SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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    5 pre reqs left

    SopranoKris replied to 2bNurseCurtis98's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I bit the bullet and took 6 courses this semester just to be done with my pre-reqs. Let me preface this by saying that I don't work (got laid off in May), nor are my kids young (my son is a teenager...
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    LCC 2013 Applicant Roll Call

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Isn't it awful that you have to wait a whole entire year to apply? That's why I ended up taking 6 classes this semester. I didn't want to wait another year to apply. Now that the semester is done,...
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    Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

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

    Final grades were posted...got an A in both lecture &
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    LCC 2013 Applicant Roll Call

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Wow, 152 points should definitely get you in! :) Looks like I'm going to have 148 points because some of my volunteer hours are too old to make the cut off. Hoping that's still enough to get in!...
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    Help with transcript requests

    SopranoKris replied to jh408's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most schools take any where from 4 to 6 weeks to process transcripts. You also need to remember there is probably no work being done during the holiday break as well. It's only been a few weeks. I...
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    Stastics for health sciences VS statistics

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

    Don't worry...you'll get into the swing of things pretty quickly. I finished my associate's degree 18 years ago and just started going back to school in June. My pre-reqs are finally done! I was so...
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    RN or MD

    SopranoKris replied to ksecatero21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm pursuing my RN with the intention of becoming a PA. I know there are PA to MD bridge programs, but I know of none that exist for RN to MD. I've had several people say "why not just go right to...
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    Stastics for health sciences VS statistics

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

    If you are sure that Stats for Health Sciences will transfer to the BSN program, then go for it. I took Business Stats 18 years ago and they're making me re-take Stats for the BSN program. I'm...
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    Summer schedule help

    SopranoKris replied to mrsvickerie2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not sure about your school, but at ours, you can't take Human Growth & Development until you've completed the pre-requisite of Intro to Psychology first. I would highly suggest you meet with...
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    I need help with scheduling!!

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

    I agree! It depends on your school's requirements. I took Physiology (aka A&P 2) and Microbiology (plus lab) in the same semester. It's do-able if you're strong in
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    Final Grades for Fall'12

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

    Congratulations! Doesn't it feel great to accomplish your goals and to do it with good grades? :D Excellent job! I just ended my semester with 4.0 in all classes and I'm just over-the-moon...
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    Winter Session '13 Schedule

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

    We have a similar course called Healthy Lifestyles. It's all about nutrition, exercise, preventing CAD, etc. Pretty straightforward course. Not too difficult at all. We were required to complete a...
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    How many of of you are BLS certified?

    SopranoKris replied to dkmamato3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes...definitely get it! Our program requires BLS certification before applying. It's good for 2 years. Took it through the AHA. Takes about 4 hours to complete the
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    I just applied to BSN program!

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

    Here's hoping you get some good news soon! Best of
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    Finished pre-reqs....now the waiting game begins!

    SopranoKris posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, all my pre-reqs are done! YAY! I officially ended the semester yesterday. Just waiting to find out my final grades. So far, looks like a have an A in everything, but Human Growth &...
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    Finally got a letter...

    SopranoKris replied to gathrightRN2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations! Here's hoping that you get a spot soon
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    Has anyone taken A&P and Microbiology in the same semester????

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

    I highly recommend using RateMyProfessors.com to read reviews of your potential instructors. I've found it to be a pretty good representation of what I'm in for if I sign up for their classes. It's...
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    Finished pre-reqs....now the waiting game begins!

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

    Thank you so much, Zoe!!! I took 17 credits this semester and it was a LOT of hard work. But I'm so glad it's over and it went well. Eauzirus: I'm only applying to our local community college's RN...
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    Has anyone taken A&P and Microbiology in the same semester????

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

    Yes! I just did it and got an A in both. You can do it!!! Just stay organized and keep up with your studying. I took 6 classes this semester (Physiology, Microbiology, Microbiology Lab,...
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    Are you an A student. How do you achieve it

    SopranoKris replied to joselyne's topic in General Students

    I currently have a 4.0 average. What's the trick? Simple: stay organized! I buy a planner and write down every test I have and highlight it in yellow. Then I fill in all the quizzes and highlight...
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    Passed Statistics with an A-

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

    Congratulations! Stats is a tough course...way to go!
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    Finished pre-reqs....now the waiting game begins!

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

    I am doing the Happy Dance! They just posted final grades and I got a 4.0 in all my pre-reqs...YAY!!!! :D I thought I had a B for sure in Human Growth & Development. I pulled off a 98% on the...
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    If you were granted just one wish what would it be?

    SopranoKris replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    YES! This cartoon is exactly me All I want for Christmas is an acceptance letter to the nursing
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    Am i a nerd

    SopranoKris replied to cnastriving2brn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Never too early to get a jump start! In fact, my Statistics professor already e-mailed us with our homework assignments for next semester and suggested we start now. I'm buying my books next week...
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    dosage & calculations class?

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

    Depends on your comfort level working with fractions and simple "solve for X" problems. Med math/dosaging isn't very tough if you're confident in these skills. If you aren't, then go ahead and take...