akanini

akanini MSN, RN

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  1. How long is your LPN Program??

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

    Mine was 11.5 months. I didn't work. Well worth the time.....stick with

  2. British Citizen, Want to Take LPN Course at "Brooklyn Adult Learning Center"

    akanini replied to seatofmypants's topic in New York Nursing

    I honestly don't think they will let you start the program. However, CALL THEM and ask before you waste your money

  3. Thank you, LPNs

    akanini replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Haha...and the unit clerk at work today says we are being phased out......Tx for the compliment,

  4. Helene fuld nyc computer entrance exam

    akanini replied to tern's topic in New York Nursing

    Should somking be banned in NYC parks? You have to take a stand. It's an argumentative essay. You MUST pick a side and give valid reasons why you feel that way. BEST OF LUCK

  5. Phasing out LPN's?

    akanini replied to liberty_bell's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not going to happen....TRUST ME. One thing I can say is that nursing homes will always hire

  6. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    akanini replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    "If you live in Nassau, NCC will cost you 3,700 for the core nursing classes and 7,400 if you live elsewhere. Helene Fuld is 15,000 for the full time 1 year program, but 1199 will pay for it. On the...

  7. I want to move to NYC after I graduate

    akanini replied to myrose's topic in New York Nursing

    DITTO!!! Been here all my life and the cost of living is just silly. I can't wait to leave this

  8. Where did YOU sleep last night?

    akanini replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I slept in my bed....but guess what? I got up at 6am to come work 7-3......and it's not my weekend. A bunch of nurses called out. The snow on my step almost reached my

  9. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    akanini replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Brooklyn, NY LPN $21.28 per hour....1199 SEIU Union benefits. 7-3 shift.... Home Health $22 an hour for agency perdiem.. Agency nurses can make way more money in NY.....no benefits

  10. Will RNs soon become mandatory over LPNs?

    akanini replied to 1lollipop's topic in New York Nursing

    "But the idea that hospitals are cutting RN hours and giving the jobs to LPNs is absolutely false." You are soooooo wrong. Brookdale Hospital did this a few months ago. It was on the news. My friend...

  11. OMG! Is it true that it's hard to find a job as a RN now?? Even in NY?!

    akanini replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in New York Nursing

    It is soooo true. I guess we have too many Rns here in NY. I strongly believe that the shortage is based on where you

  12. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    akanini replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    The instructors can say what ever they want, but at the end of the day do what you feel is right for you. But when you're actually in the thick of things like I am right now, the RN degree can't get...

  13. Passed cpne in utica!!!!!!

    akanini replied to BetterMeRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats,

  14. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    akanini replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    If you are on BORDERLINE, VEEB will call you to come in and you will be counseled on what score you need on the final to make the 70%. From what I've heard, Veeb will call you AFTER the final to come...

  15. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    akanini replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    ANY RN program is harder than a LPN

  16. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    akanini replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    I must say I'm not excited at all about starting school again. Sometimes I wonder if I REALLY want to do this. I wish the RN would magically appear behind my name like my dear friend said. But I guess...

  17. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    akanini replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    I also read that they will now be a 4year school..did u hear that also? I think you are getting HF confused with the one in Blackwood, NJ........this one is starting the 4 year

  18. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    akanini replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    I also read that they will now be a 4year school..did u hear that also? Did you take advantage of the articulation program or did a normal application process? The 4 year school will take a while....

  19. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    akanini replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    Nov. 2nd No credits transfer from Veeb to any college because Veeb is

  20. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    akanini replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    Veeb class of 2008 graduate here....I'm just letting you guys know right now....Helene Fuld seems to be the most direct way right now if you have NO college credits. Nassau is great if you have THEIR...

  21. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    akanini replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    LOLOL!!! First semester is the

  22. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    akanini replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    Welcome!!!!! You guys just stay focused and stick through to the

  23. How often do you visit allnurses.com?

    akanini replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I'm truly ADDICTED....Every minute, ever second every hour,

  24. I was accepted-into Helene Fuld Spring 2010

    akanini replied to Princess2011's topic in General Students

    Congrats!!!! Where is this school

  25. Considering LPN program in NYC

    akanini replied to tinabambina's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated from Veeb last year. It was the one of the BEST decisions I've ever made in my life. There are soooo many opportunities for nursing, not to mention the mula. If you do the LPN route,...