llg

llg PhD, RN

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  1. Calling in sick, boss harassing me.

    llg replied to swweetipie's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would be wise to read your Employee Handbook before having any more conversations -- and/or taking a stand. Make sure you are following all of the related policies before ruffling any...

  2. after 35 years, I cannot believe it

    llg replied to Carolyn1234's topic in General Nursing

    Unless there is more to the story than we know ... I can understand why the employer won't give the OP 2 months of leave time to stay home with a new grandchild. If they do that for her, they will...

  3. Career advice

    llg replied to Snowflake15's topic in Nursing Career

    While I have not known someone with your exact situation ... I have known many nurses whose health problems prevented them from doing certain jobs. Not everyone can do every job safely. My advice is...

  4. Giving back a sign-on & relocation bonus

    llg replied to empatheticRN's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest you talk to a tax expert. If you don't "earn" the $20K because you give it back (or don't take it. It sounds like you have not received it all yet.) ... if you don't "earn" it, you...

  5. Am I Crazy to Leave $$$$ Job?

    llg replied to ahud2015's topic in Pediatric

    In an earlier post, I advised the OP against switching to nursing -- and I don't consider myself pessimistic at all, just realistic. I am 60 years old, got a BSN at 22 and have had what most people...

  6. Student nurse career opportunity: where should I go?

    llg replied to kq21's topic in General Students

    Hmmm... 2 conflicting schools of thinking on this ... 1. Med/surg will give you a good foundation of basic skills -- and if you don't mind that type of work, a med/surg career offers a lot of...

  7. Neonatal Stethoscopes?

    llg replied to Knight Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've worked in several NICU's over the years and have never worked in one that allowed people to use their own stethoscope. Each baby has always had their own for infection control reasons. I can't...

  8. Board certification

    llg replied to DannieGirl's topic in General Nursing

    3 shifts x 12 hours = 36 hours per week 36 hours x 52 weeks in a year = 1872 hours of work in a year. There is no way that 1000 hours can be reasonably counted as "2 years." If someone accepted...

  9. I'm Stumped

    llg replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    A man would put a bag over her head and

  10. Am I Crazy to Leave $$$$ Job?

    llg replied to ahud2015's topic in Pediatric

    I think you are crazy. If you are miserable in your current job and/or have a burning passion for helping children or something ... then you should be able to find a way to use your current skills...

  11. Clinical advancement performance project

    llg replied to Tammy Guffey's topic in General Nursing

    Look at your unit's quality data and design something to help your scores improve. Also, talk to your unit's leadership to see which quality improvements they would like to see. Help them solve the...

  12. Board certification

    llg replied to DannieGirl's topic in General Nursing

    24 months of full time employment ... 4,160 hours ... etc. You can calculate it however you want. If you are not sure if your qualify, you can always call the organization and

  13. Problem with a problem-co worker

    llg replied to vbarger28's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You can't save everybody. Some people need to self-destruct a few times before they learn. Be kind to her, but don't feel that saving her is your responsibility. If she needs to "learn the hard...

  14. Looking for advice

    llg replied to LeanneNis's topic in General Nursing

    That's it in a nutshell. Your struggles are not a "nursing" issue ... they are a deeply personal one. You would probably be struggling with them no matter what type of job you had. As difficult...

  15. Director position interview

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

    A resume is never a bad thing. Now is not the time to experiment with something new that might backfire. Dress appropriately for an interview at that level. Anticipate questions likely to be asked:...

  16. Money or future

    llg replied to not2bblue's topic in Nursing Career

    You should always have back-up plans in case your current situation doesn't last forever. Few thing remain unchanged forever and it would be silly to assume that your current job will always be...

  17. One Atheist FAQ Answered

    llg replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I've got some of the same reactions, too. I generally try to avoid the subject altogether unless I know person well and trust that I can have a decent conversation with them about such issues. What I...

  18. Unpaid new grad RN residency

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

    I like this approach -- and similar "hybrid" programs that seem more of an extension of someone's basic education. I also like the short-term transition programs that provide education and pay a...

  19. Going from ADN degree to BSN degree

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

    A BSN is required at my hospital (or at least current enrollment in a BSN program). So it makes a big difference in a nurses' income. Without the BSN, she is not employed at my hospital -- or at...

  20. clinical instructor question

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

    It's not true where I live, but it may be true in your area. The only way you will know is to investigate the hiring practice of the particular schools you are interested in working for. In my...

  21. Should I Accept?

    llg replied to chelsie9's topic in Nursing Career

    So would I. If you family can bear to live in its current location for another year or so ... get an OB job and get the professional experience you need for the career that you want. Consider it...

  22. BSN-PharmD-ARNP ??

    llg replied to JudyBSN-pharm's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Interesting situation. All I can do is recommend that you follow your heart. What type of work do your really want to do with the rest of your life? Focus on that. It doesn't make a lot of sense...

  23. Is it possible to get the holidays off?

    llg replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    At my hospital, the staff nurses work "every other" holiday. So half the staff works each holiday -- and they know ahead of time which holidays will be theirs to work each year. If there are more...

  24. Has Being a Male Benefited you MORE or LESS

    llg replied to Socal_EMT's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I used to sit on an Admissions Committee for which admissions was based on points. Males and other minorities were given 1 point just for their minority status. That gave them a slight advantage,...

  25. I did! I just passed nursing school! Any tips to prepare for NCLEX?

    llg replied to JuliusSeizure's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you went to a good school, you shouldn't have to do anything extraordinary to prepare. To be on the safe side, take one of the major review courses that take a day or two and do some practice...