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    Another low staffing - am i being a baby- new nurse post!

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

    Just want to add, I'd KILL to have 5 pts on SNF..hell I'd kill to have 15..I have 33. And as CapeCodMermaid said, LTC/SNF is no long the rest home of days gone by. Many of our patients are d/c from...
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    Another low staffing - am i being a baby- new nurse post!

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

    No one lines this lowly SNF LPN's pockets..and I drive a
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    1st care plan for near syncope and chf

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

    His objective data would be his vital signs, his dx, anything YOU or the other medical personal saw, heard, touched, etc. His vitals in the ER would be objective
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    Student Drama! HELP

    CT Pixie replied to Rosiegirl0820's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I went to LPN school to get my education and then take the NCLEX in order to get my license. I did not go to make friends. If I made friends that was great..if I didn't, I was no worse for the
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    Sadly, I witnessed this first hand. A friend called me frantic...somehow the toilet seat lid (wooden type) slammed closed on top of her young son as he was urinating (can't remember how old he was at...
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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

    You need to send in the application and the app fee. You also need to have your transcripts sent from all colleges you've attended. Don't wait on getting the transcripts sent. Your app won't be...
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    A&P - Lecture exams v. Lab Practicals

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

    Had you asked me when I first took A&P (retaking it b/c my first one was past the 5 yrs limit) I would have said lab hands down was harder for me..dreaded going to lab every time. Having the lab...
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    Why did you pick your username?

    CT Pixie replied to made's topic in General Nursing

    CT-the State I am from Pixie- I was an "itty bitty" baby per my Gram since her babies were 9+ pounds. I weighted in at a whopping 5 pounds even..She told me when she saw how "tiny" I was she said to...
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    Not my day

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

    If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck and swims like a duck..its a duck.. Doesn't take a psych degree to pick up on when someone has a very very high opinion of themselves and feels that others...
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    Not my day

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

    Rules are rules and they apply to everyone, regardless of your grade average, class rank or delusions of grandeur. Your coming in late disrupts the learning process for those who aren't as lucky as...
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    LPn to RN online course

    CT Pixie replied to jlourd22's topic in LPN to RN

    I'd suggest checking into your local community colleges. That is the much, much, much cheaper
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    Confusing question on nclex 4000!! Help!!!!

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

    I think the rationale given pretty much sums it up. Like the rationale states, you have no info that suggest a decreased cardiac output. The BP is higher than the norm but its not that crazy as well...
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    been lvn too long

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

    I'm 42, have been licensed as an LPN since June of 08. I am currently in the LPN to RN bridge program. I say go for it. I always say, five, ten, fifteen years will pass no matter what..you will still...
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    Connecticut LPN to RN Programs?

    CT Pixie replied to Daria5363's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Ditto what Princess said, all the CC's have the bridge program. Can't really help more than that as I live in the Southwestern Corner of CT (Fairfield/New Haven County).
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    Nursing Diagnosis for newborn sexuality

    CT Pixie replied to hydra10134's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was unaware that newborns had a need for sexuallity Regarding your second one : Could I use possibly "risk for urinary tract infection related to improper perineal hygiene?" This is a normal female...
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    Should I go for my BSN or ADN?

    CT Pixie replied to bkingren1031's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in the LPN to RN (ADN) program but I'm also taking the classes needed to fulfill the ADN to BSN program. In this area I'm noticing a lot of hospitals are requiring a BSN for certain floors, etc....
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    Injection questions, Insulin, Lovenox

    CT Pixie replied to Epona's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes, it can be given in the 'love handles'. From the Lovenox site: Chose area in the right or left side of your abdomen, at least 2 inches from your belly button, think "love handles"...
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    Can you renew your RN license if you cant find a job?

    CT Pixie replied to ilove's topic in General Nursing

    It's not wrong. She called the State Board and was given the info. Again, on their website it states if you are not working consecutively forperiod of 3 year you need to take a refresher course. If...
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    Can you renew your RN license if you cant find a job?

    CT Pixie replied to ilove's topic in General Nursing

    She did call the Board and Connecticut does NOT require CEU's. Its directly on their website, no CEU's for LPN's or RN's. There are only a handful of licenced professions that require CEU's in...
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    maternity clinical risk for failing bec. of proper assessment and nursing diagnosis

    CT Pixie replied to purpletouch's topic in General Students

    Try here, plenty of ideas https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/maternity-nursing-diagnoses-85750.html https://allnurses.com/nursing-student-assistance/l-d-care-453350.html There are plenty...
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    Nursing School Full-Time & Working Full-Time...Is it possible?

    CT Pixie replied to jlynaeleslie's topic in General Students

    I did full time LPN schooling, full time work, with 2 kids and a husband. I passed with high honors. I'm currently doing LPN to RN bridge..again full time school, full time work same 2 kids and the...
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    Getting a job in a different state after graduation

    CT Pixie replied to smb5575's topic in First Year After Licensure

    CT isn't a place for a new grad these days either (LPN, RN with associates or bachelors).
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    Question about strep throat

    CT Pixie replied to KaringOne's topic in General Nursing

    Now that you mention that, I agree, there is a distinct sound to their voice when strep is starting..exactly like a strangulation type
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    Question about strep throat

    CT Pixie replied to KaringOne's topic in General Nursing

    I can't speak for others but I know BOTH my daughters get what I call strep breath..its a destinctive smell they both get when strep is starting...the smell seems to start prior to them having any...
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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

    and? Did you take your placement test and/or find out about being admitted or not? I'm hoping your silence means no news is good