llg

llg PhD, RN

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  1. Who would you hire?

    llg replied to iluvsoccer11's topic in General Students

    This. Definitely this. New grad BSN's become experienced nurses. Experienced ADN's only become BSN's if they go back to

  2. The Betrayal

    llg replied to jayrn14's topic in Nursing Career

    While that may be true in a few cases ... it is not the norm. Your perception of the relationship between most schools and most hospitals is not an accurate one in regards to the vast majority of...

  3. Should I quit?

    llg replied to Lena M's topic in General Students

    In one place of your original post you say that the only problem you have is with meds -- and you list lots of other stuff that you have no problems with. Then in another place, you say "but I...

  4. Who would you hire?

    llg replied to iluvsoccer11's topic in General Students

    For me, it would also depend on what position I was trying to fill ... what, exactly I was looking for in filling that position,

  5. PhD (non-nursing) to RN?

    llg replied to BeesKnees84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have known a couple of people with graduate degrees in other fields (including a PhD) who went into nursing. All of them had specific career goals in mind when they made the switch and most (but...

  6. How to explain reasons for leaving?

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

    When I interview people, I always ask follow-up questions when I get a vague "reheorificed" answer such as "It was a bad fit." To not ask a few follow-up questions would be irresponsible of me....

  7. Best path for second career

    llg replied to Racer1986's topic in General Students

    I too, recommend looking at traditional BSN programs as well as accelerated ones. Since you might only have a few pre-req's to complete, the difference may be very small. Here is another option that...

  8. So there is actually a difference between ADN and AAS?

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

    In most cases, the accreditation of a school matters more than the name of the degree. However, you can never know "for sure" unless you ask the school(s) where you would plan to continue your...

  9. "not recommended for rehire"

    llg replied to guest464345's topic in Nursing Career

    I would not obsess over it either ... but I would be sure to have a nice copy of that policy to keep for myself. If it does come up later in your career, you could show the policy and explain what...

  10. Hate It

    llg replied to ImLovingIt's topic in General Students

    I think unicoRNurse hit the nail on the head. You need to figure out what you hate exactly before you can know whether or not nursing is a good career fit for you. If you hate working with the...

  11. PhD timing/focus

    llg replied to Penguins10's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    At this stage, no. But I would consider it as you choose a school. Some schools have more funding available for their students than others -- and/or more help available to the students to get...

  12. PhD timing/focus

    llg replied to Penguins10's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    You don't need to have your research focused down to the point of having a specific research question ... but you should have a general area of interest identified so that you can choose a program...

  13. Did I take the bait (for profit school)?

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

    I am 100% for providing good benefits to veterans ... but as a taxpayer, I feel strongly that the government should protect our country's investment as well as those veterans by assuring that they are...

  14. ADN or BSN

    llg replied to Emoney77's topic in General Students

    It also depends on the job market where you live -- and what type of job you want. In some places, ADN's are having a very hard time finding employment and have to settle for the jobs that other...

  15. Saw an angry clinical instructor...

    llg replied to Bortaz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    At my hospital, I am the person who is the liaison between the hospital and the schools. I would hope that anyone witnessing such behavior would report it to me. I would have no problem calling up...

  16. CNA to BSN

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

    I am concerned that you are not looking into the financial aid options. There is lots of financial aid out there that does NOT consist of loans that you have to pay back. For students with true...

  17. Admin nurse returns to bedside and.....

    llg replied to duskyjewel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can understand a bitter staff nurse getting a little joy from seeing the administrator suffer ... It's kind'a like the joy I get when I see a staff nurse who thinks she knows it all and could fix...

  18. Nursing student nursing culture question?

    llg replied to kathleen07's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sounds good to me. (and I have been a nursing faculty member) But only your instructor can say for sure. I only know what you said in your original post. Also, I apologize for all the typos in my...

  19. What is the politically correct term for "nurse"?

    llg replied to DanielCA's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't see female engineers wanting to use a special term because they are not men (and might be confused with train engineers ... or with people who "engineer" something.) I also don't see female...

  20. Name a disease/cond. for my research paper

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

    I also suggest picking a couple of topics that interest you ... and then spend some time searching the literature on that topic to help make the final decision. Don't pick a topic you can't find a...

  21. Nursing student nursing culture question?

    llg replied to kathleen07's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think that if it supposed to be about a real-life placement you had, then it is not a matter of "picking a nursing culture." But rather, it is a matter of identifying the characteristics of the...

  22. Am I being bullied? Or is this normal?

    llg replied to baymar67's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm not sure "bullying" is the right word for it. "Bullying" suggests that people are out to get you and it is personal. That may be an exaggeration in this case, but I can't tell from the...

  23. BSN-DNP and working full-time as RN. Thoughts?

    llg replied to amichelle1126's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sounds like too much to me. Full time for both work and school usually ends up with people not doing a great job in either one. Oh sure, someone will say that they have done it (or are doing it)....

  24. Nurse manager who yells at people

    llg replied to happygrandma3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    While I agree with most of the previous posts ... I want to add another option. Quitting your job and/or making a big stink about something isn't always in your best interest. You end up hurting...

  25. Some of Us Are Trying to Help You...

    llg replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No, staff nurses don't always get a choice about it. If a school is scheduled to be on your unit that day ... the staff nurses don't get to tell them "Go away. Today is not a good day." Having the...