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llg PhD, RN

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  1. Philosophy:Intro to Logic

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

    I agree with GrnTea -- and wish logic were a requirement for every nursing student. Give me a choice between hiring someone who is a wiz at A&P but cannot think logically ... a nurse with a good...

  2. Does anyone think nursing school gives too many chances?

    llg replied to JJ1994's topic in General Students

    I am quite happy to give people a 2nd chance -- and I am even OK with giving some people a 3rd chance. But there comes a point where it needs to be recognized that the reason the person is failing...

  3. Initial reaction to the idealism of nursing students.

    llg replied to dudette10's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I limit my time having to deal with it by taking it in small bits rather than big, marathon sessions. Really. I can handle naivete in small doses, but after a while, it start to "get on my last...

  4. Bad shoulder, worried about nursing school

    llg replied to Pumpkinn's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Definitely. See you doctor and ask them your questions about nursing school. None of us here can diagnose your shoulder -- and a good diagnosis is what you

  5. My boss is a jerk, and other related gripes.

    llg replied to mccarrank's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Frankly, he doesn't sound all that bad to me. It's not his job to help you solve your personal problems -- or to try to help you schedule your other job. His job is to make sure you and he are...

  6. Liking members at AN

    llg replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I've only blocked 1 person -- and that was a long time ago (10 years ago?) and it was only temporary. I needed a break from his attacks. We were the most active members of a lively debate that...

  7. Half of the class fails

    llg replied to kblas's topic in General Students

    As you have shared more of your story, kblas, it does sound as if you got a bad teacher. I don't deny that as a possibility. In my earlier post, I just felt it necessary to point at that a class...

  8. RN pay rate on experience vs education

    llg replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    However, experience does not equal competency. Someone could have worked for 20 years and still be an idiot -- or be unpleasant to work with -- or unreliable -- or mean to the patients -- or...

  9. Half of the class fails

    llg replied to kblas's topic in General Students

    Maybe, but not necessarily. The school might have "open enrollment" -- in that almost anyone can get in regardless of their qualifications. i.e. It might be a "lottery" system or a "first come,...

  10. English Degree Turned Nursing

    llg replied to Jenn518791386's topic in General Students

    Yes, student loans can be used for some of your living expenses, but it's generally a very bad idea to plan on paying all of your expenses that way. Don't saddle yourself with extra loans for living...

  11. Finish the PhD program (I'm 50% done) or start over with DNP program

    llg replied to Duppy Conqueror's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you should have stopped at your BSN or MSN and gotten a job to pay off your debt before adding more. But now that you are in this trouble, you need to find the quickest route out -- out to...

  12. How do you manage a health crisis and a job in healthcare?

    llg replied to friggasdistaff's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Talk to your doctor about whether or not it is advisable for you to return just yet. Do whatever he/she recommends. Keep your manager informed of you availability to work -- while simultaneously...

  13. How to list education and awards on resume

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

    No need to put the STTI chapter. Just list it as a membership as you have done with no extra information

  14. Broke my foot - risking my job?

    llg replied to Mindylane's topic in Nursing Career

    Definitely agree with the previous posts. Let your doctor know that you are still having problems and follow his recommendations about when to return to work. Ask him to put his recommendations in...

  15. How To Answer "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?"

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

    Say that you are not sure ... that you are at the beginning of your career still exploring the possibilities. Say that you hope to be happy in "this" specialty and that you will want to remain in...

  16. NO continuing ed requirement??

    llg replied to guest464345's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have worked in states that had mandatory CE's for license renewal and some that did not. I agree with Elkpark. The people who value being up-to-date will engage in learning on their own. The...

  17. Should I take this new grad opportunity?

    llg replied to chillaxinNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I would not sign my life away for 5 years -- even for a wonderful job. That deal sounds pretty close to "indentured servitude." Be sure to explore what happens if you can't stay the full 5 years....

  18. Student Loan Debt

    llg replied to RN3307's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't go that deeply into debt for an ADN, particularly at your age. Maybe for a BSN and you were younger, but not at middle-age and not for an ADN. Find a better way -- or don't do it at

  19. Help! I have to precept a new grad who already knows it all....but not really.

    llg replied to GOMER-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd have the sit-down. But I would follow it up with assuring that he gets experience in lots of situations that surpass his current abilities so that he "sinks" a little. Some people keep...

  20. How important is it to get clinical experience in the beginning?

    llg replied to nobodywarnedme's topic in First Year After Licensure

    From reading your post, it sounds like you already know the answer. If you ever want to work with acutely ill patients (e.g. inpatient hospital setting), then getting that type of experience early...

  21. Another "Find Your Own Preceptor" Thread

    llg replied to Angeljho's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Where I live, it is becoming more difficult as there are so many nurses in online programs looking for preceptors. The possible preceptors are simply inundated with too many requests and tired of...

  22. Will Collections affect me getting a job?

    llg replied to BarsAndLeanPRN's topic in Nursing Career

    "Could it?" is a different question than "Will it?" In theory, anything that shows you in a negative light could hurt you. But whether it will or not is impossible to say. A lot will depend on...

  23. Know a Nurse with 2 jobs (or more)?

    llg replied to JustCheckin''s topic in General Nursing

    I have worked 2 jobs for about 8 years. My full time job is in a hospital (staff development). My part-time job is for a local university, teaching 1 or 2 courses per year. Most of the time it...

  24. ANA membership?

    llg replied to smurphymiller's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    But you were seeking a job in a highly specialized unit -- and your membership in the related specialty organization was an asset as it showed your serious interest in that specialty. But for most...

  25. Feeling insecure

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

    Did you already send a thank-you note. You should always do that right after an interview. So, if you haven't done that ... do it now. Thank them for the interview, reinforce their positive image...