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llg PhD, RN

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  1. Dressy, Comfortable Work Shoes

    llg replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I might be spelling this wrong ... but I often wear a brand called Allegria -- or something like that. They have good arch support and a wide, boxy toe that doesn't pinch. llg ... Nursing...

  2. New nurse, how can I hide my emotions?

    llg replied to stargirl018's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Think of it as "acting." When you go into your patient's room (or wherever ...) "act" like a calm professional nurse. Play the role - think of yourself as "on stage, in front of an audience."...

  3. Worker's Comp, New Job, Question?

    llg replied to nurse890's topic in General Nursing

    I would never lie on an application. If your lie is discovered, it would probably lead to automatic termination with an "ineligible for re-hire" on your record. I had a Worker's Comp claim years ago...

  4. Be honest: do you feel valued by your employer?

    llg replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I do. I've been treated well by my current employer of almost 20 years. I have excellent relationships with both my boss and her boss. And the CEO seems like a decent guy. In fact, if I...

  5. What does it take exactly to become a nurse?

    llg replied to Juson's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck, Juson. I think I understand what you are trying to do and why -- and it makes sense to me. I wish you and your wife the best of luck. Previous posters gave you the basic information you...

  6. New Grad RN

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

    Yes ... thousands and thousands. What you describe is the pretty standard picture of "Reality Shock." On one level, new nurses know that the transition will be difficult ... but when actually...

  7. Depressed after nursing school

    llg replied to Irish_Mist's topic in General Nursing

    I remember a student telling me, "All my troubles will be over if I can only graduate." Some people focus only on the next milestone in front of them and forget that life is a marathon, not a...

  8. Depressed after nursing school

    llg replied to Irish_Mist's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. It's common to feel depressed and a bit "at loose ends" after finishing anything major or stressful. You were "push, push, push" during school -- and when it suddenly stops, it's natural to...

  9. DNP vs EdD vs PhD

    llg replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    It sounds to me as if you already have a handle on the situation. You seem to know the facts -- and just need to figure out what you want for yourself. An EdD is to education as a DNP is to nursing....

  10. EdD degree tracks

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

    Explore the specifics of each track at the school of your choice. But generally ... if you just want to teach, there may be no need to get an EdD. Most schools are hiring DNP's in straight teaching...

  11. Phasing out CNS

    llg replied to marigoldey's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I totally agree with the last 2 posts. Nursing leaders made a few decision back in the 1980's, 1990's, and beyond that weakened the CNS role to a large extent. I had been a CNS, but got out of it...

  12. Looking for that clinical educator job

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

    It sounds to me as if there is some particular factor working against you -- and if you want to work as an educator in that hospital, you are going to have to figure out what that is and address it....

  13. Clinical Paperwork

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

    I am the liaison between my hospital and the many different nursing schools that use the hospital for clinicals. I get lots of complaints about this same issue from the nurses on our units....

  14. Help with FNP entrance essay

    llg replied to steve 32's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi, Steve. My advice is to simply start with the truth. Jot your personal and professional goals on paper. Don't try to state them perfectly -- or state them in a way that will impress anybody....

  15. RT says her scope is wider than mine. Ok?

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

    I think this all comes down to "How do you define the word 'scope' ?" Yes, some RT's are allowed to do some physical tasks that most nurses are not allowed to do. Some people believe that gives...

  16. im needing some help with scholarship paper

    llg replied to Danyelle06's topic in General Students

    I agree with the previous poster. Also ... I advise you to start with the truth. What are your plans and goals? etc. Start there. Jot them down on paper and revise them until you have a good...

  17. Should I put all my jobs on my nursing resume?

    llg replied to Me93RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    For new grads, I like to see all the jobs so that I can assess the amount of type of job experience the candidate has. However, they can often be combined in one entry so that they don't take up a...

  18. would you take a job with a mean doctor?

    llg replied to mmccool719's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nope. The quality of my life (including my work life) is important to

  19. Stuck up RN?

    llg replied to Mr. Nightingale's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is a mistake to blame the NICU job for everything that happened afterwards. The NICU job was not the cause of her problems -- it was simply the 1st RN she had, and it didn't work out --...

  20. Why do online courses cost so much? I'm baffled.

    llg replied to SHGR's topic in General Students

    Online courses have not generated as much money for schools as people think -- at least, not for the respectable schools who do it right. Of course, there are some for-profit diploma mills that make...

  21. Criminal Background

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

    In addition to meeting all BON requirements ... I recommend getting your record cleaned up in any way that you can -- and get some sort of legal documentation that your ex lied to the court. Getting...

  22. RT says her scope is wider than mine. Ok?

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

    When I have heard that kind of talk ... my response has always been ... "Well, if the money means that much to you ... I guess you should have gone to nursing school

  23. Husband Wants Elderly Dad to Move In

    llg replied to Laurus Nobilis's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I wish you well, Laurus Nobilis. I hope you find a solution to your situation. Your family's situation provides a great example as to why we should all be making plans for ourselves long before we...

  24. Is flipping a coin a "fair" way to decide who stays when there is a call-in?

    llg replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Your facility should have a policy that covers such situations. I would be on the phone to the people above me in the hierarchy and let them decide how they were going to solve their

  25. Why Do Nurses Quit?

    llg replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I have several years of research data from my hospital that says pretty much the same thing -- and not just for the ICU. Approximately 1/3 of all the RN's in their first week of employment say that...