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llg PhD, RN

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  1. Negative reviews by students

    llg replied to LilyRN99's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    What you should probably do is step back, take a deep breath, and "listen" to what they have to say. What type of negative feedback is it? That you are not approachable? That your standards are...

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

    llg replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    I just loved this post so much ... I wanted everyone to read it again. Thanks,

  3. Calling patients by "pet" names.

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

    I have lived in several different regions of the country and have found that cultures differ. I grew up in Pennsylvania and can't imagine EVER using any of those terms for patients. We don't even...

  4. Night Shift Causing Relationship Problems

    llg replied to Purple_roses's topic in General Nursing

    The title of this thread is "Night Shift Causing Relationship Problems." That is not really correct. The OP has a relationship problem -- and working night shifts has brought it to the surface....

  5. Addressing selection criteria in ONE PAGE?!?!

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

    1. There is nothing wrong with 2-3 paragraphs as long as they are not too long and all fit nicely onto 1 page. 2. Remove all detail. Don't give many examples, etc. 3. You don't need to address...

  6. Trying to get into the PICU. Better to start in general Peds, NICU, or adult ICU?

    llg replied to lala87's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    You might want to check with the PICU where you particularly want to work. At my children's hospital, they like hiring nurses with experience from our general peds units. It's considered the...

  7. Nurses to The People: we did not fail you, you failed us.

    llg replied to RNingBSNing's topic in General Nursing

    I started to gag right after ... "it takes a special person...." 1. I am thinking of all the rescue workers aiding all the disaster workers right now. I don't hear them whining. 2. Nurses need to...

  8. "Emancipatory Knowing" & Patient Outcome??

    llg replied to Tetra's topic in General Nursing

    It looks like more of a philosophical stance/theory than a scientific one. Related to Carper's classic philosophical model of the ways of knowing and the Chinn's work on praxis -- combining...

  9. Do employers ask for "employment certificate" in the US?

    llg replied to jjdd's topic in General Nursing

    No, they usually contact the previous employers you list on the application and confirm your claims. They may also ask that employer for a recommendation -- (though a lot of previous employers will...

  10. Is NICU right for me?

    llg replied to drea_bRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I suggest you ask for an opportunity to spend a little time in the NICU as part of your interview process -- either a long, extended tour that goes right up to the bedside -- or a shadow experience....

  11. Pediatric rounding rules

    llg replied to RNSAINT41's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There is no one right, correct answer. Different facilities may have different policies. Do whatever you employer or school instructor wants you to

  12. BSN

    llg replied to scrubs0204's topic in Nursing Career

    Here are a few points worth considering: 1. Is the school fully accredited? (Regional accreditation for the school as a whole & national accreditation for the nursing program). Be sure the...

  13. BSN to MD?

    llg replied to tcaus2's topic in Nursing Career

    Many years ago, I had about 4 BSN classmates who went to med school right after college graduation. A few other classmates went to law school. They all just had to take the undergraduate courses...

  14. I am bilingual ... should I be paid more?

    llg replied to PacoUSA's topic in Travel

    Also, if you really want to pursue getting paid to translate ... you should pursue getting certified as a medical translator. Not everyone who is fluent in a language is a good translator. Being...

  15. Can I land a PICU job as a new grad.

    llg replied to lovecanada19's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    My hospital hires new grads into the PICU, too ... but they are not always successful. Unless you have gotten a lot of ICU experience as a student, I would not recommend that route. Those new...

  16. Can I find a Nursing Director's number?

    llg replied to ant87's topic in General Nursing

    Just because you didn't get chosen for a job doesn't make anybody a liar. If you want to make a good impression on nurses who might be in a position to help and/or hire you, keep your head in the...

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

    llg replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate several of the posts taking up this question (and "liked" them to express that appreciation.) I don't have all the answers ... but I think that is the direction we need to go. We...

  18. RN to BSN online

    llg replied to NurMyWay's topic in General Nursing

    Most online programs require a lot of writing because that is the easiest way to communicate and demonstrate that you learned the material online. There are no face-to-face discussions and few...

  19. Have a BSN. Interested in a non nursing masters degree or non bedside nursing job. Help

    llg replied to Murse196's topic in General Nursing

    Focus on figuring out what type of job you want ... rather than on the type of school you would find interesting. That was your mistake with nursing: don't keep making the same mistake over and over...

  20. Nurse Extern Job Duties

    llg replied to PaigeD's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds to me like this is a case of different expectations and conceptualizations of what an extern role is. There are 2 differing conceptualizations of extern roles. One is that the extern is...

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

    llg replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    I don't totally disagree with you. We do need to improve conditions. But we also need to restructure our career paths so that nurses planning to go into APRN roles don't suck all the resources out...

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

    llg replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    That's the way it is at my hospital, too. The clinical advancement program is only for those who remain in the "staff nurse" category and/or 1 step away from that (i.e. unit educators, permanent...

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

    llg replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not going to continue this aspect of the discussion beyond this post as I don't want to hijack this thread into yet another ADN/BSN debate. But when another poster suggested that hiring ADN's...

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

    llg replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    1. I don't know why you would pay so much for a BSN. With tuition reimbursement, it can be done a lot cheaper than that in my neck of the woods. 2. We require new employees to go back to school...

  25. Seeking Advice

    llg replied to Karenjf's topic in General Nursing

    Would I be forced to use that free education to support myself after the 4 years was over? If so, I would choose to study something that would lead to a career I really wanted to work at. I...