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    Starting April 1st New LPN NCLEX Format: HELP

    CT Pixie replied to studentnurse2175's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes there will be more select all that apply, put in proper order etc..but the content of the info is the same. Harder yes, it will be harder but its only upping the passing rate another 2-3%. Not...
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    Starting April 1st New LPN NCLEX Format: HELP

    CT Pixie replied to studentnurse2175's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    From what we were told, they aren't changing the format, they are just upping the passing rate. By 3 points if I'm not mistaken. Again, I could be mistaken, but I think the passing rate is 61 prior to...
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    Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

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

    I can only speak for myself but I can honestly say that I truly enjoy and love my 30's much more than my 20's! I am "established" so to speak. I have everything I ever wanted, great husband who's a...
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    Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

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

    Since I am a week from turning 39 (and 7wks from graduating LPN school) I have am probably a bit biased but I don't think 40 is too late to start, nor do I think 50 or 60 is! Think about it the way...
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    LPN Starting Salary

    CT Pixie replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've read a lot of comments about not believing how high/low the pay is that a person states. You have to remember, the price of living in the area you live in. Yeah $26 to start here in CT sounds...
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    This is a drug allergy question....who will it stump?

    CT Pixie replied to justme1972's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't know the answer to that question but if it IS the case, that might explain some of the sudden deaths of babies in utero that don't seem to have a specific reason for their demise. But I would...
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    when a boxer is cut

    CT Pixie replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    Google the docking of tails too. It does explain that puppies (which are very UNLIKE human babies) have immature nervous and sensory systems (ie born relatively immature, lacking full coats of fur,...
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    Starting LPN program Monday!!

    CT Pixie replied to CryssieGRN2019's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I will be graduating in 8 weeks! I cannot believe how fast the time has gone! Here is a copy of a post I made a while back when someone was scared about starting and asking for some tips/advice. I...
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    Time to Come Clean,,,,slips of the tongue

    CT Pixie replied to Calgon-take.me.away's topic in General Nursing

    Would you please follow in thier footsteps and teach ME what the "Q" sign is? I've been in healthcare forever (not as a thought) and I haven't heard of the Q sign, is this a word used strictly in...
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    Newborn Rectal Temps

    CT Pixie replied to justme1972's topic in General Students

    We were also taught and it was in the book that you don't take rectals on newborns. Not a nurse yet, but when I did my OB rotation, all the newborns vitals were taken according to the protocol times...
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    when a boxer is cut

    CT Pixie replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    I would think it helps in the way like when a doctor relieves pressure of a fingernail or toenail by making a small hole in it to allow the pressure to escape and the patient feels instant...
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    when a boxer is cut

    CT Pixie replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    I currently have two boxers (dogs :chuckle) and both have their tails docked and their dew claws removed. I previously had another boxer and she, too, had her tail docked and dew claws removed. Tail...
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    when a boxer is cut

    CT Pixie replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    this might help some:
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    Mixing insulins ??

    CT Pixie replied to wonderbee's topic in General Nursing

    Just to echo what everyone else has always said.. I was taught (not too long ago) that Lantus should not be mixed with anything...ever. Anything includes other insulins and any other
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    diagnosis prioritization

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

    Arthritis could also have a NANDA of Pain-Chronic (which would still put it above Anxiety according to
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    Does the LVN/LPN school you went to matter?

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

    Here in Connecticut there are only private LPN schools and State run LPN schools. There are NO community college LPN courses. All the LPN to RN bridge schools require that you took and passed the...
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    best order to take pre-reqs

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

    You might want to check and see if any of the classes you mentioned have pre-reqs of their own. I know for some of my pre-reqs (for example A&P, you needed to take Gen Biology AND chemistry...
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    It's Eval Time!! Why we're unable to score all "excellent" ratings

    CT Pixie replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    If it makes it a bit better, it doesn't just happen in nursing. I had my yearly eval. My supervisor had ranked me "average" in a few sections. The sections were as follows: Productivity, errors,...
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    Introduction Thread---LPN/LVN students!!

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

    Hi all. I am due to graduate in 2 months and 13 days! I am attending a 15 month full time program (M-F 6.5 hrs/day). No vacations or breaks to speak of. I am married and the mom of a high school...
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    Trade school or community college?

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

    Private tech school for me. Also, like you Commuter, a VERY hefty tuition but I was able to get right into the program and I have exactly 2 months and 14 days left. I personally have very few issues...
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    Varicella Questions...

    CT Pixie replied to look-4-miracles's topic in Florida Nursing

    They have changed the amount of Varicella shots one is to get. They use to do just one immunization shot for Varicella. But after studies they realized that many who were immunized would end up with...
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    Outrageous ER Stories

    CT Pixie replied to suitebliss's topic in General Nursing

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    Problems with CNAs and Jeopardizing Nursing License

    CT Pixie replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    In Connecticut, all CNA's have to be registered with the State CNA registery. If there is a claim filed against them (negligence, abuse etc) it goes to the State for an investigation, and from there...
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    Does anyone else have a family member like this? (LONG)

    CT Pixie replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I feel for you! I truly do! My mother and sister both have the CLASSIC s/s of Bipolar Disorder. Neither will seek help/treatment and refuse to admit anything is wrong with them. My sisters daughter...
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    changes on boards april 1

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

    We were informed that the NCLEX-PN would be changing in April 2008. Not too happy about that since I will be sitting for it sometime in late June/early July! This of course, in turn, changed our Exit...