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llg PhD, RN

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  1. HELLLLLLLOOOOO, Retirement !

    llg replied to Davey Do's topic in Retired Nurses

    When I retire in a few months, I will be moving "back home" to be near my family. I have already seen a few childhood friends there as I have visited and made arrangements for housing, etc. and...

  2. Keep on getting passed on after interviews

    llg replied to 2ndchance85's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with the NICU guy above. Also, you say you have prepared answers for commonly asked questions. Try not to make them sound "too prepared" when you use them. It's great to think ahead what...

  3. What's the deal with tech schools?

    llg replied to PNWFA's topic in General Nursing

    Good

  4. What's the deal with tech schools?

    llg replied to PNWFA's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't lived in Wisconsin for many, many years -- so my information may not be correct for today. So, don't take my word this this, but ... I have a vague memory that the "technical colleges" in...

  5. Killing them or helping them?

    llg replied to Fayren's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No, don't "love that about her." She is wrong. "Saving everyone" is not what it is about -- and it is not what these patients need or want. What the patients need and want is comfort. They want...

  6. What is your view using PhDc after you pass comprehensive examinations?

    llg replied to InSchool4eva20's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I think "etiquette" is a good word to use -- remembering that etiquette varies from place to place. Different cultures have different ideas about what is "polite" and what is not. Where I got my...

  7. New Grad Struggles

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

    In addition to what the previous posters have said ... the situation will probably improve once you are not the "new girl". Once there are a couple of people newer than you, your work environment...

  8. Night shift new nurses-day shift classes

    llg replied to DrwngRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others. To be successful (and happy) as a night shift employee, you need to learn to flip occasionally to a day shift for a class or meeting. Most of the world works days instead...

  9. How to get ICU New Grad

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

    Try to get some ICU experience while in school. Pick ICU topics for required school papers, etc. (and include them on your resume). Try to do a clinical practicum in an ICU. Best of all, try to...

  10. Using Nursing Theory in Practice?

    llg replied to mooseRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am not an NP. So my thoughts can't count in your homework assignment. But my thoughts might help you initiate a productive conversation with an NP that will help with the assignment. I...

  11. Coworkers won't wear masks

    llg replied to DCRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    How "in violation" are they? Are they using "social distancing" when not wearing a mask? Or are they actually breathing on each other? I work in an environment with very few people and lots of...

  12. Earning a PhD in Nursing after a JD and MSN

    llg replied to Carlos Bertin Larrauri's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Many, many years ago ... while getting my MSN ... I had the opportunity to transfer into a program that would result in a DNS with a minor in Law. So I can understand the appeal of the pathway you...

  13. Just not _____ enough

    llg replied to Nuked's topic in Nursing Career

    The section I quoted above says a lot of value. You have identified something that you are not naturally very good at. So don't plan a career where those particular skills are critical. Most of...

  14. Should I still apply to an absn or do a 4 year?

    llg replied to Stressed1998's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You might also look at ADN programs that have special agreements with BSN schools. For example, I teach part time in on online BSN program in which many of the students are concurrently enrolled in...

  15. NP

    llg replied to girlwithnoname's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with both posters above. In general, your friend was right for the most part. However, there are some exceptions -- and some factors that vary depending on where you live, what type of...

  16. Are there any specific questions you could ask to seperate registered nurses from impersonators?

    llg replied to Whistler8612's topic in General Nursing

    No. Most nurses know a lot about a few topics related to their specialty or about the practices of a particular employer -- but don't know a lot about other specialties. In most cases, the more...

  17. No drinking allowed on treatment floor

    llg replied to Lauranurse2007's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Can you find a compromise arrangement? -- I.e. a space out of view of the patients, where drinks could be stored on or very near the unit so that you can pop in a take a swig or 2 without having to...

  18. When a Covid 19 vaccine becomes available, will it be absolutely mandatory for healthcare staff?

    llg replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think it will vary from place to place, as flu vaccine varies now. Some places will add it to their mandatory list. Others won't. Timing may also vary. Some places may make it mandatory...

  19. How do I explain not finishing my orientation?

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

    Under what "terms" are you leaving? Are you being designated "eligible for re-hire or not?" Will you be able to get a recommendation from anyone there (e.g. day shift preceptor, educator,

  20. Any advice on when to put in 2-wk notice??

    llg replied to SweetBabyJames's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend being very clear in your resignation letter. I have always included a sentence along the lines of: "My last day/shift of availability for work will be Wednesday day shift, June 15th."...

  21. How did you choose MSN program?

    llg replied to BostonNurseNic's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Here are the questions I would consider: 1. How likely are you to want to talk to a faculty member face to face? If you had some problem that you needed to resolve by visiting the campus ... how...

  22. Is now a good time to go into nursing? I would be leaving my well paying career to pursue this

    llg replied to Divalish918's topic in General Students

    I agree with the others -- particularly in light of the fact that you tried nursing once before and it wasn't a good fit for you. Don't mess up your financial life. If your current profession leaves...

  23. WHO guidance: Healthy people should wear masks only when 'taking care of' coronavirus patients

    llg replied to Emergent's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I read somewhere (sorry, can't remember where -- but it was a professional-level source) ... that the WHO loosened its guidance to avoid panic in countries that did not have a sufficient number of...

  24. Ethical Issues

    llg replied to RN2020scm's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. This. I definitely agree with the above

  25. Alphabet Soup of a Title

    llg replied to jfmDNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    NPD-BC is my specialty certification, which is offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The NPD stands for "Nursing Professional Development" -- the specialty of those of who focus on...