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llg PhD, RN

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  1. Who else thinks that this is unfair?

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

    A lot of classes have final exams. In fact, many college level classes have final exams that you have to pass in order to pass the course. Other programs have "comprehensive exams" that cover all...

  2. What job will you do for your semi-retirement?

    llg replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I have planned on teaching nursing part time for a little while after retiring from the full time hospital job. I now work the hospital job full time and teach an occasional course for a local...

  3. DNP and then Law school?

    llg replied to kj954's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you should give it a few years before deciding. The situation may change considerably between now and when you will be ready to make those decisions. I think your biggest potential for...

  4. Elective courses for nursing programs

    llg replied to NurseMo17's topic in General Students

    I recommend following your heart in the choosing of your electives. Take things that appeal to you. Enjoy them. Sometimes taking something totally different form "health sciences" courses opens...

  5. Pre-Nursing Students for Military Spouse

    llg replied to Future Nee Nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are right to be concerned -- and smart to plan ahead. I am not associated with the military in any way, but have worked with many military spouses. Be prepared to live apart from your husband...

  6. When to leave Med-surg?

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

    One short-term job doesn't usually hurt your career much. But 2 or 3 short-term jobs often hurts your career by making you look like a job-hopper. (Well actually, by definition, a person with 2 or 3...

  7. We're supposed to be perfect everday?

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

    It sounds to me that you have a good job that you enjoy ... supportive teammates and management ... and are doing well. You're just tired of having to work so hard and "be perfect" etc. You need a...

  8. How do new grad programs narrow down applicants?

    llg replied to Summers3's topic in General Students

    All of the

  9. Looking for an employer that offers good health insurance

    llg replied to RNbellashadow's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I've always thought I had pretty good insurance ... but then, I don't live in your

  10. I messed up on my interview, feeling terrible :(

    llg replied to brathernotsay's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't beat yourself too much, but learn from this experience and move on. For me, telling them that you were sleep-deprived would not help you if I were the interviewer. It might even make things...

  11. 2nd degree BSN worth it?

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

    Definitely check into the financial implications of finishing that first Bachelor's before doing so! It may make you ineligible for some forms of financial aid -- which may force you into taking...

  12. Nurse Scientist?

    llg replied to modogBSN's topic in Nursing Career

    I think your observations are pretty much on track with reality. The people who actually do the technical, laboratory, "bench work" are rarely nurses. They are lab techs or people with degrees in...

  13. Looking for an employer that offers good health insurance

    llg replied to RNbellashadow's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Maybe you should tell us what features you are looking for in a health insurance plan? Personally, I wouldn't mind a plan with a higher deductible if it were considerably cheaper and/or provided...

  14. pro vs con of online BSN

    llg replied to TimHatch's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It teach a few classes in an online program -- and I have mixed feelings about it. I work for a reputable (public) school with a brick and mortar campus (that also has a brick and mortar BSN program...

  15. Brain bleed surviver

    llg replied to rose-smith's topic in General Nursing

    Is this for a particular patient? Or are you a nurse in school looking for help on a student paper? etc. For any health condition, the treatment of a specific patient depends on the details of that...

  16. Is this the right career choice?

    llg replied to hclothier's topic in Nursing Career

    Everyone on this thread is saying that $90K is too much debt. And yet, you seem unswayed by their posts and committed to attending this expensive school regardless. It sounds like you already have...

  17. Nurse Researcher

    llg replied to nursingstudent2018's topic in Research

    A bio-statistician is a mathematician who specializes in statistics related to the health care field, biology, etc. It's a math major. Do an internet search. Hospitals, universities, drug...

  18. Nursing School

    llg replied to Wired's topic in General Students

    Oh, so true. I hadn't thought to include that possibility in my earlier post. But I have seen it happen many times. New ADN grad can't get a job in the field that she really wants to work in --...

  19. Msn,rn,apn,acns-bc,cen,cpen

    llg replied to meteorite36's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have the same question as the previous poster: Were the credentials listed in the text of the article? That is usually unnecessary and sometimes inappropriate. However, it is appropriate to list...

  20. Nurse Researcher

    llg replied to nursingstudent2018's topic in Research

    It depends on what type of research you want to do and at what level. Do you want to be the principle investigator of your own research projects? If so, then you should aim for a PhD -- but there...

  21. Reality vs. Validity in Nursing Research

    llg replied to ChicaArc's topic in General Nursing

    ... and you seem to be confused about levels of measurement vs. validity and reliability. Those are 3 different things. I think you need to do a a little more thinking and then clarify your...

  22. Can an employer ask?

    llg replied to UFEDRN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    It is probably legal -- assuming that the information is not shared with the people making hiring decisions. It is common practice for hospital employees to have to undergo a required "health...

  23. Do I include a job I left after a few months?

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

    If they ask you to list all your jobs ... or all of your jobs within the past X years, etc. ... then it would be considered lying if you don't tell the truth. If discovered, it would probably lead...

  24. Nursing School

    llg replied to Wired's topic in General Students

    I would look at the quality of both schools -- and the opportunities for financial aid. Sometimes, a more expensive school has more aid available that lowers the cost significantly. Don't rule out...

  25. Is the hard work worth it?

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

    Some people are simply better at balancing their personal and professional lives than others. Some people are better at delaying their gratification ("sacrifice now for a reward later") than...