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llg PhD, RN

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  1. Always 'paying my dues' because i'm PRN?

    llg replied to Mrs_Momma_RN's topic in Nursing Career

    As others have pointed out, being PRN means that you are employed under different terms. Being PRN means that you don't commit yourself to working a certain number of shifts per pay period -- and in...

  2. British nurse made it to the USA wow is it different!!!

    llg replied to meeky71's topic in International Nursing

    I, too, am curious about what is so different and hope you will share a little. Also, I am a little concerned that you are only getting 2 weeks of orientation to your new job. My hospital would be...

  3. Whats the Catch: RN to MSN?

    llg replied to sandiegotrish's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree with you on this point, Commuter. I see plenty of need for "general" MSN's, such as the CNL degree or similar programs. Inpatient settings need people for staff development roles,...

  4. Financial Independence And Nursing

    llg replied to Soliloquy's topic in General Nursing

    I also use my credit card regularly (groceries, gas, etc.) and have profited from the benefits that come with the card. I also have an account at the local department store where I do much of my...

  5. Whats the Catch: RN to MSN?

    llg replied to sandiegotrish's topic in General Nursing

    Just be careful to research whether or not you actually will be able to get the kind of job you want as a new grad with an MSN in your region. Some hiring managers may hesitate to hire you because...

  6. Whats the Catch: RN to MSN?

    llg replied to sandiegotrish's topic in General Nursing

    Getting the MSN right off the bat can work ... but there is a potential problem. Most MSN's are focused on a specific specialty -- and few people without any nursing experience are ready to choose a...

  7. Tell the truth about being asked to resign?

    llg replied to Vaviora's topic in General Nursing

    I'd include the job on my resume, but be vague about it "not working out." If asked, mention the commute as the main reason and then say vaguely that the commute left you unable to focus completely...

  8. Termed...After the Fact?

    llg replied to jschut's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Even if she quit? Even if they allowed her resign instead of being fired? The OP is wanting to re-instate her voluntary resignation -- and NOT be fired. I thought you could only get unemployment...

  9. Termed...After the Fact?

    llg replied to jschut's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I doubt there is a law that would cover all possibilities regarding this issue. For any particular case ... one would have to look at the details. Anyone wanting legal advice about specific case...

  10. Should I "waste" my time getting an ADN?

    llg replied to misskayy's topic in General Students

    It doesn't hurt (much) to apply to both places. Go ahead and apply and then see what results you get from both schools. If you get into your first choice school, go there. If you only get into...

  11. Is it tacky/disrespectful to do this?

    llg replied to Molly.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen my credit check ... and some of my former employers are listed on it, but not all of them. I have also seen employers listed on some other people's credit checks. I don't know why...

  12. Is it tacky/disrespectful to do this?

    llg replied to Molly.RN's topic in General Nursing

    The first job (that you are advising her not to include on her resume) might very well appear on her credit check. That's how a future employer can find out that she lied on her resume and in her...

  13. Is it tacky/disrespectful to do this?

    llg replied to Molly.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've had multiple jobs in several different regions of the country over the past 37 years. My pre-employment health screening has always included labs -- and immunizations if needed. My current...

  14. Junior college or University? Which path is better?

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

    Which is best depends on your circumstances -- and your mid-range goals. The answer is not the same for everybody. For some people, going straight into a BSN program is the best thing to do. If...

  15. Hostile work environment - Violent Doctor

    llg replied to Summer70's topic in General Nursing

    I suspect that the OP has not asked whether or not this is being addressed or not. I suspect that she is just assuming that nothing is being done because she sees nothing happening. I suggest that...

  16. Is it tacky/disrespectful to do this?

    llg replied to Molly.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Many of the published calculations include the cost of "filling the hole" in the schedule created by the person who left. It is actually a calculation of the "cost of a single position turnover" and...

  17. Bullying or Not? Rant!

    llg replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Crudeness, coorificeness, vulgarity, etc. do not equal "bullying." She sounds like a disgusting person to work with, but I don't think she is significantly "bullying" you. She is just not a very...

  18. How to tell if your school sucks

    llg replied to synaptic's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    CCNE accreditation is a good thing to have -- and I wouldn't go to a school that was not accredited ... but it is no guarantee that the school is good. A lot of bad schools are

  19. The lesser of 2 annoyances

    llg replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    I said "B" ... but really wanted to say "both B and C" I'd stay where you want to live ... take the job you can get ... and keep looking for a better

  20. Help me understand....

    llg replied to shanat123's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital is in the same boat. We need highly specialized nurses (e.g. OR nurses) that don't take a year to start "pulling their own weight." We have a a shortage of those kinds of nurses....

  21. Help me understand....

    llg replied to shanat123's topic in General Nursing

    Read the post from"Guy in Babyland" over and over a few times if it doesn't sink in the first time. He makes a few valid points -- though I don't agree with everything he said 100%. Most people...

  22. Cost vs realistic job prospects

    llg replied to Paticake35's topic in General Nursing

    A lot depends on the particular schools and hospitals involved. If your public university BSN is a respected program -- it is most likely good enough for 95% of the jobs in your region. There may...

  23. I want to quit nursing.

    llg replied to Nomad_Nurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is not for "delicate flowers." But then, most meaningful jobs aren't for "delicate flowers" either. I would be ashamed to be a delicate flower -- and would have been ashamed back when I...

  24. Help! ADN to BSN or MSN

    llg replied to guest942057's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Also, before you apply to graduate school ... make sure you are fairly certain of your career path. In other words, get some actual experience in the field you plan to study. You can do that...

  25. Does this make me a liability?

    llg replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Horseshoe. While you may be able to cope with your health problems now and be able to work ... it is unlike you will be able to do so for a period of many years. Prepare now for a...