CT Pixie BSN, RN

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    Not a nurse

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

    I have to say Pharmacists ROCK! I always loved talking with my pharmacist at my local drug store. All of them never have any problem talking to me, listening to my concerns, and answering what I can...
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    Hospitals that hire RNs with only an ASN?

    CT Pixie replied to JamesC18's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Many of the hospitals will hire ADN's but prefer BSN. Like the others have said, read each job description. Some require it, some say its preferred and some have stipulations attached such as you must...
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    My journey to become a nurse is taking so long...anyone else feel this way?

    CT Pixie replied to ns808's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LPN just a few months after turning 39 RN/ADN a few months after turning 44. and will be 46 when I have my
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    Re-Designing Hospital Uniforms- seeking input

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

    This may sound silly but...can people who design ANY article of clothing please remember... Not all short people are on the wide side and not all thin people are tall. I am literally the size and...
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    EMT school before LPN?

    CT Pixie replied to Tim92's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was a CNA, then EMT, then LPN and finally RN. I can say each helped me a bit with the next. EMT helped with LPN in the sense that I had a grasp on quick/rapid assessments, communiating with the...
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    Pearson Vue: Bullies?

    CT Pixie replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Me too :) NCLEX-PN in 2008 and NCLEX-RN in 2013 and lucky me, both were the 'newer' updated versions of the test and my RN is the one that they upped the passing score.
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    Winging the NCLEX

    CT Pixie replied to noemi04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know if you'd call what i did 'winging' it. I graduated 3rd week of May and took my NCLEX the first day of June...so a week after graduation or so. I passed. I didn't really have time to do...
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    Pearson Vue: Bullies?

    CT Pixie replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    I'm assuming you took the NCLEX since you have listed you have 4 years of experience. We only get test reports if we fail. We got nothing if we passed. OCNRN63 has 29 yrs' year of experience and took...
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    Facts about NCLEX results

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

    here's another FACT: SATA are an all or nothing in terms of getting credit for answering it correctly. You must pick each correct answer they are looking for in order to get credit for answering...
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    Facts about NCLEX results

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

    No one said the SATA aren't high level/passing level at all or ever. :) What was said is that their appearance does not mean you are the at higher level questions ..the SATA you get may or may not be...
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    Testing on a saturday

    CT Pixie replied to Nancy14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If the OP tested on 8/30, his/her quick results should be up on 9/1 which is Monday. As well, the time it comes up does not always happen after the time you ended your test. Both my LPN and RN quick...
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    How do I remove makeup stains from my nursing school uniform?

    CT Pixie replied to LadyK90's topic in General Students

    Peroxide always worked for me. You can use it even if you can't wash it right away. I've used it on all colors as well as all types of materials. Its taken out blood, grease, makeup, magic marker/pen,...
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    Feeling overwhelmed - not getting it

    CT Pixie replied to brit.pz's topic in General Students

    This may sound silly but...make sure you have the ear pieces of the stethescope in the correct way. When I started LPN schooling (and again in my RN program) I noticed quite a few fellow students who...
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    Testing on a saturday

    CT Pixie replied to Nancy14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Results are available on weekends as well as holidays. They say 48 business hours but thats not the case. I tested on a Thursday and Friday for my LPN and RN. I got my results on a Saturday and...
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    Pearson Vue: Bullies?

    CT Pixie replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    I wasn't trying to state the test is harder or easier than years gone by with my post. However if you want to go that route and do 'the older test was harder, no the later test was', one could argue...
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    Early Fashion...remember this?

    CT Pixie replied to RNIBCLC's topic in General Nursing

    I would think that any place that restores old wedding gowns and things of that nature could also do a nursing cap. Might be worth a
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    Pearson Vue: Bullies?

    CT Pixie replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    According to NCSBN. The NCLEX is 'revamped' every few (3?) years but its not always made 'harder'. Effective 4/1/13, the passing standard for NCLEX-RN was increased. The NCLEX-PN passing standard was...
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    Facts about NCLEX results

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

    FACT: A large amount of SATA questions does not indicate that you are doing well nor are the always 'higher level' or at/above passing level questions. They can be lower level or 'below passing' level...
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    Anatomy/physiology

    CT Pixie replied to Rinchoo's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Every school I looked into had an 'expiration' date for Sciences. All were 5
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    What do YOU do with your old scrubs?

    CT Pixie replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Ones I don't like anymore, have become worn/faded, etc...I use them as bum around clothes (when I have no intention to leave the house..my goal for the day is to become one with the couch). I also use...
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    Being Asked to Come in and Work as CNA...

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

    You are correct, I forgot to mention that in my post. It depends on the State you are in and what the BON
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    Being Asked to Come in and Work as CNA...

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

    This question came up in my facility when I was an LPN. We contacted our BON questioning what we could and could not do if we were working in the CNA capacity. We were told if working as a 'CNA' we...
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    diagnostic kaplan test

    CT Pixie replied to babajideajayi3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The diagnostic exam will be a review of your nursing school education..everything from the basics up. You can't really study for it. The purpose of it is to determine your strengths and weakness...
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    Buying books used, online codes?

    CT Pixie replied to rheath22's topic in General Students

    I get my used books fro Amazon. I've paid pennies on the dollar for 'used' books that when I get them I swear they have never been openend. For books with DVD/CDs and online access codes...I check to...
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    Nursing School Makeup (clinicals)

    CT Pixie replied to NurseYomi's topic in General Students

    I wore my normal day to day makeup. Nothing heavy or dramatic. That includes foundation (horrible blotchy red skin!), a bit of blush, light liner, mascara, lip balm. Did have one girl in clinicals...