shan409

shan409 ASN, BSN, LPN, RN

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  1. Schoolcraft Nursing Program

    shan409 replied to TheWalkingRN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm happy to hear this. I am looking at Schoolcraft or OCC for my LPN-RN and have heard that Schoolcraft is the way to go (from some of my instructors at DU that have also taught at

  2. Passed in 75Q! Here's how...

    shan409 replied to Jonesie_MacRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!!!

  3. LPN-RN Detroit/Metro-Detroit area

    shan409 replied to shan409's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm awesome! Thanks for asking. Finished the LPN program the first week of August and am now waiting to take the

  4. I passed!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

    Thanks everyone! Yes, NCLEX is next. I have my Kaplan test prep class this Wednesday and Thursday. I'm

  5. It's Official

    shan409 replied to BPerez32's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats!!!!!

  6. Davenport BSN

    shan409 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hello all! Wondering if anyone is in or is starting the BSN @ Davenport. I've spoken with someone at the Warren and Livonia campuses and am reassured that the BSN is the way for me to go. I've been...

  7. Majority of Class Not Passing

    shan409 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I wanted to know if anyone is aware if there are any laws or percentage requirements for schools to continue to thrive if majority of current students will not pass (more than 60% of my current class,...

  8. 1st Semester Passed by the grace of God

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

    Congrats! Keep the faith and hang in

  9. Smart move to go LPN then Bridge over

    shan409 replied to RunnerD1987's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I plan on bridging through as well. I have one more semester to finish my LPN (will be done August 2015 ), getting married in October (taking the fall semester off), taking a few more pre-reqs in the...

  10. Moving and positioning Patients

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

    Always think about safety (especially when repositioning and transferring) and

  11. Passes Second Semester of Program

    shan409 replied to BPerez32's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats! Almost

  12. Oakland Community College 2015 Applicants

    shan409 replied to Succeedachieve's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Congrats ladies! I am looking to start OCC for my LPN-RN. I finish my LPN (from Davenport this summer). I need to check it out soon. Are nursing classes offered at all campuses or is everyone that...

  13. CHAMBERLIN/ ADN PROGRAMS! Help :(

    shan409 replied to kr95's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi, I am unsure of how their acceptance process is, but if you have to write an essay, then explain your passion and journey thus far. I am currently at Davenport for my LPN (I plan on bridging...

  14. I failed out of Nursing School... Appealed and WON!!

    shan409 replied to ToBeBornANurseJB's topic in General Students

    AWESOME! Nursing school has stipulations that aren't there for medical degrees. Being a "book smart" nurse will get you no where on the floor. Critical thinking is what makes a nurse, an awesome...

  15. I graduated!

    shan409 replied to Nathifalr26's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats! I can't wait until I'm

  16. 1st Semester=Passed!!!!

    shan409 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm so excited that I passed my first semester of my PN program. We need an 80 to pass our nursing classes so: Fundamental - 82.5 B Pharmacology 1 - 85 B Fundamental Clinical - A 1 semester down, 2...

  17. Chamberlain or Davenport?

    shan409 replied to di48346's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi, I'm a current LPN student at Davenport (Warren) and alot of my class just got accepted into the BSN program. I like our school (for the most part). Being a private university, it is more...

  18. HFCC Nursing Program pre and co-reqs

    shan409 replied to Mommaofthree85's topic in Michigan Nursing

    That's kinda awesome for me, as chem is not my strong suit. I got an A- in my first A&P at Davenport, and am understanding A&P II well. But Chem! That's another

  19. LPN school so far

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

    I can so relate and if anyone can give a nursing student a pat on the bad its a fellow nursing student. I am in my second semester (out of 3) and can not wait until I pass everything. Being a mommy,...

  20. HFCC Nursing Program pre and co-reqs

    shan409 replied to Mommaofthree85's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I finished my associate (liberal arts) from HFCC last summer, then transferred to Davenport after being accepted into their LPN program. So I am looking to go back to HFCC (or Schoolcraft or OCC,...

  21. LPN-RN Detroit/Metro-Detroit area

    shan409 replied to shan409's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi, Davenport's (Warren campus) PN program was not difficult to get into. I transferred credits from Henry Ford (associate of arts) and Baker (I was going to Auburn Hills and Allen Park campus), so...

  22. Trade school or?

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

    I am taking my LPN at a University (they offer LPN/BSN/MSN, no RN), and yes it is higher in tuition than a community college, but much less than a trade school. I would advise going to a community...

  23. iPhone usage allowed

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

    At the hospital I work at you are allowed to use tablets/i-pads, but not your "smartphone" (that does the same thing, go figure right?). In the LPN program I am in, we were encouraged to purchase our...

  24. I would love to be a LPN

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

    I love Khan academy (esp. for

  25. 1st Semester=Passed!!!!

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

    Thanks, time managment is key! Study those NCLEX style questions in the back of the chapters (if they are in your book). Your fellow students will be there to help you, so make good