llg

llg PhD, RN

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  1. Educational fork in the road; advice, please.

    llg replied to TheCommuter's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Personally, I have always liked the idea of MSN/MBA combo programs. I've know too many people who got graduate degrees in business or health services administration, etc. ... who then end up in some...

  2. Where to find the "Good" RN jobs?

    llg replied to martenla's topic in Nursing Career

    What do you consider to be a "good" job? What are the characteristics that you are looking for? 1. Are you really limited to working part time only? .... Or would you be willing to work full time...

  3. I don't like the facility where I'm teaching

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

    I think that if you like the college, your faculty colleagues, and your students ... you are WAY ahead of the game. You sound like you have a pretty good job. No job is perfect. There are always...

  4. The best second job?

    llg replied to calivianya's topic in Nursing Career

    What are the scheduling expectations of the PRN job? Holiday expectations? etc. Some places have very few requirements -- and if that is the case, I would think the PRN job in your specialty...

  5. Do nurses eat their young?

    llg replied to Pumpkinn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    As a nurse, you will meet all sorts of people. Some will be really nice and terrific as co-workers. Others will not. Some people will come to work with smiles on their faces ... others are...

  6. how often do you need to get a PPD test?

    llg replied to flipnbrenda's topic in General Nursing

    We used to get 2 on hire ... then 1 annually. Since the shortage, we now must get a blood test on hire, then just symptomatic screening annually. If there is some reason to suspect expose, we have...

  7. Students asking for free money

    llg replied to l.a.m.b's topic in General Students

    If people with money want to give it away to strangers who may (or may not) be worthy of it ... why should I mind? Personally, I wouldn't donate to a stranger in that way. That's one reason I don't...

  8. nice job

    llg replied to annRN27's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Maybe it would help by getting some experience in peds or OB first. If you can't get a job in one of those other specialties, at least do some volunteer work with kids and/or new parents. That...

  9. Just curious if this is ok to write on my personal statement?

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

    A lot of people believe that education can enhance caring and compassion. So don't say that. It makes you sound like only people with a special God-given gift or personality type an be a good nurse...

  10. Writing essay to help obtain scholarship. Need some Help

    llg replied to ztran's topic in General Students

    Find out who is funding the scholarship and what the goals of the scholarship program are. Tailor your essay towards their interest. For example, if they are most interested in funding students...

  11. Tell me about a time you made a mistake

    llg replied to SN2014's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    For the mistake question ... I can't believe you have never made a mistake in your entire life. Nobody's perfect: neither are you. Have you never regretted anything you have ever done? Ever wish...

  12. Online nursing program stigma?

    llg replied to goldenanchor's topic in General Students

    The reputation of the school matters far more than whether the courses were online or face-to-face. Some very respectable schools have online programs these days. But I recommend avoiding the...

  13. "Do you like nursing?" – Best way to spin this question

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

    I agree with the previous poster. No one wants to hire someone for a nursing job of any kind if that person hates nursing. So find a few nice things to say. If you can't think of anything nice to...

  14. nursing

    llg replied to leinique16's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What fields are you actually interested in? Start there and see if you can relate your real field of interest to migration in any way. For example, if you are interested in OB or Peds ... focus on...

  15. Single mom...interview tips

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

    Personally, I think it best not to make a big deal about it one way or the other. If they ask about the gap in your employment, just say you took time out of your career to raise a family. There is...

  16. Working two jobs

    llg replied to dousei987's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I've know a few people in "House Supervisor" jobs who worked an occasional staff nurse shift -- but that's about it. The problems arrive if one of the jobs requires "24-hour" accountability and/or a...

  17. Quit Nursing?

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

    First ... you need to realize that you are not qualified to be making the final decision as to which abx to give. And your employer is abusing you if they are expecting you to make that decision....

  18. Need off the floor

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

    Is there someone you can talk to who knows the culture well enough to tell you why you are not getting the jobs you are applying for? I think you need some honest feedback/information on "how you...

  19. Nursing Interview After accepting a position

    llg replied to Gradnurse212's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Definitely go to the interview. If you like what they have to say and offer you a job, take it. The first hospital will only be slightly disappointed if you "resign" before you have started. What...

  20. Should nurses strike?

    llg replied to azalight90's topic in United Kingdom

    One of the first things Florence Nightingale when she arrived in Scutari was to stage a strike. I would never strike for something trivia ... but for something big and important? Yes, I would --...

  21. Tell me about yourself....

    llg replied to Cindycin37's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Use it as an opportunity to establish a personal connection with them and give them a glimpse of what you are like as a person. Don't "over-disclose" personal details, but include a few personal...

  22. Staring at a Career "fork in the road." Management or Education?

    llg replied to Kphilli6's topic in Nursing Career

    I think this decision is one that should be made 90% on the basis of what you heart says. Which type of work do you really want to do deep down inside? Also, which work environment will offer you...

  23. What happened here..

    llg replied to Phoenix2541's topic in General Nursing

    The NM probably doesn't have the authority to actually "seal the deal" on job offers. She probably over-stepped her bounds when she offered you the job. In many places, HR has to check your...

  24. Does it matter where I complete my ABSN?

    llg replied to melbalt's topic in General Students

    In the vast majority of cases, "which school you went to" only matters at the ends of the spectrum. If you attend a school that is not respected (e.g. a diploma mill that will accept anyone willing...

  25. Ideal diabetic diet?

    llg replied to Libby1987's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Personally, as a nurse who has been borderline diabetic ... but who keeps things under control with diet and exercise ... I think the ADA recommendations are to lenient in relation to carbohydrates....