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llg PhD, RN

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  1. Employment physical

    llg replied to Babushka2's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Most places I have worked have required a general health screening -- but not a detailed physical exam. Failure to tell the truth in the screening, if discovered, would lead to automatic...

  2. Ever work with people who talk about church all the time?

    llg replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Easier said than done. We all work in the same office suite and the lunch room is part of that geographic space. It is expected that I be part of the group. To not eat with the group would result...

  3. Ever work with people who talk about church all the time?

    llg replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have this problem at work. I work with several very religious people and we all eat lunch together. Church/religion comes up regularly. Most of the time, it is "harmless" conversational stuff...

  4. New Grad, First Job, Should I stay

    llg replied to nursek17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I say "keep the job." It's not being very nice to your employer ... but sometimes, you gotta do what you gotta do. The 3 months of experience will help you learn and may help you get your next...

  5. Was nursing a good choice?

    llg replied to LWMG's topic in Nursing Career

    I strongly agree with the previous posts. For me, nursing was more of a practical career choice than a passionate one. I think that has helped me tolerate some of the disappointments I have...

  6. Is this worth my time?

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

    If you know for sure that you want to be a nurse -- become a nurse. Don't waste time, energy and MONEY on a bunch of other stuff you don't need. Go to a BSN program right away if that is possible...

  7. Too much stuff behind ID badge!!

    llg replied to NurseEric81's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ugh! While I like having SOME information with my badge (some emergency phone numbers/codes I wouldn't remember when I needed them fast) -- it's gotten out of control. Too much

  8. Please help critique my cover letter

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

    I strongly agree with the previous poster on all points. By saying that you want Maternal-Child, NICU, etc., you are announcing that you will not stay long in any other types of jobs, thereby...

  9. Best undergrad. major before BSN/MSN program?

    llg replied to Lana_Banana's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't understand why you want to spend another 3 years of college (and all that money) getting a non-nursing degree if what you want to be is a nurse? Why not transfer into a nursing program now...

  10. More on for profit schools

    llg replied to itsmejuli's topic in General Students

    My sentiments exactly. If the school is not good enough to spend YOUR money, please don't spend MY money on it. I have no objections to helping veterans go to school ... but I do ask that my money be...

  11. Is it worth it to go into nursing?

    llg replied to planetoi's topic in Nursing Career

    If it is really something you want to for a living, then give it a try. A lot of young people say they are prepared for it to be tough, and then they actually experience some tough times ... and...

  12. Writing a paper for Intro to Nursing class

    llg replied to kaseyk's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here is how to pick a good paper topic: 1. Identify some broad general areas of nursing that interest you. What type of nurse do you hope to be? When you picture yourself as a nurse 5 years from...

  13. Requiring a BSN degree for an ADN scope of practice

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

    I just wanted to quote this post because it is so wonderful. Anyone who spends so much time and money going from ADN to BSN who claims they didn't learn anything of value either wasn't paying...

  14. Requiring a BSN degree for an ADN scope of practice

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

    I agree that it would get ugly and painful. But it needs to be done. I think it would be better to do the work and get it over with than to drag it on for another 50

  15. MSN FNP Thesis Topic help.

    llg replied to kv07's topic in Post Graduate Students

    What about asking patients and/or families what types of services they would like from a primary care provider during that time? What do they need? What do they appreciate? How can an FNP help?...

  16. Best Department for New RN Grad

    llg replied to Latorie's topic in General Nursing

    I am a big believer in "go where your heart is" -- if you are ready to handle it, the unit is prepared to handle the needs of a new grad, and you are lucky enough to be chosen. Starting out your...

  17. Do you think ADN programs will really be phased out?

    llg replied to Nursetobe25's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

  18. Do you think ADN programs will really be phased out?

    llg replied to Nursetobe25's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There is another (better) option that you are ignoring. Those ADN programs that keep expanding their curricula should just own up to the fact that they are teaching BSN level material and convert...

  19. What Docs Don't Understand About Nurses

    llg replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes... sort of. Your particular school may have been very discriminating in its admission standards -- and only graduated top-notch nurses. But there are lots of schools with very low standards...

  20. Requiring a BSN degree for an ADN scope of practice

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

    I think that is the point of much of the debate. Some of us in nursing want to clarify the distinction between the 2 degrees to avoid confusion. Having "virtually the same curricula" for 2...

  21. White Coat Ceremony for Nurses

    llg replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    I think that both caps and white coats are germ carriers and should be abolished. Pins can also be a hazaard in the workplace. They can do a ceremony without any of those

  22. Requiring a BSN degree for an ADN scope of practice

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

    Thanks for posting this link. I forgot this document existed. That's the kind of thing I was writing about

  23. ADN to MSN online? With no specialty?

    llg replied to Janinern84's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I totally agree with TheCommuter's post above. The whole idea of graduate education is to produce professionals with advanced knowledge in a specific area (specialization). So that is what you...

  24. Requiring a BSN degree for an ADN scope of practice

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

    I think the BSN NCLEX would include things like: 1. Knowledge of research processes and standards 2. Knowledge of evidence-based practice processes and the ability to evaluate the research...

  25. Requiring a BSN degree for an ADN scope of practice

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

    I am one of those people who would like to see 2 scopes of practice. I think that nursing made a big mistake when they created the ADN degree in not establishing 2 separate levelss. Not having a...