CT Pixie BSN, RN

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    What was your first job setting as an LPN? Acute? LTC? Clinic? etc...

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

    LTC/Rehab facility. 2008 I started at $24ish (evening shift diff, no
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    How a stethoscope can get stolen?

    CT Pixie replied to osi2011's topic in General Students

    Never thought about doing it ears
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    any advice for new LPN work for nursing home?!

    CT Pixie replied to ann1670's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ALWAYS know your patients code status (DNR vs full code) BEFORE you start your shift! Nothing worse than finding a patient and having to have someone run to the computer or chart to get the status...
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    Does your hospital or facility badge include your credentials?

    CT Pixie replied to icuRNmaggie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My scrub top has RN on it in big white letters (navy blue top) and my ID has my picture, my full name and RN as well as the department I work for. We also have laminated cards that attach to the ID...
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    How a stethoscope can get stolen?

    CT Pixie replied to osi2011's topic in General Students

    Often when going into an isolation room you will remove it from your neck (if thats where you keep it) or from a pocket in case it gets snagged on something and pulled out. Actually the worst place to...
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    What are the "rules" about being PRN?

    CT Pixie replied to itsdebraanne's topic in General Nursing

    My facility is 3 shifts per
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    What is a "passing grade" for your nursing program?

    CT Pixie replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in General Students

    80 for my program. But its a final average of all your graded papers, exams, projects
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    Help with care plan!!

    CT Pixie replied to aly512's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I can't see how you are supposed to have a 3 part NANDA without any info to back up the NANDA. But since she said be creative d/t lack of info...you always go with Maslow...ABC. He has bone...
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    ADN Nurses Being Forced to go Back to School?

    CT Pixie replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    My facility requires all new hires who are not BSNs to enroll in a RN to BSN program within 1 year of hire and completion of the BSN program by the 6th year of hire. That all started last year when...
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    4th of July-Results?

    CT Pixie replied to tigergirl14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    And how many do you say you
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    4th of July-Results?

    CT Pixie replied to tigergirl14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can't have more that 265 questions, the minimum amount for NCLEX-RN is 75 and the max is
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    Holy SATA!

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

    The results Pearson Vue gives you with the Quick Results are the same results they give to the licensing BON you applied to so they are valid and 100% more accurate or reliable than the PVT. They are...
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    4th of July-Results?

    CT Pixie replied to tigergirl14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    While they do say 48 business hours after testing..quick results are available on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. I tested on a Thursday for my NCLEX-PN and got my results on a Saturday, took my...
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    Holy SATA!

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

    The type of format for the question does not indicate you are doing well or poorly for that matter. It is just that..a type of format. A SATA could involve content type information which is low level...
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    Holy SATA!

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

    OP you had said "Got the good pop-up but will not completely relax until I receive my unofficial results and of course, it is a holiday weekend, so it won't be until Tues or Wed of next week! " If...
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    Minimimun wage raise will it affect us

    CT Pixie replied to millita2488's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    CT is one of the most expensive states in the Nation in terms of cost of living..much like CA. I just looked and CT and CA are close in housing for
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    Minimimun wage raise will it affect us

    CT Pixie replied to millita2488's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    CT's minimum wage will be $9.15 as of 1/1/15. Our LPN's and even our CNA's make much more than that. Not sure what Cali starts LPN/LVN's at. Cali's min wage as of 7/1/14 is $9.00...how much do LPN's...
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    Medical staff warned: Keep your mouths shut about illegal immigrants or face arrest

    CT Pixie replied to Hotfornursing's topic in Infectious Disease

    You took the words right out of my
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    How many read their BON meeting minutes?

    CT Pixie replied to aeris99's topic in General Students

    I did as a student and continue to do so as a licensed
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    Questions most similar to NCLEX questions?

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

    Kaplan
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    Walkie Talkie

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

    I've heard it, used it and don't find it offensive. Of course, I don't use it in front of the patient or their family. It's just an easy and fast way to convey
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    Fresh bachelors, but need to start over?

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

    The CC in my state require ALL college transcripts when applying to their
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    Seeking recommendations for psychiatric nursing jobs for ADN grads in CT

    CT Pixie replied to Gentleman_nurse's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    The CT job market for new grad ADN's isn't good. However, if you are going to look in CT (since you're from the City) see if Silver Hill is hiring. They are in New Caanan not too far from the CT/NY...
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    Should I accept this job?

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

    I had a similar situation (not LTC). I had the interview and toured the facility..and like you I didn't get a good vibe from the two NM who were interviewing me. They were nice enough but I just...
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    When you are the patient and know way too much LOL

    CT Pixie replied to TerpGal02's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Cytomegalovirus