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  1. Nursing Research masters degree? School, programs, advice?

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

    Could you please clarify something for me? A part of your post doesn't make sense. In the beginning of your original post, you seem to say that you were dismissed from school because you got 1...

  2. How long does it usually take to hear back from a job shadow?

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

    Their "We'll let you know ..." cannot be interpreted accurately. You can't tell from that whether you will get the job or not. You'll just have to wait and see. Did you write a "thank-you" note?...

  3. Job hopping?

    llg replied to plantladyrn's topic in Nursing Career

    Depending on your location and the quality of your references, the frequent moving could make it difficult for you to get a GOOD job -- one for which there are several applicants for each position....

  4. What makes a new grad RN a competitive candidate for ICU positions?

    llg replied to X620's topic in Nursing Career

    At my hospital (a children's hospital with a large NICU and large PICU) experience is the key. Any one of the following: School preceptorship or capstone experience Summer externship Employment in...

  5. Best strategies for handling absenteeism

    llg replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in Nursing Career

    Me, too. I was always taught that in order for it to be considered patient abandonment, you had to have officially taken over the assignment. If you called out sick and didn't come to work, you...

  6. RNs and up - Do you really use all of the "gen-ed" course material on the job?

    llg replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    Here is another angle ... Think of an athlete in the gym, training. Does a football quarterback need to lift weights while playing a game? No, but he needs his arm and other body parts to be strong...

  7. Best strategies for handling absenteeism

    llg replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in Nursing Career

    So, in response to your last 2 posts, Lorie ... you agree that nurses should not be expected or forced to work when truly sick or injured. Then why did your original post not reflect that? Why not...

  8. So Frustrated I want to quit nursing altogether

    llg replied to deej394's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous poster. It's not a rational, reasonable decision to quit an entire profession/career because you encountered one manager you don't like. There are always going to be a...

  9. Best strategies for handling absenteeism

    llg replied to Lorie Brown RN, MN, JD's topic in Nursing Career

    I am not totally satisfied with your answer to this question, Lorie. It's morally wrong to "guilt trip" nurses about taking sick leave when they are truly sick or injured. And jumping quickly to...

  10. New grad on leave with 3 kids under 3...HELP

    llg replied to nursemom24's topic in General Nursing

    I think you've gotten some pretty good advice in this thread -- both last year and this year. The only thing I have disagreed with is the belief that "the nursing jobs will always be there." No,...

  11. If I hate my CNA job should I still pursue nursing?

    llg replied to Talia Lynch's topic in Nursing Career

    As you already seem to know, there are lots of different types of nursing. Just because you are not suited to that one job doesn't mean there aren't other types of nursing that might suit you. But...

  12. New Grad Application Rejection

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

    Also, what types of jobs are you applying to? Is it possible you are applying to big hospitals and/or specialty units that might prefer that their new grads have

  13. One step closer to retirement

    llg posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have finally taken a big step toward retirement: I have set a tentative date - early 2021. The exact date is still a bit of an estimate because it will depend on when construction finishes on the...

  14. 1 year in and I’m not sure where to go

    llg replied to TammyTho's topic in Nursing Career

    Many, many nurses go through a "disillusioned" or "antsy" period after about a year of practice. It's very common. They are so used to pushing hard, learning new things every day, and being...

  15. Have you restarted a nursing program?

    llg replied to Stephab07's topic in General Students

    Some of you might not fully understand why the attendance policies are so strict at your schools. State Boards of Nursing have a set minimum number of clinical hours that all students must complete...

  16. Advice Needed: Do I Stay or Go?

    llg replied to GeriRN2010's topic in General Nursing

    If you really like your job, why did you have a panic attack? I would determine the cause of the panic attack and address that before quitting my job on the assumption that your job was the

  17. Advice neeeded - Taking the easy vs. the uncertain way to be a NICU nurse

    llg replied to nicunurse4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I strongly recommend the home town NICU. Once you get a year or two of experience, you'll be in good shape to move anywhere you want. Make that transition from student to professional where you...

  18. Is 54 too old as a new RN?

    llg replied to OHRN2023's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    All that "Don't give up on your dreams" talk sounds great, but you have to be realistic. Your chances of being happy with the type of job you can get as a 54-year-old new grad varies in relation to...

  19. Least stressful nursing job at a hospital?

    llg replied to Forest2's topic in Nursing Career

    Something with regular non-direct patient care tasks such as: 1. Some staff education jobs (routing training jobs, like teaching orientation classes or CPR classes, etc.) 2. Some quality improvement...

  20. New grad trying to choose between mother-baby and ICU

    llg replied to lexxa25's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you have gotten some really good advice on this thread. There is no one, right answer -- as the best choice would depend on the particular person. For me, I would be looking at the options...

  21. For-Profit NP admissions... I thought they were joking!

    llg replied to SummitRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    This is the first I have heard of an employer doing that. It's a bold move. I wish more employers would make at least some kind of stand on the quality of nursing education they will support. Your...

  22. Any way you could stay over and work a few hours

    llg replied to guest974915's topic in General Nursing

    That has been my approach and what I recommend to new nurses. It's not wise to be the person who is NEVER flexible with your schedule or willing to work a little extra occasionally. Demonstrate...

  23. is FNP better

    llg replied to direw0lf's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It may be different where you live ... but in my neck of the woods, most PNP jobs are taken by experienced pediatric nurses who have built relationships with the pediatricians caring for their...

  24. Older nurses...chasing that carrot

    llg replied to guest974915's topic in General Nursing

    I went through similar feelings when I was in my mid-late 50's. But that was back when the Great Recession hit and I realized I was lucky to just keep my job. I had friends who had their positions...

  25. Opinion: Is Nursing considered STEM Why or Why Not?

    llg replied to Migrating's topic in General Students

    I don't think nursing is a true STEM field either -- for the reasons stated by the previous few posters. I have seen some people discuss "STEMH" or some other arrangement of the letters -- with the...