CT Pixie BSN, RN

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    Soooo discouraged:( First Med Error

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

    It happens. We are human, we make mistakes. My first med error happened much like yours. Same first name..same room..I had the right patient, and all the other 'rights' checked. Just as I was about...
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    NCLEX-PN shut off after 85 and it's been 48+ hrs and results still not available.

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

    it's been 48+ hrs and results are saying still not available. About 75% of my test was sata. I don't feel comfortable at all. I feel like I didn't know any of the questions. I live in California so...
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    Giving Report

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

    I have worked in LTC for years. I had the same patients day in and day out as did the nurses I was relieving and those relieving me. We had our assigned floor/unit/patients all the time so we knew...
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    Do Nursing Students Have a Life?

    CT Pixie replied to BellaInScrubs's topic in General Students

    I was a non-traditional student during my LPN and RN programs (older, out of high school a loooonnnng time) I had a husband, 2 daughters, a home to run, a full time job and full time school. I...
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    Bullied by Clinical Instructor

    CT Pixie replied to dorkiexcici's topic in General Students

    Oh, I did say something to her..it was during graduation AFTER they sent my paperwork to the State for clearence to take the NCLEX and I had my NCLEX test date... After I had accepted my diploma, I...
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    Bullied by Clinical Instructor

    CT Pixie replied to dorkiexcici's topic in General Students

    My LPN CI actually laid her hands on me. An alarm of some sort was ringing (NOT my patient and it was our first day at the facility.) I was heading toward the room, I guess I wasn't going quickly...
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    As a nursing student, how can I take initiative in clinical?

    CT Pixie replied to studentnurse711's topic in General Students

    I think its great that you are asking. During my schooling our CI (clinical instructor) would tell us what we could do independently, could do with supervision or with the ok before doing it, and what...
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    Bullied by Clinical Instructor

    CT Pixie replied to dorkiexcici's topic in General Students

    Everline, I used to think somewhat like this. I would always hear fellow students complaining about this CI or that one. Nine times out of ten, I know it was complete hogwash and that the CI was 'all...
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    The B word. Again!

    CT Pixie replied to Esme12's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Esme I'm here in CT...and I am so so so tired of the white stuff! My hubby has to snow blow a path for the old girl to go out too. She's got bad hips so trecking through the snow isn't one of her...
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    Questions about Problem charting at night

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

    I worked LTC for years. We never had to notify the MD when giving a PRN for pain/fever etc. We documented it in our notes..the problem, our intervention and the results. We did pass along in report...
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    Nursing Pins

    CT Pixie replied to Lissla's topic in General Nursing

    My LPN and RN pins from school were both 'free' (I'm sure the cost was buried in tuition somewhere). While I do still have them I have never worn them. Both sit in curio cabinet where my diploma and...
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    Help me understand the stigma Acute Care Vs. "The Rest of Them"

    CT Pixie replied to SNBTaylor's topic in General Nursing

    And in CT there is no shortage of nurses...hasn't been in close to a decade. We are oversaturated with new nurses. It's not uncommon to hear someone has been looking for a job for 6-12
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    Help me understand the stigma Acute Care Vs. "The Rest of Them"

    CT Pixie replied to SNBTaylor's topic in General Nursing

    No, I have NOT noticed this at all in the facility I worked for. Most of the nurses wanted to maintain their skills and did things to be sure they didn't lose them. Being a 'pill passer' (this is...
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    Help me understand the stigma Acute Care Vs. "The Rest of Them"

    CT Pixie replied to SNBTaylor's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked with the geriatric population in one form or another since I was 16 years old. I absolutely love working with this age group. Some people just don't like working with this population....
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    Dansko, Sorry, DO NOT GO WITH DANSKO

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

    PS..I did not add that link for nike's. It somehow linked itself when I typed and posted
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    Dansko, Sorry, DO NOT GO WITH DANSKO

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

    And this is what I meant. elkpark is a Crocs girl...whereas you couldn't PAY me to wear them. I tend to get my toes 'stuck' and trip in them. I also find them very uncomfortable giving my arches no...
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    Dansko, Sorry, DO NOT GO WITH DANSKO

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

    Much like who's french fries are better (McDonalds or Burger King) or who's Cola tastes best (Coke or Pepsi), opinions vary greatly and for variety of reasons. I personally love my Dansko's. I also...
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    Help? I regret this career choice?

    CT Pixie replied to katie6126's topic in General Students

    My 22 year old daughter who works at a bank would disgree with you. She works EVERY Saturday. So she never gets a whole weekend off. Yes, most holidays the bank is closed. And gone are the days of...
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    Failing nursing school!!!

    CT Pixie replied to nat_22's topic in General Students

    As a former CNA and LPN I can tell you...being a CNA will NOT help you with Funds nor how to answer NCLEX style questions. As well...in my State, LPNs are given credit for the 1st year of nursing...
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    Clinical experiences-concurrent or at the end?

    CT Pixie replied to TNurse4u's topic in General Students

    For both my LPN and my RN program, clinicals ran the same time/semester as the lecture portion of class. All the nursing schools in my State do it that way, regardless of whether it is an LPN school...
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    understanding Insulin and Heparin Dosing pls help

    CT Pixie replied to maria48's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Double checking insulin is not 'gospel' in either of the hosptials I work at. Of course, you can always have another RN double check but it isn't required. As well, the SNF I worked in did not require...
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    What's your dress code at work?

    CT Pixie replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    I;ll take your white tops with navy bottoms over my white bottoms with any color top..any day..all day! To answer the OP, One of my positions, the RN's wear any color top (solid or print) with ONLY...
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    RN training pay at 10$/hr??

    CT Pixie replied to gotchills's topic in Private Duty

    $10/hr for an RN??? That's only $1.62 more than someone flippin burgers at McDonalds! Something is oddly off. You are living in a high cost of living area. I can't fathom how they are only paying...
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    Somebody Knock Some Sense Into Me

    CT Pixie replied to lilgop's topic in General Students

    It's senioritis. That being said, please don't go into this thinking once school is over the stress stops...not to be Debbie Downer but there is still the stress of studying for and passing the NCLEX,...
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    Is it best to sleep or after a night shift?

    CT Pixie replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I have to sleep after my night shift. I'm okay all night and the drive home but the minute I get in the door my eyes feel like lead and I'm