SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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    Change major? Major decision! Is nursing a bust for me?

    SopranoKris replied to lotus180's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am currently in the financial sector and am switching careers to become a nurse. Don't go into finance. There are so many lay-offs right now and you'd be in competition for jobs with people who...
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    Lansing Community College, 2012 applicant role call!

    SopranoKris replied to npeters's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Had a chat with my pre-nursing advisor yesterday and she confirmed the points cut-off for the 2 year program was 141 points. Whew! I feel so much better now!!! If I keep my GPA where it's at and...
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    I'm in, I start nursing school in the fall

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

    Congratulations on getting accepted into nursing
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    I'm finally finished!

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

    Woo hoo!!! One big step down...celebrate!!! :cheers: Now you're on to the good stuff Best of luck in nursing
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    Cheating pre-nursing students

    SopranoKris replied to buttons93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It irritates me to no end when people come up to me and ask "can I borrow your notes?" and I know full well they're only asking because they slacked off in class and didn't bother taking notes. Why...
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    A&P 1 Summer 2012 Check In

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

    I have that book, too. It's great! I took A&P 25 years ago, so I needed a good refresher before school begins in June. It's very helpful...especially explaining the Krebs cycle, which you know...
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    New Iphone/Ipad App

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

    The only thing I don't like about the app is that I can't "like" posts. Other than that...can't stop using the app! Love it
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    Volunteering Questions

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

    The program I'm applying to considers volunteer hours for points as long as you have a minimum of 100 hours and the facility completes a volunteer certification form. Check with your program...
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    pre-reqs

    SopranoKris replied to Countrygirl10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm applying to 3 programs in January. All 3 require: Anatomy Physiology Microbiology + Microbiology Lab Psychology Human Growth & Development Pharmacology English/Writing Math (Intermediate...
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    pre-reqs

    SopranoKris replied to Countrygirl10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the post above. It depends on the program(s) you're applying to. Most schools require: Anatomy & Physiology Microbiology Psychology Pharmacology Please be aware that these courses...
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    New Iphone/Ipad App

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

    Sweet!!! I just downloaded it...awesome!!! I had no idea the Droid version was out yet. Didn't see an announcement about it. Oy...I'm going to be more distracted than ever
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    A&P 1 Summer 2012 Check In

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

    Hehehe....good one!
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    Did you get an AS Biology?

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

    Yes, I have an AS in Microbiology & Physics because of all the classes I took years ago (at the time, I wanted to be a doctor). I had so many pre-req credits that I had enough to get the AS. As...
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    A&P 1 Summer 2012 Check In

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

    I'm taking Anatomy (including lab) this summer. It's an 8 week session, so it's going to be very fast paced! Our school has Anatomy as a separate class to Physiology (I'll take that next semester in...
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    New Iphone/Ipad App

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

    Wish they'd come out with the Droid version soon. I know I'm addicted to this website...I'll be using it even more if they make an app for my
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    SO.....today, I checked the mail...again

    SopranoKris replied to trb76's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    AWESOME!!!! I'll bet you're doing the Happy Dance When do you start?
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    Is 2 classes in the summer same as 3 during the spring/fall semesters?

    SopranoKris replied to Ready-Set-Go's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're the only one who can truly judge what you can/can't juggle. How short is your summer semester? I'm taking 4 classes this summer, but I'm not working, nor do I have small children at home...
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    Phlebotomy Certification

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

    I'm taking Phlebotomy this summer instead of CNA. I read posts all the time of new RN grads who feel nervous that they didn't get enough experience inserting IV lines. I'd like to get the hands-on...
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    Lansing Community College, 2012 applicant role call!

    SopranoKris replied to npeters's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Congratulations! That's
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    Failed an A&P class 15 years ago...

    SopranoKris replied to arb19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree. I wouldn't worry about it. If you're transferring to another school, the course won't even transfer. Grades also don't transfer...just the credits. It depends on your school, but I know...
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    Wahoo! Finished with Pre-Req's!

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

    Congratulations! One BIG step done...give yourself a pat on the
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    Breckenridge ITT tech nursing program?

    SopranoKris replied to DreamChaser81's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, I have to say that I haven't heard positive things about this school. I had considered it when I heard there was no wait list and I could get in right away. However, it's a brand new school...
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    Starting my prerequisites in May...anyone else?

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

    A&P is a LOT of memorization!!! My school has Anatomy & Physiology as separate classes. But when I took it in 1987, it was a combined A&P class. There are a lot of great online...
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    Summer 2012 - Check in

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

    While I can't comment on that particular school...I can comment on the differences between day & night classes. In my experience, night classes generally have more adults in them, rather than...
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    Lansing Community College, 2012 applicant role call!

    SopranoKris replied to npeters's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I know what you mean! I get worried that the next round of applicants is going to have an extraordinarily high number of points because they've been doing volunteer work or working full/part time in...