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llg PhD, RN

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  1. Too many degrees from one school?

    llg replied to Molemedic's topic in General Nursing

    Generally, it is not great to get all your degrees from the same place. It's usually a good idea to see different perspectives. But the circumstances under which it might hurt your career prospects...

  2. Accelerated BSN (15mo) or ASN-MSN Bridge Program (3 yrs), Which Would You Do?

    llg replied to Caitlyn hopeful_student's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with you about the proliferation of MSN programs. It's become very common. The quality of such programs vary from excellent to poor. It all depends on the particular

  3. I was fired. Should I leave it off my resume?

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

    I'm not NurseBeth ... but when someone tells me a job was "not a good fit," I am going to follow-up with "In what way was it not a good fit?" What I want to hear when I ask that question is some...

  4. Accelerated BSN (15mo) or ASN-MSN Bridge Program (3 yrs), Which Would You Do?

    llg replied to Caitlyn hopeful_student's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would strongly consider the ASN-MSN program as it might be a "better value" for the investment. That is assuming the following things: 1. that you'll be able to get a decent job in your community...

  5. Accelerated BSN (15mo) or ASN-MSN Bridge Program (3 yrs), Which Would You Do?

    llg replied to Caitlyn hopeful_student's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My first question is the same as the question posed by the previous poster. What focus/specialty would the MSN be in? What is the quality/reputation of each

  6. Justifying the cost of an Ivy League Nursing Education

    llg replied to Barbiegirl1229's topic in General Students

    Lot's of people go to nursing school with no intention of staying at the bedside for very long. In fact, most of the students and new grads I work with and interview for jobs state that they are...

  7. RN to BSN Online Program Suggestions

    llg replied to Shann_RN's topic in LPN to RN

    I usually recommend that people check out their state universities first for a couple of reasons: 1. They are usually cheaper (assuming you are a legal resident of that state) 2. They are usually of...

  8. calling in to attend job interview? okay or not?

    llg replied to EmiBlossom's topic in General Nursing

    Any time you get caught lying to your employer, you can get into big trouble with them -- because now they know you cannot be trusted to tell them the truth. No one likes having employees they can't...

  9. Inviting preceptor to my pining ceremony/graduation party

    llg replied to Carolanne Sink's topic in General Students

    I don't see anything wrong with it. But if she chooses to not attend, don't be offended. She may see you more as a "professional acquaintance" than a "personal friend" -- particularly if there is...

  10. Pre-student in need of advice

    llg replied to Eyeing the Field's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Very true. The push is for Nurse Practitioners of all types to have DNP degrees, not Master's Degrees. That doesn't mean there are no programs left at the Master's Level for NP's in general (and I...

  11. Internships/Externships any information about?

    llg replied to Rayxah's topic in General Students

    Each program is different. So one person's experience in one program may be nothing like the experience you will have at another institution. You have to do your homework regarding the programs...

  12. well baby nursey to NNP (it's long, sorry)

    llg replied to babynurse5x's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think a lot will depend on the particular job you take as an NNP. In some jobs (e.g. one in a hospital without a lot of neonatologist coverage), the NNP's are major players in deliveries and the...

  13. Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    llg replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

    The "law" background is probably hurting you, too -- maybe a lot. People could be afraid of hiring someone who is "legally minded" in any way. They could be afraid that you might stir up trouble in...

  14. Non-Rn Associates to BSN

    llg replied to Rodolfo Garcia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You don't need an Associate's Degree in Nursing to enter a BSN program. There are some BSN programs that take students right out of high school. Most programs, though, admit students who have...

  15. To kill or not to kill... another person dream?

    llg replied to KatieMI's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thank you, KatieMI, for updating us. Many of us were concerned about your situation -- for so many reasons. I am happy to read that the girl and her family are experiencing some consequences for...

  16. List of issues affecting adult population

    llg replied to allaboutfun's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    To get -- or not to get-- the flu vaccine is an adult issue. If you are interested in the anti-vaxxer thing, you wouldn't have to focus on peds. A lot of adults refuse/resist getting a flu shot....

  17. List of issues affecting adult population

    llg replied to allaboutfun's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I recommend that you choose a topic -- not at random -- but in the field of nursing that interests you most. What type of nurse do you hope to be? What type of health problems do you expect to...

  18. Using prn staff instead of posting day position

    llg replied to Lifeofanicunurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other responses. Contingent staff is just that -- contingent. If they are not needed, they stay home and don't get paid anything. If they are needed (on any shift), they get the...

  19. Job Offer advice needed

    llg replied to Silver_Rik's topic in Nursing Career

    If I were in your shoes, I would tell them -- and supply the court documentation, letters, and anything else you might have in writing that support your assertion that this is a very minor thing and...

  20. Oversight from nonclinical staff?

    llg replied to nursesunny's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with JKL33. While you nurses are the ones to decide whether the staff's actions were clinically appropriate or not ... it is the administration's role to determine the level of legal risk...

  21. Such thing as too late to negotiate?

    llg replied to Sheika34's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't sound to me as if they are low-balling you at all. You have 1.5 years experience in adult med-surg -- zero experience in dialysis or peds. They are offering you more than a new grad...

  22. Loans for living expenses

    llg replied to MangoChutney's topic in General Students

    Talk to your school's financial aid office. Loans for school are loans for school -- whether you spend the money on books or groceries. Your school's financial aid office should have information...

  23. Any 22 weekers out there?

    llg replied to mauigal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've always thought that more information about such crucial care decisions needs to be given to the general public in places such as ... high schools, birth preparation classes, etc. so that...

  24. Masters in Nursing

    llg replied to Ashley17's topic in School

    I don't know if my friend has kept her PNP license active or not -- but it certainly gave her great peds assessment

  25. Love school nursing, but can't pay my bills.

    llg replied to jupitercrash's topic in School

    It sounds in your original post that you only work 10 months per year. Could you get some other type of job for the 2 months that you don't currently work? That would raise your yearly