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llg PhD, RN

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  1. As a non-nursing undergrad- will taking non-prereqs as pass/fail weaken my application?

    llg replied to y109's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the admissions practices of the particular school -- and any biases that individual members of the admissions committee might have. You cannot predict

  2. What can I do in the next 2 years to be an attractive PhD candidate?

    llg replied to NurseRockk's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am very happy with my PhD working in Nursing Professional Development as a hospital staff educator. I am not paid extra for my PhD, but I am given more leeway to choose my own projects and am...

  3. Thinking about PhD... where to begin?

    llg replied to KatieMI's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I assume that favorite professor of yours has a PhD. Why not talk to her? You might also talk to any other faculty members with PhD's to get their thoughts. Those conversations might help you...

  4. Shame on you ANCC : Psych CNS: Don't precept Psych NP's

    llg replied to dmarie82's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I agree that the CNS role is a mess right now -- and it's not all the ANCC's fault. It all started years ago when some CNS's and NP's wanted to combine the roles rather than keep them distinct....

  5. What Is The Most Disrespectful Thing A Colleague Has Said To You?

    llg replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    These "You're single -- therefore, you don't matter" comments bring up memories. Yes, I have gotten those comments before and they really irritate. The one that sticks out most in my mind though, was...

  6. Internal Applications

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

    I don't know what a "business partner" is either -- and I don't know the content or context of your current job is either. So that makes it hard to answer the question asked. Since we don't know...

  7. Hello everyone, I am looking to back to school for Masters in education. Need advice.

    llg replied to SPatrick's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Current students are the best ones to answer certain types of questions, but not others. They can tell you what the current classes are like. But they they probably can NOT tell you about a school's...

  8. Should nursing programs be extended?

    llg replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    My point was that this is not 1972 anymore. Back in 1972, it was possible. It is not happening today. I graduated from a BSN program at the age of 22 back in 1977. Within 6 months, I was...

  9. Phasing out CNS

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

    A lot of hospitals are not using them anymore -- substituting people with other focuses. For example, they'll hire Nursing Professional Development Specialists, and Quality Improvement Specialists,...

  10. Teaching distance learning

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

    Yes, I have a doctorate -- but not everyone at my school does. Whether or not you will need one depends on your age as well as your level of aspiration. To be a "high mucky-muck" in academia,...

  11. The Next Step After Graduation?

    llg replied to LRodriguez16's topic in General Nursing

    It's too early to make your decision -- as it should depend on the specifics of the jobs you are offered. Apply to both and go through the interview process. Ask questions about the orientation,...

  12. Should nursing programs be extended?

    llg replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I've come to believe we need to change the model of "transition to practice" -- by having a better-defined step in between school and practice. The realm of internships, residencies, externships,...

  13. Experience for advanced nursing

    llg replied to julesjameson3333's topic in General Nursing

    Personally ... I think at least a year of successful nursing in a field related to the topic of your graduate work. A year of struggling and/or failing is not good enough. 2 or 3 years is better....

  14. College nursing program vs real world nursing

    llg replied to alyssat1995's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It depends on the person and the situation. I thought school was much more stressful than practice -- but there are other people who feel totally different. Some people sail through school with...

  15. showering: before or after work

    llg replied to peachypurple's topic in General Nursing

    Before and after. I don't want to face the world dirty ... and I certainly don't want to spread bugs around my home. When my skin gets dry ... there are products for

  16. What's Rude?

    llg replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    1. Colleagues on their phones constantly when they are at lunch with a group. If you want to be "alone" with your phone -- then sit at your desk by yourself, don't hog a chair at the lunch table...

  17. Family Nurse Pracitioner vs. Nursing Education

    llg replied to auson16's topic in General Nursing

    Also ... keep in mind that with a degree in Nursing Education, you can also teach in hospital staff development. No, it's not the same specialty as academic education. But I know a lot of people...

  18. When someone asks your salary... how to answer?

    llg replied to Summers3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It really depends on the circumstances. Co-workers? -- not allowed where I work, so I don't say an actual figure. But as it is well-known that I have been here in my current job for many years, I...

  19. Working as WGU evaluator worth anything on resume?

    llg replied to Murse901's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I suppose that would depend on the type of job you were applying for -- and who were trying to impress with your

  20. How are you saving for retirement?

    llg replied to YoutubeTheNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree. That's why I take everything I hear/read from strangers on the internet or on TV with a big grain of salt. I take in a lot of information, then talk with my local certified financial...

  21. CNS to DNP

    llg replied to ray-man's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    DNP is an academic degree that prepares people for a variety of advanced roles. CNS and NP are 2 different roles, both of which can be studied at the DNP level. (Though some MSN programs exist as...

  22. Classes that helped pave the way

    llg replied to Ambowman's topic in General Nursing

    Symbolic logic (in freshman year) was fun and I have used it almost every day. Learning how to draw valid conclusions from information is very useful. Statistics and research is always useful as you...

  23. I really dislike my co-worker

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

    I have to admit ... in such situations I generally try to make their deficiencies public -- to be sure that the supervisor see them -- and the troublesome colleagues know that the boss sees it. Even...

  24. 9-11 - Where were You? What were You Doing?

    llg replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    I have a vivid memory of hearing the news on the radio as I was pulling into a parking space at work. I spent most of the day on the phone with our staff ... helping to keep everyone informed about...

  25. Endearing or not so much?

    llg replied to augustRN13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations! I am glad you let us know. So often, we never hear how things turned out for the poster. It's nice to read about a happy