Lynker ASN, RN

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    Feel Like I’m Completely Failing...

    Lynker replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I have no advice. But I can relate, being a nurse for almost a year. All we can do is do better and learn every day. I work the night shift a lot, so my troubles lie in calling doctors and...
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    Scared to go back

    Lynker replied to Lynker's topic in General Students

    Thank you so much. This rotation is med-surg and mental health. I'm excited! I'm also going to be putting "Just because you know you can do something, it doesn't mean it's not going to be a...
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    CNA JOB QUESTIONS

    Lynker replied to Ashley Isabel's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When I was still a CNA, I shadowed people who knew the residents and learned how they did things. Over time you'll learn who to do first and who to dress, who needs to be fed etc. But you said...
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    BEDSIDE...run, don't walk!

    Lynker replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    I personally love working bedside! I'm only at my first job though, we'll see where I end up.
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    Refused unemployment

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

    I just want you to say this is HORRIFYING, coming from another night nurse. Kudos to you for sticking around so long. I have no advice, but I just want you to know that you're amazing for what you did...
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    Want a new career

    Lynker replied to lidea's topic in General Nursing

    Along with what everyone else said, you could work in an office or even from home as a nurse. There are nurses who do phone calls and prescription work all day. That might work for you! You never know...
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    New job at rehab, what should I know

    Lynker posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    Hey guys! I got a new per diem job at my first TCU/rehab hospital! I'm super excited to have more experience than my LTC facility. Is there any tips anyone could give me? I know these patients will be...
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    New job at rehab, what should I know

    Lynker replied to Lynker's topic in Rehabilitation

    I decided to decline the job offer, after them telling me they couldn't accommodate my restrictions placed by my doctor. I'll take this as a sign though. It just wasn't for me.
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    Wondering if I can do this.

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

    You'll get used to it. My advice to you is take your time. I made my first med error while I was training because I was rushing. It gets easier. Also see if you can work different shifts. I personally...
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    Male LPNs and LPN job opportunities.

    Lynker replied to JP_403's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in Massachusetts.
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    RN's required to be sitters???

    Lynker replied to anneRN96's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand the frustration, but this reminds me of a similar post about working in laundry. You're getting paid to sit and watch someone, for RN pay. If it were me, I wouldn't complain.
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    LPNs that work or have worked as DON/ADON?

    Lynker replied to April White-Lewis's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As far as I know, LPNs cannot be a director of nursing. This is because LPNs cannot be in a higher state of authority over RNs, and the DoN needs to be able to supervise and be able to take over for...
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    Becomng a nurse in my late 50's?

    Lynker replied to LiSA2020's topic in General Nursing

    I actually disagree with this. While being a nurse is tiring and super stressful at times, physically it's much easier on your body. As a CNA you're constantly lifting, pulling, transferring, etc. As...
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    Feeling bad

    Lynker replied to lorias's topic in General Nursing

    From the sounds of it, you did everything you could. You are not perfect, nor are you a superhuman. Don't beat yourself down over this. You called another nurse, suctioned the patient, did all the...
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    Is this possible as an LPN?

    Lynker replied to Anonymous1992's topic in General Nursing

    I'm literally in the same boat. A new LPN, living at home, wanting to leave desperately. I'm living at home until I graduate with my RN in May. I'm telling myself I can take a break on getting my...
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    Postpartum nursing?

    Lynker replied to nursing9462's topic in General Nursing

    This is where I want to work/be crosstrained with L&D! I'm so close yet so
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    Nervous

    Lynker replied to Siriusly29's topic in General Nursing

    I am sort of in the same boat. In LTC for 8 months now, super comfortable at work and happy. But I accepted a second job offer at a hospital, for more experience. I feel like I'm betraying my LTC job...
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    Male LPNs and LPN job opportunities.

    Lynker replied to JP_403's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a male LPN! I'm currently in school for my RN as well, graduating in May
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    2 Nurse Verification of SubQ Insulin

    Lynker replied to Heide MedSurg's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse at a LTC for over 9 months, and I've never verified my insulins with another nurse. I do however, triple check the order and amount that is drawn up/dialed
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    Help! Got a job offer... working days vs. a job I want more

    Lynker replied to NewGradNurse3's topic in General Nursing

    I started with night shift at my first job, and now I'm per diem and pick up all shifts just fine. You'll have plenty of time to learn on the night shift as it's a little slower. The choice seems...
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    LTC to TCU/Med surg

    Lynker posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, So I've been a nurse (LPN) at a LTC facility for about 9 months now. I love my job, but I have grown bored of it. I'm currently in RN school, and I know I'll need med surg experience sooner...
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    CCSF LVN Advanced Placement Exam

    Lynker replied to kamalsens415's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Usually your school will tell you what to study for!! My school gave me a PDF with everything that was on it. From what I remember, there was dosage calculations, basic intro to nursing stuff, and...
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    CCSF LVN Advanced Placement Exam

    Lynker replied to kamalsens415's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I took the challenge exam for my school's program, and passed. Basically you pay a fee, take the test and you get your score. It's pretty straightforward, from what I
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    Working as a shy/socially anxious nurse

    Lynker replied to peach2218's topic in General Nursing

    I'm gonna follow this. I still get anxious about waking patients up or annoying them constantly as a nurse almost 1 year
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    LTC to TCU/Med surg

    Lynker replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your reply! if I did get another job, it would also be per diem and I’d still keep my LTC job. I mostly do the night shift at my job, so it’s pretty quiet up until 5am, when I...