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    Nursing student with HIPPA violation.. trouble getting license?

    CT Pixie replied to Landon2011's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Not quite sure why they would report it to the State Board of Nurses since technically you are not a nurse, you are/were a student when the HIPAA violation occurred. I don't recall ever hearing that...
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    Anyone see "The Drs" where they talked about nurses?

    CT Pixie replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    Things you didn't know, you didn't know. Wow! Travis Stork was the bachelor during season 8 of The Bachelor?? And the show he's on, ironically, is produced by Dr. Phil's son (Jay
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    how do you chart your prn narcs

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

    We are a computerized facitlity. When you "sign off" any PRN med another box comes up, and there is where we document the reason for giving. Our facility wants us to also chart in the nurses notes on...
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    Should smokers be admitted into the nursing program?

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

    It'll be a long fall off that high horse of yours. Great argument..except you'll have to have the schools deny admittance to the obese, people with high cholesterol levels, people with dangerous...
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    Ironing your Scrubs

    CT Pixie replied to medsurgtrenchesRN's topic in General Students

    I always iron my scrubs. I have tried several different methods (taking them out before completly dry, hanging them up, etc). I refuse to do the toss a damp towel in the dryer w/the wrinkled scrubs...
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    CNA or LPN? What is the difference in Iowa?

    CT Pixie replied to ckhamill's topic in General Nursing

    You are correct in saying with extra training we can do IV meds, etc. However, when you get your license as an LPN you are cleared to pass meds, no extra courses are needed in order to do that....
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    is oxygen considered a medication?.. what do you think?

    CT Pixie replied to lvnnars1's topic in General Students

    Yup, 'drug' it is. Need an MD
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    Have you ever had a pt have sex...

    CT Pixie replied to jarrn03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    7cm dilated..uhh yeah..NO thanks, the ONLY thing I was thinking about was getting something OUT of my body..not trying to shove something in..just saying. I have to say, quite a few of my friends had...
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    Awesome story

    CT Pixie replied to WonderRN's topic in Emergency

    Thumbs up! Great
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    Gift ideas for my stepfather, the soon-to-be LPN

    CT Pixie replied to TDCHIM's topic in General Nursing

    How about a good quality stethescope, maybe engraved with his
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    calmoseptine

    CT Pixie replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't say it..nor did I say I agree with
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    calmoseptine

    CT Pixie replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    In my LTC facility if its on the MAR/TAR then the nurse has to apply it. Its a "doctors order" and there for must be done by the nurse. The powers that be in the facility rationalize it to this..its...
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    What to do first if a choking child becomes unconscious

    CT Pixie replied to nurseglitter's topic in General Nursing

    DABC..I learned in EMT school..You need to make sure the scene is safe (Danger). But just because the child becomes unconscious does not mean their airway is totally obtructed..they might be getting...
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    How many LPN's had phlebotomy including in their course?

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

    Ok, so your link says: Route 4: High school graduation (or equivalent) AND successful completion of RN, LPN or other acceptable accredited allied health professional/occupational education which...
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    How many LPN's had phlebotomy including in their course?

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

    Graduated in June 2008 and no phlebotomy class in school. We did have instruction on IV therapy, however in CT you cannot use the IV's unless you take an IV therapy course after you pass the NCLEX. My...
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    New grad LPN looking for job, does anyone know anywhere in CT hiring new grad LPNs?

    CT Pixie replied to katy_bascom's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Stamford Hospital has 2 LPN positions in the ER. One calls for having an EMT-B cert, the other doesn't mention anything about that nor does it specify any experience
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    add future employer on facebook?

    CT Pixie replied to Laurenrobertson's topic in General Nursing

    Gee, I have to mull this one over for a few... UMMM NO! Bad bad idea. If I were the person getting the friend request with the intro..I'd definatly NOT accept the "friend request" AND I would...
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    salary expectations of a new grad in CT

    CT Pixie replied to raygun354's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Sorry, due to wanting to keep my anonymity, I won't disclose where I work. But I can tell you we aren't hiring
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    Does my resident have the right to refuse getting weighed?

    CT Pixie replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Residents have the right to refuse anything they choose. I am a nurse in LTC and on many occasions the CNA's have approached me to tell me so-and-so doesn't want to get out of bed today, wants to go...
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    Ranking Nursing Diagnoses?

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

    You go with actual problems in A,B,C order (airway,breathing, circ..then usually follow Maslow's) then you put the risk for problems..again in ABC order and maslows your first would be either Acute...
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    CNA to LPN....Help please!

    CT Pixie replied to FutureNurse_203's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    St V's has their special care that hire LPN's. You just have to keep checking. There are several hospitals that hire but not for the actual hospital per se. Bridgeport Hosp hires LPN's for their...
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    CNA to LPN....Help please!

    CT Pixie replied to FutureNurse_203's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    St Vincent's has a Nurse assistant position posted that says (posted 4 days ago) CT CNA certificate required Minimum of 1 year CNA or student nurse clinical experience preferred...
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    CNA becoming LPN

    CT Pixie replied to CAdams's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    It can help..and it can hinder. It helped me in the sense that I was very comfortable with the patients, talking to them, caring for them etc. it was a hinder for me because I was, for a while, stuck...
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    I messed up really bad need help

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

    You lose your GN status once you take your first NCLEX exam (and you have to take the NCLEX within 45 (?) days I believe it is. That means you cannot work as a graduate nurse. I was hired prior to my...
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    Why do people rent text books?

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

    Really? My daughter (who usually calls for every little thing) did it all by herself..just needed her name, student number etc and a credit card..easy..nothing out of the ordinary for paperwork and...