SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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    Lansing Community College, 2012 applicant role call!

    SopranoKris replied to npeters's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yay!!! That's wonderful news!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Summer 2012 - Check in

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

    Went to the school yesterday to pay my tuition and get my Student ID card. Now I feel like I'm a *real* student...LOL :) I'm glad I went yesterday. It was Club Day at the school and I passed the Phi...
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    Micro, A &P on their own??

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

    I'm 42 as well. Finally getting a chance to pursue nursing after putting my dreams on hold for the last 18 years. Like you, I'm not working while going to school. School is my full-time "job" until...
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    I'm having an I did it moment!!

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

    Wow! Awesome job!!! You have every right to celebrate...congrats!!!!
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    Starting my prerequisites in May...anyone else?

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

    Like you, I am 18 years out of school. I have to re-take many of the pre-reqs I already completed years ago because they are now "too old" to be accepted. Taking 4 classes this summer and 6 in the...
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    Lansing Community College, 2012 applicant role call!

    SopranoKris replied to npeters's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Oh wow...I sure do hope the cut off is 141. That means I'll definitely have enough points without even adding in my volunteer hours. Whew!!! I feel relieved Of course, that could be different in...
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    Micro, A &P on their own??

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

    My school has Anatomy & Physiology as separate classes. However, I'm taking Micro & Physiology in the same semester. Could it be that your school requires certain classes as pre-requisites...
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    Lansing Community College, 2012 applicant role call!

    SopranoKris replied to npeters's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yeah, I saw that they only give 5 points instead of 10 for out of district...that stinks I'm doing the Phlebotomy instead of CNA, but it's the same number of points (6). I'm hoping to make up more...
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    a little confused...

    SopranoKris replied to patty89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I whole-heartedly agree. I've been checking with the school I want to go to to complete my BSN if my ADN credits will transfer should I get accepted at the CC. Luckily, they will
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    Getting into nursing school as a freshman. . .

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

    You would be admitted as a pre-nursing student and would be required to complete all the pre-requisite courses in college first (usually 2 to 3 semesters to complete) and then you'd be eligible to...
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    Excited to start nursing program!

    SopranoKris replied to Baubo516's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yay!!! Congratulations
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    Taking that first step...

    SopranoKris replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is a great chemistry teacher who wrote "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chemistry". He also writes a humorous blog about being a chemistry teacher. You can find the book in your local library....
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    General Chemistry

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

    I would still schedule your cruise in between the summer & fall semester. You shouldn't miss class at all if you're trying to have a competitive GPA to get accepted into nursing school. Don't...
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    Michigan nursing student blog

    SopranoKris replied to charlotte.anderson.'s topic in Michigan Nursing

    OMG...FIFTEEN books????? Please tell me you get to use them for more than one semester!!! Ay yi
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    Lansing Community College, 2012 applicant role call!

    SopranoKris replied to npeters's topic in Michigan Nursing

    My previous credits are now "too old" to transfer (18 to 25 years old), so I have to re-take several classes. This summer, I'm taking BIOL 201, PSYC 200, PFHW 163 & CHSE 143. In the fall, I'm...
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    Lansing Community College, 2012 applicant role call!

    SopranoKris replied to npeters's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I will be applying next year, too! I'm axiously awaiting the announcement of the cut-off points so I can tell if I'm on track for January. Are you taking any classes this summer or fall? Maybe we'll...
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    General Chemistry

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

    Chemistry is math-intensive, so if you're weak in math, you might not want to take it in the summer. Also, you mentioned in one of your replies that you want to take a cruise on top of going to...
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    Taking that first step...

    SopranoKris replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's great...you have all summer to get prepared to take your class. If you've taken chemistry in the past, you can look up some online refreshers. I've never had a bad book in the "...For...
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    Taking that first step...

    SopranoKris replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations on taking that first step! There's a lot of support here and we're all rooting for each other When do you start your first class? I'm returning to school after 18 years. My classes...
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    Michigan nursing student blog

    SopranoKris replied to charlotte.anderson.'s topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yes, I definitely agree I just bought my books for the summer semester. Wow! They cost almost as much as tuition...yikes I'm paying out-of-pocket, so I'm having sticker shock at the moment...LOL...
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    Quitting full-time job for nursing school

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

    I understand how you feel. I'm leaving a VERY good salary and a 17 year career behind me to go to school full-time. It's a leap of faith, but I know in my heart that this is what I absolutely want...
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    Got my acceptance letter today!

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

    Wow, that's excellent news!!! I can just imagine your excitement and seeing "Congratulations!" at the top of the page!!!! Good luck in nursing school
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    Final Lab Grade

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

    Depends on your school. The school I want to get into only counts your pre & co requisites as your GPA. There are 2 other programs I'm applying to, but they use your cummulative GPA. What do your...
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    I got my letter today!!!

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

    Congratulations and best of luck in nursing school!
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    Repeat course question

    SopranoKris replied to shortm's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Check with your nursing program. Many of them will not allow you repeat more than once. So, if you withdrew or got below a C twice, you may be stuck with the grade you have. Not all schools are...