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  1. Pre-Licensure: 2 or 3 years for BSN?

    llg replied to Reincarnated's topic in School, College Programs

    A lot depends on the quality of the program and the specific details of each. Some programs are longer because they include more content and/or teach in more depth. Sometimes, a program is longer...

  2. ADN, BSN, ABSN, or MEPN?

    llg replied to Pomfrey1227's topic in School, College Programs

    Do thorough research on the types of jobs you can realistically expect to get with an ADN in your region. That varies widely, so you will have to do your own research. Do those jobs appeal to...

  3. Should I Include Clinicals on my Resume?

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

    I agree with Nurse Beth ... but with one exception. If you did something really special as a student that is relevant to the job you are applying for, include that. For example, if your senior...

  4. Benefits and pensions, offered to nurses

    llg replied to dianearc's topic in General Nursing

    The OP raises a good topic. Too many nurses look only at the cash when they are thinking about jobs, compensation, etc. Benefits are important, too. Nurses who "job hop" often lower their...

  5. Working Relationships

    llg replied to perksrn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    As I was reading your post, I couldn't help but ask myself ... "Why is the OP asking this question?" Are your really concerned that other people are offended by your "know-it-all attitude?" Is...

  6. Pre Nursing Mom, wife working full time.

    llg replied to Shesblessed's topic in General Students

    Is it possible? Yes. But it is really difficult and most people can't do it without making some serious sacrifices. Are you prepared to make those sacrifices? You will have less income as you...

  7. I think I picked the wrong position

    llg replied to nsg2's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Ruby brought up some very good points. Where do you want to live? Both jobs sound OK. Choose where you want to live and be

  8. Experienced Viewpoint Please?

    llg replied to bitter_betsy's topic in General Students

    I have to disagree with that, Ruby. The quality of those clinical is also important. Where I live, there are some programs whose students have a reasonable number of hours of clinical -- but the...

  9. I hate my new grad nurse residency program HELP

    llg replied to nursingisfun4lyfe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I suggest you do some of the things suggested in the above posts -- like doing positive things on your day off to help you make friends in your new community, etc. Find someone to talk to who is...

  10. Best way to quit my externship

    llg replied to Mamameema's topic in Nursing Career

    Just be honest and straightforward. You have a good reason for resigning that they will understand. Tell them that your pregnancy is causing some problems and that you can't handle both the job...

  11. Would and how would you address no pay raise in over a year?

    llg replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    I have lots of experience, so I am at the top of my pay grade. I haven't gotten a raise in about 5 years. As for everyone else at my hospital ... they usually announce a small raise in the first few...

  12. Staff Retention Policies

    llg replied to Positive_Outlook's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could "like" that post multiple times. Very well

  13. Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

    llg replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    Yes ... the "US vs. THEM" mentality was started with the selection of the title for this

  14. post partum RN but wanting to work in NICU

    llg replied to JNHERRIN's topic in General Nursing

    I spent a lot of time in NICU's and ran NICU orientations for several years. How much exposure to level IV NICU's do you have? Are you really prepared to work in that intense environment -- deal...

  15. what else can i do with BSN? to say goodbye to profession or keep trying?

    llg replied to sunshine539's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you should deal with your anxiety had on before you make any big decisions. Once you get your anxiety managed/treated/whatever ... then give hospital nursing one more shot. The reasons you...

  16. Switching Jobs In The Middle Of Orientation

    llg replied to EaglesWings21's topic in General Nursing

    If you decide to stay in your current job ... then commit to staying at least a year (if not two). "Staying until the end of orientation" is the worst thing you can do from the hospital's...

  17. Routine meds can they be given an hour early or late

    llg replied to Pamcorey's topic in Patient Medications

    It always depends on the specifics of the situation. You can be a lot more flexible in the timing of administering a daily multivitamin than you can be in giving something for which the...

  18. Education and end-of-life care

    llg replied to Grobyc82's topic in General Nursing

    That's exactly what they said about the nurses of my generation -- that we had too much theory (about death and dying and stuff like that) and not enough physical skills. There is no way for any...

  19. Unions vs Non Union Hospitals

    llg replied to Grobyc82's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Yes, that drama and nit-picking seems to be a common consequence of unionization. The process of contract bargaining creates an "us against them" atmosphere that can permeate the whole culture. I...

  20. Education and end-of-life care

    llg replied to Grobyc82's topic in General Nursing

    It varies from school to school ... and what the interests of the particular faculty are. 40 years ago, my BSN program included a whole lot of content on elder care and death/dying. We had one of...

  21. Research EBP Paper Topic

    llg replied to stacie_simmons's topic in General Nursing

    From what you said in the original post (OP), it can't be on "any topic." In fact, your professor gave you a very specific topic. You can make related to a variety of diseases and conditions, but...

  22. Retirement

    llg replied to Nurse2bArielle4life's topic in Nursing Career

    Start education yourself about the different options now and start contributing to a retirement plan very early in your career. Try your best to always qualify (and take) whatever matching funds...

  23. Clinical Nurse Leaders (CNL): Where are they now?

    llg replied to IDon'tWanna's topic in Nurse Management

    When most people talk about "baby nurses" in that context, they mean ANY new grad RN, regardless of the academic level of their basic nursing preparation. They are referring to all nurses who have...

  24. Can a healthy newborn go 24 hours without a feeding?

    llg replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I strongly agree with adventure_RN above. Don't change your practice if it goes against the standards of your workplace. Also, you should not be changing your practice because some stranger on the...

  25. What do you think of Clinical Nurse Leaders (CNL)?

    llg replied to onedayitllbeme's topic in General Specialties

    While I am sure there are some people who are "just jealous," .... some of us mean something different when we bring up the new grad competence issue. The new grad CNLs (and other DE programs) I...