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llg PhD, RN

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  1. 3rd shift and bf

    llg replied to klance's topic in General Nursing

    That's why most employers pay extra for the night shift

  2. Clinical Research Nurse - Gaining undergrad experience on research or in hands-on care?

    llg replied to Conflicted.Nurse's topic in Nursing Career

    It depends on the details of each possible position. There is no one answer that would be correct for all situations. For example, if there is an area of nursing that really interests you ......

  3. Compensation fair or not?

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

    That is right around the national average -- maybe slightly below. Is it "fair"? Of course not. But it is the "standard" pay for that job. Only you can decide whether it is worth it for you...

  4. BSN...Help!

    llg replied to MNJones's topic in General Nursing

    Listen to your advisers. They know the particular program and the requirements -- and have a good sense of what is a reasonable workload and what is not. Trying to go too fast and do too much at...

  5. How did you get the big pay raise?

    llg replied to Nurse3242's topic in General Nursing

    Job hopping usually increases your salary early in your career -- but if you're not careful, you can lose on the "benefit" end. Getting the best benefits (such as more vacation time, better schedule...

  6. I hate the politics in nursing

    llg replied to cwill2015's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    But maybe you will be the hero to break the cycle ... by living frugally, managing your career and money well ... and leaving just a little to the next generation of your

  7. Mandatory co-author?

    llg replied to Jules A's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Good point. It's about the whole team sharing the credit -- the person at the bottom of the hierarchy who did the lower-level tasks, the statistician who ran the numbers and who advised on the...

  8. Summers off

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

    At the school where I teach (adjunct, not full time) ... most faculty contracts are for 9 months ... but some classes are taught in the summer and people can teach them if they want the extra money....

  9. Relocation benefits info

    llg replied to KathyRN26's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't know the hospitals in Portland -- so take this with a grain of salt -- but. Relocation benefits are rare for staff nurse positions. In general, hospitals only offer it if they are desperate....

  10. Denied by clinical sites, now what?

    llg replied to Aubs9467's topic in LPN to RN

    As a person who processes the paperwork for students at a hospital ... my suggestion is to contact the hospital directly. Set up a meeting with them to discuss whether there is anything you can do...

  11. Is APA taught in Intro English class?

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

    Where I teach ... the nursing faculty produced a short 3-page paper on the most common elements of APA. Of course, they use APA format for the paper. All students get a copy and it is readily...

  12. Am I losing the ability to think like a normal person?

    llg replied to JamiePedsRN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    That is really not a side note -- it is the heart of the matter. If you are a PICU nurse, I assume you have a strong backbone and are not terribly thin-skinned. You have to call on those...

  13. Decline job offer and inquire about another one?

    llg replied to shelw067's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't know if this would be wise or not ... but I would probably say something like, "I'm sorry to have to decline your offer. I'm still very interested in working in that department, but I just...

  14. Mandatory co-author?

    llg replied to Jules A's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    If they "advised," they probably read rough drafts and commented on them ... guided you about what to include/emphasize/etc. and taught you a few things along the way that helped you to do a better...

  15. Decline job offer and inquire about another one?

    llg replied to shelw067's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry ... I may have misinterpreted the original post. You're right. Finding out information about the job/pay/etc. and then making a decision is not "playing games" -- assuming it is done in an...

  16. CNAs and Nurses Referred to as "Girls"

    llg replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've heard it -- less today than in the past. When I hear it, I correct it. I comment on it being

  17. Mandatory co-author?

    llg replied to Jules A's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I don't think of it as "just a courtesy." I think of it as totally appropriate. Presumably, your main adviser gave you advice on the project. In essence, your project "came out of his/her lab."...

  18. Decline job offer and inquire about another one?

    llg replied to shelw067's topic in Nursing Career

    Agree with the above posters. You sought a job and got the offer. It would look bad to start "playing games" now. Either accept the job you sought ... or decline it. If you really want to...

  19. Can you go straight into a BSN program after high school ?

    llg replied to aa12345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A lot depends on the actual school. Some BSN programs accept people right after high school. They enter the nursing program as college freshmen and don't have to re-apply after taking a year or...

  20. Manager said something covertly racist

    llg replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in General Nursing

    I used to feel the way you do. But I have learned that "being right" isn't always the most important thing. Sometimes, it is better to be "effective" than "right." The best approach is the one...

  21. Non-Impartial Instructor

    llg replied to Almostanurse12's topic in General Students

    Your best bet is to do your best work to begin with and then you won't need a 2nd chance. Really. Your instructor may have had good reasons to allow those other people to re-submit an assignment....

  22. Not Everyone is meant/wants to be a leader!

    llg replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in General Nursing

    I think the "lead, follow or get out of the way" quote might have real relevance here. Many nurses avoid leadership positions and activities, but will complain frequently about the way things are....

  23. Advise on transitioning to management

    llg replied to LittleRed84's topic in General Nursing

    Jobs like risk manager and case manager -- generally do not lead to unit manager jobs because they are a totally different type of "manager." You seem to be wanting a career in Nursing...

  24. Manager said something covertly racist

    llg replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in General Nursing

    I'd recommend a slight wording change. I'd say something like ... "I know you were just trying to make a joke, but I have friends who are Hispanic ... and that made me uncomfortable." That way, you...

  25. Not Everyone is meant/wants to be a leader!

    llg replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with this. Things like charge, precepting, and a certain amount of committee participation is part of the staff-nurse level job. We need the average nurse to do these professional...