Lynker ASN, RN

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    Weekend program pros vs cons

    Lynker replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Nursing

    I did 7p-7a weekends years, then switched to 7a-7p for 8 months, while I was in school to get my RN. It was very nice, but I couldn't go back to working every single weekend again. I miss my family...
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    Thank you, AllNurses

    Lynker posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to say thank you to all of you, who have helped me get to where I am. I am now a Registered Nurse, and work in a hospital. I may be leaving my LPN roots and might not go back to...
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    Poll: Have you been assaulted on the job?

    Lynker replied to nighttech's topic in General Nursing

    Aside from general nursing home physical abuse, I was also sexually assaulted on the job twice... by the same person. And management did
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    Narcotic keys sitting out, mold, mice and missing nurses-should I quit?

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

    Have you thought of agencies? There's a bunch of them right at your fingertips in the app store! Depending on the agency, you can pick where you go and the pay is better. You can work as much or as...
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    New Graduate Nurse job openings

    Lynker replied to amy33143's topic in General Nursing

    What kind of jobs are you applying for? If you're attempting to get into specialized areas like NICU, ICU, etc it might not happen right from the start. Go for something like med-surg and transfer...
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    Changing Nursing Schools

    Lynker replied to helenj1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Nope. I transferred from one ASN program to another ASN program and only my LPN stuff transferred, along with gen
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    LPN to RN is a success!!

    Lynker posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi guys! I just wanted to post here stating I officially passed my finals, with an 85% in both leadership and theory class!! I will be getting pinned next Wednesday, and I will be graduating with my...
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    Interview for Med Surg soon any tips or guidance?

    Lynker replied to Maddogg's topic in General Nursing

    I think going to med surg would be a good idea. LTC is a specialty in itself, it was my first job as an LPN. My first RN job will be on a medical (surgical) floor and I'm taking a pay cut to go work...
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    Am I unmarketable with burned bridges?

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

    I am so sorry for your loss. But, it dawned on me as I was reading the comments: Perhaps your feelings and compassion can go to a career in hospice nursing? That would be wonderful for you, I think....
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    LPN to RN is a success!!

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

    Also just wanted to comment a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has been alongside with me through these years, these 5.5 years of being an LPN. I'm ready for my new chapter of being an RN to start.
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    How do I manage getting my RN license in NH while still working per diem in MA without a gap in employment?

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

    Thanks so much guys!! I thought this was going to be the case, but hearing it from Beth helped me. Thanks! And thanks to you too,
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    Staying Healthy on 12-Hour Shifts

    Lynker replied to Smwill2901's topic in General Nursing

    Following! Will be going back to 12s after I graduate with my
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    Will I lose my license?

    Lynker replied to Anonnurseee's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in similar situations. One that sticks out in my mind was also 7p-7a many years ago. She was helped to the toilet, went white and couldn't get up. BP was 60/30 (IIRC) and I couldn't even...
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    Should I start working at an agency as a new grad?

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

    I agree with Nurse Beth, please don't go to agency as a first job. Many require experience anyway, but you are not skilled enough to handle being a new nurse AND every single nursing task without...
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    Scared I'm Going to Fail Practicum

    Lynker replied to NurseAlex's topic in General Nursing

    Can I be honest? I've been an LPN for 5.5 years, and I'm about to graduate with my ADN and I STILL make stupid mistakes like this. We are all human...we have our own problems, conditions (like me for...
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    Male nurses

    Lynker replied to Lavi2343's topic in General Nursing

    Been an LPN for 5.5 years, and I'm about to graduate with my ADN in a few months. I love being a nurse and would do it over and over
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    LPN to RN Interviews

    Lynker posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I'm an LPN, about to graduate in May with my ADN, and I'll be interviewing soon. My question is, how would an interview work if I'm an LPN that has practiced for 5.5 years and is going to be an RN?...
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    RN supervisor put on LPN med cart, feels disrespected

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

    As a past 3-11 LPN supervisor, and current 7am-7pm LPN supervisor, I totally get where this is coming from. Sometimes I get thrown on a cart if there's an absence or hole, or if someone needs to go...
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    Starting LPN to RN school for the second time

    Lynker posted a topic in General Students

    So, I failed out of my ADN program twice at one school. I'm starting again at another school in May. May to August (I believe?) is an online LPN to RN seminar kind of thing, where they catch you...
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    Restarting LPN to RN for the second time

    Lynker posted a topic in General Students

    So, I failed out of my ADN program twice at one school. I'm starting again at another school in May. May to August (I believe?) is an online LPN to RN seminar kind of thing, where they catch you...
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    When to expect official offer?

    Lynker replied to affectionate.wombat's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!
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    IV skills course?

    Lynker replied to RNGabby's topic in General Nursing

    Some jobs do it too! My job did it via an outside pharmacy company. So now I am IV certified (despite being an LPN, which is allowed in
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    Deathly Afraid of Critique/Getting in Trouble

    Lynker posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I've had a history of getting let go from jobs, for reasons such as not getting up to speed fast enough, and not knowing certain protocols. I've also got a verbal warning from my first/PRN...
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    Should I take a $9.00 cut in pay for new job?

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

    I had a similar situation. I was making $34 an hour at my per diem job, but went to a doctor's office job and took a $12 pay cut. I loved the job, but the financial hit (and drive) were just too much...
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    Responsibilities of RN in nursing home in NJ

    Lynker replied to Revolutionaryroad's topic in General Nursing

    Same here in MA, I am a supervisor, and both LPNs and RNs do assessments and admissions. I am an LPN as well. All of our unit managers are all LPNs aside from one