shan409

shan409 ASN, BSN, LPN, RN

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  1. Lvn or Phlembotomy?

    shan409 replied to Natasha A.'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If you plan on only working in the lab, then phlembotomy would be for you, but you will need to further your education...cytology or some type of histology bachelors. If you plan on nursing being...

  2. Immunizations

    shan409 replied to shells31's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your physician will complete the forms given to you by the school that you have the vaccine series started. You just get a sign off as you go back and you may even need more after your titers are...

  3. What to expect during Nursing Program Orientation?

    shan409 replied to NRRN,IWP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They sent our orientation packet (Davenport in MI) in the mail and we had a few weeks to get it completed. It had what we needed to have completed before a certain date (a few weeks before...

  4. Doing Away with LPN?

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

    After more than 3 years waiting on 2 different RN (ADN) programs (one actually did select me to start last year but was not accredited through a nursing body, only state), I finally applied to an LPN...

  5. need advice

    shan409 replied to spartymum7's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I've looked at HFCC (now HFC-Henry Ford College) and Schoolcraft for bridge programs. Looks like Madonna University has an LPN-BSN bridge but I haven't looked into it that much. I plan to bridge as...

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

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

    We got a list in out orientation packet with scrub prices, patches with the school's logo, labcoats, etc... Everything thing is pretty affordably priced. I am looking to my fellow all nurses homies...

  7. Today's the day!

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

    You have gotten this far, you WILL manage everything just fine. Best

  8. LPN programs "14" Michigan

    shan409 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hello! I would like to hear from students that are starting and from students that are graduating from LPN programs here in Michigan in (or around) 2014. I'll start. I am starting Davenport's LPN...

  9. LPN programs "14" Michigan

    shan409 replied to shan409's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Advance standing: Already has a certain healthcare certificate/associate degree (or bachelors degree in some cases). All schools are different, some accept RRTs,CPhTs, PTAs, etc... while some only...

  10. Starting LPN Program in Sept 2014 HELP

    shan409 replied to Payelor93's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Bridging is a great suggestion, and I believe that is what most people that are getting becoming LPNs are doing. Most LPNs that want to live comfortably will continue their education at least tp the...

  11. Nervous Wreck!

    shan409 replied to no weapon formed's topic in Michigan Nursing

    PRAY! Have and keep faith. (FYI-My best friend has her MSW from here in MI, and a mild criminal record...anything is possible. She is now a Juvenile Crisis Intervention Counselor in

  12. Starting LPN Program in Sept 2014 HELP

    shan409 replied to Payelor93's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You have have a passion for caring for others to be a nurse, or you will not be a happy camper. I know 3 people that have their MSW (Master's in Social Work) that don't make more than 50,000 a year,...

  13. already feeling overwhelmed and it hasnt started yet D:

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

    I was prepared for the dreaded packet because I work in a pediatric specialty center and we have students (Pharmacy, nursing, social work, etc...) and I help check out the packets. I am very excited...

  14. LPN programs "14" Michigan

    shan409 replied to shan409's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Sure.

  15. Athena Lpn Program Toledo Ohio

    shan409 replied to **guest2015**'s topic in Ohio Nursing

    That's great. Best Wishes! My friend is enjoying her nursing experience, besides the

  16. I want to document my LPN student experience!

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

    I'm starting Sept. 3rd. I can't wait! Congrats to us all! Will you have a blog or just document it as you

  17. Clinicals

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

    Wow! Seems like you should be able to go over her head, to a Dean

  18. 2014 LPN students

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

    Awesome! Since you passed with flying colors, you will get in! So

  19. Graduation Time!!!!

    shan409 replied to Mwillis3's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats!!!!!! Best

  20. PLEASE HELP! Wayne state Nursing or University of Detroit Mercy?!

    shan409 replied to a0646504's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I say Wayne State! Everyone that I know (I work for DMC-so Social Worker, Occupational Therapists, RNs, SLP, Pharm.D., etc...) loves Wayne. U of D is private, so expect to pay or get a lot of...

  21. looking for an online program

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

    I was about to say "I really wouldn't want an Online Nurse to take care of me or my family". I think we have to always put ourselves in our soon to patient's/resident's

  22. Sneak peak 1st week of LPN School

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

    That's awesome. That's right never try to "fit in". Always be "you", meaning a qualified healthcare professional that knows their stuff and professional. Strive to be the best, no matter the...

  23. The Letters of Recommendation for Applications

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

    I work at hospital as a pharmacy technician, so I had my pharmacist, a fellow tech, and an RN write reference letters for me. I got in

  24. Oakland university lpn program in detroit,mi

    shan409 replied to msbac's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Cool. I saw something on the website, saying they were considering the future of the program, so that explains

  25. LPN programs "14" Michigan

    shan409 replied to shan409's topic in Michigan Nursing

    That's cool. What