akanini

akanini MSN, RN

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  1. Is anyone enjoying the snow?

    akanini replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas Nursing

    http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100213/ap_on_re_us/us_united_states_of_snow

  2. Is anyone enjoying the snow?

    akanini replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas Nursing

    Oh, my goodness.....what is happening in TX. I hate the snow and TX is suppose to be my future

  3. Helene Fuld College of Nursing

    akanini replied to Phillygryl's topic in LPN to RN

    http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/nurse/nurseprogs-nclexrn2008-12.htm The Nclex pass rate was a concern of mine. Thank you for clearing that up,

  4. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    akanini replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    lol... too

  5. Depressed about nursing

    akanini replied to StudentOnceAgain's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, we don't live in a perfect

  6. Those Special Moments with Residents

    akanini replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I refer them as my babies in my heart....I don't tell them that to their face but either way.............once a man, twice a

  7. Those Special Moments with Residents

    akanini replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Getting cursed out from a Schizophrenia resident one minute and she telling me she loves me 2 minutes later....I LOVE my

  8. How many residents do you care for Per Shift?

    akanini replied to NCIANurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    47 residents...7-3 shift.I'm usually the only LPN on the unit and someone is sent to do the treatments...4/5 CNAs...NOT easy at all....But I LOVE my residents!!! Well most of

  9. Want to hear your pet peeves in LTC nursing

    akanini replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love this thread!!!! Ditto ditto

  10. Depressed about nursing

    akanini replied to StudentOnceAgain's topic in General Nursing

    Sad to say but these things do happen. You have to develop a thick skin! I learned that my first year in nursing and I'm only in my second year! Don't give

  11. Share your story: How did you land your first nursing job?

    akanini replied to KeepItReal21's topic in General Nursing

    I had to work for an association for 2 years after LPN school because they paid my tuition. After graduation, I had a choice of 65 facilities where I wanted to work. The association sent the place I...

  12. Are there any LPN-RN programs in/near NYC? Current program is a mess.

    akanini replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Nassau Community College....you test out of semester 1 and complete the Nursing in 3

  13. What grade is "passing" in your nursing school??

    akanini replied to blessed2bfree's topic in General Students

    Same here. No

  14. So who do nurses marry or have as civil partners???

    akanini replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    Electrician/Carpenter

  15. HELP!! I don't know if I passed & I need your opinion!!

    akanini replied to Faith0203's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Relax!!!! Most people think they fail but don't!!! BEST OF

  16. Are there any LPN-RN programs in/near NYC? Current program is a mess.

    akanini replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    What school is this? Have you tried Helene

  17. What Is The Total Cost Of Your LVN/LPN Program?

    akanini replied to tavia_yeung's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    nursing home and homecare....trust me i put in hours for that money. by july i was at $50,000 and decided to slow down towards the second half of the year. i was tired all the time but i promised...

  18. What Is The Total Cost Of Your LVN/LPN Program?

    akanini replied to tavia_yeung's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    $10,000....got a grant to pay the full amount....thank goodness....two years later program is now $12,000.......Made $70,000 first year as a LPN so it was a great investment. VEEB...Long Island,

  19. Money saving tips for students?

    akanini replied to jillebean's topic in General Students

    I love this thread......keep the ideas

  20. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    akanini replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    This is correct! I just want to tell everyone trying to go to VEEB. Do your best on the entrance test and move fast onthe test. Many doors will open for you as a LPN and you can get into a RN program...

  21. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    akanini replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    2sexi4u, I'm sorry I misunderstood your post.lolol...Veeb is strict about that HS school and I'm so sorry it's true they won't look at you without the

  22. CLEP testing

    akanini replied to telenurse88's topic in General Nursing

    I took the A&P exam through Excelsior. I studied the book from TCN. The exam is hard but the book was helpful..I had just completed my LPN school's A&P class so that

  23. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    akanini replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    22sexi4u, When will u have your GED? Because since you're 21, HS Diploma is OUT. NY state will not license you without it. Veeb is 11 months.

  24. Resume problems. Help?

    akanini replied to Lady_Lara's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto...highly effective....beginning with action

  25. I want to move to NYC after I graduate

    akanini replied to myrose's topic in New York Nursing

    Any one can live anywhere on a salary less than a RN salary but what KIND of life will they live? That's the question. Take it from someone who has lived here all my life, (not on the outside looking...