Lynker ASN, RN

Lynker has 6 years experience as a ASN, RN and specializes in General Hospital Medical.

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   Weekend program pros vs cons

   Lynker replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Nursing

   I did 7p-7a weekends years, then switched to 7a-7p for 8 months, while I was in school to get my RN. It was very nice, but I couldn't go back to working every single weekend again. I miss my family...
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   Thank you, AllNurses

   Lynker posted a topic in General Nursing

   I just wanted to say thank you to all of you, who have helped me get to where I am. I am now a Registered Nurse, and work in a hospital. I may be leaving my LPN roots and might not go back to...
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   Poll: Have you been assaulted on the job?

   Lynker replied to nighttech's topic in General Nursing

   Aside from general nursing home physical abuse, I was also sexually assaulted on the job twice... by the same person. And management did
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   Narcotic keys sitting out, mold, mice and missing nurses-should I quit?

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

   Have you thought of agencies? There's a bunch of them right at your fingertips in the app store! Depending on the agency, you can pick where you go and the pay is better. You can work as much or as...
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   New Graduate Nurse job openings

   Lynker replied to amy33143's topic in General Nursing

   What kind of jobs are you applying for? If you're attempting to get into specialized areas like NICU, ICU, etc it might not happen right from the start. Go for something like med-surg and transfer...
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   Changing Nursing Schools

   Lynker replied to helenj1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Nope. I transferred from one ASN program to another ASN program and only my LPN stuff transferred, along with gen
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   Interview for Med Surg soon any tips or guidance?

   Lynker replied to Maddogg's topic in General Nursing

   I think going to med surg would be a good idea. LTC is a specialty in itself, it was my first job as an LPN. My first RN job will be on a medical (surgical) floor and I'm taking a pay cut to go work...
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   Am I unmarketable with burned bridges?

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

   I am so sorry for your loss. But, it dawned on me as I was reading the comments: Perhaps your feelings and compassion can go to a career in hospice nursing? That would be wonderful for you, I think....
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   LPN to RN is a success!!

   Lynker replied to Lynker's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Also just wanted to comment a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has been alongside with me through these years, these 5.5 years of being an LPN. I'm ready for my new chapter of being an RN to start.
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    LPN to RN is a success!!

    Lynker posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi guys! I just wanted to post here stating I officially passed my finals, with an 85% in both leadership and theory class!! I will be getting pinned next Wednesday, and I will be graduating with my...
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    How do I manage getting my RN license in NH while still working per diem in MA without a gap in employment?

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

    Thanks so much guys!! I thought this was going to be the case, but hearing it from Beth helped me. Thanks! And thanks to you too,
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    Staying Healthy on 12-Hour Shifts

    Lynker replied to Smwill2901's topic in General Nursing

    Following! Will be going back to 12s after I graduate with my
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    Will I lose my license?

    Lynker replied to Anonnurseee's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in similar situations. One that sticks out in my mind was also 7p-7a many years ago. She was helped to the toilet, went white and couldn't get up. BP was 60/30 (IIRC) and I couldn't even...
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    Should I start working at an agency as a new grad?

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

    I agree with Nurse Beth, please don't go to agency as a first job. Many require experience anyway, but you are not skilled enough to handle being a new nurse AND every single nursing task without...
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    Scared I'm Going to Fail Practicum

    Lynker replied to NurseAlex's topic in General Nursing

    Can I be honest? I've been an LPN for 5.5 years, and I'm about to graduate with my ADN and I STILL make stupid mistakes like this. We are all human...we have our own problems, conditions (like me for...