CT Pixie BSN, RN

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    How soon to pursue RN to BSN transition?

    CT Pixie replied to RN26kids's topic in General Students

    I had plans of going right to work (I went from LPN to RN) and hopefully working for a hospital that offers tuition reimbursement or assistance. The pay would also help pay the student loans. Well,...
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    How soon to pursue RN to BSN transition?

    CT Pixie replied to RN26kids's topic in General Students

    I graduated in May 2013 and started my BSN in October 2013 (had to take some gen eds before I could begin the BSN classes, the BSN classes started in January for me). Even with that small of a lapse,...
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    Medical Leave , make up clinical hours

    CT Pixie replied to mnl1987's topic in General Students

    First let me say, I'm so glad you survived! Not only suvived but are able to continue on with your education! Now to your question...During my LPN schooling we got a grade for the lecture/class...
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    Lpn clinical rotations

    CT Pixie replied to srobinson5750's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The majority of our clinical rotations were in SNF/Rehab facilities for my LPN program. For psych we did go to the hospital inpatient psych unit for our manditory hours deemed by the State, we also...
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    Saw an angry clinical instructor...

    CT Pixie replied to Bortaz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If the instructor acts that way in public for all eyes to see and ears to hear..I can only imagine the abuse the students get when there ARE no 'prying eyes and
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    NCLEX on Friday, results on...?

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

    It's 48 hrs. You can get results on weekends and holidays. I got both my LPN and RN results on the weekend and I have several friends who got theirs on
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    med cart change over

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

    Like the others, we order meds as we need them (thru the computer, point, click, order, send). Twice per day (day/evening) we get a delivery from the pharmacy. When the meds come in, the super looks...
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    PVT works even weekend and holiday?

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

    Quick results are available on weekends and
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    Lpn program and Clinicals

    CT Pixie replied to Colleen2014's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    In my program we had set days that clinicals were on. For the first few months we had clinicals two times a week and three days in class for lectures, later on we had clinical three times a week and...
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    Nursing Student Ethical Dilemna

    CT Pixie replied to cbs701's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    As meanmaryjean said, she crossed a line..but not only did he/she cross the line..he/she kept on going FARRRR past that line! I would be livid if someone did that to my family members without...
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    Why does USA allow 2 year degree for RN's

    CT Pixie replied to PinayUSA's topic in International Nursing

    Did you REALLY just say this?! I don't know where you were educated nor will I assume. However, you are completely off base with the statement I have placed in bold. Community College courses are not...
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    whats so good about working in a hospital?

    CT Pixie replied to OnlinePersona's topic in General Nursing

    I learned so much working in the LTC as a brand new LPN. My critical thinking skills were constantly being tested. The LTC isn't privy to all the extras the hosptial is as far as doctors who are there...
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    What's the nicest thing anyone has ever said or done for you?

    CT Pixie replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I had a patient pass on my shift, it was sudden and not expected. No family was there. Only me. I was close with the family as they always came in faithfully and loved their mom so much. They were...
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    Did you attend your RN-BSN graduation?

    CT Pixie replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I attended my LPN and RN graduation and you can bet I'll be walking for my RN to BSN! I didn't want to do either graduation but my husband and children (as well as my mother, MIL, and friends) all...
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    Did you attend your RN-BSN graduation?

    CT Pixie replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Your speech made me laugh..and made me tear up! I have a very similar story as you (I'm 45 and in my RN to BSN course, 2 children, 1st college graduate in the family). I actually did my LPN to RN for...
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    JOBLESS

    CT Pixie replied to berhaelee's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No shame in having to take a job that isn't nursing. An honest job pays the bills just as much as the nursing jobs. The bill collectors don't notice a greener hue to the money from a nurse or a...
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    Opinions on A&P...Am I Crazy

    CT Pixie replied to Path2BSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is it doable..sure. Would I recommend it..nope. A&P is the foundation of the vast majority of all your nursing classes. With A&P its not a test it and forget it, you NEED to remember the info...
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    Working Full-Time While Going to Nursing School

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

    I did it, both during my LPN schooling and my LPN to RN schooling. Can it be done, yup. Is it easy..in a word..NO! I worked full time and went to school full time. You have to be flexible, you have to...
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    Online vs. Classroom/Hybrid

    CT Pixie replied to hahcna's topic in General Students

    I've done both online, classroom and hybrid. All of my LPN and LPN to RN nursing classes were in the classroom and in clinicals. All of my RN to BSN classes are online with the exception of two...
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    med cart change over

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

    If you're talking about one nurse going off duty and another coming on...in my facility..we do narc count and then report, or report then narc count depending on which ever way you want to do it. I...
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    Ever Been Recognized?

    CT Pixie replied to laKrugRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've recognized 3 people from my school. Not sure if they know this is me. One of my co-workers asked me one time if I were CT Pixie on AN. I looked her with a confused look, tilted my head a bit and...
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    Should I continue my BSN?

    CT Pixie replied to nursedayday's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Don't you DARE stop now! I have a few years on you (I'm 45) and my kids are older (soon to be 22 and soon to be 13). I started LPN school in 2007 and graduated in 2008. I kept on with classes and took...
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    How do you say "diabetes"?

    CT Pixie replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    At the very end of the original post, right before the 'comments' section
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    please critic my cover letter

    CT Pixie replied to brittney1890's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As the others said, way too long. What really stuck out with me was in the first sentence "I am a young and extremely ambitious new graduate nurse, who is looking for a position working in acute...
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    Take CNA Exam without going through the course

    CT Pixie replied to runnerdoug87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I live in CT and you can skip the class is if you are currently a nursing student with 100 hours of clinical and theory. Even then you are still required to take and pass the test. You are only...