CT Pixie BSN, RN

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    question about results online-pretty sure I failed

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

    If your State participates in Quick Results with PearsonVue your results (pass or fail) should be posted around 48 hrs after testing regarless of whether or not the 48 hrs falls on a weekend...
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    helpp!!! LPN question!!

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

    My only suggestion is to check your State's Board of Nursing. Usually, the Board of Nurses website has a section for nurse education for LPN and RN. I wish you the
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    Should boyfriend help me out?

    CT Pixie replied to QUEBEBRAN's topic in General Students

    Honestly, no, I don't think he should be expected to help you out. If he offers to fill your tank here and there or tosses you a few buck to help out that great, but I don't think you should ask him...
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    AM I the only May grad who has no ATT yet??

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

    I'm getting a tad annoyed and peeved! We sent in our applications to the NCLEX people and to the State BON on the same day (6.7.08) on 6.12.08 we all received our notice of acknowlegment of our...
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    Short and thin..WHERE can I get scrubs that FIT?!!

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

    I didn't mean I would look frumpy because they weren't form fitting (I personally hate snug clothing). Maybe I chose the wrong word.. I meant that I'd look like a little girl wearing her Mom's...
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    LPNs Supervising RNs

    CT Pixie replied to aloha551's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At my LPN program in Connecticut, I went to school for 15 months FULL time Monday thru Friday 6.5 hrs a day. We didn't get breaks between semesters, no vacations, no Spring or Winter breaks, straight...
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    What do you LOVE about LTC/N.H.?

    CT Pixie replied to Chloe'sinNYNow's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a graduate nurse and just accepted a position in LTC, by my choice, not because LPN's can "only do LTC". I was offered an "easier" position with more money where I didn't have the "dirty" work...
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    Crying at pinning...

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

    I have my graduation ceremony and pinning this coming Sunday I can bet my life I'll be crying. And I'd also be willing to be so will the majority of my classmates. Hell, we were all misty eyed when...
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    How much do you put in your 401K and other questions

    CT Pixie replied to JessicaSN's topic in General Nursing

    My present employeer (not a hospital) will match our contributions 100% up to 3% of your weekly pay. So if I put in 3% (lets just say that 3% is $50), my employeer will also put in $50. We can...
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    June 2008 NCLEX support group

    CT Pixie replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Actually this is incorrect. If you applied by mail AND you put an email address down, they will email it to you (again, check your Spam folder) I sent in my application and my payment by mail and...
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    AM I the only May grad who has no ATT yet??

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

    I believe that Personvue sends out the ATT ONLY when they get authorization from the State BON that you are applying to. I got an email yesterday as an "acknowledgement of receipt of NCLEX exam...
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    what was your school schedule?

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

    Mine was Monday-Friday for the whole schooling. The first 6 wks of Mod 1 (13 wks long) we did M-F 0800-1420 in class. Then wk 7-13 it was M-W 0800-1420 in class and Th-Fri 0645-1345 at clinicals. Mods...
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    Male Nurses in Neonatal

    CT Pixie replied to bigq2000's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Both of my daughters were NICU babies. I spent countless hours in the Unit. (daughters are 9 years apart and were in two different hospitals) Both of my daughters primary care nurses were men. I loved...
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    Does blood make you feel sick?

    CT Pixie replied to HartlessRedhead1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Blood doesn't phase me at all unless it is coming from my children. If thats the case I do become a bit queasy but I am able to have my senses kick in and take charge. Not long ago, we were all...
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    Standard Time Limit for Science Classes?

    CT Pixie replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Its pretty standard around here. Most schools want sciences (Bio, A&P, Chemistry) taken no later than 5 yrs of applying. There are a few (although hard to come by) that allow 7 yrs for certain...
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    Age you will/were graduated?

    CT Pixie replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    I just graduated LPN school and I turned 39 less than 2 months ago. I plan to continue on to get my RN and figure I'll be 41 or 42 +/- if things go as planned. but I have an ultimate goal that I WILL...
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    35/f Married w/3 kids I am too old ?

    CT Pixie replied to Kolacz35's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just turned 39, I have two daughters (6 and 16) a husband and a full time job. I just graduated LPN school (15 mth program full time) this past Thursday! :yeah:And plan on starting in September to...
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    Should I transfer to other LVN school? Is this school normal?

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

    Its very common to see such a high drop out rate. Its not just reserved to LPN school either, most RN programs also see a high drop rate. Reasons for dropping can range from realizing nursing isn't...
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    Is this possible?

    CT Pixie replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Nope it wasn't an accident in the sense that the baby got a hold of the cold medicine. Her parents gave her the medicine. I guess since they weren't charged with murder (they were charged w/risk of...
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    Is this possible?

    CT Pixie replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Like Tazzi said, its possible. Not common but possible. There was a recent case here in my State where a 7 month old baby died at the hands of her parents. According to her parents, she became...
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    Productive Discussions on the Internet

    CT Pixie replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I know I always find myself hemming and hawing if I should type "a LPN/RN" or "an LPN/RN". Glad to know my English teacher is still lurking in my head. Also glad to know that I was correct in...
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    Productive Discussions on the Internet

    CT Pixie replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I've often wondered about that. I know the rules of grammar state that "a" is to be used in front of words that start with consonants and "an" to be used in front of words that start with vowels. "an...
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    Question for Female Nurses

    CT Pixie replied to keaton90's topic in General Nursing

    Like the others stated my husband might be slightly annoyed if I start dating again but if I were single I'd have to say it wouldn't matter to me one way or another if the guy was in the medical field...
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    study habits! help..

    CT Pixie replied to jap.ster_07's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This link explains the types of learners: http://www.ldpride.net/learningstyles.MI.htm#Learning%20Styles%20Explained this link explains how the different types of learning styles study best:...
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    study habits! help..

    CT Pixie replied to jap.ster_07's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I say it all the time, studying won't do you one iota of good if you are studying in a way that isn't beneficial to YOUR way of learning. You first have to figure out which style of learning (or combo...