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    photographic memory real??

    CT Pixie replied to kitty222's topic in General Nursing

    And you describing you, just described me... When I can't recall an answer, I close my eyes and can see the page, and what column it was in, and then I can see the whole
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    photographic memory ???

    CT Pixie replied to kitty222's topic in General Students

    and its a you have it or you don't kind of thing. You can't learn to have a photographic memory. I've been like this since I was a little
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    photographic memory ???

    CT Pixie replied to kitty222's topic in General Students

    I'm lucky enough to have a semi-photographic memory. If I'm taking a test and can't come up with the answer quick, I'll close my eyes and I can "see" the book..I can "see" the page the info was...
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    Is there any hope in me becoming an RN?

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

    Even the LPN to RN bridge programs follow the admission policy for the nursing program. Just because you are an LPN doesn't exclude you from GPA that the nursing program wants. I'm an LPN doing the RN...
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    Nurses not making enough...wait what?

    CT Pixie replied to Reese2012's topic in General Nursing

    Areaof the Country is revelant when speaking of hourly pay due to cost of living prices etc. I'm in CT and an LPN. I started with no LPN experience at $25/hr. RN's obviously make more. So an RN w/4...
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    Will you still have pre/co-requisites to take while in NS?

    CT Pixie replied to Copperismydog's topic in General Students

    LPN to RN ADN program, I'll be done with all my non-nursing classes prior to doing the nursing classes. During LPN schooling we had both non-nursing and nursing..that was tough. Nothing like needing...
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    What time is PM and HS med pass typically?

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

    evening meds for us were scheduled between 4-6 and HS meds were 8-9 (you'd seen an occasional 7pm scheduled
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    Is there any hope in me becoming an RN?

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

    If my student loan company found out that I went back to school without me filling out a FAFSA or getting any financial help at all (I paid for it in full by cash..I didn't fill out anything at all)....
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    265 Questions on NCLEX and good pop up

    CT Pixie replied to ProudTwinMom's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    :ancong!: Did you check the CT BON for your name it might be there now with a licene number. But don't fret if its not there yet, it might take a couple
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    new job/health insurance/pregnancy...

    CT Pixie replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Pregnancy is no longer considered a "pre existing" condition. If the new insurance covers maternity then they must pay against claims that incur from the date the policy is active....
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    Confused about how this all works...

    CT Pixie replied to Sammar23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would suggest looking at the schools admission requirements for the nursing program at the schools you are interested in attending. I think you'll find that most of the nursing programs want certain...
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    265 Questions on NCLEX and good pop up

    CT Pixie replied to ProudTwinMom's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I have no idea about the PVT I didn't know about it when I took mine. Seems like everyone said its accurate. If you took it at 2p on Thursday why not do the Quick Results? It should be up and ready to...
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    265 Questions on NCLEX and good pop up

    CT Pixie replied to ProudTwinMom's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Don't forget you tested yesterday..and today is a weekend, there isn't anyone at the CT BON that's why its not posted with you being an active licensed RN. CT doesn't grant a license number as soon as...
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    Conflict of interest? Family member? Please help!!

    CT Pixie replied to newbiern41's topic in General Nursing

    In my facility we have had several family members of staff who resided at the LTC facility. All of our resident came to us after their family members were hired. I don't think any of the family had...
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    starting Fall 2011 - who we are

    CT Pixie replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Students

    1. when is your start date? august 29, 2011 2 what state are you in? connecticut 3 program (lpn,adn,bsn)? lpn to rn bridge program 4 what is the one piece of advice you are holding onto right now? if...
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    Does Pearson Vue post results on a saturday?

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

    Yup, they do quick results on Saturdays and Sundays. I tested on a Friday and got my results on that Sunday. My friends daughter tested last Thursday and found out that Saturday
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    Hardest Prerequisite

    CT Pixie replied to tiffjh2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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    Hardest Prerequisite

    CT Pixie replied to tiffjh2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Chemistry! Hated it..didn't get it at all. I'm good at math, so that wasn't the
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    As a grad RN, should I apply as a PCT?

    CT Pixie replied to dacmorri1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with dragonfly, if its possible in your State to do it..then do it. Its a job bringing home a paycheck until you land your first RN position and most facilities want to hire from within..so...
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    Seriously?

    CT Pixie replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    As a student we had to listen to report and then intro ourselves personally to the nurse in charge of the patient PRIOR to even laying an eyeball on the
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    As a grad RN, should I apply as a PCT?

    CT Pixie replied to dacmorri1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Then it must vary by State. I guess the best thing to do for the OP is to get a hold of the BON in the State he/she is licensed in. I just looked at the CT BON site and it does mention in a minutes of...
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    Just a question about associate in nursing

    CT Pixie replied to Talley_1976's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Personally, I would do ALL the non-nursing classes prior to taking the nursing ones. With my LPN schooling we had both and it was rough when you had a major test coming up and had to be in clinicals...
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    Anyone else NOT revealing their test date?

    CT Pixie replied to Lovelymo79's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No one knew I was testing. And even after I finished the test, I didn't tell anyone until my offical results were up. Did the same with applying and doing the entrance exam for my LPN schooling..no...
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    As a grad RN, should I apply as a PCT?

    CT Pixie replied to dacmorri1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When we were really short staffed in our LTC for CNA's, the powers that be offered the nurses (LPN and RN's) the open slots to fill in for the CNA's. I was under the impression you could not work as a...
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    Do you use a comma in Drug Dosage questions?

    CT Pixie replied to NurseMelissa83's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my NCLEX on 08 and I'm pretty certain all the quetions were multiple choice, including the 'math' ones..but I honestly don't remember 100%. I'm interested in what others who've taken it...