CT Pixie BSN, RN

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    Debating whether to move to CA or to CT.

    CT Pixie replied to armyinfantrywife's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty familiar with the map of New England...born and raised here in "Tax you to death CT". I was just thinking you were saying to live in RI and commute to northern (central) CT. When it would...
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    Pearson Vue Trick was WRONG!!!!!!!

    CT Pixie replied to mamacita2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Very far from a 'lie' from peoples imaginations, unless there are thousands of us over the years (who failed and passed) who are all in on this lie and decided to try to pull the wool over others
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    Pearson Vue Trick was WRONG!!!!!!!

    CT Pixie replied to mamacita2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It means the red saying 'results not available' means that your quick results aren't available yet, the pop up that says 'our records indicate.." is the good pop up and means pass. The fail would be...
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    Debating whether to move to CA or to CT.

    CT Pixie replied to armyinfantrywife's topic in General Nursing

    ohh northeastern CT, I was thinking northern CT (very top and center of the state). BTW, I'm not sure what that link is/was but it only brings me to google images but nothing else
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    Debating whether to move to CA or to CT.

    CT Pixie replied to armyinfantrywife's topic in General Nursing

    GrnTea-- Work in nothern CT and live in RI? That would be quite a haul. Maybe you meant work in northern CT and live in MA? Or work in the eastern side of CT in live in
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    ACLS

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

    I work LTC and ACLS in my opinion wouldn't help in an emergency in LTC. Healthcare provider BLS yes but not ACLS Facility policy for my facility (owned by one of the largest SNF owners in the State)...
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    Debating whether to move to CA or to CT.

    CT Pixie replied to armyinfantrywife's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't recommend CT. CT nursing programs ARE 'crazy' full and difficult to get into. As for work, CT is in a rut. There isn't much out there and what is wants RN experience (between 1-2 yrs). I am...
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    Braiding a patients hair: For nurses or just Care assistants

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

    If/when i have time I always find ways to be with my residents. I'll comb their hair, give them a nice mani (soaking their hands, lotion, polish etc), wash them up, just sit with them and talk, read...
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    How many work and go to nursing school?

    CT Pixie replied to jarielle22's topic in General Students

    I worked full time (married, house, kids) while going to school full time during my LPN schooling. I also worked full time (as an LPN) still married/kids/house while going full time during my RN...
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    What specialty do you want and not want to work in?

    CT Pixie replied to guiltysins's topic in General Students

    A skilled nursing facility can/does handle things like what you mentioned. Sadly, there aren't really any special places for people who aren't in the geriatric population to reside when they require...
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    OK to take time off after graduation?

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

    Funny how things turn out. I always say there is a reason for everything. :) Best of
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    Dealing with "haters"...

    CT Pixie replied to mmcc26's topic in General Students

    I proved them wrong. Funny how people doubting me and/or my abilities is a driving force for me to prove them
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    OK to take time off after graduation?

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

    And your new job? Is it in one of you vacation destinations or is it in your home State? Just curious
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    Youngest person in your cohort?

    CT Pixie replied to sjalv's topic in General Students

    19 in my class. They were younger than my oldest daughter :) The oldest was a little older than me, I want to say he was late 40's. the class average age was early
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    Can a NYS CNA work in Connecticut without a Conn. Certificate?

    CT Pixie replied to Becky107's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No
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    Can a NYS CNA work in Connecticut without a Conn. Certificate?

    CT Pixie replied to Becky107's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is the link about CNA's in CT but it doesn't mention anything about if you've previously been issued a certification in another state. the only place to get a 100% accurate answer would be the...
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    latex allergy holding me back

    CT Pixie replied to horse_des's topic in General Nursing

    This is me almost, except I'm not a 'he' and I have a high sensitivity (not full blown allergy, but doc warned it would most likely happen if I continued to be exposed to latex). I also have a...
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    Practice in another state than where I tested

    CT Pixie replied to redsky5's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Florida Board of Nurses Florida Board of Nursing » Licensed Practical Nurse & Registered Nurse by Endorsement For Licensure by Endorsement, the requirements are as follows and can be found in...
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    For those who have graduated or are far along in your program...

    CT Pixie replied to BooBear'sMommy's topic in General Students

    I have a small home office that is in the farther part of the house, no one bothers me. However, I cannot study in complete silence nor while totally alone. I would put my head phones in, listen to...
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    Encouraging statistics for NCLEX test takers :)

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

    I've always told people, you have a better chance of passing than not. NCSBN has always said 85% of first time testers (US educated) pass. PN and RN :) 85 to 15 odds is pretty good :) Best of luck to...
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    Accept the LPN position or keep working as a CNA?

    CT Pixie replied to ivyrain's topic in General Students

    Thats not the case in every State. In CT you can work as a CNA with an LPN license. http://www.ct.gov/dph/lib/dph/phho/nursing_board/minutes/2009/may_2009.pdf (see scope of practice calls in the...
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    nclex question

    CT Pixie replied to nursek17's topic in General Students

    The way you could become licensed in FL is if you send your nursing application to the State of FL BON, they in turn would review your transcripts etc and then if it meets their requirements they will...
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    Unusual Names for Medical Diagnoses

    CT Pixie replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    "fits' for
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    Bad Job Market? Be a NURSE! (Insert eye roll here)

    CT Pixie replied to BloomNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with it being great when a faciltiy shows loyalty to its employees. However ONLY when said employee meets the criteria for the job. That was my point. I don't begrudge internal applicants...
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    Bad Job Market? Be a NURSE! (Insert eye roll here)

    CT Pixie replied to BloomNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    just not worth