llg

llg PhD, RN

Nursing Professional Development

Member

  • Content

    13,469

  • Visitors

    66,598

  • Followers

    9

  • Likes

    2,170

All Content by llg

  1. Is going straight from nursing school to nurse supervisor a good career choice?

    llg replied to Theloving100's topic in General Nursing

    I'll bet that's the case here. The OP's friend was a staff nurse with a fancy title for a year, and then got promoted to Manager when the old one

  2. What advice would you give your 19 year old self?

    llg replied to depalma.amada's topic in General Nursing

    1. Don't get fat! Eat less. Eat better. Start exercising regularly. 2. Get a 2nd major so that you can have an alternative career if you want it -- or combine that interest in history with a...

  3. dissertation help!

    llg replied to nursingcrib's topic in General Nursing

    Are you in the United States? I have found that some schools outside the US refer to some of the senior-level undergraduate projects as "dissertations." The OP might be in such a

  4. Is going straight from nursing school to nurse supervisor a good career choice?

    llg replied to Theloving100's topic in General Nursing

    The only places that would do such a thing (e.g. hire someone with no experience to be a leader) would be the type of place few people would be willing to work -- and few people would want their...

  5. Discovered a boo-boo on Social Media

    llg replied to mmc51264's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I understand that you don't want to give details -- but the question is hard to answer without knowing any details. To me, it depends what the "serious allegations" were. Did your colleague accuse...

  6. Which is better to be hired in peds?

    llg replied to FLNurse2015's topic in Pediatric

    I sort-a agree with your mother -- though I would suggest that you try to find some way to work with children in some capacity -- as a volunteer at a church, camp, school, scouts, etc. or some...

  7. Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    llg replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    None of the schools that come to my hospital pays a penny for the privilege of using our facility (and staff) or offers us anything in return. As I manage the school affiliation contracts for my...

  8. Nclex is my worst nightmare

    llg replied to Realkingston13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think you are over-reacting to the stress and blowing the whole thing out of proportion. It's just a test -- no harder than a lot of tests you have already taken in your life. Take it and get it...

  9. Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    llg replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    Maybe start your shift by saying to the nurse, "How can I help you?" If that means doing some stuff you don't want to do -- such a just follow her around while she assessed the patients and don't...

  10. I don't love nursing anymore.

    llg replied to Jmarty31's topic in General Students

    There is such a thing as "too much feedback." I find that the current generation of students and new grads wants a lot of feedback. Well ... sometimes it's best not to know what everyone thinks of...

  11. Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    llg replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    You pay a lot of money to the school? Probably so -- so why aren't THEY teaching you? What are they doing with your money other than paying for someone to teach you? In many hospitals today, nurses...

  12. My friend was asked to tell some advantages of male nurses over female ones

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

    I have some male colleagues who would disagree with you on that point. Some have told me that they don't like to be treated like pack animals and want to be respected -- and hired -- because of their...

  13. Acute Care DNP?

    llg replied to Assaivivace's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Me, too. I've met several nurses who went to graduate school "too soon" in their careers -- and regretted the time, effort, and money they spent specializing in things they found they didn't enjoy....

  14. Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    llg replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    1. How much have you paid those nurses to teach you? (I'll bet the answer is "nothing.") 2. How much has your school paid those nurses to teach you? (I'll be the answer is "nothing.") In an ideal...

  15. Quit or shake it off and move forward

    llg replied to tonithetiger77's topic in General Students

    Shake it off, try again. And don't let yourself fall into a downward spiral because of 1 bad day. Also, don't let yourself get into the habit of thinking that "everyone is out to get you" or that...

  16. I accepted a job offer but now I want to back out

    llg replied to coolchic88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I assume that when you say "call back," that you mean you have an interview scheduled. I would not be backing out of the allergy clinic until after you have a solid job at the hospital. If it's...

  17. My friend was asked to tell some advantages of male nurses over female ones

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

    I would not emphasize the physical strength aspect of the different genders because it could be discriminatory to expect men to do all the "heavy lifting" in nursing when their backs are just as...

  18. UVA's CNL Program

    llg replied to cmt11985's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I worked with a graduate of that program -- who was an exceptionally good nurse and very

  19. Acute Care DNP?

    llg replied to Assaivivace's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Oh, I see. Thanks for explaining. In that case, I would suggest delaying any plans you may have for grad school until after you have actually worked for a while as a nurse. Actually being a nurse...

  20. Acute Care DNP?

    llg replied to Assaivivace's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I am a little confused. Why would you even consider specializing in Neonatal if really want Emergency Medicine or Surgery? The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) role is very well-established and...

  21. MSN with the most versatility

    llg replied to NurseIndependa's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that NP's are found everywhere ... and if that's the role you want, then by all means get an FNP. It is probably the most "geographically" versatile. When I was thinking of a CNL degree...

  22. MSN with the most versatility

    llg replied to NurseIndependa's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say that the MSN with the most versatility is a CNL -- They are prepared as "advanced generalists" and are prepared to lead at the unit level by performing a variety of general functions with any...

  23. Online programs look good or bad?

    llg replied to ak3mile's topic in General Students

    BSN completion programs are mostly classroom-type classes -- not actual "hands on" experiences. So that aspect is not much of an issue at all. In general, BSN completion programs being online is a...

  24. Interview Attire

    llg replied to combinate's topic in General Nursing

    If it's hot weather, I don't think people would mind the short sleeves or expect a jacket -- especially if you are wearing nice pants, shirt, and tie. If the weather isn't hot, I'd go with the...

  25. Multiple Job Offers-Help!

    llg replied to nikki91's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm thinking you should take the PP job if offered. They are few and far between and the chance might not come again. On the other hand, there are usually lots more jobs available in M/S ... and...