a job

    joanna73 replied to morganv's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It wouldn't hurt to have someone review your resume and cover letters, which should be tailored for each position you apply to. You could post it (remove your name) in the career section here on AN...
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    Obstetrics as an RPN, likely?

    joanna73 replied to ash1111's topic in Canada

    You're taking care of two patients at all times essentially: mom and baby, so it's demanding. If you are planning to stay in Toronto, be prepared to accept any position you can find after graduation,...
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    Not getting charge nurse position

    joanna73 replied to frisky's topic in Nurse Management

    Maybe it was meant to be? Although you would be suitable, ask yourself if you really want the additional headaches that come with being in
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    The HARD Truth for most nurses

    joanna73 replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Keep trying for non-bedside positions.....but the majority of these are not easily had without 2+ years of bedside experience. You will probably need to pay your
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    Help!!!

    joanna73 replied to tibolo's topic in Canada

    The year I applied for nursing school, the average was 84 percent (2005). It is higher now. I also suggest Pre Health to improve your chances. If your grades are not averaging at least 80 percent,...
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    Associates after Bachelors

    joanna73 replied to Infofreak411's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The number of degrees you hold does not make you a superior nurse, Nick. The way in which you utilize that knowledge makes all the difference. Regardless, no degree should be seen as a
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    Embracing Night Shift

    joanna73 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I really miss nights for many of the reasons you've mentioned. I am wired for evenings and nights too. Day shift exhausts me no matter how early I've gone to
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    Need advice on passing second year.

    joanna73 replied to catnessk's topic in Canada

    My thoughts are that you should be paying close attention to the lectures and approaching your profs for assistance instead of focusing on the NCLEX questions. The instructors will guide your...
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    Could an RN answer these 4 questions I need for a class paper?

    joanna73 replied to ambernicole0202's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can you not find a nurse to interview in person this week? This assignment was not intended for strangers on the
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    Need advice on passing second year.

    joanna73 replied to catnessk's topic in Canada

    You will need to commit to a study schedule and block out everything else except the course work if you want to succeed with those grades. It IS possible, if you're willing to put the effort in. I...
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    About the "do not crush" medications

    joanna73 replied to Sam. W's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your pharmacy. They will know if the medication comes in liquid form and/ or what a suitable alternative medication is for your resident if this is not the
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    Help with economic anxieties for an Alberta LPN student?

    joanna73 replied to Dangaard's topic in Canada

    That's where many schools are failing to adequately prepare their students, by not exposing them to a typical patient load. When I was a student, we were expected to manage 4 patients on a busy...
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    Help with economic anxieties for an Alberta LPN student?

    joanna73 replied to Dangaard's topic in Canada

    Covenant Health is not actively hiring LPNS but you may be hired as a casual which would allow you to apply for internal positions when they are posted. Review the postings for both AHS and Covenant...
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    Non-FIT Nurses and FIT Nurses

    joanna73 replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I have no willpower when it comes to sweets, so I purposely don't keep anything in the house. But every other Friday I buy whatever I want and eat as much as I want.......hershey's chocolate, pumpkin...
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    Forced to resign, new grad with only 1 year of experinece.

    joanna73 replied to Elan84's topic in General Nursing

    She has made reference to considering an ADON role a few posts
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    cost of healthy meals

    joanna73 replied to kidzcare's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you're eating ramen noodles every day, when you actually cost a fast food meal or one of those pre-packaged dinners, it's not cheaper. Might be faster, but definitely not cheaper or healthier...
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    Forced to resign, new grad with only 1 year of experinece.

    joanna73 replied to Elan84's topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering OP how you expect to function in a managerial role at 1 year when you have admitted on this thread that you are still learning to organize yourself? With all the errors that you have...