Miss_Piggy.RN

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  1. Yakima Valley Community College

    Miss_Piggy.RN posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    I was wondering if anyone here is/was a nursing student in YVCC. I decided to apply to YVCC for Fall 2010 to nursing program. I am going to take ALTA Language Testing and Certification Exam to get...

  2. [POLL] is it a reason to NOT pursue nursing anymore?

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

    I have to disagree with you on trying to understand anything in your native language. It doesn't help at all. I am bilingual. I moved to United States when I was 30 years old. When I decided to start...

  3. Is it really necessary to start out in med surge before branching out to other units?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to ashleybrooke1208's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am not experienced RN (starting my new job on Tuesday!) but I think it's not necessary to start in med/surg. I know nurses that started in ICU or ER right after graduation and they told me on...

  4. How long did it take you to land your first job?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to Sessa RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I got job offer one month after I took my boards. However, I have been working in the hospital since 2009 and I think it helped a lot. I was hired on evening shift :) I am starting next

  5. Took nclex today

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to angel_20's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulation!!!! So happy for you

  6. Took nclex today

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to angel_20's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just do it

  7. NCLEX Tips - One I Never Knew

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to futurebsn2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can't write anything during practice test. Once you start actual exam you can write whatever you like. BUT if you need extra space you need to rise your hand and they need to erase

  8. Kaplan qbank or Ncsbn 3 week course ?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to blessedBSNRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used both. Get Kaplan qBank if you can afford it. Good

  9. New Grad States & Relocating

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to jeangarc18's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't agree with you If you don't own anything and don't care about your stuff it's pretty easy. You pack your suitcase and you are gone. And yes, I have a husband and to cats (lol) and I still...

  10. My nclex and Kaplan! Dont stress too much on scores.

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to tibgurl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't have q trainers. Only qBank. My average was 61%. I passed with 116 questions. You will do great! Good

  11. My nclex and Kaplan! Dont stress too much on scores.

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to tibgurl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kaplan is setup the same way as NCLEX. So once your screen will turn on you will see the same screen you saw on your computer :) I remember saying to myself.... "You are at home, you are taking...

  12. New Grad States & Relocating

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to jeangarc18's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Small cities that are not very attractive? I just passed my NCLEX and will be endorsing my license to other states, and applying to those "less attractive small cities" :) I don't own the house, no...

  13. Hurst vs Kaplan: My review of both!

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to RunawayN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used both. Hurst and Kaplan qBank. HURST is AWESOME for content. But don't be surprise if you see questions on the boards that are not covered by HURST :) I loved the video lectures. I remember days...

  14. Hurst review

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to clemenine's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I can print out the notes. I think there is free PDF that will allow you to read and

  15. FAILED NCLEX W/76 QUESTIONS, need help :(

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to Lemuel_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    After taking test today, I can honestly say that Kaplan prepared me for the test. I purchased both: Hurst and Kaplan. Hurst is AWESOME for content review. However, Kaplan qBank is good for practicing...

  16. What did you do the day before your test date?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to jsanchez512's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I went blueberry picking with my friends and then for hike that at the top of the "mountian" finished with swimming in lake! I planned to study but my friends said "NO" and drag me with them. I am so...

  17. Pearson says... Pearson vue trick not accurate

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to kcmd's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    They won't tell you that is accurate because they want extra $8 for quick

  18. EKG strips on NCLEX

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to 2bNdNurse84's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What ScottE, RN said it doesn't seem that scary as it sounds :) If they will ask you e.g., pt has Afib condition what kind of rhythm would you see? So you need to know how Afib looks on the strip....

  19. Best Program in Whatcom County??

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to freesia29's topic in Washington Nursing

    I have never heard about full time program that supposed to start Spring quarter. I know that they want to increase number of students in online program. At least that's what they told us before...

  20. Best Program in Whatcom County??

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to freesia29's topic in Washington Nursing

    It sounds like you are applying for online program (?) Lowest GPA last year was about 3.86. This year GPA was high as well. However, I am not sure about GPA for online class but I would guess that...

  21. Skagit Valley College

    Miss_Piggy.RN posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    Did anyone here applied for Fall 2011? :) I have scheduled interview for May! So excited and nervous!

  22. Something to make you laugh :)

    Miss_Piggy.RN posted a topic in General Students

    Some are not so good, but some are AWESOME

  23. Paying for Nursing School with NO financial aid

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

    5K??? I would double check on that one. I received $9500 this year and next one I can get up to $10500. As a primary source use FAFSA website. They have all information you need and how much you can...

  24. Paying for Nursing School with NO financial aid

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

    Do you have previous degree??? My understanding is that you are young ( you still have to provide your parent's tax return). Even if you don't qualify for financial aid money (the you don't have to...

  25. Ebooks in Nursing School?

    Miss_Piggy.RN replied to hannah87's topic in General Students

    Pageburst Store - Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials You can authorize two computers which is nice bc you can share expense with one of your classmate.