SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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MSN APRN AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

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    GRE Prep?

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

    There are a lot of GRE prep software/practice tests available. You can easily get them at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, etc. I took the GRE back in the early 90s and bought a prep book that came with...
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    A and P over 7 weeks during summer

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

    Whenever I take a new class, I plan on studying the same amount of time that I spend in the class/lab each week. Then I either cut back on the hours (if it's too much) or add to it (if it's really...
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    Phlebotomy, pct

    SopranoKris replied to Kdrenee's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Where I live, the CNAs cannot draw blood. Only the phlebotomy techs can (who work for the lab). I'm getting my phlebotomy certification not only to work part-time until nursing school starts, but...
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    Summer 2012 - Check in

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

    Going to the nursing building on Monday to purchase my lab coat & phlebotomy kit for my Phlebotomy class. Can't wait to get started on this course...it looks like it's going to be all hands-on....
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    A and P over 7 weeks during summer

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

    Here's a great website where you can take A&P quizzes, play games, etc. VERY helpful!!! Web Anatomy: Self
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    A and P over 7 weeks during summer

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

    No, not impossible. I'm taking Anatomy this summer (8 weeks - our school has Anatomy separate from Physiology). I have to re-take A&P since I took it 25 years ago and the credit no longer counts....
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    Driving distance to nursing program

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

    If I get into the ADN program here...only a 5 minute commute. There are also 2 BSN programs I'm applying to. One is 10 minutes away, but the other is 45 min. to an hour away (depending on traffic)....
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    Question About Stretched Ears

    SopranoKris replied to KatieMarie1127's topic in General Students

    What's more important to you? Getting to keep your gauges or getting a job as an RN? While you might love your stretched lobes, it gives a lot of people the "squicks" and makes them feel...
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    Advice for getting into Nursing School (second career)

    SopranoKris replied to HesterPrynne123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Make some appointments with the nursing advisors at the programs you want to apply to. You will then get all the details & answers to your questions that aren't found on the website. It's...
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    ccac's rejections letters for the nursing program

    SopranoKris replied to tpejjj's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Their website lists the pre-reqs for students prior to the 2012 application and current 2012 applicants. I'm still failing to see how they didn't inform students of the changes. It specifically...
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    Starting Nursing Program in 8 days!!!

    SopranoKris replied to Live.&.Learn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow...what wonderful news! Congratulations I'll bet that makes studying for your finals more enjoyable, knowing that you're starting the next phase!
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    Entry-level MSN NP programs

    SopranoKris replied to codeblue222's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Lots of schools have accelerated MNP or DNP programs. Take your pick...Google is your
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    ccac's rejections letters for the nursing program

    SopranoKris replied to tpejjj's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I don't know if you really have a lawsuit there or not. I know schools give bonus points for admissions if you complete what they call co-requisites (e.g. Microbiology, Pharmacology, etc.) It's not...
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    Advice for getting into Nursing School (second career)

    SopranoKris replied to HesterPrynne123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    HesterPrynne...how does the school you want to go to calculate your GPA. Do they take just your pre-reqs or do they use your cummulative GPA? Is it a points-based admissions process? If so, how...
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    I'm on my way to becoming a nurse!

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

    Congratulations!
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    racism?

    SopranoKris replied to dcw132003's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You mentioned you're going to Prairie State College in IL. I attended this school and graduated with an AS. I never saw any racism in that school. In fact, the majority of the students in my...
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    MSU or UM-Flint to complete BSN

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thank you for the reply. I will be contacting you in few weeks. If I get accepted at LCC, I'll have a 9 month to 1 year gap (depending on which cohort I'm accepted to) before I start nursing school....
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    Summer 2012 - Check in

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

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    Pre-req expiration question

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

    I'm being forced to re-take 8 classes due to "expired" credits (Has the human body changed in the last 20 years???) At my school, I was told that since I'm re-taking the course due to the age of...
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    Advice for getting into Nursing School (second career)

    SopranoKris replied to HesterPrynne123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    BTW, I love your screen name...Hester Prynne! I remember that story from high school. Let's hope the scarlet "A" stands for A's in your nursing pre-reqs I, too, am an adult student, changing...
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    CPR training in michigan

    SopranoKris replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I scheduled my through the American Heart Association. It was $60 for a 4 hour class on a Saturday afternoon. Fit in perfectly with my schedule and it was 5 minutes away from my home. Definitely...
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    A&P 1 Summer 2012 Check In

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

    I hear ya! I'm not a morning person, either. The only Anatomy class I could get that had the same professor for lecture & lab (who had a high rating on RateMyProfessor.com) was the 8 AM...
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    I Got In!!!!!!!!!!!

    SopranoKris replied to athomas2340's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations!!! What terrific news...you must be doing the happy
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    Summer 2012 - Check in

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

    They are such different classes. I *loved* Micro when I took it back in '94. The labs were so much fun and I had a wonderful professor that made class enjoyable. It was HARD, but I learned so much...
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    All done pre-reqs? Ready to apply?

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

    Congratulations on a big step completed! I'll be done with my pre-reqs at the end of the Fall semester and will apply in January. Can't wait to get going!!! Best of luck on your applications...let...