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llg PhD, RN

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

    llg replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    She WAS being direct and "matter of fact." She gave you examples of the types of things people say about students who look and/or behave unprofessionally. Research has established that beginners...

  2. MSN decision

    llg replied to jdabatiello's topic in Nursing Career

    The whole purpose and focus of graduate school is to become an expert at something -- the thing you want to specialize in. If you don't know what field you want to study yet, then you are not ready...

  3. Out of school help

    llg replied to Goblue2224's topic in General Students

    Consider taking a 6-week course and becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Then get a full time job as a CNA to save up some money for school (less debt in the future is a good thing). If...

  4. New Grad feeling like a loser - Virginia Beach/Hampton Roads

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

    Sounds like a good plan to me. One piece of advice: The BSN program will probably not give you any significant amount of clinical experience. So make sure you get some (either as a job or as a...

  5. Working in a Psych Hospital... Will employers consider this "Hospital experience" ?

    llg replied to futuresctRN's topic in Psychiatric

    It will count some ... but not as much as if you had held a similar job dealing with the types of patients you hope to work for after graduation. It's not an "all or nothing" situation. Having the...

  6. Failed NCLEX more than once? Do this.

    llg replied to nurseprnRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, you are so right. It's not about which book you use ... or how many questions per day you do. It's about whether or not you know the stuff. Do you really understand it? Do you understand it...

  7. Salary expectations

    llg replied to cgwrn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    No expertise in this area ... but suspect you'll need to include something about the geographic area to get much of a response. The salaries in a rural location in the South are going to be very...

  8. Differentials make a difference

    llg replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sharing that. I see a lot of people (particularly students and new grads) expressing disappointment in the starting pay rates they are hearing who don't seem to understand that the...

  9. Why am I starting out making 19 an hour?

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

    That $19 per hour is probably not including shift differentials, etc. By the time the differentials are added in, it will be over $20.00 per hour. Also, you will probably work a few extra hours...

  10. What is the appeal of the hospital?

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

    All of the above. Plus ... New grads usually want and need an extensive orientation program in order to function well -- and hospitals are usually the only places that offer such programs. Throw a...

  11. Already have a non-nursing B.A.; looking to enroll in inexpensive nursing pre-req courses

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

    I agree with elkpark (above) that you should 1st identify the nursing program you want to attend and find out what their requirements are before you invest in any pre-req's. It's risky to make any...

  12. What is the draw to nursing these days

    llg replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Great thread with lots of good points raised. Thanks, everyone. I think the denial aspect is enormous. Even students who are aware that most new nurses struggle assume that "they'll be different"...

  13. RN working and going back to school

    llg replied to roxystarfire's topic in General Students

    As classicdame said ... too many variables to give a definitive "one size fits all" answer. Some people are great at juggling multiple responsibilities at the same time and managing their time....

  14. Business Card Credentials

    llg replied to liverluv's topic in Advanced Practice

    Go to the ANCC website. They have a brochure there that tells you preferred way to list your

  15. What should my first job be?

    llg replied to a2012's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If the real goal in your heart is to do missionary nursing ... then do what that requires with joy and appreciation for the experience that will bring you. You may not enjoy hospital work as much as a...

  16. asking where else you are interviewing

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

    Sounds good to me. It sounds to me as if you are really interested in an ED position close to where you currently live -- nothing suspicious there. Good

  17. RN first or BSN first?

    llg replied to Louise Henaut's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Start with the BSN unless there is some strong personal not to. Get the most out of the whole college experience that you

  18. asking where else you are interviewing

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

    The "where else are you applying" question can tell a Manager many things: 1. What type of patient population interests the applicant. For example: Do the other places provide care for a similar...

  19. Working the Holidays

    llg replied to Omaapecm's topic in General Nursing

    Need more info to be sure with answer ... but generally ... Most people in managerial/supervisory positions are salaried and do not get overtime or holiday pay. That's pretty typical. Is that what...

  20. Why I Want to work in the NICU... is this enough?

    llg replied to nursingstudent0814's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree with the other experienced NICU nurses who have responded to this thread. There is nothing wrong with the "intellectualizing" the OP has done on her motives. It's just that I think they are...

  21. Just finished school and family doesn't need me anymore.

    llg replied to techtonurse's topic in General Nursing

    Military families sometimes have this issue. The deployed spouse comes home after being gone for many months with "fantasies" about how wonderful life will/should be at home. They try to live out...

  22. Anyone applying to PhD programs?

    llg replied to SHGR's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Just to explain a bit ... The reason you need to identify a research focus before admission is so that the school can be sure it has the resources to meet your needs. The PhD is an academic research...

  23. Nervous about becoming a nurse because I don't like being a cna

    llg replied to Louise Henaut's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As others have said, there are lots of different types of nursing. Just because you don't like working as a Nursing Assistant in Long Term Care doesn't mean that there aren't other types of nursing...

  24. My predicament: Pre-Nursing vs. Pre-Med

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

    If you like the title ... get a doctorate in nursing. Then you will be at the top of the nursing ladder and have the "doctor" title. (Those people becoming nurses who you don't respect will...

  25. magnet nurse

    llg replied to rods's topic in Quality Improvement

    You are going to have to give us more information for anyone to answer your question. There is a certification that a facility can earn -- being designated a "Magnet" facility. For more information...