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akanini MSN, RN

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  1. Legit ONLINE LVN Program

    akanini replied to Katy-NursingStudent's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm glad you posted this Sue because although I live in NY, I plan to move to TX. My fear is that TX will make a drastic decision like CA did and not grant graduates RN

  2. Nurses in need?!!? they lied

    akanini replied to xxJohnnyTxx's topic in New York Nursing

    "i just happen to be a male and feel like i have an advantage in my oppurtunities. its unfair there are many very good female nurses struggling to find a job fresh from nursing school..." What do you...

  3. Passed CPNE Sept 5-7 in Racine

    akanini replied to nursemomof3boys's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That's great news!!! Best of luck on the

  4. Excelsior application process

    akanini replied to Murse901's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Great! Just continuing doing you

  5. $300 anhour ?

    akanini replied to Conqueror+'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    I feel it will be a total waste of money for me. I wish I could bypass that and the

  6. Excelsior College or College Network

    akanini replied to Diamond01's topic in Excelsior College

    I understand your feelings totally. I don't even want to tell my plans to anyone. I figure just do what you have to do and forget the rest. It's extremely difficult and if things don't work out I...

  7. 2nd quarter student should i start preparing for the nclex now or wait

    akanini replied to Bendecida26's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I started using the book in 2nd semester also and it was definitely a HUGE help. Do

  8. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    akanini replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    It will be a rough year but it will go by so fast. Just remember you are already in it so stick it out. Many people try to get into Veeb every year and want your spot. Some days you will feel like...

  9. EC study material and college network.

    akanini replied to joker523's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I saw on Ebay today "Excelsior College" study guides with a blue cover. Does anyone know how good are these guides?

  10. Tons of Free NCLEX-RN Questions!

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

    Thanks! Nothing for Nclex

  11. Houston! "Oh you're an RN, nurses make great money"- Seriously....

    akanini replied to taapple's topic in Texas Nursing

    This is so true and this is the reason why I hate when people say, "Don't go into nursing for the money!" Umh!!!!

  12. Microbiology for EC

    akanini posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm looking at the study guide and I swear it's written in Greek. Is there a cheap online Micro class to fulfill this requirement or should I just stick with the exam? My local college wants me to pay...

  13. LPN Training Under 11 months

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

    Mine is 11.5 months and we have no pre reqs. Once you pass the entrance exam, you are in. Board of Education of NYC has one from Sept.-

  14. working and going to school

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

    I just finished my program but did not work. Many students worked full time and attended my program M-F 8-1, and did pretty well. I admired them because I personally couldn't have done it. My job was...

  15. eBay Study Guides

    akanini replied to Arnomedic's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I THINK you can use those same study guides your friends are using........slight difference for NC 3 and 4. I'm not 100% positive on this. Maybe the more experienced ECers can help me with this...

  16. INfo for LVN to BSN at indiana state university?

    akanini replied to Kashia's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes GA that I did know. I saw a list here posting states that approved ISU and neither NY or Tx were on the list. So what exactly does that mean

  17. Accelerated BSN student-completely stressed!

    akanini replied to avsmch's topic in General Students

    I think you better hang in there. Many people would die for that spot. I felt the same way about smells and just got used to it. The sacrifices you are making now to wake up early will pay off in the...

  18. I PASSED MY CPNE this weekend in Atlanta!!!!

    akanini replied to rbeal70's topic in General Students

    Congrats!

  19. Get RN in 2 yrs or less!

    akanini replied to simplymemyselfandi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So happy to hear things worked out for

  20. Nursing Concepts exams

    akanini posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I thought I saw on this forum that you have to get a 70 percent in each section to pass. How are the concepts exams REALLY

  21. Do I need to keep my nursing school textbooks?

    akanini replied to elee86's topic in General Students

    Well I graduated from PN school two weeks ago and had 14 books. I have sold 11 on ebay. They are just taking up too much space and I know I will never look at them again. My mom is a RN with books...

  22. INfo for LVN to BSN at indiana state university?

    akanini replied to Kashia's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ganurse, I'm not sure I understand your post. I live in NY and ISU is not approved here. Can I get a clinical site here or in TX? I am assuming the answer is no.Texas approves EC. They have 2 EC sites...

  23. Adelphi University A.S.S program?

    akanini replied to tab65's topic in New York Nursing

    divagirl, you are sooooo right on this. My instructor graduated from NYU and said the EXACT same thing to me. She said if she had to do it all over again, she would have taken another route due to the...

  24. INfo for LVN to BSN at indiana state university?

    akanini replied to Kashia's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes Latina, we wrote about this a few months back. I'm thinking either EC or a traditional ADN, 1 year program. The BSN programs are outrageous in

  25. Nassau Community College

    akanini replied to nurse2btracy's topic in New York Nursing

    Planettelex, remember any school wants people to apply and will not discourage you. They want you to pay that application fee. However, do try. Tracey, please give us an update on this thread since it...