SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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    LCC 2013 Applicant Roll Call

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks for the encouragement! Best wishes on your upcoming NCLEX
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    Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

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

    I've already figured out my 2 Unknowns (still have a week and a half to work on them in lab). So, I'm going to write up the report and turn it in early. Only took 2 sessions to figure them...
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    What is a microbiology lab practical like?

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

    Lab practical is the FUN part of Microbiology. You learn to prep slides, do stains (e.g. Gram stain, simple stain, etc.), learn various diagnostic tests to aid you in identifying microorganisms....
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    Spring 2013

    SopranoKris replied to ginna121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm done with all my pre-reqs and won't know if I'm accepted into the program until April. So, I'm working on classes towards the BSN in the mean time. I'm taking the following: Statistics Chem Chem...
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    Fall 2012 - Pharmacology

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

    Hallelujah! I ended up getting my highest score ever on today's Pharmacology exam...yay!!! :D Only the final left to take in a few weeks. I am SO happy this semester is almost over. I feel like...
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    MSU's 2nd degree nursing program

    SopranoKris replied to smithe2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ah ha! Go Green :) I'm applying for the regular BSN program there, if I don't get accepted into LCC's ASN program. I already have my associate's, but that doesn't count for the 2nd degree program at...
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    Micro Lab Final

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

    Khan Academy has great online resources for all biology courses. Good DNA & Virus videos, if you need to review. I also love Dr. Leslie Samuel's video on Cellular Respiration (oxidative...
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    MSU's 2nd degree nursing program

    SopranoKris replied to smithe2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Which university are you referring to? Michigan State University? Mississippi State University?
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    a&p II and micro in same semester?

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

    Sure, it can. I'm doing it right now :) It all hinges on how much time you have to devote to each subject. Both reading, studying & other work (e.g. writing papers, formal lab reports, etc.)...
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    Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

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

    OK, got an easy one for Sample A. My EMB had a distinct metallic-green/black growth on it, so it's definitely E. coli. Doing one last test to confirm (Indole), but pretty sure that's what I've got....
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    Fall 2012 - Pharmacology

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

    Wow...3 weeks until your NURSING SCHOOL orientation!!! How awesome is that? :D I won't know until April whether I'm in for Fall 2013 or Spring 2014. I hate waiting!!! But, it'll be here before...
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    Fall 2012 - Pharmacology

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

    Can you believe after all this stress about getting an A in Pharm and it ends up that I've pretty much got an A settled in that class (as long as I do well on the last 2 exams). However, the class...
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    Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

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

    Just started Unknowns on Wed. I know my Sample B is M. luteus. It's the only bacteria we've used all semester that has a distinctly bright, yellow color. I still don't know what Sample A is yet,...
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    Anybody else tired of taking pre-reqs?

    SopranoKris replied to FaithGurl93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm sooooooo burned out with school right now! I know we need to have these courses completed before starting nursing school, because they are foundational. However, I just want to start the...
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    Should I take Microbiology and Human Anatomy & Physiology I in class or online?

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

    Congrats on the new baby! I would either advise biting the bullet and taking your A&P and Micro in person or postponing them until your baby is older and you feel more comfortable having someone...
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    Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

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

    One more lecture exam exam to go...yay! Started Unknowns in lab today. I was able to guess which bacterium I have for sample A just by the color. The only time we had it was in the very first test...
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    Perfect career while preparing for nursing?

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

    Get your phlebotomy certification (can be done in a few months and you need 125 draws before you sit for the exam). Many programs that have PCE requirements will accept your work as a phlebotomist....
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    Fall 2012 - Pharmacology

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

    YAY!!!!!!! Gelibean, I'm SO proud of you...you did it!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!! :D :D :up: :up: I know you're going to pass pharm & med math, no problem! How awesome does it feel to...
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    Summer '13: taking 3 classes?!

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

    Just a word of warning: Pharmacology will eat up ALL of your study time. I kid you not! I am taking 6 classes this semester (no job, just school) and Pharmacology is by far the MOST time consuming...
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    Anatomy, physiology microbiology OH MY!

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

    First of all....don't be scared of these classes. They're actually quite "fun" subjects (except for the homework/study time) I, too, am a returning adult student. I finished my associate's in 1994...
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    Fall 2012 A&P2 students where are you??!!

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

    Congrats on getting accepted into nursing school. Way to
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    Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

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

    Glad that you came through Sandy in one piece I lived in FL during Hurricane Andrew and it was awful. I feel for you! The worst part is all your familiar landmarks (e.g. trees, street signs, etc.)...
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    Fall 2012 - Pharmacology

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

    Happy Dance....Happy Dance....Happy Dance....I passed the Drug Dosage Calculation math test with 100%...I'm DONE with Pharm math! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D No updates about getting into the...
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    Budgeting for nursing school

    SopranoKris replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Make sure you thank your parents often for the wonderful gift of rent-free living and food on the table. What great people You've got a good plan there. It will pay off later when you're done with...
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    Fall 2012 - Pharmacology

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

    Yay!!!! Great job on your test, gelibean :D Doesn't it feel like Pharmacology is a "weeding out" course? I have seen our class dwindle in size from when we started. We had 75 students in our...