adn44

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1. LVN to RN

   adn44 replied to butterfly3702's topic in LPN-RN

   I too have gone back for lpn to rn transition. I am feeling a little overwhelmed at the moment. I have been an LPN for 1 year now and have a little anxiety. I worked in LTC over the past 9 months and did the normal or what is considered normal rout...

2. Anyone from Baker College? Say hello!!!

   adn44 replied to hpygrl01's topic in Michigan

   Hi mrsrlg, From my experience it would be very beneficial to have a lot of team spirit in this program. Unfortunately we did not have that, which was disappointing although not unusual in a nursing program. Some students do bond very tightly and he...

3. Anyone from Baker College? Say hello!!!

   adn44 replied to hpygrl01's topic in Michigan

   I graduated from AH LPN program and belonged to the nursing guild, which is for nursing students only unless that has changed from last year. MA's etc.. have their own groups unless that has changed also

4. Baker College - Auburn Hills - LPN - questions

   adn44 replied to nursing123098's topic in Michigan

   Hi mrsrlg, I hope I helped, it is certainly doable and we are the type that will do!

5. Baker College - Auburn Hills - LPN - questions

   adn44 replied to nursing123098's topic in Michigan

   Hi mrsrlg, you are very welcome. Your story sounds a bit like mine, my children have all grown and my husband has been supportive and helpful through my 2 yrs of school. I actually started out at Baker of Flint doing pre-reqs then grabbed the oppo...

6. Baker College - Auburn Hills - LPN - questions

   adn44 replied to nursing123098's topic in Michigan

   I graduated from the program last year, it was challenging in many aspects. For one it was a new program and we had many changes that went on throughout the program such as instructors and DON, which made it difficult to follow as everyone has thei...

7. Baker College - Auburn Hills - LPN - questions

   adn44 replied to nursing123098's topic in Michigan

   For those of you looking at respiratory therapy as an alternative, just a word of advice; go on a job shadow experience for this especially since your first choice is to be a nurse, find out what this field of work really entails. Prior to entering ...

8. Any info appreciated!

   adn44 replied to tripp3horn's topic in Michigan

   UofM flint has a wait list, they also do not take all of Baker's classes such as English 102, you will need to retake that, I believe their are more, I just cannot remember them all. Call and talk to an advisor and they will give you all the info.

9. Baker College - Auburn Hills - LPN - questions

   adn44 replied to nursing123098's topic in Michigan

   I am an lpn graduate from the AH Baker campus. I started out on the rn track through Baker completing all pre-reqs for that program. I chose to go the LPN route in order to become a nurse and to begin working much quicker. Having my LPN license h...

10. LPN-RN bridge program that only requires 3 Nur Classes?

    adn44 replied to bobs201's topic in LPN-RN

    Jules and Sandiesown, please pm me also if poss, as I too am an LPN in MI and am interested in the info on your nursing programs. Thank you

11. New to the Forum Applying at MCC and Baker

    adn44 replied to jabraham99's topic in Michigan

    All the nursing programs are very hard to get into. Competition for example in Michigan is extremely stiff. I would recommend staying with a community college; financially alot more affordable, transferring credits will be a lot easier, as you know...

12. LPN - future careers

    adn44 replied to mandieanne's topic in Michigan

    I would like to add that having CNA experience is of great help when training to become a nurse at any capacity. The knowledge that some of my classmates have from CNA training has allowed them to help me in my clinicals. If I had known that now I ...

13. LPN - future careers

    adn44 replied to mandieanne's topic in Michigan

    I had the same concerns regarding LPN vs RN. My situation worked out that I am now in an LPN program and very grateful due to the long wait for RN programs. I will begin working as an LPN and go for my RN online. This will allow me to make money a...

14. Baker College LPN Program

    adn44 replied to Sirena922's topic in Michigan

    I am soon to begin the LPN program at Baker. Call for any updated pre-req info, as it may change from last year. The process is pretty simple; finish the required pre-req's, apply for the program, take the hesi test (entrance exam) and await the le...

15. Any Baker flint Students?

    adn44 replied to ltlangl2's topic in Michigan

    Carebear, I went yesterday to the human resource to get my info and hand deliver the letter to baker same day. I also went to the web site and ordered a lot of the things needed. I was very impressed with the prices too! Do you feel real confident...