llg

llg PhD, RN

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  1. Paying for Nursing school but have a mortgage

    llg replied to untouchable27's topic in General Students

    1. They go to school part time and work full time. 2. They have spouses who work to pay most of the bills. 3. They live near family who provide cheap child care so the spouse can work more. 4....

  2. Job Search post graduation!

    llg replied to meliza1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    1. Start now -- for most regions in the country -- though your local hospitals may feel differently. Where I live, the most popular specialties (e.g. peds, NICU, L&D, ICU, and ED) get filled...

  3. New Grad Job Search Anxiety

    llg replied to YankeeRose11's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, definitely widen your search -- and make sure your cover letter conveys that you would be interested in being considered for any job open available. That's how you get an interview. Depending...

  4. Why do patients.....?

    llg replied to ArrowRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    This. It's not reasonable to expect them to swallow more than 1 pill (or just a couple) at a time. Many (most?) older people have swallowing issues, with irregular peristalsis of the esophagus....

  5. Nursing and the Sabbath

    llg replied to kdf6404's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Yes, I've worked with many people who THOUGHT their religion prohibited working on Sundays ... but when they actually discussed it with the leaders of their religious organization, they found that...

  6. How to boost application to MSN/FNP? What extracurricular activities do you recommend?

    llg replied to Ahmor06's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Professional activities such as unit and hospital committees, quality improvement projects, presenting at conferences, poster fairs, etc. Assist someone with a research project. Be active in a...

  7. PhD Nurses in Clinical Settings

    llg replied to ShayRN0217's topic in Advanced Practice

    I should have added to my previous post ... I have a friend who is an NNP with a PhD. Her full time job at the moment is to teach. But she continues to work per diem as an NNP. She also does...

  8. So about that philosophy paper...

    llg replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    One of my favorite philosophical lines comes from the movie "Gladiator." "Sometimes, I do what want to do. Other times, I do what I have to do." That pretty much sums up my philosophy most

  9. Transition to Specialty Care: New Graduate Nurses in Specialty Care

    llg replied to Hoss43's topic in General Nursing

    I voted yes ... but with a few caveats, both of which were mentioned in the posts above. 1. It's not for the average new grad. I think it is only for new grads who are really ready for it. They...

  10. paying out of pocket for conferences, etc.

    llg replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    That's the way it is with most employers. Being "per diem" means you don't get benefits -- you just get your wages. You get a more flexible schedule: they get a cheaper employee. It's that way...

  11. Experience before PhD

    llg replied to Tacomaboy3's topic in Research

    I had 12 years. 2 years as a BSN staff nurse ... got MSN ... then 10 years as a Clinical Nurse Specialist ... then back to school to get the PhD. I had funding for most of my direct PhD expenses...

  12. STAAR Testing Anxeity

    llg replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Since anxiety is a health problem ... and test anxiety is a form of anxiety ... and taking tests is a routine feature of student life ... perhaps a school nurse could help by getting a...

  13. Have a MSN Ed. What now????

    llg replied to mary1962's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes, you have to take a job for which a BSN would be sufficient -- particularly if you don't have the experience desired for the exact job you want. Sometimes, it pays to take such a job if it...

  14. What is a half a patient?

    llg replied to KATNIC's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I was just trying to answer the question asked in your thread title, "What is a half a patient?" Now that you know the answer to that question ... you know "sort'a" how that Charge Nurse was...

  15. Tiny pinch no blood

    llg replied to Sophbia's topic in General Nursing

    Report the incident as per your employer's policy and do whatever follow-up they suggest. If you have additional questions/concerns about your risk level, consult with your personal health care...

  16. MSN vs MBA vs MHA

    llg replied to Hoey1823's topic in Post Graduate Students

    If you want an upper level administrative position, find yourself a lower level or mid-level management position. Get experience. That's what matters most. While you are getting that experience,...

  17. What is a half a patient?

    llg replied to KATNIC's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Theoretically, there is nothing wrong with assigning mathematical values to the workload associated with a patient. Many systems have been developed over the years to estimate the size of the...

  18. Preceptor burnout

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

    ... and if no one on a particular unit likes to teach ... and no one volunteers, then what is the unit supposed to do? Yes, it is preferable to use volunteers for all precepting -- and being in charge...

  19. What is a half a patient?

    llg replied to KATNIC's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    So, doesn't the "Hospital Supervisor" outrank the Charge Nurse? What does your Director say? Does she not want to count the baby at all in the patient count? Who has the authority to make the...

  20. PhD Nurses in Clinical Settings

    llg replied to ShayRN0217's topic in Advanced Practice

    I am generally happy with my position in Nursing Professional Development -- working mostly on hospital-wide educational programs and quality improvement projects. What do you want to

  21. MSN vs MBA vs MHA

    llg replied to Hoey1823's topic in Post Graduate Students

    It is very, very unlikely that you would be chosen for an executive level position (VP, CNO, etc. ) without any experience in management at the lower levels at all -- regardless of what education you...

  22. Preceptor burnout

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

    While I would love it if all preceptors were volunteers ... a lot of departments don't have that luxury. On many units, there wouldn't be enough preceptors to get the job done. And if there wasn't...

  23. Med-Surg or Specialty??

    llg replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Med/surg is a specialty. Pick the specialty that interests you the most -- assuming that they have a good orientation program and are used to hiring new grads. I am always wary of placing new grads...

  24. Interviewer laughed at me!

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

    That job might not be a good fit for you. But his behavior doesn't sound as bad to me as you seem to think it was. I don't think the interviewer was laughing "at" you in a demeaning way. I think...

  25. Online Educator - undergrad nursing or MSN

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

    I've been teaching online since 2006 (part time in addition to a full time job working for a hospital). Because I am an adjunct, there is no salary negotiation. They offer a certain amount (a little...