CT Pixie BSN, RN

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    The trauma I cant let go of

    CT Pixie replied to ER_JEN_RN's topic in Emergency

    I work LTC so I don't get the traumatic deaths. But some of the residents deaths do affect me. One that happend a couple years ago still "haunts" me. Full code elderly man..went unresponsive, no pulse...
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    Welcome to your new job! Lesson #1 Lock up your valuables!

    CT Pixie replied to SimonJester's topic in General Nursing

    I had my lunch stolen out of the breakroom fridge a few times. Not just the food but the containers that it was in!! The next time, I put my lunch in and when i got a few minutes later on that night I...
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    Math Question

    CT Pixie replied to Pmusicinhamony's topic in General Students

    Calculators were NOT allowed at all during my LPN schooling. And I know the school I want to apply to for my LPN to RN bridge doesn't allow them either (have several friends in the nursing school...
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    Small nose piercings at work?

    CT Pixie replied to SarahAnn10's topic in General Nursing

    When in LPN school our policy were fingernail had to be natural (no acrylics, silk wraps ect) and could not be long enough to be be seen over the tip of the finger. only one plain wedding band, (no...
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    Acronym help???????

    CT Pixie replied to dscott76's topic in General Students

    The 6th is (or was taught to my class) Right
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    Is it to late for me to become a Nurse?

    CT Pixie replied to louis345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you. I just wish I had that wisdom a few years back when I threw my hands up and said forget it, by the time I'm done I'll be 35 years old. Well guess what by doing that I was 35 years old..and...
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    Students- I need your input please

    CT Pixie replied to JDougRN's topic in General Students

    My most favorite and most well remembered was one who was not a softie nor was she overly tough. She was respectful to students, other nurses, and anyone she came into contact with. She did not spoon...
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    Is it to late for me to become a Nurse?

    CT Pixie replied to louis345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I obtained my LPN license at the age of 39. I currently doing some pre-req classes to apply for the RN program. I probably won't be fully in the program until 2012. If 30 is too old, I should just...
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    Testing for Boards

    CT Pixie replied to Latte5's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Then if it were me, I'd be calling the BON to see what the hold up is. It might be on hold for missing one thing. I was told if I didn't see my ATT come through within a week to call our State
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    Testing for Boards

    CT Pixie replied to Latte5's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was a week for me here in CT. It depends on how quickly your school sends all the info to the State
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    Denial

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

    Same family members who don't want granny on any "street drugs" aka morpine and ativan because they don't want her addicted and/or because they cause granny to do nothing but sleep, are the same ones...
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    Would you ever own a motorcycle? YES or NO?

    CT Pixie replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    We own one. I hate it! I used to love to ride w/the hubby but after seeing so many of our friends (helmets or not) with the injuries they received (IF they were lucky enough to live, sadly some did...
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    Ask for a grade increase in anatomy?

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

    This could come back and bite you on the behind. Asking the teacher to review your tests to make sure no mistakes were made might anger the teacher. And what happens if said teacher finds wrong...
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    Is my Littman Stethoscope a fake??!!

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

    Yes, where the tubing meets the head of the scope, can you twist it? With your left hand, grab the stem where the tubing connects to the head..with your right hand grab the head of the scope and...
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    Is my Littman Stethoscope a fake??!!

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

    If the head of the scope has a big round side and a small side and it is twistable, you can always check to see which "side" of the head of the scope is on by LIGHTLY tapping the part you'll put on...
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    I called in today, no I mean ..I called Out! / huh??

    CT Pixie replied to cecilsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Funny how each New England state refers to one thing as different things. This (Connecticut) New England'er calls a grinder a grinder or a sub..but never a hoagie and never a submarine sandwich. We...
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    I called in today, no I mean ..I called Out! / huh??

    CT Pixie replied to cecilsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, I live in CT too..I've heard "called out" as in Where is Mary Smith? Oh, she called out. but I have heard "Oh, where is Mary Smith? I wonder if she called in sick" On the other hand..I call...
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    Help with care plan

    CT Pixie replied to mohd6411's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    they are still in an incorrect order, skin integrity should be first, decreased mobility, then the two mental health needs..remember..maslow. i prefer the dx of anxiety over ineffective coping..he...
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    Help with care plan

    CT Pixie replied to mohd6411's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    it was drilled into my head..must always have an aeb for actual problems. you can always ask your instructor (since he/she will be grading your work, not me if they want an aeb) :) and you do have all...
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    PLEASE HELP ME? (Assessment question)

    CT Pixie replied to eljhay027's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I came up with another 7 without even really thinking about it. Its not that hard and it is do-able. Some of the things although not a highly specialized tools is still a tool used in physicals. Can...
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    Help with care plan

    CT Pixie replied to mohd6411's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    you still don't have your abe (as evdence by) for your 4 problems. what is showing you that these are problems? lets take #1. impaired physical mobility..related to bed rest aeb?? whats showing you...
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    New Nursing Student... How do we do it????

    CT Pixie replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Students

    Go in with a positive attitude. It CAN be done, as thousands of us before you have
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    PLEASE HELP ME? (Assessment question)

    CT Pixie replied to eljhay027's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I won't do your homework for you but I will make a suggestion to how you can get more..think about all the times YOU had a physical. What did the doctor and nurse use during
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    PLEASE HELP ME? (Assessment question)

    CT Pixie replied to eljhay027's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    your eyes, ears, and nose (somethings are detected with just simply looking, hearing or
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    i took the nclex without reviewing

    CT Pixie replied to babinski123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had no time to study. I graduated late June and took my NCLEX the first week of July. Now, when I say I didn't study I mean i didn't crack open the books/notes and read and re-read, what I did...