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llg PhD, RN

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  1. Masters in Nursing

    llg replied to Ashley17's topic in School

    I have a friend who has been a school nurse for many years. Her MSN is as a PNP, with a minor in Community Health Nursing. I always thought that was a nice combination. But I don't know if there...

  2. Bad orientation should I leave

    llg replied to Didizain's topic in General Nursing

    100% agree. If you are unhappy and they are unhappy with your performance ... why stay? Transfer before they fire

  3. Any 22 weekers out there?

    llg replied to mauigal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The idea of forcing all NICU nurses to work peds home care is ridiculous in practical/financial terms. It's an entirely different specialty requiring a totally different set of skills....

  4. Finish the Toon!

    llg replied to Joe V's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Our next patient is Mr. Smith. Mr. Smith was admitted a week ago, complaining of chest pain. Since then, he has developed a case of measles

  5. Transitioning to management while maintaining my bedside position

    llg replied to quittaRN's topic in Nurse Management

    I have known a few people to do that for a short time -- but no one who could do it for more than a few months. Your management job is going to want you to be focused on that job and available 24/7...

  6. externship/internship -how to find?

    llg replied to growthknowledge's topic in General Students

    Go online and search for programs in your desired area. If a general search doesn't yield anything, try searching the specific hospital websites. Note that some internships/externships may only be...

  7. Advice for junior in BSN program

    llg replied to growthknowledge's topic in General Students

    I would recommend searching for a nursing student extern program. Such a program would give you clinical skills and experience working in a hospital. But the working conditions in an extern...

  8. Just Say “NO” to Nurse Staffing Laws

    llg replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    It all depends on the specifics of any legislation, how the laws are implemented, and how they are enforced. Anything (be they laws or guidelines or "community standards") can be done well ... or...

  9. Trying to move up/transfer but management is sort of getting in the way?

    llg replied to barcode120x's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm sorry if I messed up a little with some of the abbreviations, CC, PD, etc. I may have been a little confused about who did/said what and when. But it looks you understood what I was saying and...

  10. Nursing with misdemeanor assault charge

    llg replied to hillary99's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I'm assuming that in order to receive probation as a sentence, you must have pleaded guilty to something. Pleading guilty is the same as a conviction. While it may help your situation that you...

  11. Desperately need advice and encouragement

    llg replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Maybe ... while take a couple of courses 1 at a time while keeping your job for a while longer ... you could do some volunteer work in a hospital. See how you feel in a healthcare environment,...

  12. Trying to move up/transfer but management is sort of getting in the way?

    llg replied to barcode120x's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the person who messed up here is the Director/Manager who offered you the PD position and training. They should have worked out the financing with your FT Director. It's as if they were...

  13. Are boundaries ok?

    llg replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

    You should set boundaries. They are a good thing. However, your boundaries should be reasonable and words like "always" and "never" are generally not a good idea in relation to work. My...

  14. Nursing with misdemeanor assault charge

    llg replied to hillary99's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I work with this issue within the hospital where I work. We make decisions based on specific cases -- and each review case separately. Be prepared to submit the court records and discuss the...

  15. Clinical Nurse Expert??

    llg replied to scanders77's topic in Government, Military

    Do you mean "Clinical Nurse Specialist?" I have never heard of a "Clinical Nurse Expert" role. Is that a job title that the VA made

  16. New grad

    llg replied to Ahrabia's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes. You can ask about the amount and exact timing of your first paycheck when you interview. Some employers take a little longer to pay you than others, but it is usually 1 to 3 weeks after you...

  17. New grad

    llg replied to Ahrabia's topic in Nursing Career

    It would be extremely rare for you to get any money from an employer before you start working for them. Usually, your first paycheck (bonus or no bonus) comes after you have worked for 1 - 2 weeks....

  18. PCU or ER as a new grad

    llg replied to sour's topic in General Nursing

    I'd probably take the gamble and take the PCU gamble -- but keep my eyes and ears open for a full time option close to home. That long commute would be too much of a drive for me twice per day. It...

  19. Should I Do Entry Level MSN?

    llg replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I have a slightly different perspective on this, Nurse Beth-- and I don't usually disagree with you. I think the real answer is "it depends." I would advise the OP to do a little research on the...

  20. If your teacher says you should go home, you're probably ok to stay

    llg replied to nursex23's topic in School

    I don't think we really disagree. If a measure such as a heating pad can relieve the symptoms, then the student is not still suffering and she can go back to class. I agree with that. It's just...

  21. If your teacher says you should go home, you're probably ok to stay

    llg replied to nursex23's topic in School

    Because the teacher didn't want the girl doubled over and crying in class. The girl should have been allowed to wait in the nurse's office until the Dad arrived with the medication. Or, if severe...

  22. To kill or not to kill... another person dream?

    llg replied to KatieMI's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yeah, the old nursing saying "If it hasn't been documented, it hasn't been done," applies in this case. As long as a criminal background check comes up clean, she will have no trouble getting into a...

  23. To kill or not to kill... another person dream?

    llg replied to KatieMI's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    She can just go out-of-state to a nursing school if she wants. Unless it shows up in a criminal background check, a little money can "make it right" for

  24. Holding ATT for not attending ATI review

    llg replied to Era Toland's topic in General Students

    Like the previous poster, I would look to work out a compromise if I were you -- maybe another review course that would fit your needs better. But if they list the course as a requirement anywhere,...

  25. What should a student do if a majority of the class failed a test

    llg replied to Nancy W's topic in General Students

    You are "certified" ... and that certification tells the public that an appropriate person/institution that you are qualified. One of the things students "pay for" is for the approved educational...