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llg PhD, RN

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  1. I fainted today in OR:(

    llg replied to 164centimeters's topic in General Students

    Hmmm... I think you should take some time to think if there is any specific reason you fainted. The fact that the first time was in a learning lab with no real blood makes me wonder if there is some...

  2. Would I be wrong if...

    llg replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. In reality, you should seek a realistic middle ground. No, don't do the mouth-to-mouth. Yes, you should be able to take a bathroom break and/or grab something to eat as needed....

  3. Feeling lost

    llg replied to bxh5164's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I definitely agree with HouTx on this. What you describe is not burnout. You are describing anxiety-type symptoms. I urge you to seek some counseling. If you employer has an Employee...

  4. potential employment questions

    llg replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have to actually move there ... just start the process of getting licensed in the new state. However, some places won't even interview you until after you have moved there. They don't want...

  5. if you were the hiring manager...

    llg replied to _zoubisoubisou_'s topic in General Students

    At my hospital, we consider those senior practicums as "semi-experience." It's not the same as real experience, but we might hire such a candidate if we liked them. You would still be a new grad...

  6. Why are magnet hospitals bad?

    llg replied to golson's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The Magnet program is not the only reason for the push towards a BSN. If the Magnet Program did not exist, the push for BSN level education would still be there. (Note the ANA Social Policy of...

  7. potential employment questions

    llg replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Nursing

    It's an indication of how serious you are about wanting to work for their company. If you are willing to make an investment only after they have given you a job, that indicates that your interest in...

  8. How do you feel about professors locking the door?

    llg replied to Amnesty's topic in General Students

    I went to a music camp where we were expected to be in our seats and have our instruments tuned by the time the conductor mounted the podium to start rehearsal. His motto was: "To be early is to be...

  9. Wow, these patients are SICK!

    llg replied to dannibeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it has been well-documented that the acuity of hospitalized patients has steadily increased over the years -- as has the complexity of care they need. The low acuity patients are treated as...

  10. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    llg replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    While I agree with your general point-of-view ... I believe these nurses DO impact our profession greatly. They are draining our resources and bringing down the reputation of the profession....

  11. Looking for advice from experienced nurses regarding the possibility of student debt

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

    I don't disagree with ThatBigGuy above ... but I can imagine some situations in which taking out the loan can make sense. The key points are: 1. Will you be able to get a job with the ADN? I have...

  12. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    llg replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    I strongly agree with TheCommuter and would like to add: 1. People entering nursing need to get a better grasp of the profession before the enter school (or during school). The reason we have so...

  13. When is it delegation and when is it "Being bossy"???

    llg replied to SNBTaylor's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree with the previous poster. As the RN it is your job -- and your obligation -- to delegate. Yes, be polite. Consider the workload of the people you are delegating to and take that in mind...

  14. Someone please pleaese please please help me!

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

    If you think about it ... you don't really need help. You just need to do what you need to do. There is nothing you can do to change your past. Your new school has asked for your transcripts....

  15. Looking for advice from experienced nurses regarding the possibility of student debt

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

    Check out the possibilities for employment with an ADN in your region. If you can get a decent job with just an ADN, then I would definitely recommend going the debt-free route. You're not in your...

  16. Have you ever had the nightmare..

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

    I used to have the "old fashioned" version of that dream all the time -- in the days before online classes. In my dream, the final exam was tomorrow (or a major term paper was due) and I had...

  17. LPN with MBA

    llg replied to aej1215's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't know of any ADN to DNP programs -- though that doesn't guarantee that one doesn't exist. You're going to have to spend several years in school to get that doctorate. How far into to ADN...

  18. Dansko, Sorry, DO NOT GO WITH DANSKO

    llg replied to suzyqart's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    A nurse should know better to assume that what works best for her will automatically work best for everyone ... or that a particular product she does not like is therefore horrible for everyone....

  19. How do you feel about professors locking the door?

    llg replied to Amnesty's topic in General Students

    No ... if you are going to disrupt my class ... and waste my time and the time of my students by coming in late, be prepared for me to deal with it right then and there in class, in full view of the...

  20. Should I let my manager beat me at Trivia Crack

    llg replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Stupid question here: I have recently started playing Trivia Crack with my sister. We are figuring out all the "rules" as we go -- just answering the questions and collecting our pieces until...

  21. Difficulty finding an NP

    llg replied to naimaluv's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    In addition to what the others have said ... If NP's were people who really enjoyed teaching, they would have become nursing instructors -- not NP's. Yes, some NP's like to precept, but you have to...

  22. need advice on asking preceptor to get my foot into the door

    llg replied to eternalbride's topic in General Nursing

    What exactly are you wanting your former preceptor to do for you? Write a letter of recommendation? Say something to her manager? What, exactly? When you finally get around to asking her, she...

  23. Does the prestige of your BSN/MSN school matter?

    llg replied to snailszy's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I pretty much agree with the poster above. Only at the extremes of the continuum does it matter. Avoid the for-profit schools. The vast majority of schools in the "average" range of quality, it...

  24. Criminal background checks

    llg replied to tjones85's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I also suggest that you consider the possibility that a school may accept you ... you may get a license ... and then an employer may not hire you. Or ... a school may accept you, but a clinical...

  25. Active Shooter Training

    llg replied to Morainey's topic in General Nursing

    We had some video and discussion session. The "run ... hide ... prepare to defend yourself ... don't stop to tend the wounded " approach of the video stimulated interesting discussion. I work in a...