CT Pixie BSN, RN

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    St Vincent's..anybody RECENTLY apply?

    CT Pixie posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I am a bit confused. On the St V website, on the Nursing admission requirements it says "An admission requirement for the nursing major is high school chemistry and biology or equivalent within the...
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    generic or brand name

    CT Pixie replied to jollygirl098's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I recall getting both brand name and generic names. As for rounding, if I rembembe correctly, it said how far to round in the
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    Is Regular Biology a Pre-Req for A&P?

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

    Check the school you want to take the A&P. It should tell what the pre-reqs are. I know for all the State Uni's and Colleges here, Bio is a required pre-req for
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    Share your story: How did you land your first nursing job?

    CT Pixie replied to KeepItReal21's topic in General Nursing

    Had one of my clinicals in the LTC. I loved how the patients were clean, and seemingly happy, the facility was spotless and smelled good not just in the lobby but on every floor, every department and...
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    HELP ME PLEASE!!

    CT Pixie replied to lpnhopeful21's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Try this link
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    HELP ME PLEASE!!

    CT Pixie replied to lpnhopeful21's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My bad! I read quick when I replied..thought you were asking about CT LPN courses. Sorry, can't help with NY programs. I have no
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    The Most Frustrating Mistake I Could Have Made

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

    Awww, Mauice don't beat yourself up. Mistakes happen, big ones and small ones by EVERYONE! You never said..when you printed out the hard copy and hand delievered it to them..did they accept it or did...
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    Pink Glove Dance--Absolutely Adorable!!!

    CT Pixie replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    I smiled the whole way through the
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    Parents of High School Students

    CT Pixie replied to ICAN!'s topic in General Nursing

    My daughter graduates high school in June . I am with you, I'm thinking, forget the STD and teen pregnancy thing..they've heard it a hundred times and they are so tired of it (not that it shouldn't be...
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    Just venting about something dumb

    CT Pixie replied to K nurse-one-day's topic in General Students

    I don't mind people eating in class as long as it done respectfully and quietly. I, myself, wouldn't starve to death if I didn't eat in class on occasion, but my blood sugar has a tendency to drop...
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    Just venting about something dumb

    CT Pixie replied to K nurse-one-day's topic in General Students

    I had a class full of fellow students who thought (or it seems as such) that the proper way to eat was loud, obnoxious and with as little manners as possible. Oh and for the record, they also believed...
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    Am I too old to go back to school?

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

    Well, Gee, I hope 37 isn't too old to go back. Since I'll be 41 soon and have plans on going back for the LPN to RN bridge :) No, you aren't too old. Think of it this way..in 10 yrs you will be 10 yrs...
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    Hypothetical Question about Seeing Something at Work...

    CT Pixie replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    My business to say anything? Well, YES! But only if that male boss were my husbad or the female co-worker were my wife..other than that.. Worry about your own
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    Just venting about something dumb

    CT Pixie replied to K nurse-one-day's topic in General Students

    Future nurse, Nurse or not, that is just plain rude. I'm noticing more and more a lack of manners and common sense in people. I often wonder why my dog can eat a meaty bone with less noise and...
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    HELP ME PLEASE!!

    CT Pixie replied to lpnhopeful21's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Well there are only the Private ones left now since the the Moron closed all the State run schools. There is Lincoln Tech w/campuses in Shelton, Hamden and New Britain Stone Academy and Porter &...
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    Instructors

    CT Pixie replied to CBsMommy's topic in General Students

    She's probably putting her hand up to "halt you" so that other classmates have a chance to answer. Don't be the first to raise your hand with every question..give the class a chance to do it..if they...
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    HELP ME PLEASE!!

    CT Pixie replied to lpnhopeful21's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I said that the only pre-req for St V's is Chemistry, forgot to add Bio. Whatever route you take, I'm sure you'll end up right where you want to
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    So who do nurses marry or have as civil partners???

    CT Pixie replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    First time I laid eyes on my now husband I was 17, I was envolved with a friend of his. Had never met him before because he had moved out of State right after he graduated. It was love at first sight....
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    which of your credits transferred

    CT Pixie replied to The Bell Jar's topic in LPN to RN

    The LPN to RN bridge class I'm looking at will give 16 credits to the LPN which is all the first year nursing class credits, they also give you credit for courses taken at colleges. So, I'm good for...
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    Does Death Have A Smell?

    CT Pixie replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    EXACTLY! Sickish, sweetish sort of meaty odor! I've been working in LTC since I was 16 yrs old. I used to notice that smell as a receptionist when some residents would walk/wheel by or as they sat and...
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    HELP ME PLEASE!!

    CT Pixie replied to lpnhopeful21's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm not sure your reasons for saying you want to start with LPN and then further your education. With your options being limited with LPN school (either shell out the 40K for the private LPN schools...
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    who's responsibility is it?

    CT Pixie replied to mcpnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would guess it would depend on what you mean by adverse reaction and adverse reaction to what? A procedure? A med? Do you mean, like, one of the listed reactions that can occure from a medication or...
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    Immunization Ordered 0.5mL---give whole vial??

    CT Pixie replied to 4Karrie2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If this instructor is the one who'll be with you during your sub-q injections, then I'd say ASPIRATE! She's the one grading you on it. Now, I've never been told nor have I ever heard of aspirating a...
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    Private Loans

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

    Like with any other loan, the look at your work history, salary and credit score. You have a nice credit score thats a big plus. The only good suggestion I have is, check out the websites of places...
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    Med Pass Help Please!

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

    You aren't being asked to give meds as fast as an experienced nurse. I work LTC and I have 34 residents to pass meds to, I have two hours to do it (comes to about 3.5 minutes per resident to check the...