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akanini MSN, RN

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  1. CCM exam

    akanini replied to momswann's topic in Case Management

    Congrats to all who have passed this exam. I want to take it, but don't think I would qualify. I'm a Home Health Field nurse, not a Case Manager

  2. Graduates of Chamberlain RN to BSN online program

    akanini replied to Verticalblue's topic in Chamberlain College

    I have friend of a friend who just completed Chamberlain's BSN. I also have a friend who is pursuing her BSN through Chamberlain right now. Both parties love Chamberlain, they've never mentioned...

  3. Applying to VEEB for fall of 2014 how was the entrance exam guys

    akanini replied to shawnty's topic in New York Nursing

    I took this exam so long ago and couldn't believe how easy it was for me. It IS basic math, algebra, decimals, addition subtraction, and fractions etc, asanon89. My cousin took the test in 2012 and...

  4. Fee For Service NY

    akanini replied to co13999's topic in New York Nursing

    It's so funny you touched this topic because I was thinking of this same thing today. I work salary for an agency. I would never do an assessment FFS if I leave this job. My agency pays $55. You're...

  5. What happens in a Capstone?

    akanini replied to 11nick's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Lunah, after 680, will you start the Capstone the following semester? EC's schedule seemed like a tedious task just to apply for the MSN Capstone. This is why I'm

  6. What will electronic charting do to all our man hours

    akanini replied to HHN2472's topic in Home Health

    It IS very time consuming. However, the time goes by kind of fast. OP, sorry I can't help with your question. I do Oasis SOC visiting the home. Your question seems to hear towards inside the

  7. starting as a Public Health Nurse

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

    I've never met a happy hospital nurse. I LOVE my job!! I honestly don't feel like I get up and go to work every day. Public Health is my niche. When I worked in the nursing home, I felt so OVER worked...

  8. Best alarm clock tone for an iphone?

    akanini replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Students

    I use Old Car Horn on my iPhone 5s. I turn the volume up so loud because it's annoying and I have no choice but to wake

  9. Leaving the nursing field after 3 years

    akanini replied to Hacker's topic in Canada

    I believe nursing is just too broad of an area and everyone can find their niche. OP, maybe you just didn't find yours in the departments you

  10. BA in Non-Nursing Field -->BSN or MSN after ADN?

    akanini replied to Julie_0507's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Excelsior College AND Gozanga university are the ONLY 2 ONLINE schools that would take me without doing a Bridge program OR without Awarding a BSN. I researched on my own for a long time. No...

  11. BA in Non-Nursing Field -->BSN or MSN after ADN?

    akanini replied to Julie_0507's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The OP said she has a Bachelors degree already and she's interested in research. This is why I made the suggestions that I made. She didn't say she wanted to be an

  12. BA in Non-Nursing Field -->BSN or MSN after ADN?

    akanini replied to Julie_0507's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was thinking about Education but I'm really leaning towards Informatics now. The first 5 classes are the same for both concentrations and I just did 3 of them. Classes start again on Jan 6th and...

  13. starting as a Public Health Nurse

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

    That sounds great! I say go for it. I do community health as well, but I visit patients homes. I've never worked in the hospital. However, my LPN bedside experience helped me with this position. This...

  14. starting as a Public Health Nurse

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

    OP, what will you be doing

  15. BA in Non-Nursing Field -->BSN or MSN after ADN?

    akanini replied to Julie_0507's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was in the same dilemma. I have now enrolled in Excelsior Colleges MSN. NO BSN needed or awarded. No crossing a bridge (useless bridge classes) either. I'm straight in the MSN program with my BA...

  16. Just got into associates in nursing program

    akanini replied to eggsbacon's topic in General Students

    This is great advice. I know when I was in school, I had NO time for anything but school. Op, you better enjoy some freedom while it lasts and

  17. At-home RN work?

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

    Center light wants BSN. If you go to either website, look for telecommuter jobs. You can google it

  18. Excelsior MSN

    akanini replied to Fairy1's topic in Excelsior College

    I understand you and especially where you live......who knows if the degree is worth it for

  19. Excelsior MSN

    akanini replied to Fairy1's topic in Excelsior College

    Lunah, thanks for responding. FeatherzRN, I had my application on hold for months. I'm glad I started. I'm paying out of pocket also. I never had a student loan and do not want one. I see EC has a...

  20. Excelsior MSN

    akanini replied to Fairy1's topic in Excelsior College

    I just completed my first 3 classes with Excelsior's MSN program. I'm so exhausted. lol. I'm looking forward to this Xmas vacation. Classes start again on Jan. 6. Lunah, I'm thinking about...

  21. At-home RN work?

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

    Healthfirst and centerlight does this on

  22. Ny lpn to rn program charging $1200 for pre-requisite course! Normal??

    akanini replied to LPN2day_RNasap's topic in New York Nursing

    Just remember that the essay is argumentative. Google for ideas. You have to take a stand on a topic and present logical reasoning. You must have proper spelling and grammar. Introduction, body, and...

  23. Recent grads: How long did it take you to land a job?

    akanini replied to Cynnie24's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    How long did it take you to land that elusive first job? One week; I wouldn't believe it myself. Did you have previous healthcare experience? 4 years as a LPN ADN or BSN? ASN Where did you get hired...

  24. Graduating!

    akanini replied to justme1982's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    All the best. Congrats. Good luck on your Nclex exam and I hope you get a job fast. I'm not too sure how's the market in your

  25. My Mother Was Right

    akanini replied to jlindsey's topic in General Nursing

    isitpossible, June 8th is my birthday also! I'm sure your grandmother is proud of you. jlindsey, Thanks for