joanna73 BSN, RN

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    Coworker tried converting me on my break

    joanna73 replied to CountryMomma's topic in General Nursing

    Where are you getting the reference to Nazi Germany? I'm confused. Many of the Nazi's were Christian and their behaviour was pure lunacy, but that isn't what this discussion is even about. And it is...
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    Coworker tried converting me on my break

    joanna73 replied to CountryMomma's topic in General Nursing

    Very interesting that some of the evangelists seem to think that it's perfectly acceptable to start preaching their beliefs to others. To each his own.....however, if wasn't asking, I don't need to...
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    Coworker tried converting me on my break

    joanna73 replied to CountryMomma's topic in General Nursing

    While religion/politics can make for interesting debates outside of work, most of us are far too busy to discuss these topics during work time. I find that some people are respectful, yet others...
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    Help! Audited for CEU's I thought I had...

    joanna73 replied to abnormal_saline's topic in General Nursing

    Can you try once more with the provider where you've completed your CEU's to see if they can find your certificates? Otherwise, you will need to complete those hours within the next 30 days. Usually...
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    Coworker tried converting me on my break

    joanna73 replied to CountryMomma's topic in General Nursing

    Politely inform your co-worker that you are not interested in discussing religion and walk away. If she tries a second time, definitely tell
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    do you have a previous degree?

    joanna73 replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    Hospitality management for me. I worked in hotels for 10 years before I became a
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    If you can't pass the NCLEX after three attempts....LVN license only!

    joanna73 replied to neonurse97's topic in General Nursing

    In some Canadian Provinces, nurses are permitted to take the LPN/ LVN exam after three failed attempts. We have debated this very topic in the Canadian forum, and most of us agree that this should not...
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    CNA Certification

    joanna73 replied to Daisy_08's topic in Canada

    CNA refers to the Canadian Nurses Association in this context for those of you who are thinking CNA means certified nursing
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    CNA Certification

    joanna73 replied to Daisy_08's topic in Canada

    I have not heard that, but you never know. I would suggest emailing or calling the CNA certification line and asking them directly. I found the representative to be very
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    I Have The Time and Other Lies

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

    We run around every other week completing a new survey or audit. Staffing is at a minimum and these audits continue. One of the physicians remarked, "I see the nurses either sitting at a computer...
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    Tattoos

    joanna73 replied to niico's topic in Canada

    Where I worked, nurses wore long sleeves in LTC and acute care so anyone who had tattoos could have easily covered them. However, it depends on the employer and the
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    What was your first post? Do you remember

    joanna73 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    My first post was about looking for work and feeling discouraged as a recent grad. The person who responded gave me a connection to a job I held for 4 years. In reference to a previous...
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    Educator pay vs. floor nurse pay

    joanna73 replied to Aurora77's topic in General Nursing

    Our educators make the same money as the floor nurses where I work which is between 80-90 000 a year. Don't settle for less than your current rate. It's the principle that
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    Interview Thank You Letter

    joanna73 replied to cel589's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just send a short thank you. I wouldn't include anything else unless it's absolutely pertinent to the position you've interviewed
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    Advice on reason for quitting my job in interviews

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

    Last week, someone was honest in their interview and informed us that she left after 3 months because she didn't get along with co-workers and the staffing was poor. While that is valid, we didn't...
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    Pretty sure it's dismal

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

    Remove your objective and references available. Not necessary. Take four of the key skills and bullet them. Your resume really needs to be condensed. Too much information listed with all your skills...
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    Rant: behavioral questions/interviews

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

    The "what are your strengths and weaknesses" question drives me crazy, because we still ask and I can see that most applicants struggle with an answer. This is not very insightful either, so I wish...
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    When is it delegation and when is it "Being bossy"???

    joanna73 replied to SNBTaylor's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Your overall approach, body language, and tone is important. Be polite and ensure that people understand what is being asked of them. Supporting and following up with employees is also important when...
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    Extra Shifts, Extra calls, feeling a bit guilty

    joanna73 replied to 33762FL's topic in General Nursing

    Since most employees are contracted for a certain number of hours (unless you're PRN) it IS overtime when the employer is calling. If they want the shift covered, tell them it's OT, no exceptions....
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    About U.S. vacation time..

    joanna73 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Burn out and low productivity is related to long hours of work. My workplace allows 20 days of paid vacation from 1-4 years of full time service and 6 floater days (paid time off). Still if I could...
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    If grad school was paid for, but not for nursing

    joanna73 replied to mclennan's topic in General Nursing

    I'm interested in an MPH (Master of Public Health). I've always enjoyed looking at health from a population based
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    Casual RN: How much time can I take off?

    joanna73 replied to holakarly's topic in Canada

    Some facilities will mandate that you need to pick up at least one shift every three months. Depends on your
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    Displaying credentials

    joanna73 replied to jetMA96's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My only credentials on my name badge is RN and that's how I chart. The only time I list my full credentials RN, BSCN, GNCC is on my resume. I see no need for it
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    Insight to NP

    joanna73 replied to hopefulhelper.'s topic in Canada

    I'm surprised Dishes that you refer to NPs as "wanna be doctors". The NPs that I have worked with have established their practice because they wanted to continue working as RNs but with an expanded...
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    LPN and Care Aide

    joanna73 replied to fiba's topic in Canada

    It isn't any different there either. Many nurses I have worked with in AB have moved because they cannot find permanent work as RNS or LPNS. All of the Provinces have been experiencing budget cuts in...