CT Pixie BSN, RN

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    has anyone ever discharged a patient with their IV still in?

    CT Pixie replied to TracyVaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've never left one in but during my time as an EMT we had several calls to remove heps left in..don't feel like an idiot..it happens. If you feel like an idiot how much of a bigger idiot is the...
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    Ever experience a patient's family member grieving in an odd way?

    CT Pixie replied to shhhh's topic in General Nursing

    Even with the added info, I still don't find it odd for a person to grieve in that way. But I better understand your reasoning for trying to limit her contact with
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    Missing Distal Phalange of forefinger, will I still be a qualified nurse?

    CT Pixie replied to Dragon20's topic in Nursing Career

    I had a lady in my LPN school who had Ectrodactyly (sometimes referred to as the “Lobster-Claw Syndrome) on her right hand, she had what might be considered a thumb (which was much larger than most,...
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    Ever experience a patient's family member grieving in an odd way?

    CT Pixie replied to shhhh's topic in General Nursing

    She took a turn for the worse a couple of days after husbands passing. Her daughter was lying in bed with her when she passed..she had all the comfort and love anyone could hope for at their last...
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    Ever experience a patient's family member grieving in an odd way?

    CT Pixie replied to shhhh's topic in General Nursing

    While working in LTC I had two residents who were married but were in seperate rooms..long story. Anyway, the husband was actively dying and several times I found my little lady down the hall and...
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    how much do you pay for your health ins.

    CT Pixie replied to Zen123's topic in General Nursing

    $95/wk medical/rx for family of 4, another 10/week for dental. FIVE THOUSAND dollar deductible. Wellness/routine preventitives are paid in full. Other than that its usually all out of pocket for me....
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    LPN's who are going on for their RN ...

    CT Pixie replied to pat8585's topic in LPN to RN

    I said more job opportunities not that I meant more job openings :) When I say opportunities I meant more options..more areas to work (different specialties and different areas like hospital, private...
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    Know of any place to sell used scrubs?

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

    Maybe a consignment
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    LPN's who are going on for their RN ...

    CT Pixie replied to pat8585's topic in LPN to RN

    I have several reasons for going back. I've always wanted to work in NICU..can't do that as an LPN. Also, the pay difference is another appealing reason..as is there are more job opportunities for an...
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    I want to get pregnant?!

    CT Pixie replied to irjorgo3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have to agree with the other poster. I would think it better to be pregnant and have the baby PRIOR to nursing school or AFTER..not during. So many things can happen during a pregnancy that can keep...
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    Algebra STRESS and HELP!!

    CT Pixie replied to digoe74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No problem. I hope I helped clear it up a
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    Algebra STRESS and HELP!!

    CT Pixie replied to digoe74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm coming out with 30 as the answer (not 100% sure it correct) but..like I said, you need to get the 5 by itself which we did so then we had 5= 1/10x + 1/15x. so now you want to get a common...
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    Algebra STRESS and HELP!!

    CT Pixie replied to digoe74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You want to isolate the number (with no letter) from the ones with the letters..in order to do that you need to do the opposite of what it says..it says minus 1/15x..so you would add 1/15x to both...
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    Poll: How long did it take you to finish the NCLEX?

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

    30 minutes for me,
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    Well, it came in the mail today...

    CT Pixie posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Got my letter from St. Vincent's today!! Accepted into the LPN to RN program! Phewww can breath a sigh of relief now. The letter certainly made my day...and my weekend! Now, off I go to crack the Chem...
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    Well, it came in the mail today...

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

    Thank you so
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    Algebra STRESS and HELP!!

    CT Pixie replied to digoe74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know the names off hand. And my wonderful hubby got the "cleaning bug" and straightened out an area I keep some things. Well, of course those books were in there..and now he doesn't remember...
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    Algebra STRESS and HELP!!

    CT Pixie replied to digoe74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    try purplemath.com also google college algebra help or something to that effect, you'll come up with a ton of sites. Try going to Barnes and Noble and see what they have in terms of books etc. I have...
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    How did you celebrate your nursing school acceptance letter?

    CT Pixie replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    Well, I said I'd let you know in about a week..it was a week and 3 days..letter came in the mail today IN!! Now, hubby had no idea the letter would be coming, I didn't say anything to him. But he...
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    Nursing school's in CT

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

    St Vincent's has changed what math they will accept from the CT community colleges. Prior to this past Spring, they were accepting Math 137 (intermediate algebra), they now will not take that math....
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    When is the best time to schedule for NCLEX?

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

    I can only speak for myself. We were told all during school..take the NCLEX as soon as possible after graduation. It was drilled into our heads from the start, that the sooner you take it after...
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    What do you do about MA, GNA, etc calling themselves nurses?

    CT Pixie replied to flymomrn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There use to be one! I don't see it now. Must have been removed. found this one but not on
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    2 yr ADN students..question on IV's and blood draws

    CT Pixie posted a topic in General Students

    Wow, this just dawned on me. I am starting my LPN to RN bridge program soon. I am granted the first years nursing credits due to being an LPN. So, I'll start my nursing classes at the 2nd year 1st...
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    what are SATA questions on nclex

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

    Select all that apply is
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    EMT - B with nursing school?!

    CT Pixie replied to keegs13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow! Hats off to you! I'd never be able to do TWO degree programs at once.