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    Weekly weights

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

    When I started at the facility I am currently at, there were loads of residents with weekly weights. Then someone changed it to monthly for everyone unless there is a reason for a weekly. Much easier...
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    Med Question

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

    could it be levothyroxine? usual dosage is: po (adults): hypothyroidism — 50 mcg as a single dose initially; may be increased q 2–3 wk by 25 mcg/day; usual maintenance dose is 75–125 mcg/day...
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    Qucik Results

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

    Oh Suzie Q, I know how you feel. My results weren't in at the 48 hr mark. I was close to 49 1/2 hrs! silver is correct the wait is killing US!! Come on PearsonVue..post the bloody results already!!...
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    Qucik Results

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

    Sue, I am sure the waiting is killing you. But I am also sure you have nothing to worry about :) So, let us know, although WE all know what the results will be and I'm sure it will make for a...
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    How many of you work 2 jobs??

    CT Pixie replied to cmawrule's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is my 2nd career, my "fun" job because I want to, job. I love each and every second of it. I think because I don't have to work as a nurse, I am much happier knowing that if the job doesn't...
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    checking BP before giving BP meds?

    CT Pixie replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I always do my own BP for pts on BP meds. What good is a 7am BP at 9am? BP can drop between those hours. Best to do your own. (and I don't have my UAP take the BP for me, I take it myself, right...
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    Hello all, I'm a single mom worried about juggling school & full-time work

    CT Pixie replied to peoplefriendly1080's topic in General Students

    You might want to tell that to one of my best friends who was a single mom raising 3 kids ALONE with no help from anyone, oh, she also worked full time and graduated with honors. Her children have...
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    anyone actually get good grades in nursing school?

    CT Pixie replied to moonbunnie's topic in General Students

    Geesh! Give us a break. Not bragging at all, just answering a question. As did all the others who posted. The question read.."anyone actually get good grades in nursing school?" And we all anwered,...
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    What is your graduation gift?

    CT Pixie replied to LovingLearning's topic in General Students

    I have to agree w/Hopefull. I have been at plenty of jobs where the COH (condition of hire) was a certain time frame off. Some were getting married and going on honeymoons, some had pre-planned...
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    Instructor asked if I can keep up during the test!

    CT Pixie replied to basketcase's topic in General Students

    Where is it written that you have to get a minute per question and if you aren't given that you can report it to TPTB?? I didn't read that the teacher threatened the OP with anything. I did read it as...
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    Lawsuit Against The College Network

    CT Pixie replied to mdhammons's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Its not just limited to door-to-door sales people and similar situations. I got out of a contract with a time-share. I live in CT and the place of origin where I signed the contract was in NV. I went...
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    Instructor asked if I can keep up during the test!

    CT Pixie replied to basketcase's topic in General Students

    While I don't think it was the right time or place to ask you this question (since you still had 10 minutes left to finish the test) I don't think she meant any harm by the question. Most schools give...
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    anyone actually get good grades in nursing school?

    CT Pixie replied to moonbunnie's topic in General Students

    Graduated with a 3.8 gpa. Did it as a non-traditional older student (37 at the time) with a full time job, a husband, 2 daughters, 2 doggies, 2 kitties and a sick father-in-law that I took care
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    I gave my notice and they let me go???

    CT Pixie replied to lannisz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You gave notice that your last day was XXX. And a week after giving notice they "let you go". I do know that THEY are responsible to pay you for those remaining 3 weeks that you had planned on...
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    Barnes & Noble member?

    CT Pixie replied to blessedx2's topic in General Students

    I was a B&N member for years. I spend a ton on books. Thankfully, my daughters would rather read than watch TV. It was well worth the $25 member fee. I can drop $100 at one stop there. I love to...
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    personality clash? Bad Aide? HELP

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

    I see two things that could be going on here. 1. From your bio, I see that you are 28 yrs old. That CNA probably doesn't like the fact that you have been on this earth one year less than she's been...
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    Poor economy = less applicants?

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

    My daughter (a Junior in High school) has a lot of friends who are Seniors. They were told by the Student Advisors and most of the Colleges they attended that: 1. If planning to attend a private, more...
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    For Stats Project...How many NCLEX Qs did you have?

    CT Pixie replied to polka-dot's topic in General Nursing

    NCLEX-PN 85 QUESTIONS (minimum you can get for PN) Passed: July
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    Difference between RN and LPN

    CT Pixie replied to deemarys's topic in LPN to RN

    The Commuter summed it up well. I am an LPN in Connecticut and currently, I have 6 pts with G-tubes. I handle all meds, flushes, and tx to the tube. During school, I also had many many G-tube pts who...
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    Do nurses know everything they learned in NS cold turkey?

    CT Pixie replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    I am a new nurse of just close to 5 months. I have had seasoned nurses asking me questions because something slipped their mind and they couldn't recall something. I guess they figure since I just...
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    I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

    CT Pixie replied to Kath80's topic in General Nursing

    If you are gettting shoulder pain from the straps is for one of two reasons or both of them 1) You need to loosen the darn straps and/or 2) Your bra is too small, get properly fitted for the correct...
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    Wearing all white

    CT Pixie replied to THAT Nurse.'s topic in General Nursing

    In LTC facility I work for anything goes in terms of colors, patterns, etc. As long as its a set of scrubs its is ok to wear. Problem is I see staff coming in with Sponge Bobsquarepants scrub tops,...
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    Is it possible...

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

    Its possible, I did it. I went to school full time and worked full time (although I had the luxery of working from home for the compnay I work for, so I made my own hours and days). I have two...
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    Applying To Bridgeport Hospital School Of Nursing

    CT Pixie replied to 2bNURSEKENIA's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    No I haven't started the RN program yet. I was going to start taking the few remaining pre-reqs right after I graduated LPN school in June, but decided I wanted to take a semester off since I had gone...
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    Porter and Chester

    CT Pixie replied to joe143's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    here is an overview of bpt's curriculum http://www.bridgeporthospital.org/bhsn/dipataglance.asp this will bring you to the website where all questions can be answered...