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    How Many Prereqs are Too Many?

    CT Pixie replied to AnthonyAdams1's topic in General Nursing

    They aren't hard classes. I've taken all three. I will say that in the school that I took them, each of them had a fairly long final paper due as well as many papers throughout the semester for all of...
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    Took the NCLEX got 85 ?

    CT Pixie replied to jojo1985's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok, first everyone taking the NCLEX for the first time has a better chance of passing than not (85% chance of passing I believe the stats are). That being said, having the computer shut off at the...
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    What would you think of dropping "Licensed" from our title.

    CT Pixie replied to CaliBoy760's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Having just PN doesn't indicate that we are indeed
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    Three quick questions

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

    1) what is 'standard' to put on stethoscope id tag? i was thinking first initial, last name? i have my first initial and last name. while my name isn't as common as say jennifer or mary, it isn't an...
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    How likely am I to get into St. Vincent's College in Bridgeport, CT

    CT Pixie replied to helennnxo's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Actually its only one religion class (World Religions) and one philosophy (ethics). You can take another religion class if you want to use for your humanities elective
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    How likely am I to get into St. Vincent's College in Bridgeport, CT

    CT Pixie replied to helennnxo's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Matt the St V program is an associates degree program ..not a certificate
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    Pregnant - First year nursing student

    CT Pixie replied to tanner140's topic in General Students

    Planning is wonderful, until/unless things don't work out and throw a kink in your plan. Everyone expects a normal pregnancy, and Lord willing it is. And while you are 'familiar and comfortable with...
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    NCLEX: Specific tasks to delegate to LPN? Charge Nurse role?

    CT Pixie replied to kajh20's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In Connecticut an LPN can suctionm give certain IV meds (if they are IV certified), do trach care and steile dressings. And while I can't do the initial 'assessment' a patient, I can 'data collect'...
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    Naked Where I Work: Surgery

    CT Pixie replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome Back Ruby! Glad to hear you are on the
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    Just quit and feeling down

    CT Pixie replied to doglover87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I became a CNA at the age of 16 (many many years ago) and I'm currently an LPN doing the LPN to RN bridge. But may I respond... Did you learn from this? I bet you did and you will never do whatever it...
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    Vent: Why I won't accompany my mother to the ER anymore

    CT Pixie replied to BelgianRN's topic in Emergency

    For what it's worth..I feel for you..I really do. I have your mother's clone as my own mom..ughh! My mom did something very similiar while I was sitting in the ER exam room with her. And try as I...
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    Please help - failed NUR 230 so couldn't graduate ADN

    CT Pixie replied to ginafromtx's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Find 15 credits worth of class that can be applied to an RN to BSN program (right now you might not even be thinking about a BSN, which is fine. However, those credits shouldn't expire and should the...
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    How likely am I to get into St. Vincent's College in Bridgeport, CT

    CT Pixie replied to helennnxo's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Not sure of your chances. I know plenty of people who were in the pre-major last year and are in nursing this coming semester. I also know people who met the requirement but had to wait until the next...
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    LPN Clinicals- what are they like?

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

    LPN opportunities in my area are pretty limited to LTC/rehab and doctors offices (if you're lucky). It was no matter to me, I love working in geriatrics. My first job was as a CNA. I've always ended...
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    LPN Clinicals- what are they like?

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

    I graduated LPN school in June 2008. We had 5 mods (similar to a semester just a bit longer ). We went to school M-F from 730a-330p. Here is how my clinicals/lectures went: Mod 1 (clinicals were at...
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    Best shoes

    CT Pixie replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Dansko's and Nike Shox are the only ones I wear. I alternate between the two
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    Can we say...sour grapes?

    CT Pixie replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    BABY?! What baby AngelFire?? Guess, much like Leslie, I haven't been around enough to realize you had a new baby :) Congrats to you and the family. As for the Drama Queen...whatevahhh! Let her be
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    LPN Hours?

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

    It all depends on where you become employed. The long term care facility I work for has 8 hour shifts that run from 7a-3p, 3p-11p and 11p-7a. Some do 12 hour shifts. If you work at a clinic or docs...
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    I need help with some case scenarios for PLAN OF CARE

    CT Pixie replied to thaiber's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ok "how you complete this in order of importance"..are you asking how you'd complete the Doc orders?..always remember your ABC's (airway, breathing, circulation) and Maslow (physiological needs...
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    Bleach and C diff

    CT Pixie replied to sauconyrunner's topic in Infectious Disease

    I remember being told during my microbiology class in December, about this 'new' product or procedure being used for c-diff. I'll have to dig out my notes and see if I can find the name of the product...
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    Hospitals only hiring BSN's?

    CT Pixie replied to txhopeful13's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Here in my area you can still be hired as an ADN. That being said, I've noticed more and more job postings that state ADN required BSN strongly preferred. I've even seen ADN required BSN preferred....
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    Microbiology...Should I Stay or Should I Go???

    CT Pixie replied to jellybean321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd go with the Micro. You stated it was a pre-req so it is needed before you can even think about getting into the program. Worse case senerio, you don't pass with the grade you need, at least you...
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    Did my mom fail the NCLEX! please help

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

    No, it doesn't mean she automatically failed. go here and at the bottom, click #3 and watch that video https://www.ncsbn.org/1216.htm below is what it reads on the NCLEX site about running out of...
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    Getting a "C" is not the end of the world.

    CT Pixie replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I attend a private not-for-profit Catholic college. And while my tuition is expensive in comparison to the community colleges, it is the cheapest tuition of the other not-for-profit private colleges...
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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 dont' know..it is ambiguious..can be read either way. My best suggestion to get a 100% positive answer..call the number they give listed in that book for the NWCC program director and ask him/her....