pixierose BSN, RN

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    Math requirement for RNs?

    pixierose replied to llg's topic in General Nursing

    I'll admit, math is not a strength. I'm good at it, yes. But you betcha I'm using a calculator if I have it at my disposal. I think the biggest thing is recognizing when something is off. Not just...
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    Not All Nurses Eat Their Young...

    pixierose replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    I just started, over a month in. Adult in-patient psych, a ton of med surg thrown in due to the unique needs of the population. I love my unit. They are the most supportive bunch of people. It can be...
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    Math requirement for RNs?

    pixierose replied to llg's topic in General Nursing

    In my program, we needed 100% to pass each semester on dosage calculations. We did have access to a calculator, but had to show our work. We did NOT have a intro to math dosage class or anything; it...
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    Loss of son and finding a future

    pixierose replied to bellcollector's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nothing to add, just that I'm truly sorry for your losses. Many
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    Long Term Care Nursing is Lame

    pixierose replied to purplegal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I truly like how you said this: "patients/residents in long term care deserve a nurse who doesn't look at them as bottom-of-the-barrel patients." Nicely stated. I'm not so sure the post was meant to...
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    Long Term Care Nursing is Lame

    pixierose replied to purplegal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh nooooo, Purplegal. Don't do this. Aren't you the one that posted a year ago about something similar and it took *forever* to get people to back off? I work Geri psych/adult psych at our state...
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    Rough day on the unit

    pixierose replied to GuestAnon's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't beat yourself up. I'm a new grad as well. I get it. You were thrown off for the day; you learned from this experience. It's hard not to get thrown off by that one patient and not have it...
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    Nursing students who want to be NP's

    pixierose replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    My floor is Geri-psych/adult psych, and I find it fascinating how and when you treat the psych issues and physiological issues. We have a woman on bi-Pap, a host of wound care issues, IVs (which is...
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    Nursing students who want to be NP's

    pixierose replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, for pete's sake. So far I've seen 1 link from you, ProStudent, on projections. Not seeing the 'evidence presented thus far.' The only "evidence" I've seen is disparaging remarks about how other...
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    Nursing students who want to be NP's

    pixierose replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    I mentioned before on the other thread that the percentages of entry level, brand spanking new grads applying to grad programs are pretty dang high where I'm from (my undergrad program LOVES to send...
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    Please help, need to go back to work now! Have missed 1.5 months +

    pixierose replied to Mustkeepjob32's topic in General Nursing

    If you can, *go to work* -- that's half the battle right there is walking through the door in the first place. I don't say this lightly; as someone who has a mental illness, I can relate. In the past...
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    How to deal with preceptor

    pixierose replied to aloha16's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, she needs to lay off with the touching. That's a no no. i started over a month ago and have 2 preceptors. They both have their own ways of doing things, which they recognize, and they realize...
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    Blindsided by a colleague.

    pixierose replied to tch1920's topic in School

    ^^This. This is nuts; this actually happened about 8 years ago at the school I worked at with the nurse and another nurse in the district. Almost word for word. Holy smokes! When you do speak to her,...
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    New grad RN challenges

    pixierose replied to jbRN27's topic in General Students

    I feel that, as a new grad, I know more than I thought I would but certainly less than a truly competent nurse does. I have the book smarts, but not the know-how. That I'm learning day-by-day by the...
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    What does your nursing career repair bill say about you?

    pixierose replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    To *relax* a bit more. Taking and passing the prerequisites for nursing school, entering and completing nursing school, and passing the NCLEX ... they are all just blips in our lives. Really. It might...
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    BSN required to help save lives?

    pixierose replied to ModernRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    What in heck did I just read? OP, I understand some of the frustration from ADN nurses about the push for the BSN. I work with some amazing nurses who hold an ADN who can run circles around me and...
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    Used CPR on my neighbors toddler today... it wasn't enough... warning, graphic..

    pixierose replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing

    (((Hugs))), so many many (((hugs))). I can't even imagine. You were so brave. Please take care of yourself, ok? Just because it happened outside of work doesn't mean you can't talk to someone,...
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    RN shortage

    pixierose replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    As I said, I'm in the minority. Noooooo
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    RN shortage

    pixierose replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, that's a point well taken: the desire of new grads to move on to advanced practice nursing. I am the minority of my graduating class, and the year before that, and the class before that,...
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    RN shortage

    pixierose replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^ This. Graduated in December of 2016, found a hospital job very easily. New grad residency, inpatient psych floor. Most of my classmates found jobs, all in hospitals. I have a feeling that finding...
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    Is nursing still for me?

    pixierose replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Awww, OC (((big squishy hugs))). Here's my two cents: I think you are an amazing nurse, and you would be an amazing RN. You give excellent advice and feedback on threads time and time again, and you...
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    Nasty ....

    pixierose replied to DiplomaNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    While I do agree that mouth care can be quite neglected (saw it myself as a student)... I'm sorry, I'm *not* willing to forego my lunch/dinner break. I need that sustenance break. It helps me...
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    Clinical: having THAT nurse

    pixierose replied to SRN2018's topic in General Students

    That's how it's still done, at least my school did this. Is this truly an
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    We've had a student death also

    pixierose replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    (((((Hugs)))))
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    Can I be a nurse with a mental illness?

    pixierose replied to Edt997's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Mental illness can threaten anyone's plans. Purple_roses put it very well: we don't know you, the severity of your illness, or your history. But I absolutely suggest squaring away an effective...