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llg PhD, RN

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  1. If someone is caught plagiarizing, should they be failed on the spot or get a zero

    llg replied to Little_Bear2013's topic in General Students

    Also, you would be surprised at how many people don't know where "plagiarism" starts and "citing from the literature" ends. Some of the finer points may surprise you. That's why most schools give a...

  2. If someone is caught plagiarizing, should they be failed on the spot or get a zero

    llg replied to Little_Bear2013's topic in General Students

    It is a school situation. Most schools know that some of the students come from backgrounds in which "academic integrity" was a phrase they never heard, much less integrated it into their own sense...

  3. Would you like your job more if you were paid more?

    llg replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    No, I am "old and jaded." If I like a job, I am willing to work for relatively little. If I hate it, no amount of money will make it worthwhile. My time and happiness is too valuable to me to...

  4. Professional Journals

    llg replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would also suggest talking with your school's librarian. He/she may know a way for you to get free access to some of the more common journals. Finally, I would definitely talk to the director of...

  5. Going "Above and Beyond" UGH

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

    Hey ... let's keep this discussion at least semi-friendly ... and stay away from personal attacks.

  6. which pathway is better ?

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

    You'll have to map it out, semester by semester. It will depend on the specific programs. The courses you are now taking and the schedule for taking those classes might not match up exactly with the...

  7. Are Nursing Programs harder to get into?

    llg replied to Akamnonu8's topic in General Students

    Depends on the school. The really good ones (and less expensive ones) can be choosey. But some schools will take just about anyone who agrees to pay the bill. ...and back in 1973, when I started...

  8. which pathway is better ?

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

    The "best" way varies depending on your personal situation. For some people, the "best" way is to go full time, straight through from high school to BSN in 4 years. It costs a bit more money, but...

  9. Waitlist for job

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

    If you are reasonably happy where you are ... but really want that NICU job ... I would be patient and wait before accepting a position that is not in your ideal specialty. But I also recommend...

  10. PTSD as a result of nursing clinicals?

    llg replied to tortorRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I had some emotional scars from a bad 1st clinical instructor (and I had the same instructor for 2 full semesters!) over 30 years ago... so I can understand how that can happen. Yes, it did trigger...

  11. Magnet

    llg replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    The Magnet program can be a real help to a hospital ... and it can help a hospital improve its care and it work environment. But that doesn't mean that it always is a help. For some hospitals, the...

  12. BS to MSN?

    llg replied to salernoa1's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Some schools have RN-to - MSN programs. Others do not. Check out the programs near you -- or online programs that you would be willing to go to. Find the program that best suits your

  13. Why do you want to work in Peds? Interview Question

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

    When preparing for any interview question, it is best to start with the truth. Why do you want to work peds? Start with that as the foundation for your answer. Making something up (or borrowing...

  14. "Calling" and "profession"

    llg replied to duskyjewel's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The definitions that most people use of the word "profession" do not relate to anything religious. While religious people have used the "profess" term regarding their beliefs, non-religious people...

  15. 4.0 in nursing school?

    llg replied to RubySlippers:)'s topic in General Students

    As others have said, extreme perfection can be pathological. And focusing too much on your grades can hinder your learning and your clinical performance by stifling your risk-taking and flexibility....

  16. I want my MSN, but...

    llg replied to rumwynnieRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I think the main thing is that people need to stop confusing an "academic degree" with a "job role." Those are 2 different things -- just like an ADN or BSN, etc. is not the same as working as a...

  17. Injured Nurse, Can I still teach?

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

    I agree with the previous poster. If your plan is to teach undergraduate clinicals, that might be a problem with your disability. Talk with your doctor about your long-term prognosis and be sure to...

  18. I want my MSN, but...

    llg replied to rumwynnieRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I was also going to suggest a Clinical Nurse Leader program. I think there needs to be a little tweaking of the job expectations of the graduates of those programs ... but the education they receive...

  19. Pay for parking?

    llg replied to Paws2people's topic in General Nursing

    My experience has been mixed. Currently, I don't have to pay ... but I have had to pay in previous

  20. What do nursing recruiters look for on new grad resumes

    llg replied to brownsc2's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    We don't like to see resumes cluttered with routine clinical experiences. It makes it hard for us to find "the good stuff" buried in amongst the meaningless stuff. We prefer to see applicant...

  21. How heavily are pre reqs weighed?

    llg replied to Ethancio's topic in General Nursing

    Each school has different criteria for selecting their students. So you will have to ask about the system/criteria at the schools where you will be applying. I used to be a member of an admissions...

  22. How do I begin my nursing education??

    llg replied to Yarlene621's topic in General Students

    To try to clear things up a bit for you ... RN is not an academic degree that you get from a school. It is a license to practice nursing that the state gives you after you pass a test called the...

  23. nursing shortage

    llg replied to raceteam91's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think the OP's interpretation of the situation is overly simplistic. The situation is much more complex than as described in the OP. In reality, very few hospitals are trying to "get rid of" their...

  24. Pretty sure I passed today!!!! My second attempt!

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

    Congratulations!

  25. Feeling guilty about maternity leave

    llg replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    As a single woman with no kids who has had to cover for other people's honeymoons, maternity leaves, sick kids, etc. ... I say ... Do NOT feel guilty about taking it off. If you were stretching your...