Pixiesmom BSN, RN

Pixiesmom has 4 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Medical-Surgical, Hemodialysis.

Latest Activity

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   Chamberlain FNP 2015 (looking for previous & new students)

   Pixiesmom replied to RNLucille's topic in NP Students

   I start in July? Is there a Facebook group set up yet?
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   Chamberlain FNP 2015 (looking for previous & new students)

   Pixiesmom replied to RNLucille's topic in NP Students

   I'm starting in July!
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   Simmons University School of Nursing FNP online program

   Pixiesmom replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in NP Students

   Thank you all for the great information. Wow! I'm going to talk to an advisor from Simmons on Monday. I'm early in this process and I'm sitting on a cumulative GPA of 2.968 for my BSN and well hopefully that won't bite me in the behind and they wi...
4. 

   Lantus (Insulin Glargine): Scratching The Surface

   Pixiesmom replied to TheCommuter's topic in Medications

   Very informative! Thank you for sharing.
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   Never Argue With Dementia (and Other Nuggets of Nursing Wisdom)

   Pixiesmom replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric

   Thank you for sharing what I believe to be true about not needing re-orient our patient's to a reality that is terrifying for them. I hope you continue to enjoy your travels and time with your patients, I know I will enjoy mine.
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   No needle nursing?

   Pixiesmom replied to nursemaybee's topic in General Nursing

   You can get past this! It is SO better to give than receive. I still don't care for having needles pointed in my direction but I've learned not to watch if I'm on the receiving end.
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   Thinking of Making a move to St. Louis Missouri

   Pixiesmom replied to saraaileen76's topic in Missouri

   You might get better replies on the Missouri forum. If you want to move a little farther east we have a lot of openings.
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   Nurses Day Gifts

   Pixiesmom replied to Nascar nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Right. Sound like the mythical food brought in by pt's families as a thank you. Oh wait, that food isn't mythical it's eaten by day shift.
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   Why is it important to know patient's insurance info?

   Pixiesmom replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

   That is what I was thinking. If I have a pt that looks like they will need assistance of any type after d/c I will make sure they are put on the list for case management.
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    Upcoming interview, should I mention...

    Pixiesmom replied to Pixiesmom's topic in General Nursing

    My thought was that she knows about them and I wanted to tell her what changes I've made to help correct the problem. I've been wrong before though! Thank you.
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    Upcoming interview, should I mention...

    Pixiesmom posted a topic in General Nursing

    absences? The interview is for a different position at my hospital. I've had three absences (one was lengthy r/t pneumonia) in a year and I don't want it to hurt my chances. My instinct is to discuss them with the director of the department during...
12. 

    Lakeview Collge of Nursing

    Pixiesmom replied to SoberGirl's topic in Illinois

    I was at the EIU campus. No roommates other than my family as I am a "townie". I don't know if anyone can say that they liked nursing school. It is one of the most difficult things I've willingly done. That being said I felt that Lakeview gave me a ...
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    Anyone ever tell you, you would never be able to become a nurse? Proved them wrong?!

    Pixiesmom replied to taraer1206's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, several people. Some of them were family members. I would like to say I succeeded to prove them wrong, but really I did it for me.
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    bsn...Excited, but now starting to feel depress...

    Pixiesmom replied to ertlbsn's topic in General Nursing

    Focus on your schooling now. Show up for each clinical prepared and looking professional and be ready to learn new skills. The job market is different in each area and it will change by the time you graduate and sit for the NCLEX. Enjoy being a stu...
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    night shift help!

    Pixiesmom replied to laraclaire's topic in General Nursing

    Ideally I stay up late and plan on getting a nap in the next day. Sometimes that works and sometimes life gets in the way. You will have to see what works for you. It may take a little bit of adjusting though. I hope you love the noc shift as muc...