Pixiesmom BSN, RN

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  1. Pixiesmom

    More ridiculous complaints

    Pixiesmom replied to JDZ344's topic in Nursing Humor

    Pt c/o "the Styrofoam cups here are making me
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    Weird question about poo....

    Pixiesmom replied to girlswcurls's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Poop happens. :n) Working as a CNA is a great thing. You will (hopefully) become de-sensitized to it and you will gain such valuable experience. Not to mention the fact when you do become a RN you...
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    Why can only nurses call the MD?

    Pixiesmom replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Calling Doctors is one of my least favorite part of the job. I have gotten a lot better at it though and use SBAR and cyob charting. I have some experience under my belt and it has helped me to get a...
  4. Pixiesmom

    what color uniforms does your school use?

    Pixiesmom replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

    My school clinical uniform consisted of navy pants, a white polo with the schools logo embroidered on it, a white lab jacket with the school's patch on one arm, and of course white socks and shoes....
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    I suck...

    Pixiesmom replied to workingharder's topic in General Nursing

    workingharder, I could have written your post. As a new nurse (6 months experience) I often leave work and spend my days off revisiting the previous shifts and wondering what I could have done better,...
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    I'm lost without my clipboard! How can I remedy this?

    Pixiesmom replied to graykitty's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't see this as a bad thing but maybe it is because I am the same way. I have my trusty clip board with brain sheets for each
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    Oops! I always go home with...

    Pixiesmom replied to shescoolie's topic in Nursing Humor

    Alcohol pads, tape rolls, and 3mL
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    Sleeping During the Day

    Pixiesmom replied to AICU RN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I just went to 12 hour nights and I love it. I precepted on 12 hour days and it was okay. I worked 2nd shift for several months and hated
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    New grad interview for med surg position

    Pixiesmom replied to Newrngrad1's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Good list of possible questions. I was asked several of those and about what I would do if I witnessed an employee stealing
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    A boost of confidence!

    Pixiesmom replied to NewLPN11's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That is great NewLPN11! Sometimes all it takes is some positive feedback to help keep you
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    Bad day. :(

    Pixiesmom replied to pitaya's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There will be bad days and there will be good days. Learn from the bad days. What made it a bad day? What could/should I have done that I didn't
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    Will I ever feel confident?

    Pixiesmom replied to Scared GN's topic in General Nursing

    So very
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    How Soon To Specialize

    Pixiesmom replied to NearlyanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was unable to even get an interview in the departments that I was interested in. I am working med/surg now and I do enjoy my job and am learning new things each day. If I were in your shoes I would...
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    Got an interview - Help me finish up my preparation!

    Pixiesmom replied to Vindex's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You might want to familiarize yourself with the hospitals goals, if they are listed on the hospital website. If they are not listed look into what kind of things the hospital is doing in the community...
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    Disrespected daily by residents

    Pixiesmom replied to b.randolph's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You should never have to put up with it, ever! Good luck on your job search I hope you find an employer worthy of your talents and
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    should i chose nursing???

    Pixiesmom replied to ggabby's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Poop happens! There are various nursing fields where you may not be in the line of fire, but you will indeed see/smell poop while in nursing school at the very least. You can get over your poop...
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    How long to get ATT in IL?

    Pixiesmom replied to haunani's topic in Illinois Nursing

    haunani, good luck on
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    Let's introduce ourselves...

    Pixiesmom replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello everyone! I am a second career new nurse. Graduated and passed the NCLEX in May. I accepted a job prior to graduation and am currently in
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    im selfish? hmmm

    Pixiesmom replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. Your not selfish at all. Your classmate might be an ignorant ass
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    Going crazy!!! Waiting on nclex results!!!

    Pixiesmom replied to nursingsfun's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Way to
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    How long to get ATT in IL?

    Pixiesmom replied to haunani's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Doodledee, I received mine via email which is what my nursing school told us to expect. I applied for the exam online in April but my school didn't send in all of the information until the week after...
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    Study and work at the same time..

    Pixiesmom replied to smartkrissy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck to all of you as you prepare for your exams while juggling a full load of responsibilities as well as whatever else is thrown your way.
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    i fail on my first exam :(

    Pixiesmom replied to hopefullyNursetobe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I really liked Kaplan. I had the review class, book, and access to their online tools. A lot of people here seem to like exam
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    i fail on my first exam :(

    Pixiesmom replied to hopefullyNursetobe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello hopefully, I'm sorry to hear about your exam. What kind of review did you use? A little off topic: Are you by chance posting via a
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    Knowing your own values and Beliefs in OB

    Pixiesmom replied to Smeesha's topic in General Nursing

    Bingo! We have a winner! Being culturally competent begins with knowing your own values and beliefs. To the OP, good luck with your job search.