Lynker ASN, RN

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    Responsibilities of RN in nursing home in NJ

    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!!

    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...
  3. 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?

    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

    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...
  6. 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...
  7. Wonderful article, Beth! I do have a question. In the nursing home, I've seen succinate given with and without regard to BP/HR, with no parameters. Is a BP/HR check vital to the long...
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    How Hard Is Nursing School in 2023?

    Wonderful article. After failing out in the last semester of an ADN program, I've learned a lot and changed studying tactics for a new school. I got accepted to another ADN program for Fall of 2024,...
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    Advice for a new grad working in med-surg?

    Congrats!! What I've been doing for my new supervisor job is get a notepad and write all my notes on it, such as how to do this, how to do that etc. Then I put it into a cute new small notepad, that...
  10. Oh my goodness. I had an aortic valve replacement surgery in 2021!! Who knew we were so similar. It seems like you've roughed out your issues so far. It's so much to deal with. I'm so glad you...
  11. Thank you all so much. I think I've been handling it better lately. I know I can go to anyone with any questions or if I need help. I feel very safe in my new job. I really appreciate all the...
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    Can an LPN get GERO-BC certification?

    This is exactly something I've been looking for!! Thank you so
  13. Thank you all so much. You're all so wonderful. I take to heart every comment. I talked with my therapist about it this morning, and I made an earlier appointment with my psychiatrist as well....
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    Can an LPN get GERO-BC certification?

    Thank you for your prompt response, Beth! I do plan on getting my RN in the next few years, anyways. I'll look into the GERO-BC eventually! I will look into the wound care certification as...
  15. You feel my pain! LOL ? My boss has told me that if there is a problem, she will come straight to me without beating around the bush. She is very kind and genuine. I'm not worried about the staff...
  16. Thank you so much Hppy. I will get an order for bloodwork to see if anything has changed. My sleep is average, as well as sleep. I haven't done grounding in quite awhile. I'll look into it...
  17. I'm gonna say the one that no one wants to hear...long term care/dementia/rehab. They teach you vital nursing skills quickly, and even tend to pay better. I recommend giving it a chance or a...
  18. Interesting. Did we ever find out what happened from her side of the story? Not that it changes anything, but this is
  19. Same, every time! Even if it's multiple pain
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    What makes a good nursing supervisor?

    Love this. I was actually thinking about this myself. I wanted to make rounds just to make sure everyone was getting their breaks/meals. I'm big on self care, especially going into a managerial role....
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    What makes a good nursing supervisor?

    I think it'll be once a day for each unit. That's what I'm told, at least. But I'll be doing rounds multiple times a day just because that's how I am and I want to know what's going on at all
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    What makes a good nursing supervisor?

    Thanks so much Davey! You hit the nail on the head. You also mentioned things I planned on doing, like lists and rounds of the floors. I have been checking out her threads, and they're very...
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    Charting Bloopers

    An order I recently D/C's due to being a duplicate and containing a swear word... "Monitor laying, sitting and standing BP every sh*t"
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    LTC Falls

    In this case, I believe it would be okay to give the Tylenol PRN. When did the fall happen, and when are they stating they have the headache? Did the patient hit their head? Are they able to tell you...
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    Rocky Start/Orientation and Nurse Confidence

    I see everyone else has given yoou wonderful advice, but I want to jump back to that mental health/psychiatrist situation. Anxiety medications do have the chance to make you gain weight, yes. But...