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llg PhD, RN

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  1. Newer RN being treated poorly by Coworker(s)

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

    So he said you would give you a "great reference" and you turn around and give him a hard time? That's

  2. What's up with all the 'failed NCLEX' posts?

    llg replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    In my state, schools are supposed to maintain a certain NCLEX pass rate or face discipline (and possible closure) from the State Board. But we have some schools that have been "on probation" or "on...

  3. Hospital Nurse Educator Salary

    llg replied to JaxJax5423's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I live in an area where the cost of living is close to average for the U.S. We have 2 kinds of unit-based educators. The lower level requires only a BSN and those folks have a salary range about...

  4. Can blogging hurt or harm your career

    llg replied to btcoonhound's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I don't blog, but am very active here on allnurses. I prefer to stay anonymous so that I can speak freely and say things that my employer might not approve of. With a public profile, your employer...

  5. New Grad - Should I quit my job and take another offer??

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

    My views of the ethics of the situation is pretty "neutral." I don't think you owe a lot to Hospital A yet as their investment has been small. So if everything were equal at the 2 jobs, and you...

  6. Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

    llg replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    You are giving up too quickly. You haven't even graduated yet! Once you graduate and pass the NCLEX, you may find yourself with more job options. Not everyone secures a job 2 months before...

  7. Which Units for Externship?

    llg replied to DreamerMW's topic in General Nursing

    You've got a wide range of options there. Can't you narrow it down a bit based on the type of nursing you hope to do after graduation? An externship is a great way to get your foot in the door of...

  8. I know I shouldn't let it get to me.

    llg replied to detrelibre's topic in General Nursing

    Would you really believe them if they told you that had been a superstar those first few weeks? You know that would be a lie -- and it wouldn't make you feel any better. Be proud that you...

  9. Do Bachelor's Degrees Save Lives? - The Facts about Earning a BSN

    llg replied to Rasmussen University's topic in General Nursing

    I know there are programs like that -- and I think they are ripping students off -- requiring so much of the students and charging them money for all of that when it is not necessary. An Associate's...

  10. Predictable job?

    llg replied to MJPN2012's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has a unit that is basically a long-term care unit for technology dependent children who not unstable enough for ICU, but too fragile and tech dependent to go home. It's very...

  11. How to stand out?

    llg replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in General Nursing

    I also recommend asking a few questions about the patients and the services available for them. Don't make the interview all about you and you alone. Show them you care about the patients and that...

  12. What is the least stressful nursing specialty?

    llg replied to sakiohma's topic in General Nursing

    The most stressful field -- is any field you don't like. The least stressful field -- is the one you like the best. Stress isn't determined by the specialty. It is mostly a function of whether or...

  13. Nurse Extern vs PCT

    llg replied to selinacifelli's topic in General Students

    I coordinate an extern program -- and my advice to you would be to keep your tech position unless the managers at your hospital tell you otherwise. The name of the game for you at this point in your...

  14. Do Nurses really make "good money?"

    llg replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Students

    There is no 1 right answer to your question. Salary depends on the specific job you take and upon your geographic area. It also depends on the amount of education you have and a lot of other...

  15. New grad RN, hate nursing?

    llg replied to alwayslearning55's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above posters: It's too much of a leap to conclude that you "hate nursing" just because you are unhappy with your current job situation. That's especially true when you consider...

  16. Guilt

    llg replied to Whitesranch's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you should talk with a counselor about this as it may take you quite awhile to fully process what happened. I think people here have made some very helpful comments, but it sounds like you...

  17. workplace harassment..help?

    llg replied to alprn1414's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Why do they keep believing him? Do you not present any evidence in support of yourself? Is he able to supply evidence/witnesses? Are other people agreeing with what he is saying? Assuming...

  18. Thanking those who wrote you recommendation letters - entry-level MSN

    llg replied to NorthBeach's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous posters. Gift-giving is not expected. But a thank-you note is

  19. Retirement benefits, lack of

    llg replied to yakimandu's topic in Retired Nurses

    If retirement planning/preparation is important to you, you can do a good job of it in nursing. You'll just have to pay attention to it throughout your life and consider it as part of your job...

  20. Welp - it's official!

    llg replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!

  21. Nursing School Reformation

    llg replied to elijahvegas's topic in General Nursing

    A lot depends on which school you go to. In some areas of the country, there are lots of nursing schools/students -- and only a few clinical settings that have the various specialties. So each...

  22. Help! Specialize... or Med Surg???

    llg replied to camillea's topic in Nursing Career

    Med/surg experience is nice to have if you are interested in working with sick adults -- but it is not all necessary for every specialty. There are a lot of nurses with successful careers who never...

  23. Penicillin G IM injection?

    llg replied to anon456's topic in Patient Medications

    I was on the receiving end a couple of times as a kid. Ouch! It made me terrified of injections -- and I didn't outgrow that fear until I was well into

  24. Pediatric patients' interpretations of procedures

    llg replied to live4rachael's topic in General Nursing

    1. Don't tell kids you're going to "put them to sleep" for surgery. "Putting to sleep" is what the vet did to the dog a few years ago -- when he died. 2. It's not just the kids, either. I once...

  25. Anonymous surveys and impact on nursing

    llg replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I think that most of the studies that use allnurses are just little studies for school that have minimal impact on the world. They are "practice" for students who need to learn how to go through the...