SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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    Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

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

    Our back-ordered lab manuals FINALLY arrived! (Class starts tomorrow...nothing better than giving me a heart-attack before the semester starts!!!) Lecture - Microbiology: Principles &...
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    Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

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

    Thanks for the great
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    Fall 2012 A&P2 students where are you??!!

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

    I'm starting on Friday (8/24). We don't technically have A&P 1 or 2 here. We have Anatomy first and then Physiology second. So, just finished Anatomy this summer and will start Physiology on...
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    What are some tips for Microbiology?

    SopranoKris replied to EMT89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Micro 18 years ago and have to re-take it this semester because my credits are now considered "too old" to be accepted into the program. (Got an A in Micro too!!!) My best advice is to sketch...
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    4 Quadrants/ 9 Abdominopelvic Regions

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

    I cannot stress the importance of trying to diagram it by hand...it REALLY helps you to memorize! Even if you can't draw, just make rudimentary stick figures. This especially comes in handy when you...
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    A&P what do we really need?

    SopranoKris replied to butterflykisses23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The best way to retain the information is to use memorization techniques other than rote memory. For example, get an A&P coloring book. Yes, I know it sounds silly, but when you color the...
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    Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

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

    I start Micro on the 23rd. Getting worried because both bookstores in town have been out of the lab manual since July. I tried to find it online, but it seems like the publisher is back-ordered....
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    When Do You Start Fall Semester?

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

    We start on August 23rd. Only 2 more
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    Most difficult nursing pre req?

    SopranoKris replied to kjohnson1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I loved Micro! Yes, it was hard, but I found it very interesting. I love doing all the staining and looking at slides, so I guess it's all how you perceive it. I definitely spent a LOT of time...
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    Is taking 3 science classes insane?

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

    It depends on the type of student you are. If science is your strong suit...then it shouldn't be an issue. However, Micro is a TOUGH class. I took it 20 years ago and now I have to re-take it...
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    Fall Semester 2012

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

    I'm taking 17 credits so I'll be eligible to apply in January. Going to be super busy for the next four months!!! Physiology Microbiology Microbiology Lab (they consider this a separate class)...
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    19 Units...Advice Anyone?

    SopranoKris replied to Kendel.G's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's definitely do-able. I don't see anything that should be terribly difficult. Just stay on top of your reading/homework and you should do fine. I'm taking 6 classes in the Fall as well, but mine...
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    Fall Semester 2012 Let's Go!!!!

    SopranoKris replied to bamwife06's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'll be buying my books on Monday. I like to get them early so I have a chance to flip through them before school
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    Summer 2012 - Check in

    SopranoKris posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OK, since enrollment for Summer 2012 is close to starting, I figured I'd get the ball rolling for those of us who are taking courses this summer. What courses are you taking? Is this your first time...
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    Fall Semester 2012 Let's Go!!!!

    SopranoKris replied to bamwife06's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well said! School is my full-time job right now. I'm chomping at the bit to get my pre-reqs done!!! 20 more days until school starts again. I'll be taking 6 classes this fall, but I'll be DONE with...
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    Finally..here I go! and a word of warning

    SopranoKris replied to suzilks1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Unfortunately, for those of us who did undergrad work before the "era of computers", we're having to deal with a lot of data entry errors. When my previous school switched from typed files to...
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    Summer 2012 - Check in

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

    We're all
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    Summer 2012 - Check in

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

    Finally finished yesterday. My professors posted grades last night. I got an A in each subject....yay!!!! I'm so glad we have a 3 week break before Fall semester starts. Anatomy - 97.4% - A...
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    No More Prereqs!!!

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

    That's great news, Jocy_Ann! You must feel soooo relieved!!! I'm so excited for you as you begin your journey into nursing school. Can't wait to join the ranks
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    Cheating in Pre-Reqs

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

    Excellent! I'm so glad you reported her. And it's good to know that the professor had a suspicion about it, too. Wouldn't it be great to have her get caught doing it in the final? That would be...
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    Cheating in Pre-Reqs

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

    No ifs, ands, or buts about it....REPORT HER! It's not fair to you and the other students in your class that she is cheating on her exams. Cheating is grounds for disciplinary action or expulsion in...
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    senior in high school starting pre-reqs...

    SopranoKris replied to dannyb358's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Zoe92 just gave you the same advice I was going to type! Just remember that college professors will not remind you to study chapters or do homework like high school teachers. You're expected to...
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    Summer 2012 - Check in

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

    I have my Phlebotomy practical final tonight. I was selected to be the first person to draw blood. Not thrilled that I'm going first, but hey...at least I get it done fast, right? I'm just so glad...
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    Microbiology

    SopranoKris replied to CMH11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on your program and the entrance requirements. The program I'm trying to get into does not allow testing out in any required pre-req. They will only let you re-take a class once. They do...
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    What classes are you taking?

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

    I'm taking 6 classes this fall: Physiology Microbiology Microbiology Lab Pharmacology Human Growth & Development Introduction to Health Professions (had to substitute this for Phlebotomy...