Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences - Kansas City

Michaela, RN · Nov 25, 2013

I didn't have health insurance either. I also did not have a copy of my immunization records so I actually just got the majority of mine redone because it was cheaper than getting titers drawn. I highly suggest contacting St. Luke's Hospital Employee Health because they will do it all free of charge after you receive your student badge...if you can wait that long and still be safe for clinical. Luckily, first semester we didn't start clinical until about 3 weeks in so that gave me extra time. If that doesn't work, I also got some of mine done at the health department, which still costs... but not nearly as much.

Michaela, RN · Nov 25, 2013

ajf77820 - Have you enrolled in classes yet? If so, I can tell you how to access your book list.

degratrj · Nov 25, 2013

Sweet. I actually do have my records, but I called the employee health and they said they don't have that option to give the immunizations. We get our badges in December I think, so I will try again then. But, glad to know what you did so that I don't have to be worried about 300 worth of titers. AAAhh. Thank you again for being so nice. When I meet you in person I want to buy you a coffee. You have been so helpful for the past year. Incredible. xo. dg

Michaela, RN · Nov 25, 2013

Haha, well thank you! I just remember how clueless I felt before school started and figured if I could be of help to someone I would love to be! Glad I've made your journey a little simpler. Let me know if you need anything else.

What days do you have classes in the Spring? Also, I can PM you my email address in case you'd like to contact me that way... I would probably respond more quickly. Have a great night!

degratrj · Nov 25, 2013

I have W class, thursday clinical/lab, friday post-lab. I would love a PM. Another question is this...It was mentioned that this graduating class is the largest that they have had in the schools history at 79. Did that class begin at 96 or is that a recent increase. That is brutal is 17 dropped in 2 years. Yikes. dg

Michaela, RN · Nov 25, 2013

Post lab? That must be new.. We didn't do that, but it sounds helpful! No, my class was the first with 96 and although this semester isn't quite over, we'll most likely be headed into the final semester with 91. 96 to 79 would be an awful drop! No worries though, we've lost probably ten but gained a few from the class ahead of us.

Our schedules are pretty opposite-- class on Monday, clinical Tuesday and SIM on Wednesday, so maybe we'll run I to each other on a Wednesday!

NadiaSharifi · Dec 2, 2013

Hi Michaela !

I don't have the ability to privately message you so I will just reply to this post. I have been accepted to Baker School of Nursing in Topeka and Saint Luke's. I am trying to make a decision between which program to choose, but I am receiving biased advice from many people. I know you go to Saint Luke's now and your advice would be extremely helpful to me.

Thank you,

Nadia

ajf77820 · Dec 2, 2013

Michaela- Can you tell me your email and I will send you a list of my books? Thanks!

Michaela, RN · Dec 3, 2013

my email is [email protected] Feel free to email anytime!

Nadia-

If you could email me here also, I'd be happy to give you some insight to St. Lukes!

Dean816 · Dec 4, 2013

How is your task list going? I have been mighty busy getting things in order. Can you tell me how to access my book list? I did get registered and all of that. Working on my other checklists now.

Thanks, Dena

degratrj · Dec 4, 2013

I haven't even started. This and next week is finals for me and I will think about it after that. I have started making sure about immunizations and things, but, beyond that, nothing. I have to finish this before I can get excited or started on that. What section are you in? I am in 1B

Dean816 · Dec 6, 2013

Oh yea I read that you have a killer semester to finish. I am in section 1A. The task list isnt bad. Good luck on the end of your semester!