shan409 ASN, BSN, LPN, RN

shan409 has 9 years experience as a ASN, BSN, LPN, RN and specializes in Postpartum, Mother/Baby, Comm. Health, Geriatric.

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1. Capella RN-BSN Flexpath-My experience

   shan409 replied to DeLynn's topic in Online Learning

   I completed the program in 2 billing sessions (Nov. 2019-Apr. 2020 in just under 6 months). I would do it again and would recommend it to others. I'm not the most tech savvy millennial, and I knocked it out (with a death in the family, starting vir...

2. Capella RN-BSN Flexpath-My experience

   shan409 replied to DeLynn's topic in Online Learning

   Thank you all so much for your information on Capella. I'll be starting the RN-BSN soon.

3. Best hospitals in the Detroit area

   shan409 replied to BGgirl's topic in Michigan

   I like both health systems. DMC-health insurance is not as good as it was a few years ago. Lots of variety and specialty positions, but lots of transitioning of management with Tenet. Ascension-transitioning as well as it becomes a bigger market h...

4. Best hospitals in the Detroit area

   shan409 replied to BGgirl's topic in Michigan

   I don't know if you're still interested, but I've worked for both DMC and Ascension (St. John).

5. Schoolcraft LPN-RN Fall 2017

   shan409 replied to shan409's topic in Michigan

   I graduated May 5th, took my NCLEX May 29th, found out I passed 2 hours after completion via email from LARA/ACCELA (state board), pay was increased at my current position by $3 an hour (LPN rate to RN rate), and I have just accepted a position as a ...

6. Schoolcraft LPN-RN Fall 2017

   shan409 replied to shan409's topic in Michigan

   There is a rotation list sent out before the class starts that has you put your choices in order. Advanced Med-Surg I had 2 clinical days (07:00-14:30), one 4-5 hour class with 2 instructors. Psych I had one 12 hour day at clinical that I loved, wit...

7. Schoolcraft LPN-RN Fall 2017

   shan409 replied to shan409's topic in Michigan

   I met a classmate in my first class in Fall 1 and we studied together the entire program. We met at Starbucks, Tim Hortons, libraries (she's a mom too, so we had study dates with our kids with coffee and snacks). I studied with some of my clinical ...

8. Schoolcraft LPN-RN Fall 2017

   shan409 replied to shan409's topic in Michigan

   Just completed NURS 248-very intense! Study the materials/disease processes that are on your PowerPoints from this class (OB/Peds). On my way to leadership in 2 weeks and ready for graduation. I'm very blessed, grateful, and happy to have made it thr...

9. Schoolcraft LPN-RN Fall 2017

   shan409 replied to shan409's topic in Michigan

   I was placed in the Fall 2017 class, but had a fellow classmate from my LPN program at DU get placed in Fall 2018 and she was bumped up and is now in the same cohort with me. Sidenote: The program is based on 7 week classes (ex: 1/2 semester in MedS...

10. Davenport PN Fall 2014

    shan409 replied to shan409's topic in Michigan

    I went from 14-15, and we had approx. 2 days when classes were held and I was blessed to have 12 hour clinicals for 1st and 2nd semester, so I only had to go once per week. So a total of 3 days to devote to school schedule. I went part time at work...

11. Schoolcraft LPN-RN Fall 2017

    shan409 replied to shan409's topic in Michigan

    I didn't. I submitted the rotation form, received my 1st choice, and was able to register for class though. I am dropping off the background check and the other forms that were sent via email tomorrow.

12. Schoolcraft LPN-RN Fall 2017

    shan409 replied to shan409's topic in Michigan

    Yes, the letter was very "generic". I emailed the nursing office today for more info, as I do not know how Schoolcraft goes since I am a transfer student.

13. Schoolcraft LPN-RN Fall 2017

    shan409 replied to shan409's topic in Michigan

    Thank you!

14. Schoolcraft LPN-RN Fall 2017

    shan409 replied to shan409's topic in Michigan

    Update: I received my letter in the mail today that I am listed for the Fall 2017 LPN to ADN cohort. Any Schoolcraft Nursing alumni that can give me insight on the scheduling of classes/clinical for the program?

15. Schoolcraft LPN-RN Fall 2017

    shan409 posted a topic in Michigan

    Hello AN! I just passed the TEAS 6 at Schoolcraft this past Friday (after not scoring well enough in science on the TEAS 5 earlier this year). All of my pre-reqs have been accepted (from HFCC and Davenport, where I completely my LPN last year) and ...