Lynker ASN, RN

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    A Night-shifter's Guide to a Good Day's Sleep

    Lynker replied to Laura Smith's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I'll be going back to my overnight job in a few weeks, and this showed up at the perfect
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    Should I take the risk on a new job or keep my state pension ?

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

    Beautiful answer, Beth. OP, is there a way you could shadow for a day as the ADON? To see what it's like? This might help your
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    Quitting First Nursing Job

    Lynker posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi. I've been at my per diem nursing home job for almost 3 years now. I haven't gotten a raise, and the working conditions are constantly getting worse. I've reached my breaking point, with the...
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    Quitting First Nursing Job

    Lynker replied to Lynker's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you so much. I put the resignation in that day after work. I feel much more free and lighter than I
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    Partner locks up W2s prevents LPN from renewing license.

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

    I don't have anything to add, but most HR departments will have your pay stub information, even if they need to email it to you or something. I wish you luck in this hard
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    LPN failed out of RN program 2x, advice?

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

    Thank you so much, Nurse Beth. I'm gonna take another shot after awhile, when I feel ready. ? It's hard to accept where you are in life, but I guess that's simply a life
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    Starting A Career In My 50's: CNA or LPN?

    Lynker replied to blueang's topic in Nursing Career

    That sounds like a great route! I was a CNA for 7 months in LPN school and it helped me SO much, learning to take care of people and talk to them. Good luck!! You'll do
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    Starting A Career In My 50's: CNA or LPN?

    Lynker replied to blueang's topic in Nursing Career

    definitely go for LPN, especially if it's free. You'll get to where you want to be sooner. LPN pay rates are going up and are significantly higher than CNA, and it's a very fulfilling job. Also many...
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    Im 44 / is it too late for the Hospital

    Lynker replied to 312nurse's topic in Nursing Career

    It's never too late to do what you want to do! Go for it! What is holding you back other than your
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    Tips for a new triager

    Lynker replied to Lynker's topic in Telephone Triage

    Thank you for your response! I can imagine a lot of these techniques take time to grow. I haven't started yet, sadly. I should be in the next week or
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    Tips for a new triager

    Lynker posted a topic in Telephone Triage

    I just got my first telephone triage job! We have books to aid in my triaging, but otherwise it's almost brand new to me. Is there anything I should know about being a telephone triager? At this...
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    LPN Pay?

    Lynker replied to LostinTheSauce's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yeah exactly! That's why I wanna try it ? I love LTC/SNF, but I want something less hands
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    LPN Pay?

    Lynker replied to LostinTheSauce's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in a nursing home per diem at $34/hr, and I start my new job in a family practice doctor's office soon at $22/hr, that is with my almost 3 years of experience. (She put me in at 4 years,...
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    Failed out of RN program completely, what now?

    Lynker posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I'm sure a few of you know who I am, but I went back to complete my RN after failing the third semester. Well, today I just failed my final in the last semester and I'm out of the school completely....
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    Accused of Diverting Narcotics

    Lynker replied to katnmart's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't have anything to say to help, but I sincerely hope you get through this okay. What a crummy situation....keep us
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    Failed out of RN program completely, what now?

    Lynker replied to Lynker's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you so much, everyone for your feedback. I know a lot of it was my own downfalls. I have a referral from my psychiatrist to be evaluated by a psychologist for a possible learning disability. I...
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    Figs or Jaanuu?

    Lynker posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm looking to get a new pair of scrubs, and maybe a new pair of Brooks shoes before starting a new job as an LPN. What do you guys think are best? I'm leaning towards Figs because of the fabric,...
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    Figs or Jaanuu?

    Lynker replied to Lynker's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Honestly I was leaning towards Figs! Luckily I have a slit-fit body type as well. I'm only gonna start with one pair of scrubs, so price isn't a huge deal. ? Thank
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    Solu medrol

    Lynker replied to Nurse7642's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you can't give it in the deltoid, I'd assume the glute or vastus
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    Clinical Rotation In COVID Unit

    Lynker replied to Elice's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My school had us fit for N95s just in case, but they won't and will not allow us to be assigned to COVID-19
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    Flying solo after 2 ‘training shifts’

    Lynker replied to newgrad41's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How did you end up doing? I know LTC can really wear you down sometimes. Do you have any questions? I think of myself as pretty well-versed in
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    When should I apply for my first new grad residency/job? Should I stay at my LPN job?

    Lynker posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduate in about 4 months (yay!!) with my ASN/RN. After I take the NCLEX, I obviously plan on working! So I have two questions: When should I start applying for new grad RN programs/jobs? I...
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    I need to post about how proud I am of myself

    Lynker posted a topic in General Students

    Last time I took med surg 1, I failed every since test, including the final. Today, I took my first exam once again, preparing to fail. Instead, I got a 78%!! At my school, 73%+ is passing. I cannot...
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    I need to post about how proud I am of myself

    Lynker replied to Lynker's topic in General Students

    So, I'm heading to the med surg 2/critical care semester, my last semester in ADN school in about three weeks! Does anyone have any tips for
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    Do you ever get disappointed when certain nurses call in?

    Lynker replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely! Sometimes I get happy when bad coworkers call off LOL. But when my favorites aren't there or call out, it's definitely a bad vibe for the