CT Pixie BSN, RN

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    Nurses against Narcotic Abuse

    CT Pixie replied to RoyalNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have to wonder, those that seek the meds and get them..are they ever really the ones sending back the surveys and giving the better scores thus giving the higher reimbursement. I'll go with a big...
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    Engagement Ring help!

    CT Pixie replied to a_nurses_bf's topic in General Nursing

    I only wear my plain gold wedding ring..no stones..flat surface. My engagement ring stays home for many reasons. The setting isn't very high but its still high enough that it bulges out of the glove...
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    If you work nights, what are your days off like?

    CT Pixie replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    I don't change my schedule. I work 3 8hr shifts a week. So for instance today...I got home at 8am..ate something, shower and went to bed around 830am. Got up around 1:30pm or so. Around 830p I'll put...
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    Goodwin or St. Vincent BSN program

    CT Pixie replied to WCSU1987's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    the 2014 pass rate can be seen here--->http://www.ct.gov/dph/lib/dph/phho/nursing_board/nclex_rn,_lpn_pass_rates_2014.mht St V's is now 96% pass for the day program (the evening program is being...
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    Death of a Dream

    CT Pixie replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Your dream is far from dead...just in a hybernation right now :) I started my journey to RN way way way back when..lets just say I've been out of high school longer than you've been alive. Thats when...
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    Goodwin or St. Vincent BSN program

    CT Pixie replied to WCSU1987's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    St Vincent's has two nursing programs. They have the Associates degree program and the BSN progrm however, the St V's BSN program is an RN to BSN. You cannot just go straight through to the BSN...
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    Conneticut hospitals and BSNs

    CT Pixie replied to RunnerD1987's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    St Vincent's hospital got their magnet in May 2013. They still hire ADN's. However they require that within 1 year of hire you are enrolled in a BSN program and you must complete it within 6 years of...
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    Please Give Opinion on a Test Question I Had on Fundies Final

    CT Pixie replied to vigor145's topic in General Students

    I picked C. One good reason that i haven't seen mentioned yet (forgive me if its been said, just coming off a 12 hr shift that lasted 14 hrs..anyway)...you would assess their gait as the enter the...
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    after passing NCLEX pn,when can I start working?

    CT Pixie replied to belle05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    A Google search of PA BON or PA board of nursing will bring up the link you
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    Know a Nurse with 2 jobs (or more)?

    CT Pixie replied to JustCheckin''s topic in General Nursing

    Pleased to make your aquaintance :) My full time job is outside of nursing and not at all related to
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    Know a Nurse with 2 jobs (or more)?

    CT Pixie replied to JustCheckin''s topic in General Nursing

    I currently have 3. I work full time (non-nursing position), part time (acute hospital floor) and per diem for a LTC
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    What was soonest NCLEX date for you?

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

    It really depends. The time of year you graduate can greatly affect testing slots. Graduate in prime time like May/June and the tests times fill up quickly...graduate in the winter (Dec) it isn't as...
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    Who establishes the rules

    CT Pixie replied to quizzical's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught the back of the hand lift in my LPN (graduated in 2008) and RN schooling (graduted in 2013). And I'm in my mid 40. I do remember seeing and hearing about the back of the hand lift prior...
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    Post Night Shift Sickness

    CT Pixie replied to canfield.km1's topic in General Nursing

    I noticed after working the night shift if I tried to stay awake after work or even if I went right to sleep I'd wake up feeling like you described. It wasn't so much sleep deprivation for me. I often...
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    I can't do this anymore . . .

    CT Pixie replied to CamillusRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    really? And I think the Night Shift is one of the worst in terms of reality. I'll agree with ER they were more realistic than the ones
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    Passing cut offs

    CT Pixie replied to vonricter222's topic in General Students

    80 for my class. 82 for the classes after mine. No rounding..got a 79.9999999 it was still a
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    Bridgeport hospital school of nursing fall 2015

    CT Pixie replied to coachremson's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    "Someone" is misinformed. Lets just say *I* know first hand that they
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    Black Humour

    CT Pixie replied to Tenebrae's topic in Nursing Humor

    And I doubt that my guy is either of two mentioned..but I have a very close friend who lost an eye in 5th grade due to a stupid accident during school. The other boy who was of the 'accident' was his...
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    Seriously considering getting into nursing. Anything I should know beforehand?

    CT Pixie replied to latios's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    You asked what you should keep in mind...here are several things: There is NO nursing shortage...I repeat..there is NO nursing shortage. Especially in CT. Jobs are hard to come by..especially as a new...
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    Seriously considering getting into nursing. Anything I should know beforehand?

    CT Pixie replied to latios's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Gateway is a community college in
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    Liability insurance for nurses

    CT Pixie replied to Butt3rfly's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Just got my renewal bill...$109..NSO. I've had them since I was an LPN
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    CT Pixie replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Continued thoughts and prayers for our dear Esme. Come on lady..you have the entire AN community rooting for you and sending out positive thought and vibes and many prayers..come back 'home' soon! We...
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    ER New Grad RN - Previously Paramedic

    CT Pixie replied to MR-RN15's topic in Emergency

    In the hospitals around my area, being an EMT-B, I or EMT-Paramedic would sure put you more to the top of the list of new grads who are applying to the position if they are willing to hire a new grad...
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    "Bless Your Heart"

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

    My southern family and friends also say 'bless your heart' or 'bless his/her heart' is nothing more than code for...he/she/you are an idiot. Now 'have a blessed day' when said in real life doesn't...
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    How Long for CT License?

    CT Pixie replied to PacoUSA's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    CT BON is pretty good at answering the phones. On the few occasions Ive called, I alway got a human and they were really