joanna73 BSN, RN

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    LPN and Care Aide

    joanna73 replied to fiba's topic in Canada

    No this isn't just in BC. It's happening across the country. ON and AB I know of for sure because I've lived in both places. All you need to do is a Google search. There are articles discussing this...
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    BC Nursing

    joanna73 replied to fiba's topic in Canada

    I have a friend who is an RPN. She really enjoys it but you are limited to certain units simply because you won't have the full depth of medical knowledge that an RN has. However, mental health is...
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    Do You Ever Ignore Your Employer's VM When They Try to Call You In?

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

    Once you're off the clock, that is YOUR time, not the employers. If I'm not answering the call, or calling back......there's your answer. No explanation
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    Students asking for free money

    joanna73 replied to l.a.m.b's topic in General Students

    College is expensive, but if you've made the choice to enroll, then it should not be the responsibility of strangers to
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    Do You Ever Ignore Your Employer's VM When They Try to Call You In?

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

    I have also been on the other end, placing the calls. I would ask if the staff member wanted the shift. If they said no, "have a good night." The end. However, some managers feel the need to guilt...
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    Do You Ever Ignore Your Employer's VM When They Try to Call You In?

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

    I learned to avoid the calls unless I wanted to pick up the shift. Chronic under staffing is not your problem. The unit won't close because you decide to stay home. Take care of
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    Calling all resume experts

    joanna73 replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Get rid of the objective. Use bullets for the 3-4 key items in your professional profile and delete the rest. List 3 bullets under your current employer and previous employer. List certifications and...
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    huber needle

    joanna73 replied to spma1234's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Please refrain from posting in caps OP. It's unattractive and other posters won't take you seriously. We can disagree but there is no need for
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    Students asking for free money

    joanna73 replied to l.a.m.b's topic in General Students

    We all had uphill battles of some sort. Recession is nothing new either. It's cyclical. As I said, I'm supportive when you're speaking of some sort of natural disaster. There are grants, loans and...
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    Students asking for free money

    joanna73 replied to l.a.m.b's topic in General Students

    I found a landline price that was much cheaper than the cell phone. It was a way to cut costs. That was from 2005-09 so also in the time period you're referring
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    Students asking for free money

    joanna73 replied to l.a.m.b's topic in General Students

    I don't think people are angry. You've got different values and different opinions, just as every other discussion on
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    Students asking for free money

    joanna73 replied to l.a.m.b's topic in General Students

    I also worked full time, lived on my own and had a 50,000 student loan. I did without all the non-essentials to survive, including a cell phone and cable during that period. I am another one who feels...
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    Nursing shortage

    joanna73 replied to Red Kryptonite's topic in General Nursing

    There is a nursing shortage......but no one wants to hire the required numbers. Of course nursing educators cannot speak the truth because enrollment would
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    Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    joanna73 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, we have been informed that meetings are MANDATORY. I would rather help on the unit than sit in a meeting but the managers have no
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    Pretty sure it's dismal

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

    You don't need to hire a professional company to review your resume. These companies are very expensive. If you want to post your resume, we can offer some
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    Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    joanna73 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    "There's always a move into management" Unfortunately, unless you're the CEO, management isn't easier. In some ways it's worse because we are told how things are going to be with very little power to...
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    New grad resume. Please critique

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

    Since I have been interviewing and screening many applicants over the last few weeks, i'll re-iterate a few points: - Make your resume as concise and easy to read as possible. Proof read! -Omit the...
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    African American Hair Problems in Nursing

    joanna73 replied to desertstar6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You'll never know the real reason you weren't hired, and the interviewer may have a subconscious bias that he/she/ they do not even realize. In this job market, it's just not worth it. You need to put...
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    LPN to personal care assistant?

    joanna73 replied to sdg13's topic in Canada

    Most employers will require certification, but because she has LPN experience, they may not. In AB we will hire someone who has nursing experience in an HCA/PSW
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    African American Hair Problems in Nursing

    joanna73 replied to desertstar6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I can appreciate both sides of the issue as I am bi-racial. However, it's not exactly the time to question or debate hairstyles when you're looking for work. This is an employer's market. Why not make...
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    How do you relax after a shift?

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

    Unless it's a hot summer day, I drink only on the weekend when I'm off. I don't sleep well with alcohol. Hitting the gym and taking a walk works for
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    Ugh. Rejected from dream job

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

    Just because you were not selected this time does not mean the management doesn't like you. Your interview might have been outstanding, but if there were only one or two positions, they may have...
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    Am I the only one in here??

    joanna73 replied to PadmeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't go back to school until I was 30, and I'm still debating my next move. Maybe you could do some travel nursing or just travel for fun. You might also consider teaching English while traveling....
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    huber needle

    joanna73 replied to spma1234's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Agreed that you should look into malpractice insurance. From the overall tone of your post, I gather that you knew this was wrong and chose your course of action because the patient was dying. If you...
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    Rant: behavioral questions/interviews

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

    Having been on both sides of the table, the questions are fairly standard. I keep a running word file that I add and delete case scenarios to, real working examples. When it's time for the interview,...