CT Pixie BSN, RN

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    domestic partner benefits? cost of living in CT?

    CT Pixie replied to MagnesiuM's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    And New Haven and the surrounding areas are in the southwest part of CT. Thornbird gave the correct info. But I like this area of CT as opposed to other
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    Beer on a patient's dinner tray?

    CT Pixie replied to JaredCNA's topic in General Nursing

    I work for an insurance company and I can tell you there is NO way that its getting paid. It might be submitted with the other medical charges (probably listed under patient convenience items as I've...
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    Nike Shox

    CT Pixie replied to obicurn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I :heartbeat:heartbeat:heartbeat my Nike Shox!!! The only way someone will get them off my feet is to cut them off my cold dead body! I have these which I wore to clinicals for 15 months (actually...
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    Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    CT Pixie replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    What bothers you about UM-brella and
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    domestic partner benefits? cost of living in CT?

    CT Pixie replied to MagnesiuM's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Nope not staying in New England. We are heading to North Carolina. I actually love Florida and lived there when I was younger. My cousin relocated there from RI and lives in Kissimmee. She loves it...
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    domestic partner benefits? cost of living in CT?

    CT Pixie replied to MagnesiuM's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Connecticut is a very expensive State to live in. As of right now we have the highest cost per gallon of gas, housing prices are insane for what you get. Its getting very difficult to live here....
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    Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    CT Pixie replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    That would be Leona Lewis singing "Bleeding Love" That snippet you have "and its draining all on me" is a little incorrect the correct lyric is: And it's draining all of me I love that song! The song...
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    Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    CT Pixie replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    My mother and sister slaughter the English language! Both say: Mind-grain for migraine tide-n-all for tylenol they drive around the curb but they park at the curve (I and most people I know drive...
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    "no further hospitilization" order

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

    I've seen orders for "comfort measures only" (no meds, no vitals, weights, I&O's, not to be hospitalized etc) they did receive pain meds and some had the ok for ABT and wound treatments and O2....
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    When is appropriate to apply for jobs?

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

    I would think once he graduates the class he can start applying. That way he's got a foot in the door so to speak, so once he gets his cert he can work legally as a CNA. He could put on the...
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    Trauma: Life in the ER

    CT Pixie replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    The patients sign a consent form to be filmed, thats how HIPAA laws aren't being broken. Many times while watching that show, some faces are blurred out (staff, patients, visitors). These people, for...
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    Interviewer asked about my GPA

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

    I had my 2nd interview the other day (landed the job BTW ) and was asked what my GPA and position in class was. The DON who interviewed me first didn't ask about my GPA. I am of the mind set that a...
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    Partial credit for SATA?

    CT Pixie replied to jsu102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    sorry. BUT there is hope..I have been known to be wrong on several (ok many :chuckle occasions). Maybe I am wrong here. (but I don't think so) Hey, here's a thought. Can you and I go into the NCLEX...
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    Partial credit for SATA?

    CT Pixie replied to jsu102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am almost positive its all or nothing. Just like all the NCLEX prep tests etc either you got all the correct answers or you didn't. I detest SATA questions and dread having a load of them on my...
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    "no further hospitilization" order

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

    I recently ran across that order in quite a few LTC residents charts. It was written as a DNR/DNH. I had NO idea what DNH was so I asked my clinical instructor and she said its a Do Not Resusitate and...
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    Crying at pinning...

    CT Pixie replied to NFB2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well I graduated and was pinned last night. And guess what...NO TEARS! Just a huge ear to ear smile. I'll admit, after the graduation cermemony when all the GRADUATE nurses in my class were all...
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    I feel sooo stupid for asking this

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

    We had to wear all white shoes during clinicals. They couldn't be clogs (even with the strap around your ankle) or open back. No holes in them (crocs w/holes). Any type was ok though..sneakers,...
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    The Bridging begins!

    CT Pixie replied to frznmommy's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm right there with you! I graduated and was pinned last night. I am so excited about finally finishing up LPN school. But then I think...uggghh, it all starts again in September! Actually though,...
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    best drug book for new grad

    CT Pixie posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm coming to the 1st yr in Nursing forum to ask somewhat recent grads a question. Not sure if this the best forum for the question so if the mods think it belongs somewhere else, please feel free to...
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    Don't want to leave

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

    Jules, you are my hero! You just did what I hope to do I just graduated LPN school and have full intentions of becoming an RN. My plan is to start banging out the few pre-reqs in September, that I...
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    Nurse's hairdo's

    CT Pixie replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I say thats fine Michael. One of the top "hair styles" for men these days is bald :loveya: Most of the actors/sports personalities I find very attractive are bald My hubby says if his hair ever...
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    Nurse's hairdo's

    CT Pixie replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I just accepted a job as a GPN. And I had just (the day before the interview) had a lot of blonde and golden highlights added to my dark hair (its not jet black dark..or even dark brown dark. My hair...
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    Waive benefits for an increase in base pay?

    CT Pixie replied to username2008's topic in Emergency

    I waived health, dental, eye insurance along with PTO (vacation/sick time) only because I have a policy with the insurance company I work full time for. I am taking the GPN position just as some extra...
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    nursing liscence number

    CT Pixie replied to laura91886's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sounds like your Board of Nurses either hasn't gotten the results from NCLEX to give you a license number or they have and they haven't updated their files/website. No fears, soon enough, your license...
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    Working as an LPN while finishing RN???

    CT Pixie replied to galenanurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated LPN school too. I accepted a part time LTC position. I am going back to college in September to finish up a few pre-reqs needed for the LPN to RN bridge program. I worked full time...