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akanini MSN, RN

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  1. CPNE Application Submitted!

    akanini replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats, Lunah!!!!!!!! You are always being helpful on the board so we all know you truly deserve it. Best of luck on the

  2. Hi I'm In Long Island New York Looking For Lpn Programs

    akanini replied to nymia78's topic in New York Nursing

    You can try Southern NY Association or 1199 to pay for you to go to VEEB. You would have to wait until next September for Veeb though. Also, remember VEEB is a vocational school so you will not...

  3. ASN with BS in Computer Science, how long for MSN-Informatics

    akanini replied to agldragonRN's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Excelsior has a program to get the MSN but u must be an RN first. Check them

  4. Is it possible to do Excelsior with Limited Hospital Experience?

    akanini replied to Lovely_RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Best of luck to you. Your plan sounds great. I am also concerned about the CPNE because I will be working at a Long Term Care Facility when I finish my LPN program in August 2008. I have decided to...

  5. ny city sponsor nursing education?

    akanini replied to myshop's topic in New York Nursing

    Please let me know if the number was of any help. My friend mentioned it and gave me that number but she didn't follow through so I really don't know how it

  6. ny city sponsor nursing education?

    akanini replied to myshop's topic in New York Nursing

    My friend mentioned something like that. Call

  7. I feel sooooo disappointed!!!!

    akanini replied to akanini's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just started my first clinical rotation which includes Geriatrics. I am on a grant and I will be working at a LTC facility for two years after I graduate so I'm kind of worried about my clinical...

  8. I feel sooooo disappointed!!!!

    akanini replied to akanini's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for all the advice. I was planning to still do it and just don't tell her. Her concern is that the CPNE is hard and I will NEED the clinical that an RN program provides. It's just so hard to...

  9. LVN student curious which semester is the toughest?

    akanini replied to nicoswife's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Greatan I am praying what you say is true. I am in my first semester of an LPN program and I've only HEARD it will get harder. I honestly thought and pray that everything WILL come together and it...

  10. LPN school in Brooklyn

    akanini replied to BetterMeRN's topic in New York Nursing

    So this is the school. When I went to interview with Snya's union, I was told about a school that was NOT accredited and you had to travel to Jamaica.

  11. What if you have less than a 3.0 GPA?

    akanini replied to kenesha212002's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Have you considered doing it online?

  12. BSN in another Degree to a Masters in Nursing

    akanini replied to Silly1's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Have you looked into the online school Excelsior? They have a MSN program for people with a Bachelors but you must be a RN too. I'm not sure how long the program is for

  13. Wahoooooo! :) NC5 ...

    akanini replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Go Lunah!!!! I can't wait to be in your shoes. I'm surprised you don't Soc. previously done with your other

  14. NC 4 Nailed!

    akanini replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    So proud of you. I can't wait to be in your

  15. Excelsior Advice

    akanini posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I will be graduating from a VOCATIONAL LPN program in August 2008 and will be sitting for the boards in October next year. I have a BA already but getting into a nursing school in NYC is extremely...

  16. Excelsior Advice

    akanini replied to akanini's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No I'm not. I'm attending a vocational school. I will not be getting college credits, which is somewhat of a backstep for me but it was the only option. After getting the associates from Excelsior...

  17. Excelsior Advice

    akanini replied to akanini's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well their site states that take they don't take vocational credits but Suesquatch, you are so right I have to focus on this LPN course right now. I'm just so excited with everything and really want...

  18. Excelsior Advice

    akanini replied to akanini's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks Lunah and

  19. AP & Micro thru EC

    akanini replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It is true Sue2006 that most schools want you to have tthe lab component. However I suggest calling a few schools ahead of time and not only one. You just don't want to put all your eggs in one...

  20. Anyone know if any LPN courses are starting this Spring??

    akanini replied to LIgirl143's topic in New York Nursing

    I don't know of any starting this Spring but you can check out VEEB.org in Uniondale for next September. Sorry, but I thought I'd post since you mentioned you wanted to stay

  21. How are you financing NS?

    akanini replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You sure do have to commit to work with them for a year or two, which is actually not bad if you plan to stay in the area

  22. Need your support

    akanini replied to Jenpea71's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh my gosh. I read your post and see my life somewhat on black and white. I have a BA and have been working in social work for a couple of years. I have wanted to go to nursing school for a while and...

  23. Safe area?

    akanini replied to JennyMac's topic in New York Nursing

    I honestly feel you will be okay. You really can't avoid crime anywhere you go. The Grand Concourse is a big block and police officers are usually right

  24. Orientation was today!!

    akanini replied to *Blessed2BaNRS*'s topic in General Students

    200 students are admitted each year in my school's LPN program!! Orientation was the middle of July and school starts Sept.

  25. Really like me NET study guide...

    akanini replied to JBGC4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Glad to know your book worked for you. I bought the C-net guide and the school I tested for didn't use their exam. I'm out some bucks but will sell it to anyone who wants to buy