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llg PhD, RN

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  1. doctoral degree when not a nurse practitioner

    llg replied to NWright1020's topic in Post Graduate Students

    PhD programs are not geared for

  2. Nurse Shortage Puts Vermont Parents on the Hook for Kids' Care

    llg replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Nursing News

    At least the people in Massachusetts acknowledge that the real problem is that home health nurses are underpaid -- and don't just say there is a nursing shortage, which while technically correct, is...

  3. What classes should I take to be a rn

    llg replied to Diazmaria311's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Each nursing school has its own requirements. So you should find out the requirements of the nursing schools you hope to apply to. As the previous poster said, an academic adviser at your school...

  4. Rn

    llg replied to mitchala's topic in Nursing Career

    It depends on the details of the situation ... the nature of the tragic event, etc. For example: If you were working on that unit previously and were viciously attacked, injured, etc. ... then a...

  5. RN to BSN question:

    llg replied to CCRN_RVA's topic in General Nursing

    Check out your state university. (Some states have several state-supported universities to choose from.) Many have programs that are reputable, but relatively inexpensive because they are nonprofit...

  6. What do you mean I'm not a REAL nurse?!?

    llg replied to #Nurse2017's topic in General Nursing

    As some other posters have indicated, it happens all the time to many nurses -- almost anyone who doesn't provide direct patient care to a patient in a bed or in a clinic. It happens when nurses go...

  7. ABSN vs entry level masters? Which is better buy?

    llg replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am very happy to read that your previous undergrad loans are paid off. That's terrific! You have no idea how many posts we read here -- similar to yours, but with the poster already being...

  8. Will I make a good nurse?

    llg replied to Jsicle96's topic in General Students

    I have no way of knowing what will happen in the future. You have the potential to be a good nurse -- but whether you will do the work (emotional work as well as scholastic work) necessary to...

  9. Independent & Dependent Variables

    llg replied to ccambiano_1991's topic in General Students

    In a study in which you are going to compare 2 or more groups ... the independent variable is the one that forms your groups. For example, if you are going to administer a survey and compare how boys...

  10. RRT to NP.. Need advice

    llg replied to RRTflorida2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Are you sure you don't want to get a Master's Degree in Repiratory Care (or whatever the appropriate degree is called)? You may find it much easier and cheaper to build on what you already have...

  11. Why do We eat our young?

    llg replied to nellie272003's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am deleting my post. As a Guide, I should behave

  12. ABSN vs entry level masters? Which is better buy?

    llg replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have always been a supporter of the Master's Level Entry programs ... but that's awfully expensive. I would only do that if I could find a way to reduce the cost. For example, can you take a...

  13. Is it inappropriate for me to ask for time to review and compare 2 offers+benefits

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

    It's all in how you ask. Make sure you appear very interested in the position and don't tell them you are comparing their offer to that of another hospital. Simply tell them that you have not...

  14. New Grad & Scheduling Difficulties

    llg replied to 02468's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The other BIG pro is that you get a job in a specialty that interests you. Don't throw that away for 2 more months of inconvenience and a little lonliness (You've already finished most of the first...

  15. What is a challenging specialty

    llg replied to direw0lf's topic in General Specialties

    There is your answer. Any specialty can be a challenge if you get deeply enough into it. So follow your heart and pick the type of patient that you care about the most and that you will be willing...

  16. Struggling with Expectations

    llg replied to strugglingtobe's topic in General Nursing

    What are the other nurses in the NICU saying about this change? Are they comfortable with being the delivery room nurse? If you are all feeling the same way, there is safety in numbers. Stick...

  17. How Picky Should I be with My First Job?!

    llg replied to ps1992's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What state is

  18. Are For Profit Schools really BAD?

    llg replied to Schneid1's topic in General Nursing

    Public vs private: 1. Public schools are ultimately run by the state government. Keep going up the "chain of command" and eventually, you'll find government officials -- e.g. a Board of Governors...

  19. How to finish all prereq

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

    I agree with FutureNurseInfo. Don't focus on the Community College to start with. Figure out which ABSN school you want to attend. Talk to them. Find out what pre-reqs you'll need and what...

  20. Criminal Charge in Virginia

    llg replied to KRodriguez211's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It will probably depend on the exact nature of your offense -- and what type of jobs you will be seeking. Also, will any of the traffic tickets, etc. show up on your criminal background

  21. Help! Job offers troubles!

    llg replied to Nursekate89's topic in Nursing Career

    I'd work on trying to salvage your relationship with the HR person. You need that person to be your friend right now. Remember: she has the power to keep the 1st offer alive while you wait to get...

  22. EdD degree tracks

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

    Thanks for the update. I think you are right about the PhD being the most flexible degree. There are few jobs that would reject a PhD who had the right background/experience for the

  23. Second Guessing nursing School?

    llg replied to OsceanSN2018's topic in General Students

    Don't drive back home every time you feel homesick. That will just prevent you from making friends in your new home -- and that's what you need to do. You need to make new friends. You have only...

  24. Med-Surg Floor Nursing

    llg replied to The_Muffintime's topic in Nursing Career

    I think it depends on the person and on the specific specialty of interest. It also depends on how the person feels about caring for adults. There is no "one size fits all" career path. Had I...

  25. Student Nurse Externship Resume

    llg replied to JCon's topic in General Nursing

    A lot depends on the specific externship. Is it a position that basically functions as a nursing assistant (but maybe with a little more responsibility)? If so, the skills that you have practiced...