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  1. AA in Education, now in LPN school, how to get my RN?

    llg replied to angienava7905's topic in School, College Programs

    I don't think there are any special LPN-BSN programs. If there are, there are not many. You'll have talk to BSN programs that interest you and see how many of your AA courses will count towards...

  2. Disorderly Conduct and Licensure

    llg replied to andrewpierce's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Always tell the truth in such matters. The incident will probably have no effect on your ability to get a license or a job -- particularly if you are able to say you were "young and stupid" and you...

  3. acceptable haircolor for nursing students?

    llg replied to crownsk's topic in General Students

    I am in a leadership position in my hospital -- and 60 years old. I'm the type of person who can help a student/new grad get a job -- or not get a job. I am pretty flexible about hair color and...

  4. Resume for 1 yr experience

    llg replied to nurse787878's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think your list is way too long. You don't need to list every task that you do. A job description is not the same as a skills checklist. All of the tasks listed in #2 through the rest of the...

  5. How do you get promoted in nursing?

    llg replied to RegularNurse's topic in Nurse Management

    I did it through education mostly -- got the MSN at age 26 and then had no trouble transitioning to leadership roles. That was many years ago. Today, at my hospital, the education route is still...

  6. New Nurse With Large Disposable Income

    llg replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I loved your list of "take-aways." You seem to have a good head on your shoulders that can distinguish between good advice and bad. Congratulations! Now, I want to add a few thoughts. Keep in...

  7. Help nursing paper

    llg replied to Britt95britt's topic in General Students

    I agree with the post above ... but adding. As you start to work on this essay, start with the truth -- and don't stray from that. This is not the time to lie. There is no magic "right" answer,...

  8. I hate my job/career

    llg replied to MJPN2012's topic in General Nursing

    I would agree with the people who say "quit" if you weren't at the 3-month mark. That is the exact time that research shows new grads get most discouraged and are most distressed by "reality...

  9. Are resumes necessary

    llg replied to Bello75's topic in Nursing Career

    A resume gives you the opportunity to communicate your qualifications for the job in the way the you believe fits you best. You can use it to "sell yourself" to prospective employers. Why would...

  10. My unit is closing!

    llg replied to Mplsnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'd consider the knee surgery -- assuming you actually need the surgery, of course. It would be a good time to get it done -- while you are still employed at that facility with full benefits. See...

  11. Advice of hipaa violation

    llg replied to Bejey4353's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I think that if you want some sort of action ... then you should speak to an attorney. But I suspect that if the Dr. was terminated, the group's attorneys have already reviewed the relevant laws...

  12. Furthering My Education

    llg replied to chelsie9's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe for the next few months, you should focusing on establishing a successful nursing career. That will give you a steady paycheck with benefits that will allow you to provide necessities to your...

  13. Pension over tuition

    llg replied to MindeMalcomson's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the details. The place without the pension offers a 403B. How much will they be contributing to it? How much will that 403B be worth when you retire? If you take the pension, how...

  14. Paediatric teaching Learning

    llg replied to Rosey82's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Consider the developmental level of the child. That is a HUGE part of peds. There is a big difference between a 3 year old and a 12 year old. How will the developmental level of the child effect...

  15. Glucose Competency: testing your own blood sugar?

    llg replied to kaylee.'s topic in General Nursing

    If you feel secure in your job ... I would say, "No, I'm not going to give you my private health information. But if you would like me to test your blood sugar to validate my competency, I would be...

  16. Nurse Recruitment Runaround

    llg replied to LVEDP18's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It sounds to me like you are getting the better deal. It's your classmates who should be jealous of YOU.

  17. How do use adpie for studying ?

    llg replied to secret2350's topic in General Students

    I'll give you a hint to start. To accomplish what you want to accomplish ... What would assess? How would you assess

  18. Jealous Friends...

    llg replied to Upward_Bound's topic in School, College Programs

    Why would you feel insulted? I don't understand. If you have inspired them to further their educations, shouldn't you be happy for them? ... and happy that you made a positive difference in their...

  19. I can't stop thinking about quitting nursing school.

    llg replied to efsrous's topic in General Students

    I considered quitting the whole time I was in clinicals. Hated them. But I liked being a nurse once I graduated. So I am proof that not liking nursing school does not guarantee that you will not...

  20. First RN job

    llg replied to ydnewrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am not in Canada ... so keep that in mind. But where I live in the US, we are desperate for peri-operative nurses. I would think you would be a prime candidate for those kinds of jobs. That...

  21. Feeling like quitting before starting

    llg replied to nerdy student's topic in General Students

    It's time to stop reviewing materials on your own ... and time to start fixing your math problem. Enroll in a remedial class through whatever community college or adult education programs are...

  22. changed my work place to focus more on paediatrics .. but regret it now (advice please)

    llg replied to rory88's topic in General Nursing

    If I were you, I would wait until you get to the new place and see how that goes before transferring back to your old job. Some of the things you don't like now might improve once everyone is in the...

  23. How Can I Bulk Up My Resume?

    llg replied to Lorelions's topic in General Students

    If you hope to work in a children's hospital -- get experience with children. Volunteer at the hospital ... work at a camp ... volunteer to staff the nursery at your place of workship ... babysit...

  24. Why the rush to hire?

    llg replied to misdmnr's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has been doing a lot of hiring lately -- because for the last 2 years, we have done very little as we had been trying to save money. Surprise, surprise! Staff got tired of working short...

  25. ASN, then BSN question..

    llg replied to cherliz1023's topic in General Students

    You'll have to check out your local job market. Are the types of jobs you seek available to new grads with ADN's? In my area, it is extremely difficult for a new grad ADN to get a job in one of...