akanini

akanini MSN, RN

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  1. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    akanini replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    Buying online is cheaper and the physical gets added to your tuition bill. Did you pay a $1,000 deposit

  2. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    akanini replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    The pre entrance test/orientation is mandatory. Last year we did the written assignment and they only collected the interviews. You had to interview three older people. The written assignments are...

  3. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    akanini replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    Last year I called to change the date and they told me no. This is the only day a doctor and his staff will come in and do the physical. It's mandatory you be there. Your immunizations must be in...

  4. Anyone take lifespan develop psyc at a local

    akanini replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes talk to someone because I don't understand why you are getting the run

  5. Anyone take lifespan develop psyc at a local

    akanini replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm not sure if I understand your thread. I don't understand why EC didn't take yours. Is this the same course that you can CLEP Human Growth & Development? If so, maybe you can pay $85 and test...

  6. WOW, i got my CPNE date

    akanini replied to cynditoksRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Best of luck to all of you doing the CPNE!!! You've made it this far so there's no turning

  7. Buying a house in Houston, Texas

    akanini replied to nurse_in_me's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for the response but I wished you elaborated more on why I should stay away!!! If it's that horrible please PM me. I just want to be somewhere "Central". I have family in Katy, Missouri City,...

  8. Big Mistake, Just signed w/TCN

    akanini replied to Ravenclw's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was thinking about you today too. Let us know what

  9. Does anyone else here have to dress up like Nurse Rachett for graduation?

    akanini replied to 3sodapop's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We are wearing the white dress and shoes too. I'm actually upset that we are not wearing a cap. I want to look like a "nurse nurse" on graduation day. I worked hard for

  10. Does anyone have a BA/MA, etc already?

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

    I live in NY too and I have a BA. It was so hard to get into a nursing program without the science pre-reqs so I'm doing the LPN route now and really don't regret it. I'll be able to work as a LPN, do...

  11. Buying a house in Houston, Texas

    akanini replied to nurse_in_me's topic in Texas Nursing

    Can someone shed some advice on the Bellaire area 77031 zip code and commuting to the Medical Center from there? Is there a tollway to get out of there to the loop? Is it a safe area and are the...

  12. Big Mistake, Just signed w/TCN

    akanini replied to Ravenclw's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am just so sorry you didn't check allnurses before signing up with TCN. Get out of that contract

  13. Anyone Using RUE...

    akanini replied to jenn22lm's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This is so true. I am proud of you for continuing to have courage. some people would have just given up. Nothing comes easy and we have to work hard for what we want. You may want to try...

  14. I took the Excelsior CPNE Workshop

    akanini replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Best of luck to you Suesquatch! Thanks for your

  15. What is?

    akanini replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Wow. Good for you! I want to know how can I obtain a MSN degree from being a LPN and BA holder? Do you know what will be the job prospects for this degree in the Houston

  16. Little Concern

    akanini replied to morgan32's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Morgan32, I've read on some threads that it really depends on where you live. Here in NY there is a need for LPNs in LTC. I called one facility last week and was told they they are fully staffed. I...

  17. ASN/ADN Registered Nursing

    akanini replied to AdrianLU's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks ventjock for your reply. I must have worded my question wrong. I have a BA in a non health related field and plan to get my RN associates through Excelsior. From what I read here that should be...

  18. Started LPN program on Monday!!!!!

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

    You guys keep it up and best of luck in your classes. Study study

  19. I finally did it!!!!!!!

    akanini replied to angelwingsamy's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!! Be confident. You will pass the state

  20. Just PASSED NC1

    akanini replied to TropicBrat's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Great!!! See and you were worried. The so called B turned into an A. GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Blessings on the rest of the

  21. I PASSED Health Safety today!!!!!!

    akanini replied to rdelo00's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats! Can't wait to be in your shoes! What did you use to

  22. Biology CLEP

    akanini replied to Fancy Face's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Fancy did you have to still take this plus A&P AND Micro? Ilm confused . I thought you only needed 8 credits for Excelsior in that part and A&P is 6 and Micro is

  23. one down!!!!

    akanini replied to minnib's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck and blessings on the rest of the

  24. Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers School of Nursing - Queens

    akanini replied to rsantos718's topic in New York Nursing

    Wow Maryann667, I never knew that campus was not accredited. Thanks for teaching me something new. My mother graduated from there but has no plans of getting a BSN so I guess it didn't matter to her....

  25. was I wrong

    akanini replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you did anything wrong but you must be careful. A fellow student was expelled for copying "word for word". She then tried to lie out of it and she and the girl are not friends