Kamilah Coney ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    The Excelsior College Distance Learning ADN Program: Facts, Answers, and Links

    Kamilah Coney replied to Lunah's topic in Excelsior College

    I too thought that I wouldn't go through this program. But I weighed my options: (1) Spend 2-3 days in classes and clinical while trying to juggle a work schedule or (2) Spend no days in class and...
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    Curious about how you learn this way?

    Kamilah Coney replied to MJPN2012's topic in Excelsior College

    From what I read. The limitations are basically focused on academic education and work experience. If I were to apply for a RN license in GA I wouldn't meet the work experience guidelines ( since I...
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    Herzing University

    Kamilah Coney posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello All Fellow Nurses, I currently live in Central Florida. I have been looking at an option to obtain my RN degree online, rather than waiting 9 months to take it at one of the local 4 year...
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    Herzing University

    Kamilah Coney replied to Kamilah Coney's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No. I delayed my decision for about 5 months then finally enrolled with Excelsior College ( after deep consideration). I just couldn't bring myself to apply for the substantial loan amount that I...
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    LPN...not good enough??

    Kamilah Coney replied to em1025's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I noticed once or twice while in the nursing lab as an LPN student that the RN students here ( in Orlando) did actively study how to start, monitor the clients for adverse reactions, and how to...
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    Looking for study buddy in Orlando

    Kamilah Coney replied to Beautynurse87's topic in Excelsior College

    Actually, I haven't taken any of the nursing exams yet. I am studying for the Microbiology and Anatomy credit bearing exams right now. I heard studygroup101 is good to use for the nursing exams.I...
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    Looking for study buddy in Orlando

    Kamilah Coney replied to Beautynurse87's topic in Excelsior College

    I contacted the Florida State Board of Nursing before I enrolled just to be sure that I could sit for the RN-NCLEX as an Excelsior College A.S.N. graduate. As it turns out, Excelsior College A.S.N....
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    Looking for study buddy in Orlando

    Kamilah Coney replied to Beautynurse87's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi all my fellow LPNs. I am in LPN in Orlando who is also using Excelsior to complete my RN degree ( and hopefully my B.S.N) . Unfortunately since I didn't enroll before October 2012 I have to...
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    Microbiology Practice Exam...

    Kamilah Coney replied to natnat122's topic in Excelsior College

    Newly enrolled Excelsior A.S.N. Student :)!!!! I originally took A&P and Microbiology at a local college. But since it has been more than 5 years I need to take the Microbiology and Anatomy Exams....
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    LPN...not good enough??

    Kamilah Coney replied to em1025's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    @em1025 It's nice to know that there are LPNs out here who still hold firm that LPNs are nurses too. I am sorry that you had to experience that. Unfortunately, I had been told MANY times why are you...
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    Are you content with being an LPN?

    Kamilah Coney replied to supermommy1030's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I currently reside in Central Florida and I have only been an LPN for 5 months. At this time I have to be honest and say that I am not content with being an LPN. It's not that I dislike being an LPN...
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    I JUST TOOK TEAS V!!!!!!

    Kamilah Coney replied to Hellooo_Nurse's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    @Hellooo_Nurse, Do you know how many questions the Reading Section has and how long you have to answer the questions? The last time it took the TEAS (February 2010) I believe it was 40 items/50...
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    Any LVNs with 2 jobs??

    Kamilah Coney replied to Elleveein's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in Orlando and I just applied for my second agency nurse job. Unfortunately, in Central Florida Long Term Care and Home Health Care are the ONLY jobs new LPNs can get. But even with that, you...
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    LPN Student Looking for work before graduating

    Kamilah Coney replied to Ladymare's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a new LPN here in Florida. I think that it would be best to start applying once you have your GPN letter (Graduate Practical Nurse), just to get a feel for looking. I don't know about the job...
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    LPN Student Looking for work before graduating

    Kamilah Coney replied to Ladymare's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a new nurse out here in Florida. When I first applied, it was as a Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN), but I didn't get any responses. Once I got my license (about 2 months ago), I then began to...
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    How I Got My Dream Job!

    Kamilah Coney replied to tokyoROSE's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    First let me say congratulations to you!!! I just wanted to know if this same method could benefit LPNs just as well? Thanks for any
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    Anyone else decide to not to go on to RN and stay an LPN?

    Kamilah Coney replied to juzme's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a new LPN. I do not have the knowledge or experience of working as an LPN, as of yet. But, one thing that EVERY working LPN I met through my clinical rotation suggested is, that I go on to get my...
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    New LPN!!!

    Kamilah Coney posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I took the NCLEX-PN exam on February 22, 2012. The exam stopped after 85 questions!!! I walked out of the testing center with every thought going through my mind. Did I answer enough questions...
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    New LPN!!!

    Kamilah Coney replied to Kamilah Coney's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I believe I already have the basics to being a nurse. But I will admit being an ACTUAL nurse and no longer a nursing student does make me a little nervous. I now have to apply what I know and be...
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    New LPN!!!

    Kamilah Coney replied to Kamilah Coney's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am looking to transition into the RN program in May 2013, God willing!!! I haven't been looking long enough to say that finding employment as an LPN is hard. While I was in the Practical Nursing...
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    New Graduate Practical Nurse

    Kamilah Coney replied to Kamilah Coney's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If you register for the state board exam, sit for the boards, and pass...you get a license. Either you become a licensed vocational nurse or a licensed practical nurse, I think the LVN/LPN status...
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    New Graduate Practical Nurse

    Kamilah Coney replied to Kamilah Coney's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just submitted my applications on friday, so I am praying that I can sit for the nclex-pn boards within a month or two. Until then it's study! study! study!
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    I made it through LPN school!!!!!

    Kamilah Coney replied to ronda919's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations Ronda!!! Study
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    New PN Graduate

    Kamilah Coney posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello all, I am a recent graduate practical nurse. I graduated thursday December 8, 2011!!! I have heard from a variety of sources that they will hire graduate nurses, but I am unsure on where to...