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

    CT Pixie replied to HelenaHandbasket's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    here is some info on the ct comm coll nursing programs (page 10 gives the lpn info see link below) 10 lpn advanced placement and transfer policy lpn advanced placement the connecticut community...
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    Getting ready to apply: CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2013

    CT Pixie replied to HelenaHandbasket's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Drop public speaking..its not required of the pre-reqs for the nursing program and I don't think you need it at all for the program unless you can use it for the humanities elective credits. If you...
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    Getting ready to apply: CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2013

    CT Pixie replied to HelenaHandbasket's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    But then you have to start from the beginning. Why would you pay to retake a years worth of nursing classes you've already taken AND paid
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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

    While I can't speak for all private colleges, I can speak for the one I attend. My schools minimum grade requirements for pre-req classes is the same grade or higher (on some classes) than that of the...
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    Getting ready to apply: CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2013

    CT Pixie replied to HelenaHandbasket's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Where are you taking the Stats class? Have you checked the pre-reqs for that at the school you want to take it at..the only thing is, all Stats classes that I've seen require the College Algebra as a...
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    Getting ready to apply: CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2013

    CT Pixie replied to HelenaHandbasket's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    ok..deep breath and relax..i just read the math requirement again and it looks like you might be fine! look what where i put the font in red...as far as i know stats is highter than the 136 and 137....
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    Bradycardia..need assistance with nursing diagnosis

    CT Pixie replied to mweaver07's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ohh ok, yes. I wasn't thinking of cardiac meds. Since the OP didn't give any subjective/objective data (with the meds and the cause of the brady) I wasn't thinking of the pt being on cardiac meds as...
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    Bradycardia..need assistance with nursing diagnosis

    CT Pixie replied to mweaver07's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm tired, so maybe my neurons aren't firing correctly..but how is Risk for Poisioning a NANDA for
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    How long after graduation did you wait before taking the NCLEX?

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

    I took mine 1 1/2 weeks after graduation, which was the earliest I could get an opening for the testing center. Never regretted it as I passed. Its been shown that the sooner you take it the better...
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    Getting ready to apply: CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2013

    CT Pixie replied to HelenaHandbasket's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    BTW, I started at St Vincent's in the Summer 2011 session taking my Chem class. I was able to transfer my English, Psych 1 & II, sociology and world religons (yup, catholic school requires that as...
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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'm not sure about when the CT Community Colleges offer that 1 credit LPN to RN transitional class (which is what you take after you pass the Charter Oak online class). If I recall correctly from when...
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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 took the Charter Oak course (3 credit online), easy enough. The 1 credit part is taken at your home school. My school only offered the 1 credit component during the Spring semester. I had no idea...
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    Introducing dorkus maximus

    CT Pixie replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    When I did a Staples search for the notebook (I posted the name and link a few pages back) I also noticed that the top banner of AN had exactly what you posted as your. Big Brothe ris watching
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    Difficult Conversation re need for bathing

    CT Pixie replied to zoey3270's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Which idea
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    How Long to Wait After School to Take NCLEX

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

    I guess I'm the tie breaker. I vote for ASAP. As Ashley pointed out, studies have shown the longer from graduation you take your NCLEX the greater the chance of not passing. I graduated in late June...
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    17 yr old hep b vaccine and titers....still around?

    CT Pixie replied to norcalsurfer77's topic in General Students

    I had my series done around 13 or 14 years ago and my titers came back fine. Have your titers drawn to see if you
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    Getting ready to apply: CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2013

    CT Pixie replied to HelenaHandbasket's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Yup, you're right. Don't know why I was thinking she wanted to go to CCC. As for CT being
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    Getting ready to apply: CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2013

    CT Pixie replied to HelenaHandbasket's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    According to the CCC college catalog Chem is a pre-req for A&P. Prerequisites: Bio 105 or Bio 121 and Chem 111 or Chem 121 or a proficiency exam in General Biology and Chemistry...
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    What was the procedure you followed when quitting your job?

    CT Pixie replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently still at my position but I would do it like I have done any other resignation. Inform the department head in person along with a written letter of resignation with my last day of work....
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    Getting ready to apply: CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2013

    CT Pixie replied to HelenaHandbasket's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    As an LPN you will be doing the LPN to RN bridge program I assume. Be sure to check out CCC handbook to see what is required to take in addition to the admission requirements. As LPN's, we also need...
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    Behaviors and Failing to Chart Them

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

    I always charted my resident's behaviors. And like you, I seemed to be one of only a few that did. Many times the charting was needed for the house psych doc to evaluate the resident also it was...
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    Do you have family members who are nurses?

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

    Not one nurse in my family (one either side) are nurses. Although I do have a few distant cousins who claim they are nurses (CNA's and a medical office assistant). My oldest daughter keeps tossing the...
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    How did everyone do in your Spring classes?

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

    Finished the Spring 11 semester about 3 weeks ago A&P II--B+ LPN to RN transitional (lecture component)--A LPN to RN clinical-A holding steady to my 3.7 GPA summer entails World History (so far...
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    Love the idea of LTC...

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

    Since nursing school and then an LPN floor nurse, all the RN's I've worked with in LTC were in supervisory roles. None were floor nurses unless there was a call out that they were unable to fill. Back...
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    Is taking 4 classes in the summer too much?

    CT Pixie replied to stagha's topic in General Students

    I love online classes and take them as often as I can. I find them easier than traditional classroom classes. That being said, while I find them easier, they are often way more time consuming. To me I...