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llg PhD, RN

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  1. Will I ever be the nurse I WANT to be? New grad.... really really struggling emotionally

    llg replied to tree-huggin'RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It sounds to me as if you are doing great -- you just need to recognize that the type of unit you are working on is not meant to provide long-term care. It is an acute care unit and your...

  2. Where are the new grad NICU positions?

    llg replied to diman's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Pick a place where you have family and/or friends for the following reasons: 1. It can be lonely moving to a place where you don't know anybody. I've done it several times: I know from experience....

  3. I went to work with a black eye

    llg replied to Jessie-'s topic in General Nursing

    I find it interesting that the OP was apparently so embarrassed(?) by the black eye that she tried to hide it and didn't mention it to her co-workers. Why? If it really is an "innocent" injury,...

  4. Honesty is NOT the best policy?

    llg replied to Ambersmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am sorry to read that you were fired and can understand that you are very upset. Find yourself a shoulder to cry on and set the issues aside for a little bit. Then come back to them when you are...

  5. BSN is a joke

    llg replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with most of your post ... but you "sort of" contradicted yourself. On the one hand, you pointed out that when you changed from one BSN program to another, you saw a significant difference....

  6. Integrity vs job security

    llg replied to NurseAnnBo's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes, there is a price to pay for "doing the right thing." Just because you are right, doesn't mean you don't have to pay the price. You have 3 choices: 1. Do what you want to do ... tell the...

  7. New job seems sketchy

    llg replied to smartiipants's topic in General Nursing

    Take the 2nd job -- the one that appeals to you the most. The first one lost its chance when it didn't get you the information you needed in a timely manner. If asked ... "While I was waiting for...

  8. Residency or externship

    llg replied to Ktas12's topic in Nursing Career

    Different employers use terms like "residency, internship, externship, etc" a little differently sometimes. So you need to check with the particular employer to be sure you are using the terms the...

  9. Th and to bsn

    llg replied to BogieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Here is what I recommend: 1. Not for profit. I recommend schools whose mission is not to "make as much money for their owners as possible." I recommend schools that are not-for-profit and whose...

  10. Nursing and Dyspraxia

    llg replied to TheVeganGeekGirl's topic in Nursing Career

    It depends on how serious/advanced your condition is. If it is extremely mild, you can probably compensate and succeed at some nursing jobs. If it very severe, then I think success is unlikely....

  11. BSN is a joke

    llg replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely NOT in my region. We have ADN programs that take a student from high school to ADN in 15 months -- with no pre-reqs. They are just factories that produce new grads who can take the...

  12. New Grads in Critical Care area's

    llg replied to kindz22's topic in General Nursing

    Yes ... but only if the conditions are right. The new grad needs to be well-prepared (student externship, capstone, work in same/similar unit is another role, etc.) ... and the particular unit has...

  13. BSN is a joke

    llg replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    From what I have seen (which is a lot) ... Many staff nurses look for the easiest school with the least amount of work. They don't go choose to go to the more rigorous programs because they are "too...

  14. Job hopping

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

    You can't make this situation look good. It will look bad no matter what you do. Your best is to stay with your current job for at least a full year -- preferably longer. You have to be able to...

  15. Hitting the Salary Ceiling 1 year in....

    llg replied to Leno182's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Everyone has that dilemma. It's just the details that differ from person to person. At some point, we all realize the limits of our chosen career/life paths and have to decide whether it is worth...

  16. new grad. on a PCU floor

    llg replied to mangune91's topic in General Nursing

    That's the kind of stuff you learn on orientation. That's what orientation is for. They'll teach you what you need to know. The best tip I can give you ... is to make the extra effort to establish...

  17. Hitting the Salary Ceiling 1 year in....

    llg replied to Leno182's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As you said yourself, if you want more money, you are going to have to switch jobs to something that pays more. If you are not willing/able to switch jobs to a more lucrative type of work ... then you...

  18. As a soon to be 2018 grad, when is a good time to start applying in Virginia?

    llg replied to Souperman92's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I recommend contacting the Nurse Recruiters at the employers that most interest you and ask them what their time table is. They will probably tell you. A lot of hospitals (and at least some in...

  19. RN New Grad Residency Completion Rate

    llg replied to RN_17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Each program's completion rate would be different. It is something you could discuss during the interview if that is something you want to know. In such a discussion, I would not just ask about the...

  20. Transitioning from Adults to Neonates

    llg replied to rawrrrs's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Switching from adults to NICU is very difficult and a lot of nurses who try it, end up not finishing orientation -- or leaving soon after. One of the biggest hurdles is often that they expect their...

  21. Sigma Theta Tau Benefits

    llg replied to Caprica6's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    The only financial benefit is the possibility of getting some grants. However, there are other benefits that might be worth the renewal fee. Going to meetings, educational programs, etc. is a good...

  22. Possible HIPPA Violation

    llg replied to Juliez0313's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    There is a difference between a "hospital rule" and a "law." Printing something from the official medical record is not necessarily a violation of the law, but it might be a violation of the...

  23. Do you feel more people are entering nursing only to become APRN's?

    llg replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital ... you'd be hired. We love nurses who want to stay at the bedside. What we don't want is for people who consider our staff nurse jobs to be just short-term stepping stones to other...

  24. Calling patients by "pet" names.

    llg replied to dbabz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I remember being taught when I was in school to never use such nick names as their use was a way of putting the patient in a subordinate position to you, the profession. They should not be...

  25. Nursing Question

    llg replied to EdArenasX3's topic in General Students

    ... and will you be able to get a good job with your ADN to support you financially while getting your BSN? Is that even important to you? In some areas of the country, it is hard for new ADN grads...