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    Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    CT Pixie replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    We have a married couple, both doctors, Dr & Dr Doctor..ahahaha (aka Dan & Judith Doctor) Ophthalmologists http://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-leslie-doctor-3gqv4 and here we have a...
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    Nope, you're not going to die tonight...... says the hospice nurse

    CT Pixie replied to Old.Timer's topic in General Nursing

    The J&J commercials..some bug me, some don't...this one is one I really
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    Why are people failing NCLEX multiple times

    CT Pixie replied to Graduate Nurse w/bsn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    They say the closer to your graduation that you take the NCLEX the better. So don't wait too long. My school (I'm speaking of my LPN schooling) always presented tested questions in the NCLEX style so...
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    "No Complaints Voiced"??

    CT Pixie replied to Hooch's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto this. With my AOx4, I write the same as Thecommuter. I also will chart that resident displayed no non-verbal cues to pain or discomfort (or that they offered no complaints but such and such non...
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    what would you have done

    CT Pixie replied to nursegreenbean's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP, I would have cleaned the wound with NSS, put on the ordered cream/ointment and then covered it by putting a clean dry dressing on it (most likely a gauze). I'd get that patient off their...
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    Best time to buy textbooks

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

    Hey CT as in studentnurseCT or as in CT Pixie? :) But I am fine and my semester is going
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    Best time to buy textbooks

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

    I wouldn't wait too long to get it. I had a few friends who waited until a couple weeks before the semester started and for whatever reason, the books did not get there before class started. I'd say...
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    Why are people failing NCLEX multiple times

    CT Pixie replied to Graduate Nurse w/bsn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just want to add that more people PASS the NCLEX than fail it on the first attempt. Meaning your chances are much greater that you will pass than not. Just wanted to lift your spirits a bit. Don't...
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    Is becoming an LPN worth it in my case?

    CT Pixie replied to moneyline702's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You seem to be focused on that year of pre-reqs thing. By going the LPN to RN route you are just delaying the years worth of pre-reqs, you aren't bypassing them completly. No matter what route you...
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    Pre-requisites and moving to another state?

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

    Might be a good idea to take a quick look at the schools you might be thinking about attending in IL and see what they have for classes listed for the program. I'd stay away from the 'sciences" as...
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    Is there a point in celebrating holidays in nursing school?

    CT Pixie replied to Laurenslovely's topic in General Students

    I lucked out in the sense that I had 2 tests one on Monday & one on Tuesday. No classes Wed-Friday. The only thing I have to worry about doing is something for my online Ethics class this
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    nursing exam questions about "when does discharge begin"

    CT Pixie replied to wcbembe's topic in General Students

    LPN school we were also taught..discharge starts at
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    I'm grateful for you crusty old bats

    CT Pixie replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sue you are my hero and someone I wish to be just like when I'm of crusty old bat age/experience! I'm a Lil BIT..(bat in
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    I have an odd question....

    CT Pixie replied to Hotnurse06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Nope. My supervisor (an RN) graduated and passed her NCLEX about a year after I passed my NCLEX (LPN). She started her nursing career as the evening super on our floor and had no experience at all...
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    I really need some advice ASAP

    CT Pixie replied to jocelynlpn's topic in General Nursing

    We have all encountered residents/patients that push us to our limit, but no matter what they say or do, mentally stable or not, you cannot talk like that toward the patient. Maybe I'll be flamed her...
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    When to Apply to Nursing School..?

    CT Pixie replied to Cherry02's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many of the schools I looked into would allow you to apply if you were enrolled (whether or not you were actually IN the class at the time) and the course(s) would be completed by the time the...
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    Is a blood glucose of 455 ever "normal"?

    CT Pixie replied to gatoraims RN's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Oh I never hold it against her. I totally understand that it's not her normal behavior and that the increase blood sugar is changing her behavior. As I said, I always know even before checking her BS...
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    Is a blood glucose of 455 ever "normal"?

    CT Pixie replied to gatoraims RN's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    With this little lady when her BS gets that high, she turns into a really mean and combative person (which is not her norm and that is my first clue that her BS is up without even checking it, just by...
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    NEW GRADS:Yale is willing to give you a shot..

    CT Pixie replied to CT Pixie's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I know for a FACT that they hire ADN new grads. My good friend who is a brand new ADN was just hired by them last month. Also, when you look through their postings, some say BSN required and/or...
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    keys for narcotics

    CT Pixie replied to onthemark's topic in General Nursing

    I have one key ring that only has the narc key, the key ring with the med cart key has several other keys on it..the med room key,
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    Who is the oldest Nursing Student here?

    CT Pixie replied to APP's topic in General Students

    I know that this post is from years ago, but I think it still applies. You are never to old. I was 37 when I entered LPN school, graduated at 38. Now, I'm 42 and I'm in the LPN to RN bridge class....
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    keys for narcotics

    CT Pixie replied to onthemark's topic in General Nursing

    I go where my narc key goes. If the DON/ADON or super wants them..I'm going along for the ride. Now if they just wanted the med cart key, that they can have (the med cart key is seperate from the narc...
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    Any study tips for an upcoming 2012 nursing student?

    CT Pixie replied to Crystal360's topic in General Students

    In my school you need an 81 or better. A 76 wouldn't cut it. Out you'd
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    Painless labor?

    CT Pixie replied to Stephanie D's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am 4ft 11in tall (very short torso, but my height is in my legs). My labors were very easy, quick and pretty much pain free. However my sister, mom, grandmother and maternal aunt all are under 5ft...
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    Painless labor?

    CT Pixie replied to Stephanie D's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Both my deliveries were pretty painless. I won't lie..there was "pain" but to me it was more discomfort/uncomfortable but nothing I couldn't handle (maybe 3/10). Now ask me my pain rating after having...