Lynda Lampert, RN

Lynda Lampert, RN

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General Nursing

Solutions for Tired, Achy Feet

by Lynda Lampert, RN

Foot problems can dog a nurse from the beginning of their career to the end. Many different issues can cause foot pain, but plantar fasciitis is the most...

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General Nursing

Hurt Back? Here Are Some Options

by Lynda Lampert, RN

If you’ve hurt your back in the process of pursuing your nursing career, you may be overwhelmed at the choices available to you in providers. You may also...

8 replies 28,682 views
New Nurse

50 Things New Nurses Need to Know About Calling Doctors and Other …

by Lynda Lampert, RN

Calling doctors and providers is often a skill that new nurses need to practice often before they feel comfortable. If you want the inside track on how...

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What are proper body mechanics?
General Nursing

Nurses: You've Been LIED to about your Back and Body Mechanics

by Lynda Lampert, RN

Lift with your knees and not your back has been drilled into nurses as often as patient safety comes first. Just follow these body mechanics rules, and you will...

110 replies 133,662 views
What are brain sheets?
New Nurse

Nursing Brain Sheets for Beginners

by Lynda Lampert, RN

Nursing Brain sheets are summaries that help nurses remember their patient’s particulars. Most veteran nurses already have brain sheets that they depend on,...

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General Nursing

More Than Bowel Sounds: Abdominal Assessment

by Lynda Lampert, RN

Summary: A complete assessment wouldn’t be possible without examining the abdomen. Containing a great deal of the organs of the body, the abdomen can be...

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General Nursing

Beyond Burnout: What is Compassion Fatigue?

by Lynda Lampert, RN

Burnout and compassion fatigue are often seen together in nurses stressed to the limit. Find out what this common condition is, what the common symptoms are,...

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Job Hunt

Acing the Interview: Tips for Getting the Job

by Lynda Lampert, RN

Just having an awesome resume isn't enough to get the job these days. To land a position in your field, you need to perfect your interviewing skills, as well....

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What do I need to know about job orientation?
New Nurse

50 Things New Nurses Need to Know about Orientation

by Lynda Lampert, RN

Orientation is meant to get a nurse ready for life on the floor, but it can be a gut check that nursing school is not. It is a culture shock and hits everyone...

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General Nursing

Why I Love IV Nurses

by Lynda Lampert, RN

IV teams are a luxury that most facilities don’t have. Yet in the facilities where IV nurses are on the job, the patients have more opportunity for faster,...

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General Nursing

Anatomy of a Code

by Lynda Lampert, RN

Only someone who works as a nurse or who has been in a code knows what it is like. The shifting, crazy changes would overwhelm anyone else. In the interests of...

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Job Hunt

Six Resume Tips for Nurses

by Lynda Lampert, RN

Resumes are your calling card for getting an interview at a facility. If you are frustrated with your job search, you should take a look at this important piece...

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General Nursing

50 Resolutions Nurses Should Make for This New Year

by Lynda Lampert, RN

Some may think that resolutions are just a good way of setting yourself up for failure, but they can be very helpful in furthering your nursing career. Although...

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Spirituality

The Nurse's Guide to Observing Chanukkah

by Lynda Lampert, RN

The holiday seasons are festive and bright, a true cultural phenomenon. However, other religions don't recognize Christmas as a holiday, and this can make them...

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General Nursing

Caring for the Greatest Generation: Making Time for Your Patient's…

by Lynda Lampert, RN

Your patient's history is a part of assessment, but sometimes their personal history is just as important as their medication list. As Veteran's Day approaches...

8 replies 5,832 views