Kari Shimer

Future RN, 3 years experience with total care pt

Hairstylist turned future nurse!

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About Kari Shimer

Kari Shimer specializes in Future RN, 3 years experience with total care pt.

I never saw myself as a nurse. My mom has been a nurse since I was 8, and I always admired her for it. I was more artsy, and became a hairstylist. In 2016 I began a journey I never would have chosen. My now late husband was struck by lightning, and suffered an anoxic brain injury. He required total care for the remainder of his life. Throughout the 3 years post-injury, I learned how to care for his every need. This training began about 7 weeks after his injury at the Shepherd Center in ATL and continued on to the Polytrauma unit at the VA, and then by various nurses in home care, including my mom. I discovered a passion for nursing I knew that I needed to pursue. So after my husband's death, with encouragement from loved one, clinicians who followed our journey, and a new BF who decided he wanted to do it to, I started my new journey into the career of nursing! I am waiting on acceptance into the program at SPC, and can't wait to get started. 

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  1. Kari Shimer

    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

    Kari Shimer replied to Kari Shimer's topic in School, College Programs

    Awesome! Thank
  2. Kari Shimer

    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

    Kari Shimer replied to Kari Shimer's topic in School, College Programs

    My Covid test was negative! Thank goodness. I really think I have the flu. It’s been almost a week and I still have low grade temp and horrible cough. I’m feeling better than I had been though....
  3. Kari Shimer

    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

    Kari Shimer replied to Kari Shimer's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm slightly paranoid that my fingerprints aren't approved yet. Not because I have anything to be worried about, but because I just want them to be all ready LOL. Also, I may have Covid ? (waiting on...
  4. Kari Shimer

    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

    Kari Shimer replied to Kari Shimer's topic in School, College Programs

    My fingerprints are still pending, I did mine on Tuesday. BF did his on Monday and his are complete in castle branch. I am going to get my drug screen in a few minutes. Was trying to do it sooner, but...
  5. Kari Shimer

    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

    Kari Shimer replied to Kari Shimer's topic in School, College Programs

    yes! I wanted to do something like this as well! Wasn't sure if our program allowed
  6. Kari Shimer

    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

    Kari Shimer replied to Kari Shimer's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi Julia, BF and I are going to CPR Tampa in Tarpon (I think it's Tarpon, it's on 19) on Thursday at 4:30 for CPR/BLS. I think it was around
  7. Kari Shimer

    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

    Kari Shimer replied to Kari Shimer's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey y'all! I got my fingerprints done today, going in the AM to get titers done and drug screen. My BF and I are signed up at CPR Tampa for our CPR class, the class is on Thursday. Hope y'all are all...
  8. Kari Shimer

    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

    Kari Shimer replied to Kari Shimer's topic in School, College Programs

    I am feeling the same! Very ready for Fall semester to be done! I've made a list with links to all of the things I want LOL. I ordered shoes, but they were too big so I returned them, and I am...
  9. Kari Shimer

    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

    Kari Shimer replied to Kari Shimer's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey y'all, I'm sorry I'm not very good at checking this
  10. Kari Shimer

    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

    Kari Shimer replied to Kari Shimer's topic in School, College Programs

    What a wonderful surprise to find in your email! I am so happy for you, and I am looking forward to meeting you and everyone else!
  11. Kari Shimer

    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

    Kari Shimer replied to Kari Shimer's topic in School, College Programs

    I’m leaning towards sneakers! Going to get some waterproofing spray so they are easier to clean. I’ve tried the clogs on and my foot is too wide. I also have some orthotics to add to sneakers
  12. Kari Shimer

    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

    Kari Shimer replied to Kari Shimer's topic in School, College Programs

    I am online shopping for shoes. We can have all black, navy, or white. I think I'm going to go traditional nursing and do all white
  13. Kari Shimer

    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

    Kari Shimer replied to Kari Shimer's topic in School, College Programs

    Is anyone else so excited that they want to buy all the nurse things now, or is it just me? LOL Congrats to everyone who has gotten in so far! Can't wait to meet you
  14. Kari Shimer

    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

    Kari Shimer replied to Kari Shimer's topic in School, College Programs

    I got in!! My BF is #2 on the alternate list. Congrats to those of y’all
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    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

    Kari Shimer replied to Kari Shimer's topic in School, College Programs

    Is your mom still working as a nurse? She will be a great study resource. My mom and I have bonded even more since I started my prerequisites. She works from home for a home health agency. She...