CT Pixie BSN, RN

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    Tips on being more assertive and managing nurses aides

    CT Pixie replied to lashuna1028's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There is only one level nurses aids that I know of. CNA stands for Certified Nurses Assistant/Aid LVN/LPN stands for Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (exact same kind of nurse. Two...
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    Home from the NCLEX. Done in 75

    CT Pixie replied to crunchymomx3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The CT BON won't be entering any info on new licenses until Monday which means you won't see it on line until the earliest Tuesday because they only update the site once a day and thats usually first...
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    Math Problem can you please help me with this set up

    CT Pixie replied to Jewelzstar1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The 2g in the problem is very important and very needed to solve it. The reason the 2g went to 2000mg is because the doctor ordered 550mg. You couldn't solve the problem unless you converted the 2g to...
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    Just took the Nclex!!!

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

    Go to pearsonvue.com, click My Account, from there it has the sign on screen and right below it there are 2 lines one says "I forgot my user name" and the other says "I forgot my password" try...
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    Just took the Nclex!!!

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

    Nope, its 48 hours. So you can find out on a Sunday. A couple of people I know took the test on a Friday and found out on a Sunday with Quick
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    feel guilty for keeping a secret from Allnurses.com

    CT Pixie posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    good morning all, i feel really guilty. i've been keeping a deep, dark secret from all here at allnurses...i scheduled and took my nclex-pn on wednesday. i didn't want to tell anyone, for whatever...
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    Just joined the exclusive club!!

    CT Pixie replied to love-d-OR's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :hpygrp::ancong!::hpygrp: I too found out I passed yesterday (luckily Connecticut has Quick Results). Now I sit here and keep going to my State's BON checking for my name and license number...knowing...
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    Job change after failing

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

    Pretty much par for the course around here. If working as a GN/GPN and then take the test and not pass, they can not legally keep you working as a GN/GPN. I know of a couple of people who were...
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    Any hope for us non-Kaplanites?!?!

    CT Pixie replied to LittleWing21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Non-Kaplanite here. I took the NCLEX-PN w/85 questions and passed! I'm a Saunders girl. I didn't do a whole lot of studying/questions during my time from graduation until taking the nclex. I would pop...
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    Don't feel like I know enough to pass NCLEX?

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

    Oh you are, for sure, NOT the only one who feels like that. I went in thinking, I am not going to know enough to pass (just from reading others experierences I figured no amount of studying is going...
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    July NCLEX Takers come on in!

    CT Pixie replied to orchids8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello my fellow Connecticut resident! I just wanted to wish you the best. Try to relax and breath. I know its easier said than done but don't psych yourself out too much. (soooo glad my test was first...
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    Math Problem can you please help me with this set up

    CT Pixie replied to Jewelzstar1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Once reconstituted the vial will contain 2g/3.2mL or 2000mg/3.2mL You wouldn't divide by 3mL because the bottle now contains
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    July NCLEX Takers come on in!

    CT Pixie replied to orchids8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took my NCLEX-PN on July 9th and 49 hrs and 1 minute after I started the test the results were up... :nurse:I PASSED!! Wishing all those who are taking the NCLEX in July the best! You know the...
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    Just took the Nclex!!!

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

    Positive vibes being sent your way.:heartbeat I just found out I passed the NCLEX today! Please let us know how you did. I think the majority of people who take the NCLEX walk out feeling like they...
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    feel guilty for keeping a secret from Allnurses.com

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

    Aww Tweety sorry to disappoint but I would have thought that with me posting in the NCLEX FORUM would have been a dead give away that it was NCLEX
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    PN-NCLEX next week. Any advice??

    CT Pixie replied to babynurse618's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Easy is dependant on who's taking the test and what they feel is easy. I had 85 questions (NCLEX-PN) and never really thought any of our tests in school were that difficult, didn't find our exit exam...
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    I found out I failed my NCLEX-RN yesterday :(

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

    Katielee you ARE good enough. You are not the only one who's ever taken the NCLEX and not passed. It happens..it sucks that it happens but it does. Don't let this pitfall stop you in persuing your...
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    The Names are changing

    CT Pixie replied to egglady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yeah in about 40-50 years there will be a run of Jennifers, Ambers, Ashleys. Not only that, those Ambers, Ashlyes and Jennifers will have tattoos and piercings
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    Post the med you seen on tv today!

    CT Pixie replied to CrystalClear75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Any of the recently FDA approved meds that are on TV now will not be on the NCLEX that you take. They "revamp" the test every few years (I believe I heard every 2-3). So the meds on the NCLEX (the...
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    I Passed....after 8 Days Of Waiting In Cali

    CT Pixie replied to mommymartinRN2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    From one person who's just found out they passed to another (I also found out today!!! Yay us!) Isn't it a great relief to finally know all your hard work, tears, and studying was so well worth it?!!...
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    Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    CT Pixie replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. how many questions did you take on nclex? 85 (minimum for nclex-pn) 2. what study materials did you use? did you take a test review course? no review course taken. used saunders 3rd edition 3. did...
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    "Women Are Catty"

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

    Throughout my working years I have always worked predominatly with women. And yes, I have noticed that get a group of women together and the claws come out. Now, before I get flamed, not ALL women get...
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    Disgusted......

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

    Oh sweetie :icon_hug:I'm so sorry! Don't feel any less of a intelligent person for failing. I had hope that that little blurb on your BON site was just because you tested already which voids out your...
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    Sharing some positive vibes...

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

    Thats great! I wish my class was like that! It would have made the whole process a lot less stressful and it would have made everything enjoyable. Many people make lifelong friends in nursing school,...
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    Sharing some positive vibes...

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

    I'm venturing to guess that you are early into your schooling..correct? Early on during my LPN schooling, everyone seemed to get along, supported each other, did not do anything like what I had read...