shan409

shan409 ASN, BSN, LPN, RN

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  1. Stressed out nursing student! Anyone else?

    shan409 replied to Kate33's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Keep your "why" in mind. Do not ever let anyone knock you off your square, even yourself. You have to stay strong for your dad. You can study while bedside with him, but the most important thing is...

  2. help with entrance essay

    shan409 replied to Rosina's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Think about your "why". My "why" is my work experience. I've worked as a activities assistant to a care manager to a social work tech and am now a lead pharmacy technician in busy hospital. I've...

  3. Last Semester

    shan409 replied to Still Standing's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats! But for the other students, were they not aware of their financial aid status? Why would they start a program they couldn't afford. They should have been applying for scholarships up the...

  4. interview attire

    shan409 replied to alina1235's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am in agreeance with everyone that has already posted. Never wear scrubs. Always dress to

  5. Breckinridge School of Nursing @ ITT Canton, MI

    shan409 replied to tlanise's topic in Michigan Nursing

    terry313, no they were not all story problems. I took my HESI at HFCC and had the results transferred to ITT (I think it was

  6. Breckinridge School of Nursing @ ITT Canton, MI

    shan409 replied to tlanise's topic in Michigan Nursing

    tdabney427, I do not believe they are seeking NLNAC/CCNE accreditation. After speaking with nurses (RN & BSN) at the hospital I work at, they said you will be able to find employment as an RN,...

  7. I DID IT!!

    shan409 replied to CaseyFutureNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    YAYYYYY!

  8. Back to school!

    shan409 replied to SUSIE6's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I believe you will be able to find midnight employment with no problem. That is my goal after I finish this LPN program (I have one little princess that is 20 months old). My goal is to work 3-12...

  9. Study habits...

    shan409 replied to lpn2B2016's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi! I'm anxious to know as well. I start my program Sept 3 (Fall 2014) and we won't find out any info until 4-5 weeks prior. UGH! I need to get my schedule together for work, day care, etc......

  10. CNA before RN

    shan409 replied to HealingThoughts's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I believe that would be a good move so you will have healthcare/nursing care/patient care experince under your belt. I am not familar w/ the Flint area. Sorry. I'm from

  11. failing on purpose?

    shan409 replied to daisy15's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If 5 students passed, that would make me evaluate myself if I was not one of the 5. I understand that most of the class failed, but that is a reflection of the method of teaching as well as the...

  12. To be or not to be an LPN?

    shan409 replied to Rice7's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I love what TashaLPN2006RN2012 wrote. I depends on your situation. Do what is best for you! I have been in the healthcare field since I was 19 (now 28). I've been every thing from an activities...

  13. Everest or Dorsey Lpn Program

    shan409 replied to Janika20's topic in Michigan Nursing

    One was already employed at the nursing home they work at, so she did not have to find employment (I am not aware of her salary). The other just passed last month, so she is currently

  14. lpn encouragement

    shan409 replied to msbossb's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm starting an LPN program here in the Metro-Detroit area after sitting on a waitlist for an RN program, then getting into a program that wasn's accredited by anyone except the state board, and I...

  15. ITT Canton March 2014

    shan409 replied to shan409's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hey Nikki, just to fill my All Nurses homies in on my progress....I have been accepted to and am starting Davenport's LPN program in the Fall (2014)! :nurse:I am super excited after waiting so long...

  16. Roll Call 2014

    shan409 replied to Brucshaire's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello! I am very excited to be starting Davenport University's LPN program in Fall 2014

  17. Everest or Dorsey Lpn Program

    shan409 replied to Janika20's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hey Janika! (I added you on here as well.) I don't have any info on Dorsey, but I did go to an info session at Everest. And yes as Emily Emily stated it is $36,000. I know two graduates. One...

  18. Oakland university lpn program in detroit,mi

    shan409 replied to msbac's topic in Michigan Nursing

    They do not have a waitlist, but I believe the nursing programs only start every Fall. I took the TEAS in Oct/Nov 2013 to apply for early admission to both nursing programs for Fall 2014(LPN and BSN...

  19. Im at the point of unsure

    shan409 replied to chaparra9037's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think you will feel valued and fulfilled if you do anything "hands-on" in the healthcare field, but you may want to go with something that pays enough for you to live comfortably... Radiology,...

  20. Oakland university lpn program in detroit,mi

    shan409 replied to msbac's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Last I checked OU was reevaluating the program, but still taking applications. I inquired in March. For those that are still looking for programs, I was accepted to Davenport's LPN program and I...

  21. Davenport BSN

    shan409 replied to shan409's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hello! Any Davenport grads? I am starting the LPN program at DU in the Fall, but am still more than likely going to apply to the

  22. How far in advance....

    shan409 replied to lpn2B2016's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think I'm going to start as soon as I start the program. Then we will have a more in depth feel for the knowledge. My hair stylist (that just passed her NCLEX-PN said to think of the senerios in a...

  23. Davenport PN Fall 2014

    shan409 replied to shan409's topic in Michigan Nursing

    IKR!?!? I sent off my deposit

  24. Davenport PN Fall 2014

    shan409 replied to shan409's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I haven't as of yet. I hope someone responses. I see some Davenport students here at DMC doing clinicals, but I'm sure they are probably BSN students. But if I see anyone soon, I am going to stop...

  25. Davenport PN Fall 2014

    shan409 replied to shan409's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Congrats! I'm excited too! It's been a long time coming for me as well. I was even about to apply for respiratory therapy (at HFCC) but nursing is where my heart is. I can not wait to start and...