Lynker ASN, LPN

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    Metoprolol: A Comprehensive Overview for Nurses

    Lynker replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Patient Medications

    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?

    Lynker replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    Lynker replied to Sweetme2's topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Deathly Afraid of Critique/Getting in Trouble

    Lynker replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Deathly Afraid of Critique/Getting in Trouble

    Lynker replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

    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?

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

    This is exactly something I've been looking for!! Thank you so
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    Deathly Afraid of Critique/Getting in Trouble

    Lynker replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

    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?

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

    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...
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    Deathly Afraid of Critique/Getting in Trouble

    Lynker replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Deathly Afraid of Critique/Getting in Trouble

    Lynker replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    New Grad RN - is part time or per diem work possible in any area?

    Lynker replied to Meowmeowmama's topic in Nursing Career

    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...
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    North Carolina Nurse Gets 4 Years for Painkiller Mishandling

    Lynker replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. Did we ever find out what happened from her side of the story? Not that it changes anything, but this is
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    South Carolina LPNs Arrested For Not Changing Wound Dressings

    Lynker replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Same, every time! Even if it's multiple pain
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    What makes a good nursing supervisor?

    Lynker replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    Lynker replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    Lynker replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

    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

    Lynker replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    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

    Lynker replied to Kiara Butler's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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

    Lynker replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    Did I say the wrong thing?

    Lynker replied to guest1200295's topic in General Nursing

    You did totally fine. It's totally normal to feel worried about what you say, especially if you don't meet that specific situation much. You did great, and next time you'll know even
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    New York to Drop Masks in Hospital Facilities

    Lynker replied to Nurse Alexa's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Massachusetts update: Mask mandate ends tomorrow! (May 11th,
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    Waitlisted

    Lynker posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey guys, I know I haven't been around for awhile. I feel pretty ashamed. I applied to a new LPN -> RN program for September 2023, but instead of it I got waitlisted for September 2024. While...
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    "Reasonable accommodations" for RN with ADHD & PTSD? And / or advice?

    Lynker replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    Funny enough, I've already been on clonidine since before I was even put on an ADHD med. I take it for anxiety, I guess it has two uses! I will ask about Strattera though. Thank
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    LPN in NY and looking to relocate to Tennessee

    Lynker replied to Owen Ortiz's topic in General Nursing

    No advice here, but I was thinking of doing the same, Moving from Massachusetts to New Hampshire or Maine! I'm glad to see that I can get the license before moving and being able to have a job before...
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    "Reasonable accommodations" for RN with ADHD & PTSD? And / or advice?

    Lynker replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    I understand where you're coming from the ADHD part...I was recently diagnosed in about last October and am on bupropion (Since I can't take Adderall due to my health problems) and I still have...