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llg PhD, RN

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  1. foreign nurse with unilateral hearing loss

    llg replied to maurizio85's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hi, Maurizio. I live in the United States, not the UK. So I can no help you there. But I wanted to respond to your message because I am also completely deaf in my right ear, but have normal hearing...

  2. Nursing entrance essay "Why I want to be a nurse" 500 words or less

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

    Totally agree with the previous poster. Start by summarizing the truth. Then pretty it up a bit. Then run it by us for suggestions on how to spruce it up a bit. But the heart and soul of it...

  3. Adding clinicals to a resume

    llg replied to shall62's topic in General Students

    I used to say, "Don't do it," as most nursing students do pretty much the same things in clinical and no one needs to see it listed. However, I have changed my recommendation in recent years as I...

  4. appropriate gift for preceptor.

    llg replied to shall62's topic in General Students

    I agree that most students in that situation will/should figure out a small gift that reflects the personal interests of their preceptor. It shows that you paid attention to them as a person -- and...

  5. Getting comfortable in a new role at work

    llg replied to knapphe's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with the previous poster. Research shows that it takes 6-12 months for new grads to start feeling comfortable. However ... don't expect to ever feel "totally" comfortable. There are...

  6. Giving a small gift/candy/favor?

    llg replied to Kitkat1212's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I strongly agree that you should talk with your instructor about this ... and later as an employee, follow the policies of your employer. In the children's hospital where I work, such actions are...

  7. Kicking out visitors during report

    llg replied to delphine22's topic in MICU, SICU

    I think telling people from the moment of admission is the way to go. It's part of the "orientation to the unit" routine. We encourage families to use that time to "freshen up," use the restroom,...

  8. RN-BSN Admission essay- thoughts?!

    llg replied to Jenngirl34RN's topic in General Students

    Quick impression: Overall good tone -- not to "pity me" or "cutesy" or anything like that, common mistakes for essay writers. You sound mature and calm and in the process of making plans for your...

  9. Is it OK to discipline nurses extra for calling in sick on a holiday?

    llg replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    If you are getting burned out and need "mental health days," then schedule some time off. That's what it is for. Don't lie and say you were sick and call out at the last

  10. Help. Accelerated BSN or direct-entry MSN?

    llg replied to Take2inRI's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Look into CNL (Clinical Nurse Leader) programs for 2nd career people like you. They are at the graduate level and don't focus on any particular specialty. Read about the CNL role at the website of...

  11. Obtaining a BSN

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

    It usually does not matter. However, it might come into play if the comparison is between a school with a great reputation and one with a shoddy reputation. In most cases, the reputation of the...

  12. ADN vs BSN Choices

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

    Only you can answer that. Personally, I think it is worth it ... because so many people say that they are going go back to school for that BSN and then end up putting it off for one reason or...

  13. want to do something nice for my baby's nurses

    llg replied to calicokittykat's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think you should ask the manager of the unit for what would be helpful and appreciated. Some of the NICU's I have worked in previously had "wish lists" of stuff they needed, but that they...

  14. 66% of Doctors Recommend Careers As Nurse Practitioner Instead

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

    My late father was a physician (Family Practice) and his physician friends (all specialties) were my parents' social circle. I got lots of input from them about my career choice back in the 1970's....

  15. In need of advice

    llg replied to Brittany24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You seem to have matters well in hand -- and following a sensible plan. If family members want you to take more classes so that you can finish faster, tell them that you would be glad to consider...

  16. MAGNET Designation

    llg replied to kgg6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You are probably right -- and that is OK. That is how it is SUPPOSED to be. Becoming Magnet certified does not "make" a hospital better. It is an award for a hospital that ALREADY IS better. It...

  17. MAGNET Designation

    llg replied to kgg6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Gee, I just looked at the NDNQI results for 2014 and compared the Job Satisfaction Scores between Magnet and Non-Magnet hospitals. The Magnet hospitals have a higher mean. Now ... we all know there...

  18. Almost an LPN...then what?!

    llg replied to Kristin.'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think that Step 1 should be getting a job and "settling down" in it for a couple of months. It will help your RN studies, your finances, and your life in general to not have too much stress from...

  19. Is getting the CNE worth it????

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

    I agree with elkpark ... Whether it is "worth it" or not depends on your particular situation and goals. If you are a doctorally-prepared super-star researcher, with tenure as a full professor ......

  20. What to do after ADN?

    llg replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I agree with you (the OP) completely that you should wait to decide until after you have a better sense of what type of career you want to have. Good decision. But I also want to point out a path...

  21. Positive advice

    llg replied to hathoma1's topic in Nursing Career

    It sounds to me as if you may need to take a break some school to spend some more time "out in the real world" before choosing a career path. It would be foolish to spend a lot of money on education...

  22. Advice for new grad job offers

    llg replied to RNneedingachange's topic in General Nursing

    If what you want is peds inpatient ortho (or any peds inpatient med/surg type unit) ... then adult med/surg would be the better fit. It's VERY hard to switch from a psych job to an inpatient physical...

  23. I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

    llg replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    I see your point ... but I would make the first warning broad and send it to the entire class for reasons explained by a previous poster. I often do that with my students. When I see a problem...

  24. Transcultural Nursing vs. Nursing History

    llg replied to Bsnwantabe's topic in Chamberlain College

    I didn't go to that school and haven't taken either class there ... but here are my $.02. Most people would choose Transcultural Nursing because it is "sexier" to learn about other cultures. But I...

  25. How important are minors?

    llg replied to kgao's topic in General Students

    Sorry to have to disagree HouTx, but each school is different. I know lots of schools in which nursing is simply a department that offers a major just like other departments do -- and students can...