CT Pixie BSN, RN

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    How long does it take...

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

    In CT it doesn't take that long. I took my NCLEX July 9th (friday) got my quick results on July 11th (sunday) and it was posted on the website either Monday or Tuesday, I can't remember which. Either...
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    Licensure in Different States

    CT Pixie replied to KeavenKE's topic in General Students

    The NCLEX is a National test. Meaning, you can take it in any State in the Nation. When you take the NCLEX (and pass) you will be a licensed nurse in whatever State you sent your licensure application...
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    Should I Take Micro and AP 2 at the same time?

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

    Let me play devil's advocate here. Lets say you do decide to do what you are proposing. (and I am not saying it can't be done, plenty of people can work full time, family, and take a heavy course...
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    The Suicide Tourist

    CT Pixie replied to JRD2002's topic in General Nursing

    I found the following info on this site:ASSISTED SUICIDE LAWS STATE BY STATE ASSISTED SUICIDE LAWS STATE BY STATE Currently, 34 STATES have statutes explicitly criminalizing assisted suicide :...
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    I feel so incompetent

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

    Bubs, you aren't a lousy nurse!! You had a lousy day! Big, big difference. Like the other poster said if you were a lousy nurse you wouldn't be beating yourself up over your oversights on a couple...
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    The Suicide Tourist

    CT Pixie replied to JRD2002's topic in General Nursing

    And how exactly is it that you know that YOUR God is the God of everyone else's
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    Preparing for A&P I

    CT Pixie replied to BSNMomOf6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would take a look at the course description and see what body systems will be covered. From there, me being me, I'd probably hit Barnes and Noble and get an A&P for Dummies book and start...
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    Do I automatically get a CNA after first year in nursing school?

    CT Pixie replied to onlyjesus22's topic in General Students

    In my State (CT) "A student enrolled in a LPN or RN program may request to challenge the test by providing original transcripts of their education verifying they have completed the basic nursing...
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    What's the difference between the A&P prereq & the A&P first semester nursing

    CT Pixie replied to Elizabeth 123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ok, just re-read what you posted. I am a little confused. The class you are currently taking is Human Biology (?) and you will then be taking A&P I and II (?) For my school in order to apply to...
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    What's the difference between the A&P prereq & the A&P first semester nursing

    CT Pixie replied to Elizabeth 123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A&P I and II are normally 2 classes that cover the entire human body. Its not that A&P II (or the A&P/Bio taken during your nursing courses) is the more in-depth course of what you just...
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    falls

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

    If the knees touch the floor (lowered to floor by staff *controlled lowering* or slid to floor or resident just went to knees) is considered a fall at my facility. If they are in a lower position than...
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    Is it okay to be in the same nursing class as a relative?

    CT Pixie replied to happy2learn's topic in General Students

    I went to LPN school with a mother/daugher, sisters and sister/brother. They weren't purposly seperated for clinicals (we didn't get to choose days/times for classes, so all the families were in class...
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    Why cant people be happy for you!

    CT Pixie replied to cantwait01's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Well for what its worth..I am happy for you. And best of luck in school.
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    TEAS EXAM...........I'm really losing it.

    CT Pixie replied to karinab954's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Are you sure you can only take it 3x a year? I know that there is a limitation on how often you can take it (there must be a 45 day laps between testing dates) but was unaware of a limit of the number...
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    How is the Math on the NCLEX-RN exam?

    CT Pixie replied to guest610's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wanted to add, my "math" were in a drug question. None were straight out math
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    Classroom or Online...Which is Better? Advice Needed

    CT Pixie replied to CLUVRN's topic in General Students

    I would love to be able to do online classes but I need to actually SEE the professor/teacher during lecture. I learn better by seeing the professor and listening at the same time. Online classes...
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    Male nursing assistant.

    CT Pixie replied to EduardoLugo's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I think you need to reconsider becoming a nurse, you appear to have a very warped sense of what nurses (who happen to be male)
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    What advise would you give to your younger self?

    CT Pixie replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    You are being given an opportunity to attend a well known and prestigious University for FREE TUITION because your Mom works hard in the Dining Services. TAKE IT!! You got into the University on your...
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    Family and PT reactions to male nurses

    CT Pixie replied to Warrior504th's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think you met my
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    Can LPN's give Morphine??

    CT Pixie replied to RNFinally12's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Working in LTC, Morphine is something I have given pretty much routinely through all routes BUT IV. One resident gets morphine tab q12h..I happen to be on one of the shifts the resident gets it. Add...
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    ATT

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

    my att came from pearson vue via email. taken directly from http://www.vue.com/nclex/bulletin_glance_2010.pdf : when you arrive at the test center, you will be required to present one form of...
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    ATT

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

    Your ATT should have come via email. If I recall correctly, it stated in that to print it out. Again, I believe I had to bring my ATT with me to the testing facility..along with proper ID *two forms I...
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    How is the Math on the NCLEX-RN exam?

    CT Pixie replied to guest610's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX-PN and my "math" were pretty straight forward dosing calculations. I don't recall them being tricky, they were pretty straight forward. Best of luck, you got through nursing school,...
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    Question regarding application deadlines

    CT Pixie replied to mik510's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Its in Connecticut not
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    Question regarding application deadlines

    CT Pixie replied to mik510's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't speak for Cali, but most of the schools here in CT list EXACTLY whats needed before you can apply. But some will state that XXX class needs to be completed by Spring 20XX. Its all dependant on...