Lynker ASN, LPN

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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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    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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    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...
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    Male nurses

    Lynker replied to Lavi2343's topic in General Nursing

    Been an LPN for 5.5 years, and I'm about to graduate with my ADN in a few months. I love being a nurse and would do it over and over
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    LPN to RN Interviews

    Lynker posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I'm an LPN, about to graduate in May with my ADN, and I'll be interviewing soon. My question is, how would an interview work if I'm an LPN that has practiced for 5.5 years and is going to be an RN?...
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    RN supervisor put on LPN med cart, feels disrespected

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

    As a past 3-11 LPN supervisor, and current 7am-7pm LPN supervisor, I totally get where this is coming from. Sometimes I get thrown on a cart if there's an absence or hole, or if someone needs to go...
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    Starting LPN to RN school for the second time

    Lynker posted a topic in General Students

    So, I failed out of my ADN program twice at one school. I'm starting again at another school in May. May to August (I believe?) is an online LPN to RN seminar kind of thing, where they catch you...
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    Restarting LPN to RN for the second time

    Lynker posted a topic in General Students

    So, I failed out of my ADN program twice at one school. I'm starting again at another school in May. May to August (I believe?) is an online LPN to RN seminar kind of thing, where they catch you...
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    When to expect official offer?

    Lynker replied to affectionate.wombat's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!
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    IV skills course?

    Lynker replied to RNGabby's topic in General Nursing

    Some jobs do it too! My job did it via an outside pharmacy company. So now I am IV certified (despite being an LPN, which is allowed in
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    Deathly Afraid of Critique/Getting in Trouble

    Lynker posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I've had a history of getting let go from jobs, for reasons such as not getting up to speed fast enough, and not knowing certain protocols. I've also got a verbal warning from my first/PRN...
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    Should I take a $9.00 cut in pay for new job?

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

    I had a similar situation. I was making $34 an hour at my per diem job, but went to a doctor's office job and took a $12 pay cut. I loved the job, but the financial hit (and drive) were just too much...
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    Responsibilities of RN in nursing home in NJ

    Lynker replied to Revolutionaryroad's topic in General Nursing

    Same here in MA, I am a supervisor, and both LPNs and RNs do assessments and admissions. I am an LPN as well. All of our unit managers are all LPNs aside from one
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    Responsibilities of RN in nursing home in NJ

    Lynker replied to Revolutionaryroad's topic in General Nursing

    This is what happened to me overnights, except I'm an LPN. I used it as a buff for my resume, which helped me get a nursing supervisor job at another facility. It can definitely be hard, but...
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    HELP!! Cant figure out what I wanna do!!

    Lynker replied to Jordan1927's topic in General Nursing

    As someone who got many jobs and left them/got fired by them, I understand how you feel. If you aren't happy, find another specialty. It can be hard. Do you prefer in-patient or out-patient? Or...
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    What makes a good nursing supervisor?

    Lynker posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've just accepted a position at a new skilled facility (to me) as a nursing supervisor. I've been the overnight supervisor at my current job, but it's been very lax. I've helped with scheduling,...
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    What makes a good nursing supervisor?

    Lynker replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to update you all, The job's been going great so far! We've had some tough nights, some great. Regardless, I love the job so far. Haven't been on a med cart yet (luckily), but I'm...
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    Patients Filming You

    Lynker replied to Anonymous666's topic in General Nursing

    Let me put it in perspective for anyone working a regular job, not even nursing related: Would someone working in a regular office be okay with the public watching them do their job, against...
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    Deathly Afraid of Critique/Getting in Trouble

    Lynker replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much! That sounds wonderful! I wish you luck with it. I've only had aortic. I have found that stress and exhaustion at work does trigger cardiac symptoms, such as my heart rate going...