Grindin26

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1. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

   Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

   Indeed! The inside info provided was priceless during my application process. I really can't believe this thread is about to turn 5 years old. Its always funny when you're asked, where do you see...

2. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

   Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

   Congrats Class of 2011!!!. Good luck in your future endeavors! P.S. Cowbell is right, stay focused. Ladies treat every female as potential drama. Gentlemen don't get distracted. It will feel like...

3. Kaplan NCLEX-RN Strategy Practice Exam

   Grindin26 replied to SmetRN2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   In the 2011-2012 book, I scored 71% on the CD, 79% on the book and got 64% on Question Trainer 7. Passed with 75 questions over the weekend. Also used the Kaplan Course Book and Kaplan Drug Cards. I...

4. I hate SATA questions!

   Grindin26 replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   If you can believe it, my first question on the NCLEX last week was SATA. I was shocked, I think they're trying to integrate it to be as common as multiple choice. With SATA, the best thing is not to...

5. Nassau Community College : Anyone Applying for Spring 2011

   Grindin26 replied to DogMom67's topic in New York Nursing

   Its helpful to peruse the text at this point, but don't delve too much into the minor details. I see a lot of students making that mistake, then when it comes time to take the exam your mind gets too...

6. stony brook nursing school dilemma ):

   Grindin26 replied to dchowdhurysama's topic in New York Nursing

   Your chances look bleak for getting into the program. Think realistically. I was in a similar position at Hunter College, terrible GPA etc. If I were you I'd look into a 2 year diploma program or LPN...

7. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

   Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

   One of the worst financial decisions you can make is buying all those books brand new right away. The school isn't strict to the point that they'll make sure you have a specific book. Only books...

8. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

   Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

   Don't let the school's scare tactics affect you. You can always schedule a visit at the office of the MD who performs the exams. It's a bit out east and you might have to pay more, but if you can't...

9. Suny downstate RN-BSN

   Grindin26 replied to ashcarr30's topic in New York Nursing

   I made a visit to Downstate a few months ago and the inability of the staff to answer simple questions was a bit discouraging. Pretty much any question was met with look in one of the packets on the...

10. Is the College of New Rochelle worth the price?

    Grindin26 replied to FutureRN618's topic in New York Nursing

    Personally I would spend the money and just get it over with in 2.5 years. What's the total cost looking like? If it's under 40k total, I would say go for it. You'll be all set once you're done. An...

11. Nassau Community College : Anyone Applying for Spring 2011

    Grindin26 replied to DogMom67's topic in New York Nursing

    I never got anything. Feel free to email me:

12. Nassau Community College : Anyone Applying for Spring 2011

    Grindin26 replied to DogMom67's topic in New York Nursing

    You can pay for parking just for the convenience of it all, but personally street parking was never hard to find on the north side of Union Tpke unless I got there after 7:50AM. Worst comes to worst...

13. Nassau Community College : Anyone Applying for Spring 2011

    Grindin26 replied to DogMom67's topic in New York Nursing

    Yup just found out today. you need your BLS before starting anything. And something about the NLN. The whole landscape of the program is pretty much changing from what I heard from incoming 203...

14. Nassau Community College : Anyone Applying for Spring 2011

    Grindin26 replied to DogMom67's topic in New York Nursing

    Clinicals at Glen Cove (Visitor Parking), NSUH (Employee Lot), LIJ (Street Parking). No passes were ever needed. The school offers CPR classes and you won't need it until 2nd year anyway. You can even...

15. Baruch student transfering to nursing program, how do you guys have backup plans?

    Grindin26 replied to wrexv8's topic in New York Nursing

    Check my post here: https://allnurses.com/ny-nursing-programs/need-help-become-552371.html#post4989145 Hopefully it will give you some