Pixiesmom BSN, RN

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    Chamberlain FNP 2015 (looking for previous & new students)

    Pixiesmom replied to RNLucille's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

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

    Pixiesmom replied to RNLucille's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

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

    Pixiesmom replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...
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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
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    Thinking of Making a move to St. Louis Missouri

    Pixiesmom replied to saraaileen76's topic in General Nursing

    You might get better replies on the Missouri forum. If you want to move a little farther east we have a lot of
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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    Lakeview Collge of Nursing

    Pixiesmom replied to SoberGirl's topic in Illinois Nursing

    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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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    feeling bad practising IV insertion

    Pixiesmom replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    You know how to get to Carnegie hall? Practice, practice, practice. The same goes for IV
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    What you love/hate about your assistants

    Pixiesmom replied to jwkwildland's topic in General Nursing

    I don't consider them my assistant's but I'm not going to lie to you I love it when they say that I'm their nurse. I'm fortunate to work with a great group of men and women. They are my eyes and ears...
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    for those in LTC..what songs do your residents like?

    Pixiesmom replied to AshleyinSTL's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't forget Johnny Mercer! I know you mentioned music but some of my fondest memories of LTC was watching my residents as they enjoyed the Lawrence Welk
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    This wait may kill me.

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

    If I'm remembering it correctly you won't be listed on ILDPFR until after you have paid your licensing fee. I paid the money for the 48hr results and the wait was awful. Kudos to those who walked...
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    Can stupid people pass nursing school?

    Pixiesmom replied to countrygirl1234's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As good ol' Forrest said, "stupid is as stupid does". There are ways to improve your grades. Look at your study habits, talk to your instructor, join a study group, get a tutor, and get
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    CNA question?

    Pixiesmom replied to raina2891's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Speak with your Fundamentals instructor. Once we completed that course we were given paper work where we could apply to take our state's exam for
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    wearing makeup to work?

    Pixiesmom replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I feel more confident when I wear makeup but I don't always feel like painting the barn before work. I wear light makeup and neutral eye shadow and no mascara. I have yet to find a mascara that truly...
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    Disheartened

    Pixiesmom replied to Nursein2011's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new nurse, a second career new nurse so some of the more experienced nurses I work with are younger than I am. I wouldn't lose any sleep over what you read about. Your experience w/ nursing...
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    feeling like a failure as an Rn.

    Pixiesmom replied to jayenurse21's topic in General Nursing

    Keep on swimming! Asking for help/tips/pointers doesn't show weakness it shows you want to improve your skills. I hear
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    What do you say when calling out sick as a nurse?

    Pixiesmom replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Nursing Career

    I have anal glaucoma and I don't see my heiney coming in! Ok, sorry I just couldn't help myself. We do have to give our sx when we call in as the information is
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    Night nursing

    Pixiesmom replied to divaRN*'s topic in General Nursing

    I work 12 hour night and if the night is going good I have a light snack at about 2300. I prefer to have my dinner break at 0300 as it helps break the shift up. I'm not going to lie to you I eat a...
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    Nursing Student Needs RN Advice On Discharge Teaching

    Pixiesmom replied to milosmom's topic in Medical-Surgical

    One of the most important things in teaching is to get to know your patient. How do they like to learn? Are they able to read? Do you have a video on the unit that you can present in addition to the...