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llg PhD, RN

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  1. Should I give up and find another job?

    llg replied to Crissy327's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't give up yet. But I would be prepared to move on if necessary. The fact that they have given you some "extra time" is not a guarantee that they are going to fire you. As an orientation...

  2. Nursing Externships?

    llg replied to Christinajoannne's topic in General Students

    Extern programs vary greatly from hospital to hospital. You'll need to contact the hospitals that have programs of interest to you in order to learn about those particular programs. For example,...

  3. flying over 1000 miles for an interview

    llg replied to cat1235's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    There is no guarantee they will give you a job. If you told them you have no trouble being there for the interview ... that you are planning to move there anyway ... etc. ... they may assume that...

  4. New grad resume critique needed please!

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

    I like it. I was able to find what I would need to know. It was not over-crowded with a lot of extra words. Good

  5. Have you ever been to an interview like this?

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

    When I interview applicants, I don't always ask a lot of questions either. It depends on the situation. Sometimes, if the applicant opens up in conversation, I don't need to ask a lot of...

  6. Network in current city or move to attend cheaper program?

    llg replied to crosew's topic in General Nursing

    I think your assessment of the situation is pretty good. How do you feel about possibly living in Pittsburgh for a year or two? I don't think you would need a lot of experience before before...

  7. Is the concept of respect dead?

    llg replied to Windchaser22's topic in School

    What's up? Bad

  8. Dogs: A nursing intervention?

    llg replied to Angeljho's topic in Psychiatric

    I work in a children's hospital. We allow dogs at the bedside on a regular basis through our "Pet Therapy Program." Not just any dog is qualified. Dogs are specially trained and selected for this...

  9. Is it unethical to pay another nurse to take your on-call shift?

    llg replied to Nurse1979OR's topic in Arizona Nursing

    You may want to consider whether it would be considered payment for work and have tax consequences for both you and the nurse. (i.e. You are "hiring her" to work that shift for you. That makes you...

  10. Deliberate sabotage?

    llg replied to greenerpastures's topic in General Nursing

    Is she leaving the room "short" of needed supplies so that it is dangerous to the patients? Or is she just removing something for a brief period while she is observing to check if the nurses are...

  11. Snacks for 12-hour shifts

    llg replied to MissChloe's topic in General Students

    Peanut butter and crackers Peanut butter and apple or celery Cheese and crackers (or apple) Trail mix -- nuts, raisins, etc. They make a lot of stuff like that in snack packs now. A protein drink,...

  12. DNP requirement question?

    llg replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    No one can guarantee anything in the future. But the scenario you describe is HIGHLY unlikely for the following reasons: 1. There is no consensus on the issue and still plenty of MSN programs for...

  13. Does the name of the university OR ranking of their specialty impress employers more?

    llg replied to mooshgigila's topic in General Nursing

    I do not hire NP's specifically ... but I do work with hiring graduate-level nurses (and undergrads, too). I believe that it matters in certain situations and not in others. There is no one right...

  14. Finding the right school based on passing rates?

    llg replied to Palamino2019's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also ... compare those pass rates with the pass rates of other schools in the state. Obviously, if "your" school is one of the worst in the state, that's not good. I agree about looking at their...

  15. Selecting Senior Preceptorship

    llg replied to Miffy's topic in General Students

    Your personality type does not dictate the best specialty for you. People with all types of results on the MMPI go into the same fields ... and people with the same MMPI results can succeed in...

  16. Should I continue nursing school?

    llg replied to ElsieO's's topic in General Students

    If you do not like the actual work of nursing, change majors. However, if you just feel a little overwhelmed and lack confidence about your abilities to take care of multiple patients -- but still...

  17. Month off for Mission Trip

    llg replied to nurse2324's topic in Nursing Career

    The best to have handled this situation would have been to have negotiated it as a condition of hire. In other words, as they are hiring you, get it in writing that you would be allowed the time off...

  18. Question for those of you who precept NP students

    llg replied to doctorwhofan's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am not an NP, but I have precepted other types of grad students. My advice: Be sure to give that feedback to the instructor -- and incorporate that information into your evaluation of the student...

  19. Need Advice Regarding Pay

    llg replied to Nurse73014's topic in General Nursing

    What you are experiencing is common. If you are transferring from one unit to another within the same hospital -- and the 2 positions are at the same level (pay grade), then there is no reason for...

  20. Job interview no license yet. What to do?

    llg replied to tsm007's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Tell the truth. Tell them you have done all you can do and have submitted all the required paperwork. Tell them you are simply waiting for authorization to take the test ... and that you are ready...

  21. How to email a prospective employer

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

    Explore their website thoroughly. You can often find the name of the Nurse Recuiter on the website -- and that can be your first contact. If not, you could call the Nurse Recruiter's department and...

  22. MSN vs DNP

    llg replied to Julius Seizure's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't think any major changes are coming soon ... but ... in the long run, the people with more education will be at an advantage for certain types of jobs. That has been the historical trend in a...

  23. Cheaters.... What is our responsibility?

    llg replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in General Students

    I would report it -- probably right then and there. I would simply go up to the professor and whisper ... "There is some cheating going on. You might want to keep your eye on that." And then sit...

  24. Didn't pass again

    llg replied to FutureRNGreen's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I agree with Red Kryptonite. If you are having repeated problems passing this test on high school level knowledge, you probably need to do some remedial work -- not just practice questions. You...

  25. Professor Recommendations

    llg replied to ErinMargaret's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You simply have to ask them. Unlike you, they are not new to this. They get requests all the time. Just set up a meeting with them and ask politely. Don't catch them on the run and expect them...