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llg PhD, RN

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  1. Does it matter which FNP school I pick?

    llg replied to friendlylark's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The preceptor issue is huge. Don't take that lightly. I would never attend a school that expected me to find all my instructors (volunteers). I would expect the school to help out big time with...

  2. Tension with Management

    llg replied to NeuroNurse101's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You're totally wrong here. Case presentations are a commonly used teaching method and considered an essential part of health care education. They do not violate HIPAA if done

  3. MSN vs MBA

    llg replied to cablefree's topic in Nurse Management

    No, you don't. You just have entry-level nursing knowledge. I believe if you are going to try to be a nurse leader at a high level -- which includes management/administration/leadership of people in...

  4. Does years of experience matter?

    llg replied to ProfessorD's topic in General Nursing

    While I totally, 100% agree with this ... I think the average person benefits from a couple of years of experience before moving on to graduate level nursing education and advance roles and/or...

  5. New nurse being targeted in ED

    llg replied to Newbienikki's topic in General Nursing

    Go to your preceptor and ask for advice. Your former preceptor knows you, your skill level, the charge nurse in question, and the realities of the unit culture. She is in a much better position...

  6. How do I take nursing prerequisites post-BS?

    llg replied to simran.anand's topic in School, College Programs

    Most schools have provisions for such students. I would start by asking the school you hope to attend for nursing. Can you enroll in the pre-req classes at that school? Another option is a...

  7. My RN program is on a warning status

    llg replied to alexandraae's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You are right to be concerned. There is a possibility that your school will close before you graduate ... or that you will graduate, but your diploma will not be respected and that lack of respect...

  8. New Grad RN- Night Shifts Killing Me

    llg replied to lfolou's topic in Nursing Career

    Sadly, not everyone is well-suited for every job. Certainly you should explore your medical options ... but if medical science cannot help you get better sleep, you just may have to accept the fact...

  9. Looking for advice on finding my first job

    llg replied to PAnurse94's topic in General Nursing

    I speak from experience. Both my parents are dead. It's not the big, family events that stand out in my memories, it's the small private moments we

  10. Looking for advice on finding my first job

    llg replied to PAnurse94's topic in General Nursing

    Think of it this way: Whichever choice you make, there will be a price to pay. Both choices have a "down side." Which price are you willing/able to pay? Make a choice, and be willing to pay...

  11. New RN...need help finding an online RN-MSN

    llg replied to RedGlitter's topic in General Nursing

    Penn State has a large online program -- and you would qualify for "in-state" tuition. I don't know if they have RN-MSN, but they might. Also, have you looked at York College of Pennsylvania? I...

  12. Almost halfway done with my BSN, should I go on for MSN???

    llg replied to Eeramsey's topic in General Nursing

    Is there any way you can take a break between the BSN and the MSN without withdrawing form school? That will depend upon the structure of your program. Explore whether or not that option is...

  13. Moving On Up: Clinical Ladder Programs, are they really worth it?

    llg replied to Richard Wolfe's topic in General Nursing

    My opinion: They can be done well ... and they can be done badly. Each one has to be judged on its own merits and flaws. A common flaw is that people are not clear about what they mean. If they...

  14. Help a (semi) new grad nurse looking to get in informatics. What's my next step?

    llg replied to RNreby's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Depends on what type of job you want. If you want to be "the computer guy" ... then you'll probably need a degree in that field -- not nursing. But if you want to go into NURSING informatics,...

  15. Working full time and nursing school

    llg replied to cframmar's topic in General Nursing

    When do you plan to work on your homework from school and study during the

  16. 2.5 yrs exp.- resume help please

    llg replied to rn2015tonow's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    1. You need to make your work experience more prominent. It is good experience and needs to be easy to find on the page. As I was skimming the earlier content, I kept wondering, "Where is the key...

  17. How long can you be with one hospital as a travel nurse?

    llg replied to Sunnysandy's topic in Travel

    Great information on the tax angle in the above post. Another aspect is individual hospital policy. Some hospitals will limit the number of contracts because they don't want "permanent travelers."...

  18. Seeking advice, ASN or BSN

    llg replied to ashleyl13's topic in General Nursing

    I like the above post a lot and believe it to be a very balanced comment containing good points to consider. What types of jobs will be available to you as a new grad ASN in your community? Are...

  19. 3 DUIs What are my Chances of Being an RN?

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

    As someone who helps make decisions for a hospital as to whether or not students can come for clinicals ... I agree with meanmaryjean. A youthful DUI from a long time ago is easily forgiven. The...

  20. CNS vs MSN in Education for educator roles

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

    I think if varies greatly from location to location -- and school to school. I was just at a meeting of a local university talking about their DNP program. They pointed out that the people...

  21. Best PhD program for a PMHNP

    llg replied to vinsmuffin's topic in General Nursing

    I assume you want your research to be in your PMHNP area of interest. If that is correct, you should start your search by looking at the schools where the best research in that field is done --...

  22. should I be ashamed that I can't handle the hospital?

    llg replied to chiariwarrior's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I'm sorry to hear that this particular job is not going to work out for you. You are right -- it is better to resign sooner rather than later. The longer you stay, the more of your employer's...

  23. Which school/degree should I choose?

    llg replied to raindrop's topic in Nurse Management

    I want my nursing leaders to have and advanced education in NURSING -- and not just be a businessman or businesswoman. If your knowledge of nursing is at the entry-level only, how can you reasonably...

  24. CHOP Nurse Externship (Summer 10-week’s)

    llg replied to Samm06's topic in General Nursing

    There are lots of paid externships out there -- and they are typically very valuable to the students who get them. Note that these are jobs run by the hospital -- not clinical rotations arranged...

  25. what does FT RN in ED mean?

    llg replied to skfmf77's topic in Nursing Career

    You'll have to ask your employer about things like floating to another unit. Those types of things vary from place to place. That's the type of thing you are supposed to ask when you interview....