CT Pixie BSN, RN

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    Can an LPN challenge the NCLEX-RN....

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

    I know that this was posted in 2008 but I wanted to say..I went to school (LPN school) with a girl who applied to test for the NCLEX-PN. She went and took her NCLEX and passed. But imagine her...
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    Anyone else having an 'explosion' problem?

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

    Tis the season..every year around this time. We are currently doing the whole runny/loose/diarrhea thing..the other floor has the respiratory thing (sounds like a TB ward!) . I bet you anything in a...
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    Seeking guidance on tricky situation

    CT Pixie replied to Nascar nurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I think I have his sister in MY facility! I'm not a DON, ADON or even an RN..but I swear you have described my resident from hell! We now have to have 3 people if any interaction with our resident...
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    Should I have my own malpractice insurance?

    CT Pixie replied to luvapug's topic in School

    I've held my own malpractice policy since the 2nd week of nursing school (yes, student nurses can be named in a suit also). I have mine through NSO. The policy premium is well worth the peace of mind....
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    Where to find all white Nike Shox

    CT Pixie replied to RyanL2's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My Shox were on my feet from 4am until about 11pm..very very
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    Where to find all white Nike Shox

    CT Pixie replied to RyanL2's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I got all my all white Nike Shox in the mall shoe stores. Footlocker was one place (Lady Footlocker). Nike also has a website that you can "design" your own
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    The correct way to send a patient out to the hospital...

    CT Pixie replied to lvnnars1's topic in General Nursing

    NRB in an LTC? Not in any I've worked in. Your choices are a nasal cannula or a neb tx mask :) I've brought this up several times in staff meetings and always get "that's a great idea" but NEVER do...
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    croc type shoes?

    CT Pixie replied to meghan91's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Lov my Dansko's too Mel
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    capital community college in CT

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

    The math placement test is nothing more than a tool the colleges use to figure out where you need to start in the math classes. If you don't score a certain number on the SAT's math section you are...
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    What is your current LPN salary

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

    You have to remember the cost of living for the States with the higher/lower payscales. West Virginia's cost of living is far below what the cost of living is in Connecticut, New York etc. And just...
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    croc type shoes?

    CT Pixie replied to meghan91's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I won't wear them as an LPN, I do help with toileting etc but not as much as a CNA does, much more chance of having a nasty-nasty getting through those holes. I'll add this, one evening while drawing...
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    salary expectations of a new grad in CT

    CT Pixie replied to raygun354's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Sounds low to me. I'm in South Western CT and I am an LPN making $24/hr in
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    croc type shoes?

    CT Pixie replied to meghan91's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Wouldn't catch me in them. Especially because of the holes in them. all kinds of "lovely" bodily fluids can get in those holes..none of which i want soaking into my sock and touching MY
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    Are some states really laxed on their surveys?

    CT Pixie replied to nd deb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our MAR/TARs are computerized. You "click" off the box to "show" it was given and it puts your initials in the box. I am able to run a report that shows any holes in that MAR/TAR and I ALWAYS ALWAYS...
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    Is it tacky to post on Facebook?

    CT Pixie replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in General Nursing

    networking.. many of my friends on Facebook have given me a heads up on a job opening in their place of work. A simple, "anyone have any leads on a job opening for an LPN" should be fine..it doesn't...
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    What is your current LPN salary

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

    Connecticut LTC, no benefits 2nd shift $23.80 (2 1/2 yrs as
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    How to tell the family the patient has died

    CT Pixie replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, LTC nurses can pronouce death (only the RN and with the doc and family signing off)..we do have DNR residents who the family has not signed off that an RN can pronouce, in which case the body is...
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    How to tell the family the patient has died

    CT Pixie replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    Full code in our LTC facility is exactly that regardless of whether or not the pt is obviously dead. We start CPR and continue until EMS arrives and takes over, I have never had a case where EMS...
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    Infant CPR while holding the baby on your arm...What?

    CT Pixie replied to everthesame's topic in General Nursing

    I've been taught the head in the hand (football hold) every time I've taken Health Care Provider CPR and laymen CPR and recert classes since the late 90's. I've done both AHA and Red Cross. My next...
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    Post-Mortem Care

    CT Pixie replied to sarabellum1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    "The onset of rigor mortis may range from 10 minutes to several hours, depending on factors including temperature (rapid cooling of a body can inhibit rigor mortis, but it occurs upon thawing)....
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    Where do you put your stethoscope?

    CT Pixie replied to newbiepnp's topic in General Students

    Hi, that's my post :) Yes, I continue to have my scope over my shoulder with the bell in back. And it has saved me quite a few times with my more aggressive patients, funny when they try to choke me...
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    Geriatric UTI and Hallucinations/Psychosis

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

    My sincere condolances to you and your family. It is amazing what a seemingly simple thing to the average adult can reek such havock on our geriatric population. After 25 years working with geriatric...
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    No confidence

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

    You know that whole "bed in the lowest position" was drilled into our heads when I was in LPN school. Then I entered the 'real' world with my brand new LPN license, and of course I kept doing that...
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    Remember Anatomy and Physiology?

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

    My A&P professor, although a very nice man and very knowledgable about the subject, is not very good at relaying the info. -please, please, please..be animated. Do not stand there totally still....
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    Any one pass nclex pn without studying it too hard?

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

    is this the same patient you are using as an example or is this a kind of you have 4 patients and you need to prioritize who gets your attention first? the nclex prep books won't tell you how to...