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llg PhD, RN

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  1. Trying to figure out what program to do

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

    Why aren't you even considering an RN program? If that is what you want in the long run, wouldn't it be better in the long run to head straight toward that

  2. Peds/Neuro Advice

    llg replied to Quinticx's topic in Pediatric

    I'd take the peds job. Getting into peds can be tough. But once you are known as a good peds nurse, it's usually not that hard to change

  3. Adopting a new philosophy

    llg replied to Cricket183's topic in General Nursing

    Love this. Thanks for sharing.

  4. Pros & Cons of MSN Educator vs MSN NP

    llg replied to larsnc10's topic in General Nursing

    If you are still torn ... then it would be best to wait to enroll until you are fairly sure (recognizing that few people are ever 100% sure of any decision like that.) I have seen too many people...

  5. PhD help! Nursing or public health?

    llg replied to saheckler's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I think you should first decide what type of job you want and who you want to teach -- nursing students or public health students? Then you will have your answer. If you are still unsure about...

  6. RN BSN to...? Did you pursue a different degree?

    llg replied to katie6126's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are wise to think about the type of work you want to do for a while before jumping into something too quickly. I have seen many people make the mistake of rushing to graduate school -...

  7. where should i for my nursing intership

    llg replied to blenderbottle's topic in General Students

    I think a general med/surg unit would be the best fit for your planned career with an insurance coverage. It is the most "general" specialty. It will also be most likely where you will be able to...

  8. How to word this on resume

    llg replied to TwoLayi's topic in Nursing Career

    I would simply say that you serve as a preceptor for new orientees. That is not a lie. If they ask for details, be honest and tell them the details. You've got nothing to hide or be ashamed of....

  9. How do I address issues about availability?

    llg replied to Fitscarlet's topic in Nursing Career

    If I read your initial post correctly, you will only be available to work 1 weekday per week. That will make it pretty difficult to get your to all the orientation classes, etc. that a hospital...

  10. Dream job . . . but it's night shift

    llg replied to lissy1214's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I voted for you to take it. Unless your some "special snowflake" who can't tolerate any stress in your life, you should be able to live with the night shifts for a while. But since you have 3...

  11. Is it just me, or is my employer being really messed up?

    llg replied to Capp's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked for 6 different hospitals in 6 different states over the years and not one of them allowed the staff to buy things at the hospital's pharmacy (unless they were a registered patient of the...

  12. BSN with PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences .

    llg replied to aedic002's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly what types of jobs will you be seeking after graduation? I've known some nurses who worked as sales reps and/or educators for drug companies, but they certainly didn't need PhD's in...

  13. Nurses Side Hustles

    llg replied to Evan Gross's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I teach 1 course per semester at a local university. The money is not great, but it's not terrible. And since I teach online, the hours are VERY flexible and I can do it in my jammies at night...

  14. NICU/PICU; where to start?

    llg replied to slgatley's topic in Pediatric

    General peds would be appropriate for either NICU or PICU. If you heart is set on NICU and you can get a job working with newborns (in an LDRP set-up, or newborn nursery, or intermediate nursery,...

  15. MSN degree leadership and management / administration

    llg replied to RayRN87's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The curricula of various schools can be vary different ... but generally, the "leadership/management" tracks are close to the same thing as "Nursing Administration." However, a lot of times ......

  16. Is this a reasonable expectation?

    llg replied to MomOfFive2018's topic in General Students

    Not reasonable as a new grad. Yes, you might be the exception to the rule and get lucky ... but most good hospitals prefer (and may require) new grads to work full time for a while to make the...

  17. Recording device for lectures

    llg replied to megster871's topic in General Students

    As a teacher, my feelings about recording are mixed. I can fully understand why some students want to record -- and a part of me wants to allow it -- and I have allowed it on occasion in the past....

  18. Would you go to another career fair if you already accepted an offer somewhere else?

    llg replied to Bunsbuns's topic in General Nursing

    If I had already started the 1st job, I would not go. However, if I hadn't started the job yet, I would go to check out the other

  19. Should I do a BSN or MSN program? Asking as a non-nursing college graduate...

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

    What is your local job market like for graduates of that particular MSN program? That's the information you need to make an informed decision. Also, what specialties and/or job roles does that MSN...

  20. Hospital Based Nurse Educators Role/Demands

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

    When you say, "hospital based clinical nurse educators, " what exactly do you mean? Different people might use that expression to mean different things. If you are using that expression in a...

  21. Math question help please!

    llg replied to Ashleyherberth's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Are you 100% positive that the question is asking for how many mcg's per day? I see the question says "per dose." Is there no other information that says the drug is given BID or TID, etc. ?...

  22. Can unionized nurses be on a diff salary schedule than teachers?

    llg replied to clockwood's topic in School

    I think they can negotiate any pay schedule they want. However, I doubt the teachers would support the idea of nurses being paid more than they are -- particularly if the teachers are required to...

  23. Dream NICU

    llg replied to may1787's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    1. Adequate restrooms for visitors and staff. I've never worked in a NICU that had that. 2. System/space/stations/whatever to get lab specimens quickly to the lab -- without having to walk a mile...

  24. Capstone Project ideas

    llg replied to Becky8's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Schedule a meeting with the unit's educator and/or manager -- or anyone else you feel would be appropriate for that setting. Ask them for advice based on what the unit needs and/or what projects are...

  25. Needle stick Injury but Unused Needle

    llg replied to Ladyazn08's topic in General Nursing

    How do you think the bugs might have gotten from the patient to your bloodstream? What would have been their route and mechanism of