Lynker ASN, RN

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    LTC to TCU/Med surg

    So, I realized I made a mistake. I think I would be transferring to a SNF/rehab unit. I applied to some jobs that are TCU/rehabs. Does anyone have any advice for
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    What is YOUR favorite scrub brand?

    Healing Hands Works! I just got these UA buttersoft today though, they're SO silky and fit SO well! I'll be buying many more in different colors! I also love BeneFit
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    Complaints of Complaining

    Good lord. Run away as fast as you can. Any job that won't even let you discuss problematic policies and such is not a job ANYONE should be at. Put that on top of everything else you mentioned... Good...
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    Taking Sign Language

    Great idea! Good luck! You totally got this!
  5. All in the title. I've never seen one before. Are they only for bigger hospitals, or? I have no idea, but I see it a
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    Taking Sign Language

    I'm going into level 3 in the fall as well! I'm one humanities class away (aside from my nursing classes obviously) from being able to auto-transfer to a four-year program. I personally plan on doing...
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    Finishing Nursing School w/ Depression

    Hoo boy, do I have a story for you. I was depressed my entire LPN program. I did the whole nine-yards. Self harm, cried wolf, sometimes skipping class. I understand the depression 200%! Long story...
  8. I became a CNA after my first semester of LPN school. Quit my comfy job of pharmacy tech, making $17 an hour picking my hours, to working as a CNA at my first clinical site on weekends, making $13 an...
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    Question for Psych Nurses

    I used to be my LTCs night nurse, and let me tell you that I partially regret not taking the 7-3/3-11 shift. I LOVE the overnight, and still plan on doing it, but there are so many things I don't know...
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    Self doubt

    Hi Kassandra, welcome to the nursing world. I am also a newer LPN, started back in October. When you say "they expected me to do things that I wasn’t supposed to do as an LPN" what did you exactly...
  11. Hi everyone, I'm currently an LPN in RN school, two semester until I have my associates. Around me, there are plenty of school with ADN to BSN, but there are also ADN to MSN programs! I thought for...
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    Is being an lvn really that great?

    Not around me, for my LPN program I didn't need my CNA, nor my RN program at another nearby
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    Is being an lvn really that great?

    I do work in a nursing home! It truly does become like a family thing though. You get so close to your coworkers and patients. I love it so much. Originally I was full time but I went back to school...
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    Is being an lvn really that great?

    I went through my LPN program at a college. I'm currently working as a nurse per diem, and I'm in RN school full time. I love the route I chose, as I can still get experience as a nurse, and a LOT of...
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    Hazard Pay

    I've been getting it for awhile now. It really adds on a lot of money. Very grateful for
  16. Definitely take the prereqs and coreqs for nursing programs! I'm thinking A&P 1 and 2, Chemistry, Microbiology, and stats. Not only will it help with nursing knowledge, you'll already be ahead of...
  17. I just have a general question. I had a hospice patient pass away a few days ago, and a week or so before she "wasn't doing so well", and I work per diem so I'm not there a lot. However, I did know...
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    Guilt after patient passing away

    Thank you to everyone who commented on this thread. I've moved forward, with more knowledge on how to deal with these. It's okay to be sad, but it's okay to forgive yourself and move on as well.
  19. Give it time. Coming from a LTC point of view, I've made many mistakes and my managers and DoN always backed me up. They want you to succeed. If you have a question, ASK. Even if it's another floor...
  20. You are not alone. I made my first med error when I was still training. I understand the super scary feeling you get. Recognize your problems and LEARN FROM THEM. Don't listen to the people in this...
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    CNA 11 Years need your help

    I don't have much to add. And while the situation was not professional/"correct", it was very wholesome of you. We need more of that in this bad world. ❤️ Good luck finding another job. I'd love...
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    Age vs Years Nursing

    I'm 25, and I've been an LPN for 7 months. Will be graduating with my ADN next Spring 2021
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    Relocating as new grad

    I can relate to this! I live in Massachusetts and I'm graduating with my ADN in Spring 2021 as well! I want to relocate up to New Hampshire. I think an important thing is taking and passing your...
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    Should I start nursing school this May?

    I'm in the Boston area as well, and our clinicals went online with case studies and virtual simulations. I guess my situation is different though, as I'm already an LPN and practice as one. If it was...
  25. Sounds like you could be an overnight bedside nurse. That's what I currently do, per diem. (MUCH) higher pay, less responsibilities yet you also still get to be a nurse. I work in a nursing home, and...