shan409

shan409 ASN, BSN, LPN, RN

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  1. A pre-nurse student in Sydney need a help !

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

    Can you look at a sylabus from a Foundations of Nursing class and purchase the textbook? You should be able to go to any college bookstore or even

  2. Does your lpn school go all day m-f?

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

    I just got my schedule for the first semster. I have most of my pre-reqs (except Biology) done, so my schedule is awesome! I get to keep my full time status at work (I racked up my vacation hours...

  3. School and work!

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

    You can do anything! I start my program Sept. 3rd! I will be working 32 hours weekly (using 8 hours of vacation time every week to keep my benefit status). I have been employed for 6+ years at the...

  4. 2014-2015 LPN Students Roll Call!

    shan409 replied to **guest2015**'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi Future :nurse:s! I am Shannon from Detroit, MI and will be starting my LPN program at Davenport Sept. 3rd! I have my schedule and orientation is this Friday so I'm super excited!!!!!!! Time...

  5. LPN vs RN

    shan409 replied to SU2013's topic in General Students

    I've personally have waited for 2+ years on an ADN list (one a community college/one for a tech school). I was just accepted to an LPN program and will be bridging through (LPN-RN, RN-BSN, etc...)....

  6. Succeeding feels good!

    shan409 replied to imaginemily1323's topic in General Students

    YAYYYYYY! Stay positive. The energy you give off, is (primarily) the energy you will

  7. Running out of time...

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

    I am bridging (I'm in Michigan). I was on multiple waitlists for ADN-RN and got accepted into one but decided not to attend (no nursing board accreditation, only state BON). I then decided to apply...

  8. Wanting an LPN degree

    shan409 replied to fraguada.sm's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes, I agree with VioletKali, take all the pre-reqs you can and go with the accredited program. I went through the same thing with accreditation issues (here in MI), so I checked CCNE/NLNAC websites...

  9. LPN

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

    It's all depends. I am currently a Pharmacy Technician at a major health system in Detroit, MI. I love my job, but I am starting my nursing journey because I love the patient care "hands-on" part of...

  10. Davenport Waitlist (LPN)

    shan409 replied to granolatrees's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Looking for current students or grads of DU. I am starting the LPN program in Sept and then more than likely starting the BSN program next

  11. Breckenridge School of Nursing

    shan409 replied to Shy3's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I am in Michigan (our Breckinridge campus is in Canton, MI) but I was accepted last year and decided not to attend for a few reasons (nursing rep. said they would transfer most of my community college...

  12. Fall 2014 students...what are you buying in preparation for school?

    shan409 replied to 7237dallas's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    LOL! As of today, huh?!?! I love

  13. What to do next after BSN and 1 yr of RN experience?

    shan409 replied to newgrad0812's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I sent you a PM, but yes go out and introduce yourself. Face to face networking is the best. Even if you have to submit your app online, the manager may have you in mind or written down your...

  14. Ft school/pt job plz help!

    shan409 replied to medieval5879's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Try being a resident care assistant in an assisted living facility. The pay isn't awesome either, but it will offer afternoon/midnight shift and you will have your foot in the door once you pass your...

  15. Davenport BSN

    shan409 replied to shan409's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi Jasmin, our orientation is August 1st for the LPN program. I'm super excited! Well I guess we will keep each other updated since we can't find any alumni on all

  16. What to do next after BSN and 1 yr of RN experience?

    shan409 replied to newgrad0812's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I would look at clinics (I work in a pediatric specialty center with endo, allergy, nephro, etc... clinics) with day shift

  17. St. Joseph Mercy Nursing student needing ADVICE

    shan409 replied to bsngirl2015's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Have you volunteered in any health care facilities? If so, I would talk about your experience there. You can also talk about how much child care/restaurant management encouraged you to go into...

  18. Oakland university lpn program in detroit,mi

    shan409 replied to msbac's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Nurse Nik, I had a 68% on the TEAS-V (so not awesome) but they also weigh in your references, essay, and "nursing" experience. I've worked long term care and am now at DMC, I got my references from...

  19. LVNs May not go anywhere, but there is no job for LVNs

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

    Most people (like myself) have sat on waitlist after waitlist for RN programs and have now realized that bridging is the best way to go to become an RN. There are usually seats left over in bridging...

  20. Today's the day!

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

    Sept 3rd for me!

  21. School while pregnant?

    shan409 replied to leepatrice6's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    That's

  22. Question for those who just got accepted to LPN program

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

    Congrats! I am starting Sept. 3rd (here in MI) and my score was 68%. We were ranked off of the TEAS-V, healthcare experience, transfer classes/grades, and

  23. School while pregnant?

    shan409 replied to leepatrice6's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    ABSOLUTELY! You can do anything and don't let anyone tell you you can't. We limit ourselves. Do not doubt yourself. You are a MOMMY the most important job you will ever have and your job is to...

  24. LPN'S are not going anywhere!

    shan409 replied to lucrecole2009's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    That's right! LPNs are :nurse:s!!!!!!! And you can always take your time a bridge through as well (LPN-RN, RN-BSN, etc...), which is my plan. Then you can have your employers help you out on...

  25. LVN to BSN 8 months

    shan409 replied to supposition2012's topic in LPN to RN

    Every university requires a different amount of credits, but unless you already have a bachelors in something else you wouldn't have nearly enough credits to do