llg

llg PhD, RN

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  1. Raises

    llg replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I've been in this business for 40 years ... and my opinion is that work environment, work happiness, good co-workers, good schedule, etc. ... outweigh small-to-moderate pay differences. If I am...

  2. Help choosing role immersion placement.

    llg replied to Hockeymom65's topic in General Students

    I disagree with meanmaryjean on this one -- which is rare. We usually agree. Unless you have reason to doubt your ability to pass the NCLEX, pick the type of unit where you really want to work after...

  3. Career in flames

    llg replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I agree that you should stay in your current job if you can. To salvage your career, you need to show some stability. Even though your current job is not ideal, and you probably don't want to stay...

  4. Contractually Obligated - Hate my job

    llg replied to CptCari's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The quality of my life is well worth $2400. If that is your only penalty, pay it and be

  5. When to list preceptorship on resume

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

    I would definitely include it on your resume -- just be clear about the timeline and to identify it as a student experience (not a previous job). I'd list it as part of your school experience and...

  6. Bored, Trying to figure out what to do.

    llg replied to deej394's topic in General Nursing

    This is more important than you might realize. Do you "live to work" ... or do you "work to live." A lot of newer nurses have been so focused on developing their careers as they go through...

  7. Advice for breaking nurse residency contract

    llg replied to HayRayRN's topic in Nursing Career

    What does your contract say? Are you allowed to transfer within the terms of the contract? What is the penalty for breaking your contract? Can you afford to pay that penalty? How much longer...

  8. Master of nursing

    llg replied to RN20177's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You should pick a program that matches well with your interests and that prepares you to work in the type of job that you will want in the future. You also want to be sure that the school has all...

  9. Have you moved out of state for a nursing job?

    llg replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've done it several times in my long career -- but not lately. I don't regret it because I got to see several different parts of the country and saw the different cultures in each region. It...

  10. To file or not to file?

    llg replied to RevolutionBreeze's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    My instincts say to file to get everything on the record. But my experience (not in California) tells me that you are unlikely to get a positive result because you have nothing in writing from the...

  11. Nurse-patient relationship

    llg replied to Realist_'s topic in Activism, Healthcare

    ... and I can't resist pointing out that the materials that the OP is reading are old. Even high-quality work needs to be "interpreted" in light of current circumstances to be

  12. Denied from Johns Hopkins All Children's and Now I Can't Find a Job

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

    The source of some of your problems is that you want to find a great job ... then do the paperwork to get your license in that state and move there. While that plan works for YOUR life, it doesn't...

  13. Pay grade: experienced nurse vs new grad

    llg replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Bob. That is the perfect example/explanation as to why sign-on bonus are a bad from a hospital's perspective. They provide incentives for nurses to change employers frequently -- and no...

  14. Staff Development & Training

    llg replied to ssempu's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In addition to using pre-existing educational resources ... I strongly recommend that you learn to make some of your own -- tailored to the needs of your staff. Also, learn as much as you can...

  15. Online Faculty with MSN?

    llg replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I doubt there is any school that is paying $80,000 - $90,000 per year for online faculty members. Your best bet would be to seek a full time position somewhere with really high faculty pay. I teach...

  16. Nurse preceptor - incentive pay?

    llg replied to katiern46's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital, there is no extra pay for having a nursing student if that student is just doing a routine clinical shift with her student clinical group and her instructor is present. However,...

  17. Professional organizations

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

    What organizations have your colleagues at work found helpful? What are your long-term career goals? Maybe an organization associated with your career goals might be of interest to you. About ANA --...

  18. Extremely Sore Feet!! HELP

    llg replied to TenerifeSea's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Have you seen a doctor (orthopedist or podiatrist) about your foot problems? Maybe there is a reason for you extreme pain that can be fixed -- or at least made easier to manage with treatment. I've...

  19. BSN or Associates Degree

    llg replied to raynpetal's topic in General Students

    Another thing to investigate about your job market: In some communities (such as mine), there is a big difference between finding a good job as an experienced ADN and finding a good job as a new...

  20. We fail our old people and it's heartbreaking

    llg replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    Me too ... but I know I can't totally control that. So I am making plans for a variety of possible end-of-life

  21. We fail our old people and it's heartbreaking

    llg replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    I don't get your point. One of the reasons you by LTC insurance is to be able to afford a decent LTC. Insurance can't prevent you from needing that type care -- it just helps you pay for it if and...

  22. We fail our old people and it's heartbreaking

    llg replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    I also bought my LTC insurance the very first year that my employer offered. I was only 48 at the time. (See previous post.) I am now 62 years old and the inflation protection has raised the value...

  23. We fail our old people and it's heartbreaking

    llg replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    My policy goes with me if I leave my employer. I bought it when I was 48 to get the lowest rates - and bought a low amount of insurance to start with. But it has an inflation clause that means my...

  24. We fail our old people and it's heartbreaking

    llg replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    Most people used to think the world is flat ... but that didn't make it

  25. Will graduate soon with an MSN in Education, what experience should I have?

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

    You say you want an "attractive resume." What types of job are you hoping to get? Your current resume has enabled you to get some teaching jobs ... and your MSN should improve your resume even...