llg

llg PhD, RN

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  1. What Docs Don't Understand About Nurses

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

    Great topic for a thread. ... I wish they knew what it was like to not be able to leave the unit, go to the bathroom, take a break, etc. -- to always have to stay with the patient, no matter what...

  2. CNL programs for current RN's

    llg posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am looking to make a list of schools offering MSN's in the Clinical Nurse Leader) CNL role -- for people who are already nurses, not as entry-level degrees. I'm particularly interested in online...

  3. Making Friends

    llg replied to BSNInProgress's topic in General Students

    I agree with the others. Be patient and let friendships develop naturally as you meet people who share things in common with you. If you appear to eager ... you are likely to appear "desperate" --...

  4. Attaining an Ancient Unaccredited "Transcript"

    llg replied to Nursingstd63's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would also save copies of all replies you get from all the sources you try. A letter from some credible source (such as the states' Department of Professional Education -- or whatever it is called...

  5. Still Reeling From This

    llg replied to MECO28's topic in General Nursing

    You did your best to protect a helpless, suffering patient. Never regret that. Some battles are worth fight. "Ethics are nice, but ..." Yeah, and that guy should get

  6. What is so difficult about this question?

    llg replied to 86toronado's topic in Emergency

    I am 59 years old. I have had lots of medical problems in the past - most of them totally irrelevant to a current visit to the doctor. Do you really want the whole list since childhood? (E.g....

  7. Is This Bullying?

    llg replied to roser13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I prefer Jello pudding to the actual geletin products. Does that make me some sort of wierd "amost-nurse"

  8. Advice about liability insurance?

    llg replied to xiaobear007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have had my own insurance since graduation in 1977 -- wouldn't consider practicing without it. When push comes to shove, your employer's insurance company will look after THEIR best interests, not...

  9. Burnt out after 7mths

    llg replied to Es90's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What do you do? You learn a lot about stress management techniques. Are you eating well? Exercising regularly? Getting some healthy social activity on your days off? Have you taken sufficient...

  10. Can strong connections to hospitals really help?

    llg replied to bella14k's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've known that sort of thing to work. But be careful, it can also work against you in the long run if a unit is forced to hire you against their will. It could hurt your relationships with the...

  11. What is bullying then?

    llg replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe you are right. I thought she was serious. I have read some articles on bullying that seem to suggest thoughts along the lines of what she was expressing. I hope you are

  12. What is bullying then?

    llg replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I disagree with you on that one, classicdame. To say that bullying is "anything a person says it is" means that if I don't like what you are wearing today, I can legitimately call that bullying. If a...

  13. How long would you wait before you left

    llg replied to medic978's topic in Nursing Career

    I would apply for the available jobs and see what happens. If you are offered a more desirable job -- I would recommend seriously considering it. Your current short-term job won't matter IF (and...

  14. Uncharted Water

    llg replied to ALNeuroNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    You raise a good point. Your career options will be limited -- and will you be happy with your options when you get back? Not only will you have the problems you have already pointed out, but you...

  15. Where O' Where are the wise ones?

    llg replied to RNIBCLC's topic in General Nursing

    Gee, I have missed most of these threads. Historically, I have found this time of year to be a not-so-good time on allnurses. A lot of students just starting out and asking lots of the same basic...

  16. Value of Nurse Educator Certificate

    llg replied to RN34TX's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Yes ... they can be valuable. People looking to hire nurses for educational roles want to know that the applicant has taken some courses in nursing education. In some states/employers, that...

  17. Your Specialty & Why

    llg replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in General Nursing

    My original clinical specialty was NICU -- because I was fascinated by those little creatures and the person inside those tiny bodies. I also liked the fact that I didn't have to deal with...

  18. Did I ruin my chances of being hired by a hospital?

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

    I don't think you "blew it" or anything. Anyone with any sense at all knows that a strong candidate might be getting interviews at multiple places. Don't obsess over it. Just follow-up promptly...

  19. Offered job but interview this week

    llg replied to MommyandRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Can you negotiate a start day with #1 to give you time to interview with #2 and get a response from #2 before you would have to actually start the job at #1? That's what I would do. While...

  20. Is a PhD worth it ?

    llg replied to cna to crna2b's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    As you probably expect, there are a lot of "it depends" aspects to this question. Most people don't expect or receive a big financial benefit from a PhD. They do it for the love of the work and...

  21. Is it right for me?

    llg replied to aimerson's topic in General Nursing

    How do you know? The same way you know about other stuff -- you give it a try. Spend some time in and around health care -- volunteer -- etc. and see if you like it or hate it. Don't make a...

  22. What did your manager do for you?

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

    While it is important to be visible to your staff -- and to help them out occasionally when they are busy -- too many new managers fail to strike the right balance between "out on the unit" and being...

  23. What Does "New Graduate" Mean?

    llg replied to kaznurse's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the original CNL grads were career-switchers. For them, it was an entry-level Master's -- and many (most?) had to work as staff nurses for a while and get some experience before they could be...

  24. Are all these certifications worth it?

    llg replied to jvl2's topic in Emergency

    I agree with Larry. It depends on your long-term plans. Keep those you think will be relevant for your current and future work. Let the ones go that you will not need

  25. I've been a nurse since.....(fill in the blank)

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

    1977. Yep, I graduated in 1977. That was before a lot of