SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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    Working 60 hrs a week while in Nursing school????

    SopranoKris replied to COMPLEXBeautyy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You guess you can cut down? Did your advisors not tell you what the time requirement is for school? Our program doesn't recommend working at all. If you must, they say to keep it to 20 hours or...
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    Schedules for this upcoming semester

    SopranoKris replied to brenay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished my pre-reqs last semester. I'm working on courses towards the BSN while waiting to find out if I'm accepted into the program. I'll be taking Chem, Stats & finishing my Phlebotomy...
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    should i retake classes

    SopranoKris replied to chibix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on which classes the program focuses on for your GPA requirements. Our school only looks at the required science pre-reqs. They don't use other courses to calculate your GPA. Other...
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    Chemistry not required for nursing program?

    SopranoKris replied to RN2BE93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our Pharmacology courses must be completely different then. We had to know the chemical structure & physiological effects of the drugs as well as the nursing implications, side effects,...
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    Shadowing program

    SopranoKris replied to aliciat22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would suggest Med/Surg, because that's where you're going to spend time in clinicals when you're in the nursing program. Does a specialty interest you? ER? NICU? Cardiology? Peds? Think about...
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    Chemistry not required for nursing program?

    SopranoKris replied to RN2BE93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you absolutely sure of this? I don't know of any BSN programs that don't require both Gen. Chem & Organic Chem. I can't imagine taking Pharmacology and not having a background in Chemistry,...
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    Pursuing my nursing career at 37. Words of wisdom needed!

    SopranoKris replied to Katieon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the previous posters....no worries! I'll be 43 on my next birthday. My last college course was 18 years ago. I just started going back in June. I've just completed all my pre-reqs and...
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    I DID IT!!!!!!

    SopranoKris replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Isn't it a great feeling? I just finished my pre-reqs and met with my advisor to get the application. I have until March 1st to submit my application. I'm still waiting for my 3 letters for my...
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    Made an C in anatomy, how to prepare for physiology and make an A?

    SopranoKris replied to mee9mee9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Use Dr. Leslie Samuel's video tutorials on YouTube. They are GREAT! You'll find his channel under Interactive-Biology. He's got great vids for neurons, action potentials, cardiac cycle, digestion,...
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    Taking Anatomy and Microbiology

    SopranoKris replied to juliatina18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Microbiology and Physiology this past semester (plus 4 other classes, including Pharmacology). If you were organized enough to get through Chem & Calculus at the same time, you can do...
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    Just accepted into my 1st choice ABSN program, BUT......

    SopranoKris replied to PennyS's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't look a gift horse in the mouth....GO FOR IT!!! Yes, you're right. The sooner you start, the sooner you'll be done. This school was your 1st choice for a reason. You still have 2 weeks to get...
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    Chemistry not required for nursing program?

    SopranoKris replied to RN2BE93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on your program. However, take a close look at your course pre-requisites. While the nursing program may not require Chem as a pre-req, it might be a pre-req for other courses, such as...
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    Fall 2012 A&P2 students where are you??!!

    SopranoKris replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks, Nurse2b7337 I'm not counting my chickens until I have that acceptance letter in my hands (fingers crossed)!!! I just got my ID badge for the hospital. I'm starting my phlebotomy externship...
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    Was reprimanded and told to resign. Advice or thoughts would be appreciated.

    SopranoKris replied to nurse20011's topic in General Nursing

    Don't get me started on Illinois and their terrible unemployment system!!! I had to fire an employee for gross negligence. She was terrible! Always late, always leaving her work unfinished, called...
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    Grades are great except for one prereq!

    SopranoKris replied to futurenurse912's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't let it hold you back. Your overall GPA is still great! Go for
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    Taking physiology before human anatomy

    SopranoKris replied to andendeavor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should check with an advisor (or at least the course catalogue) before enrolling. Most schools will not allow you to take Physiology before Anatomy. You really need a solid foundation in Anatomy...
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    Spring Semester'13 Schedule

    SopranoKris replied to professionalgirl80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes! I did it last semester. I took Physiology (A&P II at most schools), Microbiology, Microbiology Lab, Pharmacology, Human Growth/Development and Intro to Health Professions all at the same...
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    Gen. Chemistry Spring 2013...

    SopranoKris replied to 7237dallas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Gen. Chem back in 1993. The school accepted my credit, but the BSN program will not accept it as a pre-req for Organic Chem, so I have to re-take it. Not thrilled that I have to re-take yet...
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    Classes and American Red Cross CNA course simultaneously?

    SopranoKris replied to stellakc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know how much the ARC CNA program has changed, but when I took it in the early 90s, there was no way you could do anything else in conjunction with the program. I was at the RC every day from...
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    Stastics for health sciences VS statistics

    SopranoKris replied to stephanne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    (For some reason, my response posted twice and I can't delete it. So, I'm editing
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    Stastics for health sciences VS statistics

    SopranoKris replied to stephanne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my area, there is more job opportunity for PAs than for NPs. There are 2 major universities with DNP programs and the market is flooded with new grads. The closest PA program is about 45 minutes...
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    Stastics for health sciences VS statistics

    SopranoKris replied to stephanne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No, because my plan is to go to PA school after getting my BSN. They won't take any math or science credits older than 8 years to get into their program. I ended up having to retake quite a few...
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    Stastics for health sciences VS statistics

    SopranoKris replied to stephanne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Heck...I'm old enough to be everyone's mom in most of my classes! I'm 43 and I had a professor younger than me this semester! But you know what? Most people don't care how old you are. They just...
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    Final Grades for Fall'12

    SopranoKris replied to professionalgirl80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Cgrant...a B is by no means being a slacker in Micro. It's a TOUGH
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    In limbo between Pre-nursing and Nursing..where to go from here?

    SopranoKris replied to sixela21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why not take courses that pertain to the BSN during your 7 to 8 month gap between now & starting the RN program? That's what I'm doing. I am also going to take courses towards the BSN during the...