CT Pixie BSN, RN

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    I found another way to get my foot in the Health care door

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

    How long the bridge program depends on the school. My LPN to RN bridge still requires the LPN's to complete and pass all the non-nursing classes (A&P I and II, Micro, English, College Algebra,...
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    somebody tell me what this is?

    CT Pixie replied to unsaint77's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not the OP and I'm no expert, but my concerns are two things I saw the man who was talking do. 1. the man at the 3:30 mark wipes his nose with the back of his hand and he's the one who's going to...
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    what color uniforms does your school use?

    CT Pixie replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

    My LPN schooling we wore ceil blue scrubs with white shoes. (cheap scrub sets issued, you could not go purchase your own. They fit everyone no matter how heavy, thin, short, tall, chesty or not like...
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    I'm so agitated right now! Mostly a vent.

    CT Pixie replied to horrorxgirl's topic in General Students

    There are only two things I can think of, both being mentioned already. Some how get your school to allow you to take the transcripts in a sealed envelope with some sort of tag, sticker, seal that...
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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

    Unless they have changed the process all you need to do is fill out the app, have your transcripts sent to them (high school and all colleges you have taken classes at), general bio and chem must have...
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    Question regarding insulin administration

    CT Pixie replied to mappers's topic in Patient Medications

    I've never heard of anything like that during my short time as an LPN (3 1/2 yrs) nor was it ever mentioned during my schooling. Just texted a few coworkers and they all deny ever hearing anything...
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    Any of you LPNs bridging to RN in your very late 40s

    CT Pixie replied to carz's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm currently 3 months from turning 43. I'll be 44 when I graduate my LPN to RN bridge. From there its onto RN to BSN. I'll probably be 46 or so when I get my BSN. But I'll be 46 whether or not I get...
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    When does your Spring Semester start and what r u taking?

    CT Pixie replied to ginna121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our 'winter session' is winding down on 1/15 (I am currently taking Micro w/Lab..semester worth of work crammed into 4 wks, 2 days a week, 8 hrs per day..ughh). Spring semester starts 1/17, I'm taking...
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    what are you doing during the break?

    CT Pixie replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

    No 'break' for me, I ended my Fall semester and the very next day started a 'winter session' class. Decided to do Microbiology for the 4 weeks..actually its not as bad as I thought it would be. As...
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    Do Not Send to Hospital From Nursing Home

    CT Pixie replied to toughjob,nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Patient was on comfort care? But a Do not hospitalize. Ok, you did the right thing in my opinion. The order was for comfort care..patient was not being kept comfortable with the ordered...
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    Should I Take Micro or A&P II Over the Summer???

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

    When I have classes that are in sections I tend to try and take one right after the other with no gap in time. If I were you I'd take A&P II as soon as you can after A&P I. I am taking my...
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    im a new lpn grad....

    CT Pixie replied to rvalmonte214's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not sure what State you live in but here in Connecticut, GPN (graduate practical nurses) and GN (graduate RN) are allowed to work prior to taking the NCLEX. You are not allowed to work on your own,...
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    How can I make up clinical hours?

    CT Pixie replied to girlwith1eye's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My program also had an insane amount of clinical hours above what the State required as the minimum built into clinicals. However, they only allowed 2 absences from clinical. No more than two. My...
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    How can I make up clinical hours?

    CT Pixie replied to girlwith1eye's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Allowed to make up clinicals? Really?! We were alloted two missed clinicals. That was it..no ifs, ands or buts about it, no reason or excuse for it would fly. Missed 3..out you go, repeat that mod...
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    Biology is required for BSN?

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

    General biology is a pre-req for all the A&P classes around here. You can't take A&P and then take Bio, it has to be the other way around. Additionally, many schools require Chem as a pre-req...
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    Becoming a Nurse After 40

    CT Pixie replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    I became an LPN 2 months after I turned 39. (2008) I will graduate from my RN program a month after turning 44. (2013) BSN should be around age 45-46 but that age won't stop me. Like you I think to...
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    Discouraged...advice, please? :(

    CT Pixie replied to NewLPN11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hope you are speaking for the nurses at YOUR facility and not ALL LTC nurses! Because I am able to get my med passes done (and on time), get ALL my treatments done AND chart truthfully...I developed...
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    Discouraged...advice, please? :(

    CT Pixie replied to NewLPN11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You're just scared and nervous..very natural. Take a deep breath and try to relax. You have a leg up on most new LTC nurses, you know these residents..makes things MUCH easier. You're brand new, you...
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    Discouraged...advice, please? :(

    CT Pixie replied to NewLPN11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You don't see it now but a day will come when you realize that you have passed all your meds within the alloted time, done all your treatments, charting etc. It takes a while. I remember feeling...
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    At your facility, who goes on rides with residents to doctor's appointments?

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

    In my facility when a resident has an appointment outside of the facility, the DON asks anyone who's off that day if they want to accompany the resident. Usually its really easy to get someone to do...
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    How many months did you study to pass the NCLEX?

    CT Pixie replied to nursetobe1a86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Graduated and took the test the earliest I could, which was about 10 days later. Passed first attempt with 85 questions (minimum for the NCLEX-PN) Honestly, I did no real studying per se. I popped in...
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    What Colored Scrubs Do You Wear?

    CT Pixie replied to glutton4punishment's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I can wear whatever color I want but I tend to stick with navy blue bottoms and top or white top with navy blue
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    Did you do better 2nd time around on the TEAS?

    CT Pixie replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    It's possible you'll do better as you now know what the exam is like. Sometimes the fear of the unknown can sabatoge you. You also know now, what areas were giving you difficulty. Take the time...
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    Odd requests

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

    I must have his sister on my floor! She is forever pestering the CNA's to trim and/or shave "the magic garden" and when they refuse, she high tails it to the DON and administrator office ASAP! This...
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    Should you put RN or BSN after name on resume?

    CT Pixie replied to FLancaster11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    List your degrees starting with the highest first, followed by titles (RN etc) and that by your certifications. "How do I use these credentials? When you are signing your name, you should follow it...