SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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    I got in

    SopranoKris replied to jesus01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations!!! Way to go!!!
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    Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

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

    We have a HUGE lab test tomorrow. Basically, almost any differential test you can think of is going to be on it (IMViC, Urease, DNAse, Sulfide, etc.) We have at least 18 different tests, their...
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    I'm No longer a Pre-nursing student..Thanks ALLNURSES! Got Accepted! Spring 2013

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

    Awesome news!!! Congratulations!!!! Hoping to join the ranks soon. Won't know until April...(fingers
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    Fall 2012 A&P2 students where are you??!!

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

    I keep telling my self "5 more weeks to go...5 more weeks to go..." We're in the home stretch!!! Taking Exam 3 on Friday. Our last exam will be in December and we're done. Still have 2 more papers...
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    W-withdrawal on record

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

    A few W's won't hurt you. No
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    Is math in nursing hard? Maybe I should reconsider nursing?

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

    Take a deep breath and know this...nursing math is not nearly as difficult as algebra! Yay! :D Once you learn how to set up your dosaging problem (e.g. gtts/min, mL/h, capsules/dose, etc.) it's...
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    Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

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

    We just finished our last diagnostic tests on Monday. We'll interpret the results tomorrow and then we take our exam next week and start on Unknowns. Looking forward to the Unknowns. Hoping I get...
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    Need advice/insight please about my education path!

    SopranoKris replied to midido80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's always good to have a plan B! Also, have you considered any accelerated RN to BSN programs (perhaps your university has one?) that you apply to in your area if you have to get your bachelor's...
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    Prerequisite GPA

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

    I agree with SycamoreStudent. Meet with your advisor. Each school's GPA "competitiveness factor" is going to be different from program to program. At our school, even though the minimum is 2.5, it...
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    Applying in the Spring! What about you?

    SopranoKris replied to olivia18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am applying to LCC in the in Spring (March 1st deadline). All pre-reqs will be completed by December. Will know at the end of April whether I'm accepted into Fall 2013 or Spring 2014 cohort. If I...
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    A&P or Chemistry.....

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

    Much more study time with A&P. I found Chem to be easier (even though I'm not fond of
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    anyone else having a hard time with pharm or is it just me??

    SopranoKris replied to ErinDel's topic in General Students

    I find that if I make flash cards with the following information for each drug, it helps me remember them: Drug name (generic & trade name) Drug class (e.g. cholinergics, anticolinergics,...
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    Should You Commute To Nursing School?

    SopranoKris replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    Thank you for such an informative article. While my nursing school will be close by, I am planning on attending PA school after my BSN. The nearest PA schools are 1 hour away (the farthest is 2...
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    Applying to "?" in the spring~!

    SopranoKris replied to kplp1111's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I will be done with my pre-reqs on December 17th. First date I can apply for next cohort is Jan. 1st (with March 1st deadline). Points-based admissions are selected & announced by the end of...
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    Is it easy to get into nursing school anywhere???

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

    Our program takes 128 students per year (64 per semester) for the full-time program. They take an additional 64 for the part-time program (they start in the summer). Not sure how many they take for...
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    Fall 2012 A&P2 students where are you??!!

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

    Got my formal lab report back today and was shocked. No one in the class got higher than an 80%. I was really upset about this. That was a 3 page paper in APA format and we followed every detail of...
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    Is it easy to get into nursing school anywhere???

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

    I refuse to apply to lottery programs. Why should someone making the bare minimum requirements get in over someone who has a 4.0 GPA, HCE hours, etc.? There are several programs out there that have...
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    How Many Classes?

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

    You take as many as you can reasonably handle! This summer, I took 4 classes (12 credits). Right now, I'm taking 6 classes (17 credits). I am currently not working, so I have enough time to devote...
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    Interesting Physician Perspective On NPs

    SopranoKris replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That is an exception, rather than the norm. If you check the majority of PA programs, a bachelor's degree is required for entry, along with a host of science pre-reqs as well as required Patient Care...
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    AP1, any tips?

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

    For the Physiology component, I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Leslie Samuels videos. You can find him on YouTube under Interactive-Biology or you can go directly to his website:...
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    Fall 2012 A&P2 students where are you??!!

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

    I'm sooooo ready for this semester to be over. We have to write yet another paper next week. UGH! We haven't even received the first one back yet. I'm glad this class ties in so closely with...
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    Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

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

    LMAO, dsb_fam! Too
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    Interesting Physician Perspective On NPs

    SopranoKris replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not true. PAs can prescribe any med a physician can prescribe (because the physician reviews their work). Whereas NPs are limited in what they can prescribe. I just went through a long,...
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    Fall 2012 - Pharmacology

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

    We're in the home stretch now...less than 2 months to go before the semester is over...yay!!!!! This unit focuses on drugs of the peripheral nervous system (cholinergics, adrenergics,...
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    Should I take Introductory Chemistry or General Chemistry?

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

    Take Gen Chem. If you decide later to pursue your BSN it will count towards your Chem credits. Intro to Chem will NOT