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llg PhD, RN

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  1. Recourse for nursing school not fulfilling its obligations

    llg replied to throwaway123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Has this issue been resolved yet? If not, my recommendation would be to assure that there is a strong paper trail. Your SO should communicate through written communications whenever possible to...

  2. Nursing PhD Advice

    llg replied to georgia88's topic in General Nursing

    I used to sit an an Admissions Committee -- and I agree with the previous poster. It's best to have a general idea, but not good to be committed to a specific research question, method, etc. That...

  3. Would you tell a co-worker he needs hearing aides?

    llg replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above posters. A discreet, supportive conversation is a good way to go. I love the idea of asking how you can help him hear you better. It might be that he has little problem...

  4. Miserable nurses

    llg replied to FutureNurse0201's topic in General Nursing

    Ok ... so you were assigned to a nurse who wasn't very "student friendly" ... and so you asked for a different assignment ... and your assignment got switched. Lucky you! You got what you asked...

  5. NRP/STABLE certification for a Nursing Student

    llg replied to Nurse2bArielle4life's topic in Nursing Career

    I wouldn't recommend it. You don't have enough experience to get the most benefit from those courses. And if you will need them for work, a good hospital will provide them for you for free. And...

  6. How long should you be a nurse before becoming a preceptor?

    llg replied to nurse_kitkat1014's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on how "ready" the nurse is -- and what type of person that nurse is asked to precept ... what exactly is expected of that preceptor ... how much support there is available for that...

  7. Raises?

    llg replied to Stella_Blue's topic in General Nursing

    Most employees get a small raise (about 2%) every 12 to 18 months. However, it is not based on anything concrete such as "seniority" or "cost of living." When you reach the top of the pay scale for...

  8. Forced to Flex Off

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

    I have yet to find a "perfect" solution to this problem that will please everyone. No hospital can afford to pay the number of nurses needed to adequately care for 21 patients if there are really...

  9. No Experience!

    llg replied to Pots_77's topic in General Students

    A lot will depend on where you live. What is the job market for new grad ADN's in the particular region where you live? In some places, it is good and you may have no problems. However, in other...

  10. Thinking about going into nursing but...

    llg replied to Honeybee2486's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Maybe you just need a new job -- one that will be more fulfilling for you. Have you considered using you accounting expertise to help people? Maybe work for a non-profit organization that would...

  11. Interested in PhD nursing/ appreciate advice

    llg replied to cenochs's topic in Nursing Career

    I think it would help you to switch your focus away from the specific degree (PhD) -- and focus instead on the kind of work you want to do. A degree is just a credential that you get when you...

  12. Interview questions

    llg replied to Marilyn93's topic in Nursing Career

    I recommend an approach similar to Triddin -- emphasize that you try not to violate policies. But if you feel it is in the patient's best interest ... you would discuss the situation with the...

  13. Practicality or Passion?

    llg replied to seej's topic in Nursing Career

    I would follow my heart, not my checking account. I'm not very good at maintaining a positive attitude if I am not happy in my work. However ... that assumes that the job in the field of my dreams...

  14. When and Why Nurses Are Leaving the Workforce

    llg replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I find it curious that "Age" and "Retirement" were listed as separate factors. I would imagine that for most people planning to retire in the near future, "age" is also a

  15. Non compliance?

    llg replied to Glycerine82's topic in Patient Education

    That story reminds me of my grandmother. She had dementia -- and was not a pleasant person to be around during the final years of her life. She was in a very nice LTC with a great staff. My...

  16. Retirement at what age, and how much $$ will you will need to retire "comfortably"?

    llg replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    Valid point ... but that's no reason not to plan and save some money. There is a reasonable "happy medium" that can be found. The people who frustrate me are the ones who are saving very little...

  17. Two week notice 2 personal days not taken

    llg replied to La'sBlueSky's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I figured as much -- but that doesn't matter. If you take them, it will make you look bad and may get you designated as "ineligible for rehire" -- and that is not a designation you

  18. MSN but can't get a Management position!!??

    llg replied to mlalte's topic in Nursing Career

    Are you setting your sights a little too high? Are there some other positions you could apply for that would move you forward -- if only a little - towards your goal? Maybe there is a job...

  19. Devastated and Disappointed

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

    Great response, Nurse Beth. I hope lots of people read

  20. Retirement at what age, and how much $$ will you will need to retire "comfortably"?

    llg replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    When I look around, I see much of the same thing -- people making less money than I am buying all sorts of luxury items. They seem to feel they are entitled to those things. They say things like,...

  21. AN Scholarship

    llg replied to NICU Guy's topic in General Nursing

    $20 for anyone who posts ... "Am I the only one who

  22. What's the nicest compliment you've gotten as a nurse?

    llg replied to NurseNinja1990's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago, when I was a new Charge Nurse ... one of the senior nurses told me that she was impressed by my Charge abilities because when I made decisions about staff assignments, patient placement,...

  23. AN Scholarship

    llg replied to NICU Guy's topic in General Nursing

    Good

  24. Is it better to have one preceptor or multiple preceptors in training?

    llg replied to Roberta123's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with some of the previous posters -- there are advantages and disadvantages to both possibilities. I think it is best to have consistency for the first week or two ... but then adding a couple...

  25. Two week notice 2 personal days not taken

    llg replied to La'sBlueSky's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wouldn't take any time off during those last few weeks of work unless you have written permission to do so. Taking unapproved time off may very well cause the employer to list you as "not eligible...