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llg PhD, RN

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  1. Fired from first job..."not eligible for re-hire"

    llg replied to run.for.the.roses's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry that this has happened to you -- but you need to move on for the moment. Find a job at another facility, even if that means moving to another town or taking a job that is not in a...

  2. Help me with my paycheck

    llg replied to H'sMomma's topic in General Nursing

    Also ... as you evaluate the benefits of working overtime (vs. paying the taxes on it) ... Don't forget to include any effect the overtime will have on your benefits. For example, my employer...

  3. Help me with my paycheck

    llg replied to H'sMomma's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for posting the numbers, GuyinBabyland ... but why would you caution against earning enough to move into a higher tax bracket? There is no need to fear that. The higher tax rate in the...

  4. Nursing program requires remedial classes?

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

    A lot of nursing programs don't start until the junior year. In the Freshman and Sophomore years, students major in "pre-nursing" or have no major at all while they are taking their pre-requisite...

  5. Should I SUE?

    llg replied to hollyday's topic in General Students

    If your fundamental question is: "Should I sue?" then you need to ask that question to an attorney. Gather all of the facts and then meet with an attorney to see if you have a reasonable legal...

  6. How should this have been handled by facility?

    llg replied to LuckyLibraLPN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think that a decision cannot be made in a situation such as this until after the facility has completed an investigation. There may be a lot that happened that we don't know about. We need to...

  7. Help me with my paycheck

    llg replied to H'sMomma's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that you might want to talk with a financial profession about your questions ... but here is my $.02. Some nurses don't understand the way the US tax system works. As a result, they...

  8. Did you take a pay-cut to be a nurse? Do you regret it?

    llg replied to MomAndSonInMD's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate your overall post ... but just wanted to point out this particular statement. There is a lot less "doctor telling me what to do" in nursing than many people think. Yes, there are some...

  9. Excessive use of Omeprazole or Protonix

    llg replied to GRAB1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hmm... I take omeperazole in the evening, with dinner around 8 pm. I take my synthroid first thing in the morning -- whenever a get of bed, the time

  10. making me hate my job....just venting

    llg replied to JaxJax5423's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Are they paying you for your time? If not, that stinks. But if they are, it might be worth the investment of your time to get the experience. As you seem to realize, this experience may help you...

  11. Is age part of HIPAA?

    llg replied to MNNICU, RN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Yes, gestational age is protected patient information -- and should not be shared. But I agree that this other nurse is blowing it way out of proportion. I doubt anything will come of this...

  12. Did you take a pay-cut to be a nurse? Do you regret it?

    llg replied to MomAndSonInMD's topic in General Nursing

    I never looked at my career choice as a "pay cut." Certainly I could have earned more money had I chosen a different career. But I was wise enough to know that EVERY career choice has its...

  13. CNS vs NI salary

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

    I strongly agree with elkpark on this. Also, which type of work will you enjoy doing full time for several years? I thought I would like informatics, but when I dipped my toe in that pool, I found...

  14. Excessive use of Omeprazole or Protonix

    llg replied to GRAB1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have a fantasy about weaning myself off someday. Right now, I can skip one day ... maybe two ... but then symptoms come back and I am very uncomfortable. Sometimes, I think I should take it just...

  15. Nurse's Week Gifts from Employers

    llg replied to twss2323's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you are the "winner" so far this year, Extra Pickles. Your story is the most pathetic and made me laugh out loud. Thank you for

  16. To BSN, or not to BSN

    llg replied to arb29171's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you are that close to a BSN, go for it and get it done. If you go the ADN route ... a lot of things could happen to delay your BSN and/or make it more difficult. Take the opportunity to finish...

  17. Moving into ICU, but don't intend to stay

    llg replied to crckt's topic in Critical Care

    I would "put a positive spin" on the situation as much as possible by finding a middle ground between "shooting yourself in the foot" by telling them you are looking for temporary employment only ......

  18. Nurse's Week Gifts from Employers

    llg replied to twss2323's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My employer does "events" more than "gifts." We'll have some educational events about stress reductions, healthy living, etc. ... celebrations of achievements made over the past year, a "fun"...

  19. Are Nurse Practitioner/ Scientist the same as Physician Scientists

    llg replied to Young Tangerine's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure you want to be a nurse? It sounds to me as if you are not totally sure of that. If you are not sure, perhaps you should delay your entry into school and give it some more thought....

  20. Associate vs Bachelor Nursing

    llg replied to browtif2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1. Yes. Assuming that they both attended good quality schools ... I often see a difference. The liberal arts component of the BSN programs gives many of the BSN's a broader and deeper...

  21. Clinical Educator vs Staff Development

    llg replied to UTVOL3's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    As a general rule -- and you seem to aware that things will vary from place to place -- "Clinical Educator" roles are closer to the bedside than other staff development roles. In a Clinical Educator...

  22. Fort Mac

    llg replied to kp1987's topic in Canada

    I just learned of the fire there this morning when I clicked on the news headlines. The pictures look

  23. I'm Done With Nursing.

    llg replied to RegNurse1987's topic in General Nursing

    I understand ... and hope you find some way to use your expertise to continue helping people in some

  24. New Grad Internships/Residencies

    llg replied to ant123's topic in General Nursing

    It might help if you told us what city or region you want to work

  25. Different Titles (initials)

    llg replied to emtpbill's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You are always going to find a few people who are "overly proud" of their credentials and flaunt them in the extreme to try to appear superior to others. And you will find others who make a big...