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llg PhD, RN

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  1. My children made the choice for me

    llg replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Health, Stress Management

    OK ... so you don't want to work full time. That's fine. But I do recommend you find some part time work to "keep you hand in" nursing somehow. You may NEED a job later and not be able to get...

  2. Question for you retired RNs

    llg replied to Grobyc82's topic in Retired Nurses

    I am also approaching my 41 year anniversary as a nurse. I graduated with my BSN in the spring of 1977. Right now, I am planning on retirement in about 4 years, at my full retirement age of 66 and...

  3. Unions vs Non Union Hospitals

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

    I am "on the fence" on the issue. I have only worked for 1 unionized hospital and the relationship between the management and the staff was the worst I have ever experienced. Each considered the...

  4. Precepting new grads

    llg replied to Leesha's topic in Nursing Career

    Lots of people have lots of differing opinions on that. However, I have never seen solid evidence on the topic. I doubt that nurses with less than 1 year of experience have all of the skills...

  5. Continuing Education --Getting staff to complete it

    llg replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The size of the community makes no difference. If your jobs are good, desirable jobs ... people will meet the expectations necessary to keep those jobs as long as those expectations are reasonable....

  6. Continuing Education --Getting staff to complete it

    llg replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That sounds like a good idea. There needs to be a negative consequence of not meeting the expectations. That sounds like a pretty effective negative

  7. Evidence Base Research Shows...

    llg replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I never understood why some people use the phrase "evidence-based research" instead of just "research." What type of research is NOT based on evidence? All scientific research is based on...

  8. Which degree is better for older student?

    llg replied to annie78's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is no one, right answer to your question. Which path will be "best" for you will depend on a lot of factors. The factor that would matter most to me is the quality of the various programs...

  9. Is it OK to include a photo with resume or CV?

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

    Only if you are handing the portfolio out in person (for the reasons Nurse Beth explained above). But even then, I wouldn't do it. Getting the job (or not) should not be about your looks -- and when...

  10. Old and Ready to Give Up

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

    Congratulations! It sounds like you have landed a good job where your experience will be invaluable. I hope it helps you get a "second wind" that will carry you through the next several years....

  11. Continuing Education --Getting staff to complete it

    llg replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Most people consider this type of activity so unpleasant that there is not much you can do. Yes, you can make it a bit more pleasant ... but in the end, your employer needs to consider the...

  12. Can i be fired

    llg replied to Joshua08's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I applaud your attitude about this situation. You seem to be using it as a learning/growth experience for yourself and I think that is great. You sound like the type of person I would want to work...

  13. What is a nursing concept paper

    llg replied to lildysp's topic in General Students

    For directions on the paper, you should look to your instructor. What do the instructions for the assignment say? Is there a grading rubric you should follow? Did the instructor give the class...

  14. Jean Watson

    llg replied to SummerGarden's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I used to be one of her students, many years ago. If you want her autograph, I recommend buying one of her books and asking her to sign

  15. Full Time or Per diem (But Full time)

    llg replied to Irah0526's topic in General Nursing

    The "rules" of per diem employment vary from place to place. So be sure to research all the details of your particular employer's rules. I've known a lot of people over the years who make...

  16. Diversion

    llg replied to Frina's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Exactly what "vague statement" did you make? That is the statement that will be used against you. That is the "confession" that you will be credited

  17. Old and Ready to Give Up

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

    I strongly agree with Nurse Beth on this. The OP sounds "old and ready to give up" in her post. I can imagine that she sounds that way in an interview, too -- and that is just not attractive to an...

  18. Applying without experience

    llg replied to shephfra000's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't think it hurts to apply -- especially in your situation. With a good cover letter, someone might make note of your student level experience and give you a chance. But note, if you are...

  19. Why am I Passed Over for Promotion?

    llg replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nursing Career

    While I agree with everything Nurse Beth wrote ... you could be right. They may be not promoting you because they want you to stay where you are. You might be more valuable to them in your current...

  20. Life or career?

    llg replied to djoshi1094's topic in General Nursing

    I'd stay for the moment ... but I would keep searching for a job that you liked better and that also gave you a schedule you could live with. Life is too short to spend a lot of it at a job that...

  21. Would this risk my nursing career?

    llg replied to Fallen_embers's topic in General Students

    You'd have to talk to a lawyer to get a good handle on the legal risks. But there would be plenty of risks that you could get sucked into his lifestyle and be effected by the drama that will be...

  22. I'm in peds, should I switch if I want to do travel nursing?

    llg replied to MontanaBerry's topic in Travel

    I recommend "going where your heart is." If you really want to be a peds nurse, be a peds nurse. Children's hospitals and pediatric units hire traveling nurses too. You can be a peds or neonatal...

  23. when to apply for nurse residency programs

    llg replied to kristalaurie96's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You have to ask the particular programs that interest you. Each employer has its own preferred timeline. Also, don't limit yourself to only those hospitals that use the term "residency." That is...

  24. Can't get a job!!

    llg replied to Ana664's topic in General Nursing

    Is there a refresher course you could take? I've heard of some refresher courses that include some hands-on clinical

  25. Does your hospital pay?

    llg replied to riden6944's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Varies greatly from hospital to hospital. Those are the things you need to be asking while job-hunting to help you make your decision. Too many nurses focus only on the pay scale and end up losing...