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llg PhD, RN

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  1. Any RNs have a Phd and don't know what to do with it?

    llg replied to InfectiousDiseaseRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's kind'a what I have always thought, too. But the CNS role has traditionally been with an MSN degree -- now DNP, too -- but I haven't seen too many PhD's practicing as CNS's. I did something...

  2. Any RNs have a Phd and don't know what to do with it?

    llg replied to InfectiousDiseaseRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's where #1 from my earlier post comes into play. Those medical attendings are making big bucks at the

  3. Any RNs have a Phd and don't know what to do with it?

    llg replied to InfectiousDiseaseRN's topic in General Nursing

    That happens a lot with lower-level clinical educator roles. But at higher levels, it rarely happens. Once you get PhD after your name, 2 additional factors come into play: 1. People assume you...

  4. Any RNs have a Phd and don't know what to do with it?

    llg replied to InfectiousDiseaseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! It's usually a pretty thankless job.

  5. Career advancement advice for new CNAs

    llg replied to Lexi256's topic in Nursing Career

    My hospital (a children's hospital) hires new CNA's all the time. We have very high turnover in that position because we hire so many students who look at the position as a stepping stone to health...

  6. Any RNs have a Phd and don't know what to do with it?

    llg replied to InfectiousDiseaseRN's topic in General Nursing

    What would your dream job be? What were your hopes and dreams when you decided to get the

  7. Please help. Post graduate trying to get RN after 1 year

    llg replied to Kishu6's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You need to get your information from a reliable source -- check with the Board of Nursing to learn about their requirements. They probably have information on their website. They probably have...

  8. Any RNs have a Phd and don't know what to do with it?

    llg replied to InfectiousDiseaseRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I got my PhD many years ago, I realized that teaching for a university was not a good fit for me because my clinical specialty (NICU) is not taught in academia. My MSN-level jobs had been as...

  9. Paper topic that has good supporting research.

    llg replied to Hillnurse2's topic in General Students

    Your friend should figure out what general fields of nursing interest her the most. Then she should go to the library (in person or online) and browse journals that focus on that specialty. She...

  10. I feel like I failed my interview

    llg replied to Yive's topic in General Nursing

    You might get differing opinions on this ... But I prefer e-mail -- because it is faster. A paper card can take several days to reach someone within a large hospital system. By then, it might be...

  11. Nursing is a grand profession if the right personalities pick up the gauntlets: should I?

    llg replied to Kenanipel12's topic in Nursing Career

    If you don't really want to be a nurse: don't become a nurse. Follow your heart and be a writer. I wish you the best of

  12. Clinical experience on resume?

    llg replied to Meganktar's topic in Nursing Career

    I recommend putting only a brief mention of your current schooling on your main resume -- and add a sentence something like, "See attached sheet for more information" under that section. Then, on a...

  13. Switching to neonatal nursing

    llg replied to bmacadams's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't think courses or certifications will help much. What you need is experience and connections. You may have to take a "transitional job" in acute care (preferable in the maternal-child...

  14. Help, did I get hired onto a sinking ship?

    llg replied to skydancer7's topic in General Nursing

    You should be able to raise your blood sugar quickly and fix the shakiness etc. without have to take a full break. Keep something packaged well in your pocket to eat "on the run." Eat protein and...

  15. Is it a bad idea to go to nursing school right now? (No more shortage)

    llg replied to Skippy97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If nursing is the type of work you really want to do -- go for it. Even in tight job markets, the nurses who are really focused and flexible have been able to succeed. The best job candidates have...

  16. Can you explain why I got this test question wrong?

    llg replied to peds4life08's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It's all a matter of perspective -- hinging on which patient goal you are focusing on. 1. If you are focusing long term ... the goal would be to decrease the incontinence ... the intervention would...

  17. new grad, confused, discouraged, overwhelmed, nervous, 2nd guessing

    llg replied to AnnaBanana60137's topic in General Nursing

    Can you transfer to another unit? I would not work on the same unit with the SIL. This situation could poison your relationship with her. A lot of employers would not allow it. Start fresh...

  18. Help, did I get hired onto a sinking ship?

    llg replied to skydancer7's topic in General Nursing

    Your new job sounds like a disaster waiting to happen ... and I wouldn't blame you for leaving. But given your job history, you need to be more careful in picking jobs in the future. Do more...

  19. Was it the wrong thing to say in a interview?

    llg replied to imnotadoctor23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with you as a general rule .... but if what you are saying is something that the interviewer doesn't want in a job applicant ... it's bound to hurt your chances of getting the job. Honesty is...

  20. Job offer without telling me pay rates

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

    I'd definitely be contacting the Hiring Manager and let her know what is going on. Tell her that you are interested in the job ... but need to know the pay rate in order to officially accept the...

  21. Not sure what path to take.

    llg replied to Nurse2014sk's topic in General Nursing

    I say, "Stop looking" for the moment. As you seem to realize, you need to make your current job work for you for a while. As long as you are focused on leaving, you won't be making a true effort...

  22. Offered The Wrong Position

    llg replied to taynichole's topic in Nursing Career

    You can't really do much of anything until you get in touch with the right person. But it sounds to me as if you applied for both positions and were offered one of them (just not the one your...

  23. BSN Nurse supervising MSN nurses

    llg replied to Neats's topic in Nurse Management

    I have a PhD in Nursing. I am the only nurse in my hospital with a PhD. No, I am not the President, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors. My department's director has an MSN ...and the...

  24. What do I do if I'm struggling in the easy classes?

    llg replied to NYCNative21's topic in General Students

    You need to find resources -- and unfortunately, your school doesn't have any tutors available right now. Here are a few suggestions to consider: 1. Maybe you need to do some remedial work in...

  25. BS in Health Sciences Instead of BSN??

    llg replied to anjapope's topic in General Nursing

    There are RN to MSN programs that accept nurses without BSN's and take them to the MSN level (often picking up the BSN degree along the way). However, not all MSN programs are like that. And note...