CT Pixie BSN, RN

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    Pearsonvue taking longer than 48 hours to post result?

    CT Pixie replied to BeachGirl08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have a few classmates that tested on Thursdays and Fridays that got their results on Saturday and Sunday. Also know of people who tested 2 days before a holiday and got their results on the holiday....
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    Pearsonvue taking longer than 48 hours to post result?

    CT Pixie replied to BeachGirl08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It took me over 48 hrs to get my results from Pearson. (it was 49 hrs +) I don't think it really means anything. (I passed BTW). How long has it been since you
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    How many residents do you pass meds too in Assisted Living?

    CT Pixie replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a brand new LPN working in a LTC facility so I can't help with the amount of residents passing meds to in Assisted living. But I can tell you that I pass meds to 32 patients with insulins prn and...
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    Starting Nurse Salary in CT

    CT Pixie replied to CTGuy's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Differentials are "extra" money in addition to your base hourly salary. For example lets say your base hourly salary is $25.00 per hour. And lets say you decide to decline benefits, at some places you...
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    I failed, so frustrated right now

    CT Pixie replied to Tay245's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    (((((hugs))))) I'm sorry. Lets rephrase it, you didn't "fail", you just didn't pass, yet. To me, a failure is someone who doesn't try, never is someone who continues to try a failure!! Take some...
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    nclex-pn stopped at 85 bandwagon

    CT Pixie replied to camel1118's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    85 for me and I
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    NCLEX Results???

    CT Pixie replied to Tay245's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    PA is a State that participates with Quick Results. This means that 48 hrs after you tested (so for you it would be thursday at the time you started the test) you can pay to see your results online or...
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    CNA Hours

    CT Pixie replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Can't speak for the PCA's at hospitals but the CNA's in LTC facilities around here have the standard 8hr shifts 7a-3p, 3p-11p, 11p-7a. Even the LPN's and RN's in the LTC around here do the standard 8...
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    Need Help remembering conversions

    CT Pixie replied to AmIcrazy2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A cool way we were taught to convert from units of say grams to milligrams etc was this: First you have to know bigger to smaller measurements for example: Kilos, grams, milligrams, micrograms. Then...
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    For 85% Pass Rate There Sure Are Alot on Here Who Have Failed

    CT Pixie replied to Iowa_I_Care's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh I hear you, loud and clear, NCLEX is a whole 'nother beast! I thought the exact same thing and said the exact same words..its is a beast of a
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    For 85% Pass Rate There Sure Are Alot on Here Who Have Failed

    CT Pixie replied to Iowa_I_Care's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Its 85 people per 100 who pass. We are only seeing a snippet of people from the USA who've actually taken the test posting. There are hundreds who've passed that aren't members of allnurses. I know...
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    Medical This or That

    CT Pixie replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    Oh thats a tough one. Ummm Schizophrenia if it were a condition I would have to have. (but I'd rather care for a quad) Vomit or
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    at what age did you start studying nursing?

    CT Pixie replied to cksl's topic in General Students

    I started LPN school a month before I turned 38 and graduated 2 months after turning 39. I start back to school in September to take a couple of pre-reqs I need to do before I can apply to the LPN to...
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    New LPN starting LTC, what "things" are needed

    CT Pixie posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I start my first LPN job at a LTC/Short Term Rehab facility on Monday. And I was just thinking, what exactly should I bring with me on Monday? I know to bring my stethescope, watch and a few black...
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    personal liability insurance..question

    CT Pixie replied to CT Pixie's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. I was thinking to do the more than 24 hr option for the exact reason you stated. At time I WILL be working 24 hrs or
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    personal liability insurance..question

    CT Pixie posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was just looking at the NSO website to sign up for personal liability insurance and a question on the part where they do a "quick quote" came up that I wasn't sure how to answer. The question was:...
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    New Grad Applications -- Transcripts Required?

    CT Pixie replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    I only had one interview. The only thing they wanted was references. I asked if they wanted my transcripts but I was told no (since at the time of interview I did not have my diploma in hand, had to...
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    Recent grads, I need a few questions answered

    CT Pixie replied to kelbbud's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do you need to ask the questions of a recent grad ( I'd be happy to help you out. I graduated in June. I start my job tomorrow. If you need a grad who's working as a nurse now, I can't really help...
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    Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh 85 questions

    CT Pixie replied to hopefulnurse2be x2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ohh sweetie how I can relate to you. I took my NCLEX-PN last week (7/9) and waiting out those 48 hours was sheer torture! I finally found out I passed 49 hrs after testing. Did you take the RN or PN...
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    nclex preparation

    CT Pixie replied to steff18's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    We were told in school to do a minimum of 100 questions per day and those that were boarder line with grades (just at the passing mark) should do more per
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    In My Last Term!

    CT Pixie replied to navydad51's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    First off I'd like to send your son a message "Thank You! Because of you, I am free to say and do (ok within reason) what I want without fear of being punished, jailed or put to death. Know that there...
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    Saunders vs NCLEX 3500 which answer is correct?

    CT Pixie replied to melgrek's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If I remember correctly, both are correct depending on circumstance. Saunders is correct in saying to massage bony prominances if its not reddened. NCLEX 3500 is correct in saying not to massage bony...
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    Anyone work with LPNs

    CT Pixie replied to scma's topic in Oncology

    :yeahthat::smackingf
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    will you work during school??

    CT Pixie replied to SPNbabe08's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I worked full time during school (which was full time also 6hrs a day, 5 days a week, no breaks no vacations) We could have afforded for me not to work but then our health and dental benfits would be...
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    Dosage Calc

    CT Pixie replied to Hypoxic's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had one calculation. The question at the end said to round one decimal place. If I'm not mistaken, during your tutorial when you start the NCLEX I believe it said that the question would tell you...