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llg PhD, RN

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  1. Tattoos in the workplace

    llg replied to KB4848's topic in General Nursing

    Traditionally, nurses have not been allowed to have visible tattoos. Any tattoos needed to be covered. Most hospitals had formal policies to that effect. Any nurse who had visible tattoos could...

  2. Relocating..? So scary!

    llg replied to gennn19's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I relocated by myself as a new grad many, many years ago and several other times over the course of my long career. I'd like to tell you that it's "no big deal," but that would not be the truth. It...

  3. When should I apply?

    llg replied to Aly123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Ask the facilities. There is a lot of variation from one place to another, so there is not a "one-size-fits-all" answer. Some places may want you to wait until after you have passed the NCLEX....

  4. Do you use the title "Dr."?

    llg replied to DreameRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hmmmm.... I never thought of it quite that way. Good

  5. Cant decide

    llg replied to staciesears's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with the previous poster, but want to add a few thoughts. Have you ever spent any time working or volunteering in a hospital? I think it would be a good idea to get some experience as a...

  6. Student loans for off campus housing?

    llg replied to NYCNative21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1. If you did what you would like to do ... how much would your total loans be when you graduate? That's a big part of the equation here. Putting yourself into a long-term financial crisis (with...

  7. Interview presentations?

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

    What type of job is it? Is it a teaching job? Is the topic of the presentation supposed to be about you? Are you supposed to do a PowerPoint or have other audio-visuals? etc. I would clarify...

  8. Personal Statement Help!

    llg replied to Anne76's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also ... to add to what Pixie.RN said ... it might help you to think about "cultures" broadly. "Culture" does't just refer to our ethnicity or country of origin. Your example could be about...

  9. Who is planning to retire in a few years?

    llg replied to Blackcat99's topic in Retired Nurses

    Update: It's getting harder and harder for me to stay enthusiastic about working. The "I've had enough feeling" is getting stronger and stronger. But I hope I can find the motivation to keep at...

  10. Nursing certifications going away??

    llg replied to Jvgrek0126's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital pays both the cost of the initial certification and for renewals. Being certified also counts towards our clinical ladder program that pays a couple thousand per year for nurses who...

  11. It's Complicated- Help!

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

    I also read cover letters -- and they can be very influential in my decisions about the application. In particular, the cover letter is influential in deciding whether or not I want to interview the...

  12. As a RN, which would you choose?

    llg replied to GenieToBe's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with hherrn on this one. It depends on the

  13. The 5 Patterns of knowledge in nursing practice

    llg replied to Raio's topic in General Students

    Is this a quiz question? Carper proposed 4 ways of knowing in nursing, the first 4 you list. Chinn and Kramer added a 5th. Still other knowledge theorists list many other ways of knowing. So...

  14. MSN degree without specialty

    llg replied to DandeeLion's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Good luck! It is the type of program I would be doing if I were in your position -- especially if it is from a reputable institution. Just remain realistic about the job prospects for new grads...

  15. bsn waste without license?

    llg replied to burtonmarg's topic in General Students

    I'd recommend taking the NCLEX and getting the license -- even if you don't plan on ever working as a nurse. Having the license decreases the questions/speculation about your credentials and it...

  16. Do you have a professional portfolio?

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

    Yes ... but it is structured very loosely. I just save the products produced by key projects that I have worked on. I then can use them as examples of my work whenever I need them. (E.g. classes...

  17. How did you get out of bedside nursing?

    llg replied to abnormal_saline's topic in General Nursing

    I went to grad school -- twice. That opened up lots of career options. I didn't leave the bedside because I hated it or was burned out -- as I was a staff nurse for only a couple of years. But I...

  18. Swastikas & Nursing | Refusing care based upon moral objection?

    llg replied to guest042302019's topic in General Nursing

    If I refused to care for patients (or teach nurses) who I didn't approve of for one reason or another ... I wouldn't have many patients or

  19. Scared? What to do?

    llg replied to Shelly0928's topic in General Nursing

    Are there particular nursing specialties or roles that interesting. Can you see a path that will take from where you are now to any of those fields? To make a big change just because you can does...

  20. Gift for Nursing Student

    llg replied to Golden_RN's topic in General Students

    It's a nice thought, but I wouldn't choose a stethoscope. His school may require a certain type. Or he may quickly develop a preference for a certain type and then your money would have been...

  21. MSN degree without specialty

    llg replied to DandeeLion's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    1. By moving their program for people with degrees in other fields to the MSN (graduate) level, it makes those students eligible for graduate level financial aid. Many people wanting to enter...

  22. Does nursing school matter?

    llg replied to hooplah's topic in General Students

    Not necessarily. It can also mean that the school is so bad that reputable hospitals won't have anything to do with it. And they know that their new grads have been poorly prepared. Those...

  23. Where should I relocate

    llg replied to 976tc6's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have relocated several times in my life. It can get lonely to be in a new place, with no friends, while you are under stress working in a new job, in a new career, trying to adjust to a whole new...

  24. Can I pursue RN career with solicit prostitute misdemeanor?

    llg replied to applytoRNschool's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Does it show up on a standard criminal background/sex offender background

  25. Are all agencies this messed up?

    llg replied to Luchador's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like a pretty good deal for you financially -- and they didn't seem too angry when you said, "No." Just keep remembering to say "No" consistently to requests that aren't reasonable, safe,...