pixierose BSN, RN

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    NP with Bipolar: Can I Do This?

    pixierose replied to JD2RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think, with a good support system and with appropriate management in place to maintain yourself ... you can do it! I have bipolar disorder, and just graduated with my BSN. My advice: *take it one...
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    Getting around the 18 y.o requirement

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

    I just graduated from an accelerated nursing program. It was only for those who graduated with another bachelor degree but in a different field. All prerequisites, like Micro/AP 1 &2/genetics/etc...
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    Getting around the 18 y.o requirement

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

    I have an almost 14-year-old and a 15-year-old. It can be a tough age, full of uncertainty and confusing. They're both not the school dance, super involved type of kids -- they are truly introverts,...
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    Career day-toddler class

    pixierose replied to Followingfootsteps's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand preschoolers to an extent -- my husband, as part of his grad program in nursing, presented to my son's preschool class back in the day. However, it was geared to: "boys can be nurses...
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    Getting around the 18 y.o requirement

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

    OP, I would personally look at the schools in question around your area and ask them their thoughts. A lot of schools, like others have said, have their own personal policies RE: clinical etc and one...
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    Yacker Tracker in the NICU ???

    pixierose replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    From what I remember, there are settings to it as well (adjusting to noise sensitivity). If this is still accurate, it could constantly go off, depending on whatever setting whoever put it there...
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    Yacker Tracker in the NICU ???

    pixierose replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    I had this! It worked great ... when I was a teacher in a *classroom full of little ones.* I'd be insulted a bit as
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    Only charting?

    pixierose replied to Niquolea26's topic in General Students

    Oh geez. Sweetheart, this type of post has been DONE before: "I'm not going to be a nurse, I'm going to be an APRN!" Yeah. "LMAO" and
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    Only charting?

    pixierose replied to Niquolea26's topic in General Students

    Oy vey. Sooooo many things wrong in this paragraph. I don't think you've truly seen and participated in "floor nursing." Or, you're truly not paying attention. It takes a special person to know when...
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    Nurses Eating Nursing Students

    pixierose replied to Cisabel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Awww. Here's the "reliable" friend! One post, just joined? I think the only one offended? The OP... and
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    Nurses Eating Nursing Students

    pixierose replied to Cisabel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can see what you're trying to say: you can do everything you're supposed to do as a "good" nursing student yet still ... it's not enough. BUT ... the one thing that you did NOT do as a nursing...
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    What to do with a bf who just wants me for my degree

    pixierose replied to mstaurus2016's topic in General Students

    Amen to MeanMaryJean. You're too good for him, OP. Own it! You sound like a strong, hardworking soul ... and a good mama. Only *you* can decide *how* to dump him, however. I can think of many...
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    Stank Face during Clinical: How to prevent?

    pixierose replied to hepnande's topic in General Students

    Good first step -- you recognize this is problematic. Perhaps it might help to pretend it's a loved one you are helping. My father was in the hospital, and I remember one nurse in particular that had...
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    NCLEX Preparation

    pixierose replied to Kami675's topic in General Students

    Congrats, graduate! I graduated in December as well and am currently preparing for the NCLEX. Hurst is definitely more content-based. They actually use a workbook and we go through 2-3 systems/day...
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    I hate night shift

    pixierose replied to Wrangler156's topic in General Nursing

    And a happy holidays to you too! I just read through this entire thread, as I didn't take part in the original. OP - I sincerely hope you can read people better in real life than in virtual life. Your...
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    New nursing student mom

    pixierose replied to perfectohno's topic in General Students

    Crockpots, freeze meals in advance, and "Friday Night Movie Nights" (aka pizza nights). Don't feel bad if every night ain't all fresh and healthy, or if you come home and just boil some pasta or bake...
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    Do Female Docs Provide Better Care to Their Hospitalized Patients Than Male Counterparts?

    pixierose replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. In my own experiences, I haven't found female physicians to provide more patient centered care... even in my mental health. My first PCP was awful. Never listened, rushed me out the...
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    ADHD Student on Rampage

    pixierose replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Agree with OldDude and Jen-Elizabeth. Also, even if the kiddo doesn't have a 504/IEP doesn't mean that you can't have an informal consult from a SPED teacher/behavior interventionist. I'm a former...
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    ADHD Student on Rampage

    pixierose replied to Amethya's topic in School

    A safe place for a child who exhibits self-injurious behavior (like head banging) could be a little area off to the side of a classroom with gym mats on the floor and propped up on the walls, for...
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    ADHD Student on Rampage

    pixierose replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Time to find a safe place, even if he's rarely like this. Easier said than done, I know. But, if you're putting your hands in front of his head, that can inadvertently harm you both. Does this kiddo...
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    Disclosure and mental illness

    pixierose replied to LaneyD's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I'm talking more about having to take FMLA for weeks, not a day here or there. A "flare up" for me with bipolar disorder would involve more than a day; in the past, it could be a few weeks to a month...
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    Disclosure and mental illness

    pixierose replied to LaneyD's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    A genuine question ... I have bipolar 1 and am about to take the NCLEX in about a month yadda yadda. I've been worrying about this a lot lately. So, my question here is: you're telling your BON...
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    Motorcyclist nurses out there?

    pixierose replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you're careful for them deers, you should have plenty o'time with your motorcycling
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    12/3: Aggravation and Agreements

    pixierose replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Uh, a flashlight up the bu... How exactly did the education process go with that? Ouch. Congrats on the
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    12/3: Aggravation and Agreements

    pixierose replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I'm graduating this week with my BSN -- hurray ! I feel like dancing -- I am so DONE with