CT Pixie BSN, RN

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    So scared and nervous!!

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

    While I wasn't a single mom, but I did work full time during LPN school and a non-traditional student (I was 38 when I started). It wasn't easy but it can be done. You need to be sure you have a...
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    One step closer...

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

    I loved
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    Getting ready to apply: CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2013

    CT Pixie replied to HelenaHandbasket's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I am in my last class of my last semester of the LPN to RN bridge, not at any of the community colleges (I go to St Vincent's). If/when accepted into the bridge program, you do a web based online...
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    I don't wanna!

    CT Pixie replied to Twinmom06's topic in General Students

    I have two tests and the HESI. Also have thousands of NCLEX questions to do. I don't wanna! I have to, but don't want to. We have the NCLEX questions to do every semester (of course the last...
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    LVN student failed final exam

    CT Pixie replied to smith_tiff06's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    In all my classes the final is weighted as any other test. It is possible to fail the final but still pass the class. In order for me to pass one of my classes I only needed to get a 44 on my final. A...
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    LPN or ADN?

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

    I became an LPN in July 2008. I always knew RN is my goal. Around here, getting into the nursing programs is very difficult and very competitive. The LPN to RN bridge programs are much easier to get...
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    Nursing School Patient Loads

    CT Pixie replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I am in my 2nd class for this semester which is also my last class of the ADN program. For all other clinicals we only had 1 patient, but with this class we are assigned 2 patients. We stay on the...
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    Co reqs

    CT Pixie replied to aperry05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had no co-reqs left once I started. I was often telling other students to get out as much of the non-nursing classes as possible prior to starting the nursing classes. Having gone through LPN...
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    Do Not Underestimate the Difficulty Level of Nursing School

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

    No, you fail the class if your final average is less than an
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    Help with nursing tests/studying technique

    CT Pixie replied to smellyacres's topic in General Students

    The passing level is changing, not the content of the NCLEX. The content in the NCLEX books are all pretty much the
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    Bombed a test

    CT Pixie replied to rubato's topic in General Students

    Happy to hear you know it can be done. If you can't find a quieter place in your house to study, is there a friend who has no one in the house other than him/her? I tend to bolt over to my best...
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    Help. Please. Studying/Testing.

    CT Pixie replied to smellyacres's topic in General Students

    In terms of actually taking the test..a few pointers..slow down and READ what the question is asking. I underline words like always, never, priority, etc. Then I go back and read the question and look...
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    Bombed a test

    CT Pixie replied to rubato's topic in General Students

    Without getting into too much detail, I was in a similar boat. However, I wasn't losing a scholarship..I was looking at failing the class (really long story on the reason I wasn't doing well, but it...
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    Senior Burnout....who's with me?

    CT Pixie replied to Wrench Party's topic in General Students

    2 tests, the HESI, and 4 weeks of clinical left! I'm so over it. Thankfully this class doesn't have our normal care plans, no projects due and no papers! Makes for a much less stressful class. Well,...
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    Do Not Underestimate the Difficulty Level of Nursing School

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

    Yup, 2 classes for me, yet they are 2 six credit classes. Meaning, its like taking 4 three credit classes. It isn't like taking JUST 2 classes. Its the lecture time, studying, testing etc of 4 classes...
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    Does anybody know anybody that has been pregnant in nursing program?

    CT Pixie replied to Mchs4735's topic in General Students

    I had three in my LPN schooling. All three continued the program, however... one was placed on strict bedrest about 3 months from graduation so she was unable to finish with us. She did deliver a...
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    I've wasted my spring break!

    CT Pixie replied to rubato's topic in General Students

    Nope, accomplished nothing but catching up on my sleep. We had our spring break last week..this week was our HESI and final exam. I had all intentions of studying ALL week long during...
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    What is the correct title?

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

    I think it's great that you came here to post this! I think the others have offered great suggestions/ideas. I would be fine with my first name. I have one doc that calls me Miss (First name) as well...
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    Hesi exit help for 2013

    CT Pixie replied to RN2B13's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Thank you so much 2bNurseMustang
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    Something's I'm worried about...

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

    During my LPN schooling we had a specific dosing calculation/nursing math class, our drug administration 'class' was during labs. now in my RN schooling, the dosing calculation was encorporated into...
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    Regarding nursing students- was this too much to ask?

    CT Pixie replied to blondy2061h's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If she took the time to email you to introduce herself and ask about the unit, I'd be willing to bet she was thankful that you sent her that list. I would be. Most slackers don't bother with an email...
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    Getting ready to apply: CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2013

    CT Pixie replied to HelenaHandbasket's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    If they are re-applying because they didn't get in with their last application, they would be in the pool with the rest of the applicants. But if they are 're-applying' due to a failure of a previous...
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    Hesi exit help for 2013

    CT Pixie replied to RN2B13's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    HESI blue book? which one is that? Is it this one ---> HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination, 3e (HESI Evolve Reach Comprehensive Review f/ NCLEX-RN Examination): HESI:...
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    Something's I'm worried about...

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

    The only tests I'm familiar with are the ATI, the HESI and the NCLEX and all three of those have built in calculators to use during testing. Maybe if you do a search on here on Kaplan entrance exam...
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    Something's I'm worried about...

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

    Well, in terms of the BP taking issue, that is normally covered in the nursing classes (usually the first one, Fundementals). So you will be taught. But if you want to try on your own, you could...