llg

llg PhD, RN

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  1. How much do you make?

    llg replied to LPNTOBE2017's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My first job as a nurse (RN) back in 1977 ... I made $4.51 per hour ... with a 50 cent differential for night shifts and 25 cents for hours worked on the weekends. That was considered reasonable...

  2. Math requirement for RNs?

    llg replied to llg's topic in General Nursing

    Kind'a in the middle. Many schools are letting their students use calculators 100% of the time: that's a fact. So while it might not be possible at your school, it is very possible at other...

  3. Math requirement for RNs?

    llg replied to llg's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your response. I am happy to read that you were required to demonstrate basic math competence as part of your education. Unfortunately, not everyone has had to do that. ...and it is...

  4. Math requirement for RNs?

    llg replied to llg's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't seen/heard anyone say that calculators should not be used in everyday practice. The real question is: Should nurses be able to do it without calculators in the event that one is...

  5. Math requirement for RNs?

    llg replied to llg's topic in General Nursing

    The whole point of the thread is that it is now possible to graduate from high school and graduate from college without being able to do the basic math because students are being allowed to use...

  6. Math requirement for RNs?

    llg replied to llg's topic in General Nursing

    I admit that there aren't many circumstances today in which a calculator is not available ... but it would bother me to have the average nurse unable to do basic, 5th grade arithmetic. Shouldn't we...

  7. Math requirement for RNs?

    llg replied to llg's topic in General Nursing

    To add to the coming troubles I see ... Some school systems are no longer teaching/requiring cursive writing (hand writing, script, etc.). Students are graduating high school without being able to...

  8. How does a student fail clinical?

    llg replied to nsm1639's topic in General Students

    Blatant disrespect ... arguing with patients, staff, instructor ... anything verbal or physically abusive ... lying on the medical record ... covering up mistakes ... violating HIPAA ... These type...

  9. Can I tell the recruiter I'm only interested in __ specialty right now?

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

    I totally agree with caliotter3. Say that you are "especially" or "particularly" or "most" interested in ICU positions, but always say that you would consider others. Few hospitals want to hire...

  10. Job outlook for ADN's

    llg replied to Nickc58's topic in Nursing Career

    As the previous poster said, it depends on the geographic region. Where I live, the prime hospital jobs go to nurses with BSN's or higher -- though ADN's with previous relevant experience and those...

  11. I can't handle nursing anymore

    llg replied to RN416's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I agree with not.done.yet. The sentence above jumped out at me and caused me concerned. Don't blur the lines between your job and your life. You need to establish heatlhy professional...

  12. DIRECTOR OF NURSING

    llg replied to Nishstar1's topic in Operating Room

    Why is the staff so unhappy with their working conditions that they are committee sabatage? People rarely go that far unless they have some sort of reason. What are their reasons? What do they...

  13. Handling an issue at work

    llg replied to Sarah2018's topic in General Nursing

    Could it be that caring for patients is your job? It sounds like providing patient care is part of your job -- and that the team leader is supervising you closely to be sure that the patients get the...

  14. Headed back to school - Need feedback!

    llg replied to YourFavoriteMurse's topic in General Nursing

    So ... am I right in assuming that you are interested in a career in Nursing Administration? If not, you need to start your search for a school over again because those degrees are all meant to...

  15. Preceptor burnout

    llg replied to QuarterLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I firmly believe that you are entitled to a break. We all need to take breaks now and then to stay healthy. That's why I believe every nurse should be expected to help out now and then with the...

  16. How to start looking for grad school (FNP)?

    llg replied to Concerto_in_C's topic in General Nursing

    Be sure to ask any school you are considering if they help you find clinical placements or whether you are on your own to do that. If it is up to you to find your own clinical placements, you should...

  17. Future looks bleak for CRNAs

    llg replied to superking's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Pick a career path that fits your talents and preferences. The predicted job growth over the next couple of decades is only 1 aspect of what will be YOUR personal future. The top-notch people in...

  18. Gift for Preceptor and unit?

    llg replied to Scottishtape's topic in General Nursing

    You should also write a couple of thank you notes. 1. Write one to post on the bulletin board so that everyone can see it and feel included 2. Write a personal one to your preceptor 3. Write a...

  19. St. Jude Summer Nurse Extern

    llg replied to nursingstudent2665's topic in General Nursing

    Just curious ... Do they provide housing? Where do their externs from out-of-town

  20. Is it worth paying for RN resume?

    llg replied to OneRN2's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The so-called "professional" ones usually look like they were written by people who don't know much at all about nurses, nursing careers, nursing culture, etc. As someone who receives resumes from...

  21. RN shortage

    llg replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    We definitely do not do dummy jobs either. If a position is posted, it is real. As a tertiary care peds hospital, we have trouble finding people qualified to work in our environment. Most of the...

  22. How do I get over my shyness?

    llg replied to mcbn2u's topic in General Nursing

    I always felt extremely awkward in clinical as a student. After 40 years in nursing, I still feel the same awkwardness when I am in or around a situation that is not totally "mine." I feel awkward...

  23. 7 months into my ADN program my long time employer doesn't want to work with my schedule

    llg replied to pandalovey's topic in LPN to RN

    Definitely get those letters of recommendation NOW! Also get anything else you can get in writing NOW. When they find someone to replace you and start to terminate you, they might start worrying...

  24. Weird email after second interview

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

    If you are really interested in working for that hospital some day in the future, I would definitely do this. It's the classy thing to do and can make a good impression. Also, if the deal with the...

  25. Options Other Than NP

    llg replied to hermioneRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Another option is to look for a fairly "generic" MSN degree ... maybe CNS or CNL or "Leadership" or "Education" and then augment that degree with some continuing education to focus on certain types...