ziggysgal,RN

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  1. Ethical Dilemma re: Tests

    ziggysgal,RN replied to ziggysgal,RN's topic in General Students

    The problem is not that a student from a previous year is sharing information. This is someone who took the test at another satellite campus a day or two

  2. For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    ziggysgal,RN replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    I'll join in... (Lord knows I need the good days!) My moment was yesterday after Fundamentals class... I got back my Clinical paperwork (from our first 2 days of clinicals) and received glowing...

  3. Help me understand this Nutrition question

    ziggysgal,RN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Took a quiz in Nutrition today and missed the following question. I challenged the 'correct' answer because I understood it to be asking for something very specific, other than what the 'correct'...

  4. Help me understand this Nutrition question

    ziggysgal,RN replied to ziggysgal,RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Interesting perspective... thank you for sharing it. I do agree that different wording would have made the question clear. Fortunately, most of the questions require some degree of thought to answer...

  5. Help me understand this Nutrition question

    ziggysgal,RN replied to ziggysgal,RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you... I understand how option a could be correct now... I do have a tendency to overthink things, so my initial reaction was panic. I went for the literal definition of metabolism and figured...

  6. Two Days in... and Overwhelmed

    ziggysgal,RN replied to colta's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I don't really have any study suggestions.. but wanted to offer you encouragement (you CAN do this! :) ) and tell you that no matter how overwhelmed you feel right now, do not let things 'slide' til...

  7. usually, how long into the program do clinicals start?

    ziggysgal,RN replied to uglybetty1's topic in General Students

    LVN program, tomorrow morning begins week three... next week monday is our first clinical orientation and after that, monday and tuesday 6 hr clinical rotations every week. When we are not in a...

  8. I would like to know what path you took to get into the LVN program.

    ziggysgal,RN replied to gasperinvan's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I know the OP is almost 3 months old, but it caught my eye at the top of this forum... OP mentioned being in Houston... consider checking out Victoria College. The 2008-2009 class had a 94% retention...

  9. How much time do you *really*spend studying?

    ziggysgal,RN replied to yesitslaura's topic in General Students

    I have heard that it is cumulative learning. I'm just in the very beginning, and a lot of this is new to me... so I study accordingly... Even second semester learning is different because it builds...

  10. Vaccination question

    ziggysgal,RN replied to Amaranthine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just wanted to add something to this discussion that one of my instructors mentioned regarding vaccinations... You have the right to refuse... but YOUR right to refuse does not negate the facility's...

  11. How much time do you *really*spend studying?

    ziggysgal,RN replied to yesitslaura's topic in General Students

    Just started in my LVN program, so I have nothing but participation/preparation points at this time (no tests yet)... but I have developed a schedule of 2 hours at night (7-9) during the week for...

  12. First Day Jitters

    ziggysgal,RN replied to alwayschanging's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow you guys have it easy... We had to take ALL of our books, supplies for note-taking, full syllabus, and of course lunch or lunch money... (started 8/23) They went over the syllabus/course...

  13. Student Loan Confusion... Help?

    ziggysgal,RN posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Ok... I'm gearing up for the Fall semester and still waiting on my Financial Aid award letter. Best case scenario, I have qualified for 1200/semester Pell grant... and any student loan qualification...

  14. Just passed NCLEX & found out I'm 6 wks pregnant

    ziggysgal,RN replied to KiCeeRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't have much in the way of advice but wanted to offer you congrats on your recent good news! Congrats on passing the NCLEX and congrats on the kiddo! I do hope everything works out well for

  15. Student Loan Confusion... Help?

    ziggysgal,RN replied to ziggysgal,RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    most of my friends employed by higher education institutions reported similar policies to what you describe... after all the school knows it will get the money... but federal requirements view this as...

  16. Are there ANY success stories out there??????

    ziggysgal,RN replied to GODfavorsme!'s topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for, but I consider it a success. When I was 18 I was irresponsible with a checking account. Two of my bounced checks resulted in legal action because I...

  17. what school??

    ziggysgal,RN replied to LVNDreaM's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Here is the link to the CABON with a list of all approved programs in CA - LVN - BVNPT - California Accredited Schools RN - Board of Registered Nursing - Approved Programs Also, if you haven't...

  18. Question about study groups...

    ziggysgal,RN posted a topic in General Students

    I am curious about whether it is possible to succeed in NS without study groups. I am not opposed to participating in study groups... as a matter of fact I believe it is a good thing to share...

  19. White Scrubs?

    ziggysgal,RN posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Ok... I need a recommendation... I start LVN school at the end of August and our uniform is solid white scrubs. The scrubs offered at the book store are... rather thin... Can someone make a...

  20. Awesome amazon.com deal for students - FREE Prime!

    ziggysgal,RN replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in General Students

    i just clicked the link and was logged in as my existing account... it upgraded that account, but sent the verification email to my .edu email address. My original email address associated with my...

  21. LVN schedule

    ziggysgal,RN replied to Jessjaz's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Depending on your school, it is probably a separate application/acceptance process. Each school is a little different, so I can only suggest based on my experience... The courses for an LVN program...

  22. Check this out... Funny and not funny at the same time..

    ziggysgal,RN replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not offended at the post, but I honestly am saddened that someone would fake a seizure to obtain attention/medicines/etc. I don't doubt it happens, but how very sad that it does. My oldest child...

  23. Starting HCC L.V.N. program in the fall, worried...

    ziggysgal,RN replied to crespo2003's topic in Texas Nursing

    I can't specifically speak for Houston proper, but here's a bit of advice that I've seen posted on here a LOT. :) 1) Network while you're in school. Every clinical site is an opportunity to get to...

  24. A 'Mistake"

    ziggysgal,RN replied to Meraki's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Very interesting and thought provoking post... I would like to point out one thing, though. mistake [mɪˈsteɪk]n1. an error or blunder in action, opinion, or judgment 2. a misconception or...

  25. Texas nursing Jobs

    ziggysgal,RN replied to Trinity1234's topic in Texas Nursing

    I noticed you're thinking Austin or Houston area.. How about Corpus Christi? It is a bad location for hurricane season, but the weather is decent. Also, consider more rural areas... Lots of people...