joanna73 BSN, RN

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    How long did you stay at your first job?

    joanna73 replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    4.5 years at my first job in LTC. 2.5 years as a unit manager in LTC, second job. 9 months with same employer as a nurse educator for LTC, rehab and palliative
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    Never had a job

    joanna73 replied to RN2b1995B's topic in Canada

    All jobs have transferable skills, which employers look for if you don't have nursing experience. Also briefly outline your year four clinical placements on your resume. Avoid making a list of...
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    Help with my approach to a career in nursing

    joanna73 replied to mgenerous's topic in Canada

    Agreed. It seems different in ON, but at Covenant Health I have not encountered or heard about nurses working in both roles. It's one or the
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    Nursing-Social Life

    joanna73 replied to xdrowe's topic in General Nursing

    I have one work friend for this reason. I generally like to keep my private life private. Too many work friends can result in disaster later. You never really
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    Tips for a zero-experience nurse?

    joanna73 replied to honeyshota's topic in First Year After Licensure

    While other posters can certainly offer advice, the OP's challenges are related to having no recent experience as a Canadian educated nurse and the depressed economy in Alberta. Health authorities are...
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    Nurses With Chronic Pain...How do You Cope?

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

    I have chronic lumbar pain and I've visited a chiropractor a couple of times. This helped me to identify some strategies and pinpoint the pain. I've found that daily yoga (10-15 min) has improved my...
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    Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    joanna73 replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    As someone mentioned, "luxury" has different meanings to different people. Depends what you value. I still remember struggling to buy groceries and supporting a parent who never saved anything....
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    Tips for a zero-experience nurse?

    joanna73 replied to honeyshota's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've worked rural, and although they are desperate for staff, recent nursing experience is important because many of these facilities are so short staffed. The orientation period is not extensive....
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    Tips for a zero-experience nurse?

    joanna73 replied to honeyshota's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you have not provided direct patient care within the LPN scope of practice for more than a year, the employer likely won't consider you for hire. There are thousands of new graduates entering the...
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    Tips for a zero-experience nurse?

    joanna73 replied to honeyshota's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Where did you complete your BSN? AB is a tough market since oil has plummeted. Without recent experience, you will find it almost impossible to find work. There are plenty of fresh new grads....
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    Advice to novice who wants to work with geriatric population.

    joanna73 replied to ebcifaldi's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a geriatric hospital. We have LTC units, palliative, respiratory and rehab. Since the population is aging, you will provide care to geriatric patients no matter where you work....
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    Worried about role discrepancies

    joanna73 replied to Cdnbscn's topic in Canada

    As others have said, you are held to your license. Get out of that facility as fast as you
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    Oldest practicing RN

    joanna73 replied to emtpbill's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked with 3 nurses over 70, and their skills were excellent. They didn't want to retire until they were ready. Age is not a factor, competence is. These nurses were sharp and had 50 years of...
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    American RN looking to move to Toronto

    joanna73 replied to legalrn23's topic in Canada

    Positions are filled internally first because nurses are unionized. You may have a long wait before securing full time permanent work, and Toronto is one of the toughest
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    do you have still have students debts and how are you paying for them?

    joanna73 replied to mariesearcy's topic in Canada

    My OSAP loans were paid in 2.5 years (48,000). Very simple: I worked A LOT and saved my money. You will pay 20,000 in interest if you pay that loan within 9 years. I've done the math before. Not worth...
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    Living off CNA salary.

    joanna73 replied to Jmarty31's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Based on your expenses, and the fact that you have admitted you aren't frugal, OP, definitely not. You cannot live on 24k/ year. I made almost 45 k before I was a nurse and that was a challenge while...
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    How is the nurse job market??????

    joanna73 replied to Imidazole's topic in Canada

    Depends on your definition of fine. There are jobs in rural areas. Hours vary, but often you can end up working full time. You may need to accept any work you can
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    Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    joanna73 replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    I live well below my means, always have. Material goods have no value for me. I'd rather spend money on travel and education. I'm also planning to retire at 57, so I'm actively saving for
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    Physical Assessment Course

    joanna73 replied to CanadianRN16's topic in Canada

    I'm not sure why they would bother? Perhaps it's just the way the posting was written. I wouldn't spend time and money for a course like that. Check with HR. I can understand if they are referring to...
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    Physical Assessment Course

    joanna73 replied to CanadianRN16's topic in Canada

    You have the assessment course already if you have a BSCN. Although the posting stipulates it, I haven't known any employer to expect that applicants take an additional course, unless you have been...
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    Early Morning Nurses (and Nursing Students)

    joanna73 replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Nursing

    I dread early mornings, but I've had no choice to adapt. My work day begins at 0715a. I stretch for 10 minutes before I do anything. I walk to work and this wakes me up (20 minutes). I refuse to do...
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    Is money everything in this profession?

    joanna73 replied to WhyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    It seems only in nursing do we consider it a negative when people aspire to make a decent wage or desire more education. Re: AHS sunshine list, I was not surprised at the salaries. As a brand new grad...
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    Is money everything in this profession?

    joanna73 replied to WhyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    The OP is referring to northern nursing posts in Canada, where temperatures can range from minus 30 to minus 50 all winter. Try 8 months of frigid conditions with no support staff and very little to...
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    Should I go into nursing?

    joanna73 replied to looking4options's topic in Canada

    Rural nursing will enable you to work full time, but be prepared to be called all the time. Weekends, holidays, nights. Many small towns are desperate for nurses. There are few jobs for new grads in...
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    Cannot get any references.

    joanna73 replied to anxiouspn's topic in Canada

    Clinical nursing instructors can be used as a reference as well. In addition to my employer references, I have contact with a former instructor who I have used as a reference. Just ensure they will...