ziggysgal,RN

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  1. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

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

    Since (at this stage) I will only be an LVN once I graduate, get my license, and find a job... my 'dreams' are rather small... 1) Pay off the house early... should take about a year or so with two...

  2. How many extra credits should I take?!

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

    12 is 'full time'... 15 is considered maximum allowed at my CC... but a lot of it depends on subject load and distractions like work and such.. A good rule of thumb I recently heard about any nursing...

  3. ?Nursing programs still accepting applications for Fall '10?

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

    If you're willing to relocate and act fast... and start out as an LVN, Victoria College Gonzales campus still has 6 open slots... no gpa requirements outside of 2.0 overall minimum (the college's...

  4. FYI - Victoria College Gonzales, TX Campus LVN Program

    ziggysgal,RN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    This might not be the best choice of section to post this in, and mods, please accept my humble apology and move as you see fit... but I wanted to share a bit of information that I received last week....

  5. Documentary: The Business of Being Born

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

    I loved this movie... it is what sealed my interest in being a nurse-midwife from just a passing fancy into a career goal... All of my kids were born in hospitals... my oldest was back in the OR...

  6. More than frastrated, need help ASAP.

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

    I believe your best bet in this instance is to work on clearing the plagiarism issue and try to transfer to another school. It is important for you to clear this up, though, because it will follow...

  7. Nursing school vaccinations

    ziggysgal,RN replied to studentCL2009's topic in Texas Nursing

    Texas Department of State Health Services, Visitor Information you should be able to find a local or regional office of the Tx Dept of Health through the above website. Alternately, you can use the...

  8. Taking online classes

    ziggysgal,RN replied to futurenurse1978's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think this depends on the school. Easiest way to find out would be to look at the admission requirements for the RN bridge program you are interested in attending. For the CC I am attending, one...

  9. any lpns care to share the cutoff gpa's for entry to their programs?

    ziggysgal,RN replied to NYCNurse2Be's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    the LVN program i was just accepted in to does not have pre-req classes, and only has the college's requirement on gpa (2.0, no academic suspension)... as far as i know, the bridge to RN program...

  10. Am I Making The Right Decision & Is It Worth It?

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

    :spam:

  11. License reinstated but no one will hire me

    ziggysgal,RN replied to 47lpn's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    :spam:

  12. does it really pay to be honest???

    ziggysgal,RN replied to cna2lpn80's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Perhaps it would help to widen your search to include areas that are less desirable to work in? Since that six month probationary period is so pivotal to getting past your past, maybe look for...

  13. Called into the office, told I'm a slob.

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

    ITA... second hand doesn't always mean ugly, outdated or threadbare... Some really GREAT foundation pieces can be found for pennies on the dollar at consignment and resale shops, yard sales, etc... As...

  14. We Need Your Feedback for a New allnurses.com Video Commercial

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

    I love the use of an upbeat song instead of the announcer-type narration... I was wondering about the highlight of CCU forums until I read beyond the video... I think using the same 'format' for...

  15. Called into the office, told I'm a slob.

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

    I really don't understand those claw-like shoes... I'm in the same boat as Purple Scrubs... listening primarily to country, or talk radio... don't watch much television... but I did google as...

  16. CNA or LPN program: I was accepted for LPN, but should I switch?

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

    food for thought - might not apply in your state, but worth checking in to... At Victoria College (in Texas), LVN students can sit for certification as a CNA after the first semester... as potential...

  17. What do you wear to class?

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

    :fnypst:

  18. Called into the office, told I'm a slob.

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

    I am not sure how the above reconciles with this post - but OP, in your own words... the potential is there (?) but you allow yourself to wear stained clothing and carry a very unprofessional image....

  19. LVN program cost?

    ziggysgal,RN replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    CC program here in South Texas... approximately 2500-3000 (estimate)... no carry-over waiting list and admission is primarily based on entrance exam score (no pre-reqs, but minor academic requirements...

  20. ***CLASS OF 2011***

    ziggysgal,RN replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I got my acceptance letter from Victoria College - Hallettsville on Saturday May 1st and we start classes at the end of August! It's a 12 month program with the only breaks being the usual seasonal...

  21. More than frastrated, need help ASAP.

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

    Your first step is probably to analyze why your instructor felt you guilty of plagiarism. After that, I would seriously consider researching the appeals process at that school just to clear your...

  22. 4 days till Graduation.....

    ziggysgal,RN replied to Graduate2010's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    congratulations!

  23. I got in....

    ziggysgal,RN replied to 1girl4boys's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :clpty:

  24. Victoria College Fall 2010 LVN Program

    ziggysgal,RN posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Just wanted to share a little information if anyone is considering a late application - Currently the program is facing quite a few applicants who met the program application deadline for...

  25. chickenpox immunity

    ziggysgal,RN replied to rnto?'s topic in General Nursing

    My husband had CP as a child (4yo) and then again as an adult (30yo)... Immunity is not guaranteed by exposure. Recurrence of Chickenpox. Recurrence of chickenpox is possible, but is very...