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llg PhD, RN

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  1. Credentials question

    llg replied to pmabraham's topic in General Nursing

    And of course, as nurses we all know that if some physicians do it, then it must be right. Is that what you are trying to say? (and oh, I don't list my credentials the same way they are listed here in...

  2. Nurses Eat Their Young

    llg replied to Dairian's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Actual bullying in which a person consciously targets a specific other person? Very rarely in my 40-year career. People being generally grouchy to everyone and some "fragile snowflake" who is unable...

  3. Does this happen often when interviewing?

    llg replied to tj151619's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's not uncommon for a Recruiter to schedule 2 or more interviews on the same day. Was it the fact that the Manager escorted you to the 2nd interview? That's not all that uncommon either. The...

  4. Hiring Manager Asked About BSN

    llg replied to BoJo27's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You have lots of different options -- and the best way to handle this situation is simply to tell the truth. What are your career plans? Do you plan on going back to school immediately after...

  5. 14 yr LVN..in BSN Program. Trying to pick a specialty

    llg replied to Nurseroxieo's topic in Nursing Career

    Which is closer to your long term career goals/interests? Choose that one. Both are great opportunities in areas in which it is often difficult for new grads to get jobs. Choose the one that...

  6. MSN or DNP to be nursing educator?

    llg replied to rnlung89's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    If you want to teach at the university level (e.g. in a BSN program) ... you'll need at least a Master's Degree plus experience in the field you want to teach. That's usually the minimum for...

  7. Help with THE decision to become an RN

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

    What type of job do you want as an RN? What types of jobs are available to new ADN grads in your community? Do they match? In many communities, a new grad ADN is very limited in their job...

  8. Losing my mind -- help me find it?

    llg replied to Ado Annie's topic in Nursing Career

    I think your thoughts on trying a new specialty sound perfectly reasonable. If that is what is available and you are interested, then pursue them. But maybe there are some other things you could do...

  9. NICU Nurse torn on becoming an NNP

    llg replied to NICURN'17's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Maybe I am the wrong person to respond ... because I made a different decision than you seem to be leaning towards ... but ... I started my career as a NICU nurse and started graduate school at 24,...

  10. Decision, decisions, decisions

    llg replied to Larsen4220's topic in General Students

    I agree totally with jedrnurse. But I would also ask you to consider: When you first decided to enter the nursing world, what type of nurse did you imagine yourself to be? What career path did...

  11. Help me with my interview

    llg replied to SoonerGirrl's topic in Nursing Career

    Actually, you can say that ... just maybe not in that way. People often like hearing that a former employee wants to return because they have learned that their old employer is actually pretty good...

  12. RN to MSN? Can you skip the BSN?

    llg replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    If it were me, I would prefer to get the BSN along the way to the MSN -- mostly in case you get delayed and don't finish the MSN right away. Once you get the BSN, you would be eligible for more jobs...

  13. Teaching In ADN Program

    llg replied to pro-student's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I think that is a really good question -- and hope that other people respond. For me, it would be difficult to reconcile it unless I felt that I could actually help the students. If I felt I were...

  14. Lazy RN looking for a gig

    llg replied to Alex_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Local schools of nursing. Get to know the instructors that bring students to your hospital. After you have established relationships with them and they think you are a great nurse and great...

  15. Money for school when "we do not participate in federal student loans"

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

    I wholeheartedly support what Elkpark said. Most schools WANT to participate in the federal student loan program. If the school you plan to attend does not, find out WHY before investing any money...

  16. Torn between two specialities for preceptorship.

    llg replied to taylor925's topic in General Students

    I disagree with those who say it won't matter. I work in a children's hospital and have worked in the maternal-child field for over 30 years. When we look at hiring new grads, those who have done...

  17. Would you File a Complaint?

    llg replied to everchangingRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't think the Board of Nursing is the place to go with this. If you can't get the hospital's attention by filing a complaint and talking with the Patient Advocate, maybe it is time to talk to an...

  18. Need advice

    llg replied to Dragonfly949697's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see how you can work if the pain is as bad as you describe. I would go to the doctor and call out from work if

  19. New grad nurse wondering if I made a mistake choosing this career

    llg replied to ddrn97's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As you already know, your feelings are normal. You just have to give it time to see if you are going to become more comfortable as you get more experience. There are no short-cuts or ways to avoid...

  20. New Grad Nurse With 5mos to Spare

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

    I am happy to read that you are re-thinking the idea of working at the camp in 2019 -- giving yourself 5 months to kill. I agree with the other posters that it would be a huge mistake. Get...

  21. Nursing professor thinks half of the class as cheaters

    llg replied to cjprenurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't fully understand your question. Apparently, 15 people did not submit their own work on the ABG worksheet. They either combined their efforts and did it as a group or had a completed...

  22. new grad resumes with no healthcare experience

    llg replied to NESummers's topic in General Students

    When evaluating a resume from such an applicant, I look for: 1. The school they have attended -- the quality of the school and their performance as a student 2. Any special projects they did as a...

  23. Nurse educator? Nurse practitioner?.. help!!

    llg replied to bmward0807's topic in Nursing Career

    You won't like my advice, but here it is: If you don't feel a "pull in your heart" more towards one field or the other ... then you are probably not yet ready for grad school. Give it a few more...

  24. Am I overreacting?

    llg replied to Jvn11's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It never ceases to amaze me that nurses will neglect to ask. That's what report is

  25. New job offer, letter of resignation

    llg replied to cleback's topic in General Nursing

    I compromised when I was in a similar situation and HR wasn't cooperating. I asked the person who would be my boss to send me an e-mail confirming that I was being hired. She probably shouldn't...