pixierose BSN, RN

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    WILTW 2/12: The Seven Stages of Grievance (Part I)

    pixierose replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Yay on only 3 weeks! Boo on everything
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    NCLEX RN 14 times

    pixierose replied to sianee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The thing is, yes -- you'll pick up skills. But you won't necessarily pick up the nursing knowledge that a nursing refresher course or nursing school will assist you with. As another poster...
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    NCLEX RN 14 times

    pixierose replied to sianee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The exam shouldn't be teaching you things. UWorld is a pretty close replica to the exam format; don't keep wasting your money on the exam itself as a study tool. OP, I have to say you have me...
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    Lost & feeling like I'm in a free fall.

    pixierose replied to amh90's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry this happened to you. My first question, is how can she deny being on your computer when she signed off on your med administration? The time would come up that she signed off, correct? I...
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    Preventing call-ins

    pixierose replied to Brandi,RN's topic in General Nursing

    But sometimes, it's not simple. And sometimes, making up excuses can make it worse. If I call out tomorrow because of my laparoscopy - that opens up a lot of questions. But why should I say, "I'm just...
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    Preventing call-ins

    pixierose replied to Brandi,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Not certain why "not having to tell people WHY I'm calling out" = "calling out all the time" FWIW, in my former career (SPED teacher), it was rare that I called out, in all my 18 years of teaching....
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    NCLEX RN 14 times

    pixierose replied to sianee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your excuses are concerning. If, in the future you do pass NCLEX, become a nurse, and make an error, are you going to blame your knowledge/memory deficit and anxiety on your working conditions? See...
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    NCLEX RN 14 times

    pixierose replied to sianee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Um. Ok. I'll bite. First off, please don't blame your job and the delinquent youths. Yes, working with a tough population is difficult. No, this has nothing to do with retaining your nursing...
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    Preventing call-ins

    pixierose replied to Brandi,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Here are some statements that stuck out at me: " ... but this is something that only happens like once a year" "90+% of call ins are not because somebody is too sick to work anyways." "There is a...
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    Career Change

    pixierose replied to vpollic1's topic in General Nursing

    I would hate to be one to say "don't follow your dream." I used to be a teacher. Still certified, K-12 SPED. I loved it, absolutely loved it. You will still indeed be working weekends, and...
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    Should I reschedule my test? Please I need your advice

    pixierose replied to AbenaaJ's topic in General Students

    Reschedule. It was suggested to me that a 5 week study plan should include, on average, 16 hours of studying per week. For a 3 week study plan, that would zoom up to 27 hours per week of studying....
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    Kaplan review Med Book

    pixierose replied to AngelKissed857's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took the NCLEX, and found out today that I passed . I really liked Kaplan's strategies. However, I didn't memorize 100's of meds down pat. In fact, I didn't receive this book. I memorized the...
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    Severe anxiety

    pixierose replied to Socrates12358's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Posted at the same time ... I'm saying this from a place that I've personally been. I know that anxiety. I know that feeling of impending doom. So, I'm trying to say this gently, only using my own...
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    Severe anxiety

    pixierose replied to Socrates12358's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Ah. So you are taking a mood stabilizer (lamictal). OP -- your comment of "feelings of impending doom" is what concerns me, along with a significantly elevated heart rate and work consuming your...
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    Severe anxiety

    pixierose replied to Socrates12358's topic in Health, Stress Management

    OP, I second what AliNajaCat said. I also have bipolar disorder. You can NOT wait to see a therapist. What you're feeling, it's too much for anyone to feel. It could be something as "simple" as being...
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    Student Nurse Clinical Site

    pixierose replied to nursemichelle04's topic in School

    ^^^ This. During my last semester, one of my clinical rotations was at an inner city school with a school nurse. Heck to the no should you be going nuts trying to engage this student. If she is that...
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    WILTW 1/22: Cozy Up To Gas Exchange

    pixierose replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, aeris -- I remember when you graduated. I'm so sorry to hear what you're going through (((big squishy hugs))). OC, yay for almost baby time! AliNajaCat -- sending you feel better vibes. Cali --...
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    Hardest class in nursing school

    pixierose replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Students

    I don't remember that one, no. I think there is a difference between being prepared, and being overly anxious. Each program can be so different, and heck -- the program itself can differ yearly. Like...
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    Hardest class in nursing school

    pixierose replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Students

    I don't think any one nursing class "weeds" out students at all -- those classes are typically the prerequisites imho that "weed" one out. I think the first class was a challenge only because of the...
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    Tattoos

    pixierose replied to nicolereynen's topic in General Nursing

    I have a tattoo on my inner wrist, but it's small enough that my watch completely covers it up when I'm on the floor. Problem
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    Shadow health

    pixierose replied to Martins E's topic in General Nursing

    Gah, Ms. Tina Jones and her darn diabetes... I don't envy you. From what I remember, it's basic health assessment r/t the system you're working on (what Rocknurse said). It's lengthy and can be time...
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    confessions of a RRT

    pixierose replied to yahoomagoo's topic in General Nursing

    Umm, I think we have been . In certain instances, yes. Hence, the team approach. Or is it that "license to practice medicine" you've mentioned? Again, you are angry and taking it out on the wrong...
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    confessions of a RRT

    pixierose replied to yahoomagoo's topic in General Nursing

    I actually requested to observe an RRT during my last clinical rotation so I can observe their expertise. I've never observed anything but good rapports between the nurses and the RRTs at all the...
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    From the other side...nurses as patients.

    pixierose replied to kataraang's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh, OP -- I hope you feel better! Great post -- as a new nurse entering the field, I definitely learned something
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    WILTW 1/8/17: Who's on FIRST?

    pixierose replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I "liked" this in support. You're almost there! I'm sorry you feel so bad though