shan409

shan409 ASN, BSN, LPN, RN

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  1. In 2 Days....

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

    Hello! I start Sept. 3rd. I'm super excited. My daughter turns 2 this year as well ^! I am employed as a pharmacy technician at the hospital system that I've been at for 6+ years, so I am keeping...

  2. All of this reading!!!

    shan409 replied to NURSEY92's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Look at the charts in the book, that may help you visualize some of the what you're

  3. CNA to LPN what's a good school

    shan409 replied to mzzbrat's topic in Michigan Nursing

    You can apply for Fall 2015 (LPN and/or BSN) for early admission before Oct 31st. Just go up to the school and reqister for the TEAS-V exam and you can also enroll in some pre-reqs for Winter 2015...

  4. LPN orientation

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

    They didn't tell us to get a lab kit at the Warren campus. Maybe I should order one off the

  5. CNA to LPN what's a good school

    shan409 replied to mzzbrat's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yes ma'am. At Davenport you can take your pre-reqs while in the program, but that will increase your workload. I have taken all the pre-reqs except A&P I and II, and I will have 12 credits this...

  6. Feeling Defeated

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

    I second the YouTube videos. When I was taking my Math pre-reqs I was going nuts trying to learn another way than what my teachers taught...bam! You

  7. 12 days of freedom left

    shan409 replied to futur3lpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Same here. I am going to freeze a few meals to throw in the crockpot. I am making schedules for my daughter (day care/child care while her day and I are at school/work) and I...

  8. Davenport fall 2014 potentials

    shan409 replied to September26's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks Detroitnurse2b, I am more than likely going to apply for Fall 2015 (while in the LPN

  9. prereqs

    shan409 replied to cketch86's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It depends on your program. Private school may or may not accept coursework from other schools (that is why I waited a year to get accepted into another program). My school has an equilavency...

  10. 2014 LPN students

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

    Kshamab113, (1) you can do anything...you're a mother, which means YOU ARE SUPERWOMAN to your child. Stay positive and you can do anything you put your mind to. (2) Two of my books we are using for...

  11. hesi 5th attempt

    shan409 replied to Nurse Wilson's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Whoa! I'm not looking forward to that. But you can do

  12. hesi 5th attempt

    shan409 replied to Nurse Wilson's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Best wishes! Are you taking your exit

  13. Do I have to join facebook?

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

    I know a woman that uses FB strickly for connecting with other moms that home school their children. My aunt (RN) uses it to keep up with her family out of town. You don't have to do anything you...

  14. As of tomorrow, I'm no longer PRE-nursing!

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

    smmctowelie69, I wish my clinicals were 8-2, mine are 7am-7pm. I'm really hoping we don't stay that long. I understand they are preparing us for life as a nurse, but that spells burnout as a student...

  15. As of tomorrow, I'm no longer PRE-nursing!

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

    Best wishes fellow future ! I start my LPN program Sept 3rd. I'm super excited and

  16. Should I try out Social Work

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

    Yes both jobs help people, but nursing is a passion that ONLY nurses possess. I wanted to go for my BSW/MSW, but Nursing is my passion. I am finally starting an LPN program and am so excited. I am...

  17. First two days of LPN program

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

    Just buckle down, put your game face on, and focus on the

  18. Winter driving to school

    shan409 replied to mylove87's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Fundamentals (Mon 6-9pm), Pharm 1 (Mon 3-5pm), BIOL A&P 1 (T/TH 6-8PM), Lab for the first 6 weeks SAT 8-12, then clinicals on SAT 7am-7pm at a nursing home as well. Its about 20 min away from

  19. Canadian RN

    shan409 replied to shteena's topic in Immigration Advice

    It can't be hard at all, because there are alot of Canadian nurses that work at my hospital, but I know some of them did attend Wayne State University. Call around to a few potential

  20. CNA first or Classes?

    shan409 replied to Rose1222's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would say to start taking your pre-reqs and get good grades, then you will have the best opportunity at getting into the nursing programs when you are ready. Take your science classes last, because...

  21. Heeeelp! Nursing school starts in 12 days and I don't remember much from my pre reqs.

    shan409 replied to HolisticRN2016's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was going to start reading my fundamentals book too, looks like I'll start with A&P (I have A&P I, Nursing Foundations and Clinical, and Nursing Pharmacology I for the first semester of my...

  22. What's the class schedule for Everest's Southfield, Michigan campus?

    shan409 replied to lizjoy86's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good! Congrats, I think you will do great. Like I said in my previous post, the two people I know that attended did great and passed their boards on the first try. I hope and pray that Davenport's...

  23. Apps for LPN students

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

    Cool, thanks. My school is pushing for us to get the skyscape, so is it worth the money? I might get it. And yes android has the lippincott apps, thank you so much. I just downloaded a

  24. Advice for those with "harsh" instructors.

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

    Communication is key in any relationship (personal, business, educational, etc...). And always remember that all personalities do not and will not get along, so just stay respectful and keep the...

  25. Winter driving to school

    shan409 replied to mylove87's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am from Detroit, MI (right across the bridge from Canada...I don't know if your in Windsor) and I know at least 5 people that commute to Ohio (Toledo area) about an hour drive from Detroit. You can...