Miss_Piggy.RN

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  1. Is it ok to call CNA's nurses?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to jean36's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. If resident calls me a nurse I always say " I am not a nurse, I am just your helper" :) Also, I am trying to keep everything as it should be and on the beginning of the shift I go from room to...

  2. Flashcards and Coloring Books?!?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to mrsb04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Had both and didn't use them at

  3. Which schools are still accepting winter or spring applications?

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

    For Spring - Skagit Valley College ( but they require CNA certification

  4. Which schools are still accepting winter or spring applications?

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

    As far as I know most ADN programs require CNA certification

  5. Any ideas? - microbiology presentation

    Miss_Piggy.RN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't figure out what to talk about during presentation. I do not want anything boring so I am struggling with choosing the topic. Any ideas guys?

  6. Does anyone go to a school where the TEAS/Hesi isn't required?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to ranidays's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Skagit Valley College and Whatcom Community College in Washington don't require

  7. Where do you get your textbooks for cheap? :)

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to on eagles wings's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check on ebay. The are selling international editions which are way cheaper then US editions. The content of these book are the same as US editions and I never have had any problems with selling those...

  8. Are all LTC jobs like this?

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

    It is really said that you think that way about your residents

  9. Is climbing a source of entertainment?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to neurontin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you writing from point of view of climber or a

  10. Cheating on final

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to crazytonurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Money.... More students = more money Less students = less

  11. Algebra Online?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to freesia29's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished AP II :) During summer I am going to take Micro and Psych 100, then in Fall Pre-cal. and Psych 200. After that I am taking long vacation and will apply for Fall 2010 :) I heard that...

  12. Algebra Online?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to freesia29's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you live in Bellingham? I am :) Right now I am taking prereqs trough Whatcom :) I wouldn't be surprised if you would be able to take every test twice :) And as you said, you can always drop on the...

  13. Algebra Online?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to freesia29's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Algebra with AP I and English class and I think it is doable; especially if you find math easy :nuke: For me taking the Algebra online was a great idea; it was easier then taking it in the...

  14. All excited and then they disappear? How long have you been an aide?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    disgirldat in my opinion it is good idea. It is HARD job but I love it and I think as a nurse I will be more appreciated of the work CNAs have to do. Also, you learn how to approach the different...

  15. how many cna's plan to continue their education?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to jynxa17's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am already CNA and I will be applying to nursing school for Fall

  16. All excited and then they disappear? How long have you been an aide?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    One week and I love it. Yes it is a hard and from time to time depressing...but I am considering myself lucky to have a chance working as a CNA. franharmon I just don't have a time to read and...

  17. Very stressed--need opinions!

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to xoxLauren51xox's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would find a different job... I got only three days of orientation even tough it is my first job as a CNA (it is my first week). Now, I am by myself on the floor but nobody yells at me, other...

  18. Should I miss clinicals for...

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I agree with cardiacRN2006 and Adams_Mommy My answer is

  19. beginner pay rate

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to more than a mom's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    WA -

  20. Microbiology - Summer 09

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to Sand_Dollar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My class starts on June 29 :) The best thing is that no book is required for this class. But I am going to buy some cheap older Tortora edition. I can't wait!

  21. Biology is a B

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to rholman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you have your own lab notebook? Maybe try to take some picture everything what you are doing in the lab and notes with every tiny detail. It may help a

  22. Biology is a B

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to rholman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Did you take chemistry before biology class? I didn't and I struggle with first unit of chemical biology. I cried, I was angry with myself and REALLY nervous all the time. Every day I spent 5-6 hours...

  23. Financial Aid-Says I made too much and I don't have a job

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to RLPORTEE's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't get Financial Aid too for the next year, but the lady in the office told me I can get Federal Stafford Loans. Ask them if you can get those loans. The interest is lower then the private loans...

  24. Micro Flash summer class

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to mom35's topic in General Students

    Hold on! You can do it :) I am taking Micro during summer too but I still have two more weeks of APII, then 3 weeks of break and Micro starts at the end of

  25. What class/classes are you taking this Summer'09

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to monkeykiss's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Micro and Psychology 100 :) .... or Psychology 100&200 and statistics :) I signed up for all these classes but I still didn't decide if I want easy summer or a bit