Grindin26

Grindin26

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  1. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    Not in the program, so everything that has been said is basically on point. With the current budget cuts, I'm not sure about the current status of the program. And from what I've heard you need to...

  2. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    Its called introductory clinical pharmacology from lippincott 8th edition. Dunno if they use the same one every year. They'll give you the book list at orientation. The mandatory books Id say you...

  3. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    Doesn't matter how long a program takes, as long as it's at least 1100 hours of clinical/class time. VEEB only gives CPR cert. as far as I know. LPN's don't insert IV's. Nurses in general usually...

  4. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    Yup its all math, and the pharm teacher is in charge of grading it. I'd say it's a little bit more difficult than the entrance exam. My advice to everyone is be able to visualize the formulas, and...

  5. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    I dunno, depends on how you look @ it. It's only diagnostic, with no bearing on grade/admission. On the other hand though, it's a simple exam, and if you have trouble on it, you might encounter some...

  6. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    It's hard as far as the amount of material. Most of the material though is very straightforward, and you won't always get away with cramming. It honestly feels like highschool. Its basically all...

  7. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    All the major holidays of course and some of the Unofficial (i.e. Veteran's Day) / Jewish holidays. There's a Christmas break which coincides with ones elementary schools get and spring break is real...

  8. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    A bunch, I would say 1 in 3 people have kids at VEEB. We've even had people give birth during the program and right before, they seem to be doing well. Definitely considering Helene Fuld since they're...

  9. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    Ya I have no prob answering the questions. I hope to relieve any anxiety or concerns you guys have with VEEB. Basically its an hour a class. And lab takes up the last hour. All test days begin with a...

  10. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    1st semester, working is definitely not an issue for a majority of people. The material is very simple and the topics aren't numerous in my opinion. 2nd semester, you can work but your schedule needs...

  11. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    Pardon my ignorance here, but I simply browse the posts, not necessarily names associated with them. Anyways if you're going to VEEB, you're going to be dealing with quite a bit of this. Not...

  12. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    Sorry to hear that, what happened to you was probably bad timing. I'm assuming you tested in mid-March? By that time, I think VEEB was already sending out "passing" letters. And with the demand for...

  13. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    You don't need any money for orientation unless you want to buy the books on site. The uniform etc. is covered by your deposit. Youll need around 3500 at the beginning of each semester. Definitely...

  14. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    Oh ya about the physical exam. Your appointments mean very llittle, unless you got an early appointment. Expect to be there 1-2 hours standing , if you have a later appointment. Even though the...

  15. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    Sorry I have no idea, having never taken the test. I'm pretty sure the school has no issue telling you what to study. All I can say is give it your all since the bridge doesn't guarantee anything and...

  16. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    Your bill is due after you get it in the mail in September. I had some immunizations done so my balance last Sept. was 3250. Also for those of you planning on bringing / buying a laptop for school to...

  17. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    I doubt it would be the same test, and difficulty is very subjective, some people say its more difficult, others say otherwise. Also I can't really blame VEEB for trying to make extra money, quite a...

  18. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    I figured they would do the bridge, since its money lost if they didn't. It was 500 last year. Is it still the same price now? And from what I've heard the bridge actually goes over material given in...

  19. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    Just hang in there, if it's not too inconvenient for you, I suggest you go to the school and bring up the issue in person. It's going to be difficult for them to BS you as opposed to over the phone....

  20. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    Post here once you get your orientation date. I'll orient everyone on the textbooks and what to expect from the school closer to that date. In the meantime though I'll tell you this; they'll highly...

  21. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    In concern to nursing shoes. I was pretty hyped myself, I figure I'd be wearing white/white dunks. They want strictly nursing shoes, anything that resembles a sneaker is unacceptable. As a guy I had...

  22. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    Just bring your record / proof of immunizations. The MD will literally glance at it for 10 sec. and determine what you need. Got my acceptance letter a couple days after handing in my references in...

  23. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    Definitely make sure all your immunizations are up to date and bring your records. That was my mistake from last year, ended up costing me a few hundred. I should have gone to my doctor and gotten the...

  24. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    Yup, references then an acceptance letter to bring in the deposit --> an expensive physical exam + vaccinations if needed in May --> orientation in June. As far as I know they never actually...

  25. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Grindin26 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York Nursing

    While you guys wait for your results, get your 2 reference letters ready and make sure they're hand signed originals. The sooner you hand them in, the sooner you can make the deposit. Most of the...