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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    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

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

    Awesome! Thank you!
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    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

    Kari Shimer replied to Kari Shimer's topic in School 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. Still waiting for my fingerprints to be approved, and my...
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    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

    Kari Shimer replied to Kari Shimer's topic in School 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 my test results) and being sick is just making eve...
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    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

    Kari Shimer replied to Kari Shimer's topic in School 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 I may have covid and was waiting for my covid tes...
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    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

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

    yes! I wanted to do something like this as well! Wasn't sure if our program allowed it.
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    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

    Kari Shimer replied to Kari Shimer's topic in School 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 $84.
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    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

    Kari Shimer replied to Kari Shimer's topic in School 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 doing well and getting excited for orientation soo...
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    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

    Kari Shimer replied to Kari Shimer's topic in School 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 searching everywhere to find the same ones in my size!
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    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

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

    Hey y'all, I'm sorry I'm not very good at checking this page.
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    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

    Kari Shimer replied to Kari Shimer's topic in School 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! ?
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    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

    Kari Shimer replied to Kari Shimer's topic in School 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 LOL.
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    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

    Kari Shimer replied to Kari Shimer's topic in School 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 LOL.
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    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

    Kari Shimer replied to Kari Shimer's topic in School 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 all!
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    SPC Spring 2021 Applicants

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

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

    Kari Shimer replied to Kari Shimer's topic in School 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 recently became the educator for their offices nationwide...