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llg PhD, RN

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  1. graduation denied due to ATI Comprehensive Exam

    llg replied to janlpz89's topic in School, College Programs

    Your question about legality is not a nursing question: it is a legal question. I suggest you talk with an attorney or some other legal expert. Is your nursing program part of a larger school that...

  2. Frugality thead:work less, spend less

    llg replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Psychologically, I am a lot like BonnieSc above. I feel guilty about spending money -- so I save a lot up front to give myself the freedom to spend whatever is left. My Dad always said, "Pay...

  3. Asking Former Preceptor for Some Space

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

    I read the potassium example and laughed, thinking "The former preceptor just made a fool of herself in front of everyone who heard that. If she keeps doing that, she'll soon learn her lesson." I...

  4. How can I get into NICU?

    llg replied to Sulyan's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You may need to start your US career by working in a different type of unit. Not everyone gets jobs in NICU/peds, etc. -- particularly as a "new graduate." You may need to first establish yourself...

  5. Continuing school....What now ??

    llg replied to Adamson94's topic in General Students

    A lot depends on what you want to specialize in. Graduate school is for people ready to specialize ... and the best past for you depends on what your chosen specialty is and where you want to end up...

  6. Disney Princes Nurses

    llg replied to KenH's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that is anything new. I think it has always been the case for many (if not most) patients. In my considerable experience (RN since 1977), patients can't tell which nurses are really...

  7. If you had a reset button, would you choose nursing again?

    llg replied to amazingme's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure.

  8. Help determing the tone of a paper?

    llg replied to aeris99's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't think it should be either one -- reflective or summary. I think it should be primarily analytical -- probably including some reflection and examples from the article to back up you key...

  9. MSN/FNP advice

    llg replied to bamaguy1989's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Happy to see you doing some research before making such a big decision. So many people don't make that effort up-front and end up regretting their choices later. My advice is: 1. Don't be in a...

  10. no SACS accreditation

    llg replied to Deletrius's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't pick a bad school just because of the GI benefits. Having to fund 1 or 2 semesters yourself won't kill you -- and is a better option than getting your career off to a bad start by not...

  11. Is there a certain time of year when there are more nursing jobs available?

    llg replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes and no. Communities have a job cycle -- based in part on a lot of factors. Hospitals may plan on hiring a lot of people in the summer because new grads are available and also because a lot of...

  12. Where to begin, what to do

    llg replied to ExploringNurse's topic in Nurse Management

    Have you considered staff development roles? The pay is usually not quite as good as NP's or Administrators, but it can be close. And those of us in Staff Development often have a blend of...

  13. New to nurse management

    llg replied to Jayreb84's topic in Nurse Management

    Locate your resources -- and don't be afraid to call on them. Do you have a boss or peer that can mentor you a bit? It's usually a good idea to cultivate a few colleagues in your own institution...

  14. I'm a nurse. Also a birth mom. Any others?

    llg replied to newRNinthecity's topic in General Nursing

    As someone with lots of experience in NICU and who has worked with many nurses whose personal histories included NICU's ... I recommend some shadowing and some counseling. Both are good ideas....

  15. To cry or not to cry....

    llg replied to RN9742's topic in General Nursing

    There is no one, solid rule that works for all occasions. You have to use some judgment base on the details of the particular situation. But one guideline I like to use is that ... If you are so...

  16. Want to Work in Hospitals

    llg replied to aspiring_nurse_'s topic in Nursing Career

    You are smart to be thinking about it ahead of time so that you can make good choices along the way to improve your chances for the types of RN jobs that you want. Getting a BSN (instead of an LPN,...

  17. Fastest way to become a RN/BSM (2 Years)

    llg replied to FranciscoJ's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So you don't count the time you spend in LPN school? Where I live, LPN programs take at least a year, many are 18 months. Then to do an LPN - ADN bridge program, it takes another year or slightly...

  18. New Grad and Dealing with Difficult work environment

    llg replied to AlwaysLearning247's topic in General Nursing

    Keep pursuing those other opportunities and do not tell your current DON about them -- until the day you hand in your resignation. She is taking advantage of you and does not deserve your loyalty or...

  19. Nursing Instructors Would Rather see You Fail than Succeed

    llg replied to pat8585's topic in General Students

    I agree that there are some bad instructors out there. I had one myself as a student many years ago -- and she scarred me for life. But your original post (quoted above) says "almost EVERY"...

  20. Nurse Manager Salary

    llg replied to EatYourVeggies's topic in Nurse Management

    There is no way to tell from you post. What is the normal salary range for managers at that hospital? In your area? Is your current compensation at the top of the staff nurse salary range? or...

  21. Doubting myself because I want to be a nurse so I can "give back"

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

    OK. I can't resist this one. There is nothing wrong with wanting to give back and help people. But they are not, by themselves, enough reason to choose nursing as a career. To succeed in nursing...

  22. Is it appropriate to apply for jobs before you graduate?

    llg replied to cantwaittograduate1's topic in Nursing Career

    I definitely agree with meanmaryjean. Each employer has its own policy on that. Some will start the interview and hiring before you graduate: others will want you to wait. The only way you can...

  23. no SACS accreditation

    llg replied to Deletrius's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Probably, but no one can say for sure. That regional accreditation as an educational institution is important in getting degrees and credits accepted by most of the major universities. Some...

  24. What do I say when the interviewer asks why I left my previous job?

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

    I agree ... but the original person with the question is hardly in a position to influence change. She needs a job -- and needs to decide whether she is willing to accept the current SNF working...

  25. Instructors and text book not getting along

    llg replied to Beautiful_Soul's topic in General Students

    I am happy to see that you took my post in the positive light that I intended it. I was a little afraid that you might think I was belittling your feelings of confusion and frustration. It can be...