Miss_Piggy.RN

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  1. A little freaked out about nursing school

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to Dude2's topic in General Students

    Just be careful if you are mac user. CDs that come with those books don't work on

  2. Is it normal to be asked to perform skills in clinical before testing off?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to LolaVenice's topic in General Students

    Pulled it out and put it back??? I am not surprised that you friend asked you if you have malpractice insurance. I am a first year nursing student too. To be more specific, it's my third week. I...

  3. ADN students, how much do you study?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to FLhusker's topic in General Students

    It's my second week in program so I really don't know what to expect on my first exam. I study about +/- 44hr per week. And yes, I work 24hr per week and go to the gym for an hour every/every other...

  4. How many nursing programs did you apply to before you were accepted to one?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to CNA1991's topic in General Students

    I applied to two programs and got accepted to both. Both were GPA based/interview/other

  5. Clinical Hair

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to VampsGal2009's topic in General Students

    OMG girl! I LOVE your

  6. So I might not get to start nursing school afterall...

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to mamayogibear's topic in General Students

    You may not qualify for state funding but definitely you can get student loans. Those student loans you will have to start paying off six months after you are out off the school. You can get up to...

  7. What are your other degrees in?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to nurse2b013's topic in General Students

    Master of Music (I play viola) Currently ADN program

  8. Did you hate your life in nursing school??

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to Laurenslovely's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am not even at school yet but I have my 2c too! I am 36 y old, no kiddos, great hubby, great job at hospital as UC, great schedule, great hobby (racing dh bikes), and breaking my bones every year...

  9. Is anyone getting into nursing programs with a realistic GPA?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to Era324's topic in Washington Nursing

    Looks like with each year it's getting harder and harder. I got accepted to program where all nursing students have a previous degree and the lowest GPA is

  10. Textbooks: Have you tried international editions?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    whenever i had a chance, i was always buying international editions. content is the same , the difference is in the cover

  11. What color is your uniform?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to MILOBRI's topic in General Students

    Top and pants in color wine!

  12. Official nursing student fall 2011 stand up!!!

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to adorable42181's topic in General Students

    Got accepted to 2 nursing programs. Skagit Valley College and WCC. WCC was my first choice so that is the program I will be attending :) GPA 3.96 Starting Septemeber 19th.... CAN'T WAIT! :)...

  13. Skagit Valley College RN program!!

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to susanwatt's topic in Washington Nursing

    congrats! i got accepted too for fall 2011. also, i got accepted to wcc so it looks like i will choose wcc over skagit. i'm from bham and i don't want to waste any time for commuting. that 40 min i...

  14. Orientation tomorrow!

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to RedChair's topic in General Students

    I have orientation on July 28th :) It will last for 8hr. I bet they will cover every detail! Can't

  15. How far are you commuting to nursing school?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to Blueball58's topic in Washington Nursing

    I will commute from Bham to Mt Vernon... If I would be you, I would consider moving to Bham or I would think about renting a room. You can find something for $400. It is going to be cheaper and more...

  16. WA state Nursing Progams @ Community College

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to yunalesca147's topic in Washington Nursing

    I think they believed it was a waitlist only program so if you were on the list you got in, maybe it used to be like that a while back? Yes, that was a while back. Now, it's competitive admission so...

  17. WA state Nursing Progams @ Community College

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to yunalesca147's topic in Washington Nursing

    So if you have Associate's Degree you DEFINITELY should apply to Whatcom! :) "but couple girls in my class were knocking it" Can I ask why? When I was talking with nurses on my unit (before I was...

  18. WA state Nursing Progams @ Community College

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to yunalesca147's topic in Washington Nursing

    If you have more B's then A's then it is going to be hard to be accepted to Skagit. For 30 spots they take 6 students from waiting list (old one) and the other 24 are from competitive admission. I...

  19. RN online? To go or not to go....

    Miss_Piggy.RN posted a topic in General Students

    I really don't know what to do Our community college "hopes to soon offer a part-time program for working students that combines online lectures with campus or community clinic-based labs. The...

  20. How soon should I request to switch floors?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to KEN44's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Every hospital has different rules. I have to wait 6 months before they will "let me" transfer for other unit. We were even told by HR during orientation that we have to wait 6 months. Call HR and...

  21. Karma Kicks back or I was eaten as a student

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    .... all I can say... I love your story!

  22. Your pet peeve of the week

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    ok... I am new to the hospital but there are few CNAs that work YEARS on unit. Most of them are great and I LOVE them! However, there is one that I can barely stand. She calls herself a nurse not a...

  23. How do I apply for a position with no med experience?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to kimmy436's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think most nursing homes have different kind of units. Nursing home that I was working in had Long term unit, Special Care Unit (for people with Alzheimer and dementia) and medicare unit. Medicare...

  24. How do I apply for a position with no med experience?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to kimmy436's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    After 8 month working in the nursing home, finally I got a job in the hospital. Yes, the experience that I gained in nursing home helped me tremendously. However, I know people who got their job in...

  25. How to study for CNA license?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to ttt-n's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would rate it as a 1 CNA it's all about common sense. I did not study for exam and I did not read a book we supposed to. I passed the state exam without any problems. All I would say... RELAX :)...