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llg PhD, RN

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  1. Cursing in professional settings

    llg replied to Eschell2971's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The occasional curse word for effect doesn't bother me. However, I am bothered by (and disrespect) people who can't seem to have a conversation without them. If it's constant, it makes me think the...

  2. Failed second semester by 1 point, any advice on study methods

    llg replied to bobbib20's topic in General Students

    What type of questions do you get wrong on the tests? How do you get them wrong? What do you do that prevents you from getting them right? Are you not remembering the factual material? Are you...

  3. This is Where the Cowboy Rides Away

    llg replied to OldDude's topic in School

    Congratulations! Enjoy your

  4. Forming Nursing Research Question with PICOT

    llg replied to akgreenberg92's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    To me, the question looks like it needs more refinement. It's kind'a "all over the place," including multiple topics in one question. Focusing on something more specific and clarify your question...

  5. IS THIS HIPAA ??? Being harassed for reporting ...

    llg replied to Anon143's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The threat of violence is the far bigger issue here -- not the HIPAA. As a HIPAA violation, it is "small potatoes" -- and while I believe the employee who posted the picture with a patient in the...

  6. ARE MOST RN SCHOOLS LIKE THIS??

    llg replied to Anon143's topic in School, College Programs

    The particular score that a student needs to pass a particular test or course is not the point. The point is that ALL schools must set a minimum standard that is required to be met in order to...

  7. How many care plans do you do?

    llg replied to Rionoir's topic in General Students

    Ours were of "mid-length" -- typically 6 to 8 pages. You had to visit your patient the day/evening before clinical and do a preliminary assessment and review of the chart. Based on that, we had to...

  8. The Nursing School to Welfare Pipeline

    llg replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    I blame the schools that lie, misrepresent, over-charge, etc.. But that is not all schools. Some schools do not do those things. I don't blame all schools just because some schools are bad --...

  9. Need help...Specialty experience requirements

    llg replied to Coopster1's topic in Agency Nurses

    I strongly agree with the previous posters. If you need actual research studies, don't look for "research on travelers." It such a common sense topic that few people (in anyone) would waste...

  10. Sensory Processing Sensitivity: Is Being Highly Sensitive Associated with Stress and Burnout in Nursing?

    llg replied to RNliveoak's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for sharing this information with us -- and for your research. We need more research on topics like

  11. Choosing jobs wisely

    llg replied to Layla85's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with the previous poster. If you are serious about being "on the road" towards an ER or ICU position, a job in Home Health is a "detour" not a "bridge." The longer you stay out of acute...

  12. New Manager, HELP!

    llg replied to stimmerman's topic in Nursing Career

    Here is what I would do in your situation. I would have a private talk with this former boss and tell her: 1. I really appreciate your advice and other efforts to help me, but I need for you to give...

  13. In a perfect world, how would YOU like to see nursing education improved?

    llg replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in General Nursing

    4 semesters, maximum -- just the basics, not advanced content (whatever that is). The whole idea of the ADN is to have a lower level degree that can help someone get their foot in the door of a...

  14. Online Instructor with MSN

    llg replied to Tree5981's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I teach part time online for a local school, too. Even though I have a PhD, there are several of my colleagues who don't have doctorates. I got the job because I was known to the school -- not...

  15. Help I'm Not a Young Grad

    llg replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Why do you assume that it is your age that is holding you back? Ageism is a convenient excuse when there may be other reasons you are having trouble finding a job. Have someone who is very...

  16. Do I give up Nursing? How do I survive?

    llg replied to NRNPH's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Here's how I see it: 1. Why would you give up a whole career (in a field that you say you care about) because 1 job is not going well? Don't give up that easily. 2. You have burned out -- probably...

  17. In a perfect world, how would YOU like to see nursing education improved?

    llg replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with many of your suggestions, WestCoastSun ... but not quite all of them. I don't think chem and biochem specifically should be pre-reqs. I think there are lots of science courses that...

  18. Do nursing schools look at your entire unofficial transcripts?

    llg replied to jaidon84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The poster above is correct. It depends on the school. Each school determines its own admissions criteria. Some consider the overall GPA and others focus only on specific courses. I suggest you...

  19. Secretly breaking contract

    llg replied to lorias's topic in General Students

    The administration will find out about it when she doesn't come to work at their hospital after graduation. At that point, she will have to either start working for them or arrange to settle her...

  20. Reasons nurses get fired

    llg replied to Nursing On The Run's topic in General Nursing

    Just skimmed the rest of the thread, but didn't see this one ... I've seen people fired for falsifying their time/attendance records - e.g. having a friend "clock in" or "clock out" for

  21. On this week's episode of 'People Offending the Entire Profession of Nursing'...

    llg replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    On the opposite end of the spectrum .... I was listening to a history lecture on CSPAN recently that was talking about people working as nurses in American Civil War hospitals. The historian said...

  22. Help with new grad RN orientation/Added shifts

    llg replied to ICU.RN23's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds to me that your unit is doing its best to help this person transition to practice -- but as the previous poster said, not everyone is suited to every role. If she can't handle it after a...

  23. Burnt out nurse manager

    llg replied to Nursehhn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Why do you want to work in such an environment? Why do you want to work for such a bad

  24. Moving just as training is ending.

    llg replied to LPN2RNBoom's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you have gotten some good responses to your question. If this job is important to you, then tell your husband that you need to delay moving (whether he chooses to retire now or not). If...

  25. Is Shortage in Nursing really a hoax?

    llg replied to mikefilmstudent's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I watch turnover at my hospital as part of my job ... and I think I am beginning to see more retirements than I used to where I work. The change in data trends is not dramatic, but there were a few...