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llg PhD, RN

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  1. MedSurg RN new nurse 1 year, ICU or ER?

    llg replied to HarmlessDonut's topic in General Nursing

    How long until you finish your BSN? I work as a nurse educator in a hospital. I also teach an occasional online class in an RN-BSN program. I see many nurses in your position taking on too...

  2. Should I go back to the same nursing school I failed out of

    llg replied to Divalish918's topic in General Students

    I would go back to the same school -- but I would meet with that instructor and gauge her receptiveness. If she is a reasonable person (as most instructors are), she may be fine with having you in...

  3. Limited as an LPN

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

    You might try to find something in pediatric long term care or pediatric home care -- anything peds. Then once you get your RN, you'll be in a better position to get into a NICU as a staff nurse...

  4. MSN Practicum Question

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

    Mikey, You are asking a very good question. Some students go into these online programs blindly without planning ahead. They then "hit a wall" when it comes time to find a preceptor for their...

  5. Newgrad+Nights = Study Time?

    llg replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I strongly recommend that new grads do NOT enroll in a graduate program until they are settled into their jobs. That first 6 months as a staff nurse can be exhausting -- even more so if you are...

  6. First hospital meet and greet next week!

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

    Congratulations on your up-coming graduation. My strategy would be to stand out by being calm and professional. Don't try to "out-flash" the others and that carries a risk of being too flashy and...

  7. Smoking on the property - supervisory question

    llg replied to notanumber's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely inform your supervisor and document appropriately. If this is really a good employee you want to keep, this will be the end of it. But if this guy continues to violate policies and/or...

  8. What About my License?

    llg replied to oldpsychnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely leave the option open to return to RN work someday. You never know what you might need or want in the

  9. Reasonable Accomodations/Reassignment

    llg replied to cbccern's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I agree that you should be talking with a lawyer who is well-versed in the relevant aspects of the law. Employers are not obligated to provide new jobs for people who become disabled. The standard...

  10. What was your worst shift ever?

    llg replied to Isakolistic's topic in General Nursing

    A long time ago ... on a holiday night shift ... NICU. As I was walking through the parking lot into the hospital, I saw that there was a woman delivery a baby in a car. People from the ED were...

  11. ANA New Membership: Join or shred?

    llg replied to nursewall-e's topic in General Nursing

    If you are planning to attend an online school in the near future, the dues may be worth it. Many schools give discounts to ANA

  12. Education Conspiracy

    llg replied to Avid reader's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Another angle on this issue: A lot of ADN programs pad their curriculum with extra courses to make money and to try to show that their graduates are just as capable as BSN's. Instead of taking 4...

  13. RN job for the tired

    llg replied to firstcurious1's topic in General Nursing

    What types of jobs are you qualified for? What is your

  14. New job and found out I'm pregnant

    llg replied to HannahLouise's topic in Nursing Career

    Maybe you could drop down to part time if your husbands get that good job that is a possibility. Tiredness is normal in the first trimester. It often improves in the 2nd. Almost all new jobs look...

  15. RN to BSN

    llg replied to Itsmelisi's topic in General Nursing

    I strongly agree with TheCommuter on this one. When there is a long time between your school clinicals and the start of your first job ... you become "rusty" and forget a lot of what you learned in...

  16. New job and found out I'm pregnant

    llg replied to HannahLouise's topic in Nursing Career

    What does your husband say about all of this? That is where I would start. Is he prepared to be the sole income earner in the family while you be a stay-at-home mother? If that is the lifestyle...

  17. Two deaths in one shift

    llg replied to %)'s topic in Health, Stress Management

    I totally agree with Ruby Vee. Was there something "special" about these deaths that is causing you to take them so personally? Is there something important you left out of your original post? It...

  18. 5 weeks notice for a transfer?

    llg replied to Lulubeans's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Where I work, the "receiving" unit and the "releasing" unit negotiate a date. Sometimes, the transfer happens quickly: sometimes it takes several weeks. There are no fixed rules about it. I...

  19. Unsure of asking...

    llg replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    I would probably not ask because I wouldn't want to put my manager on the spot. They may not want to discuss it. I know I hate receiving such questions. Sometimes, the reasons for hiring one...

  20. Someones project doesn't add up.

    llg replied to puravidaLV's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Letting it go might be your best political move. However, if you really want to pursue it, I recommend courting a powerful ally first. You describe yourself as not being politically powerful -- less...

  21. If I cannot get into a university should I look into private schools to get my BSN

    llg replied to hollycamillex3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What do you mean by "private" school? Do you mean "for-profit" school? Not all private schools are "for-profit" businesses. Many of the nations finest schools, (such as Harvard, Yale, Johns...

  22. Slow and clumsy...Can I pass nursing school?

    llg replied to nsm1639's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So let's tally this up. You have: 1. Poor judgment skills 2. Little common sense 3. Significant problems with manual dexterity What makes you think you are well-suited to a nursing career? Why...

  23. Was I bullied or am I too sensitive?

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

    What you are describing is not bullying. It is a stressed out NEW unit educator who has come into her position right before a JC visit. She is probably in charge of assuring that there won't be...

  24. I got fired while being on orientation at a hospital for just 1 week. Why did this happen?

    llg replied to Strugaaa4eva's topic in General Nursing

    I don't. I don't carry a cell phone while I am

  25. I'm a Recruiter, help me to help you...

    llg replied to gsj224's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you don't work for a staffing agency ... what type of company do you work for? Are you a recruiter for a particular health care facility looking for advice on how to connect with nurses who might...