SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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    Nursing School 2012

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

    Fingers crossed for you! Hope you get that wonderful letter in the mail
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    return to nursing

    SopranoKris replied to snoopy1234's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    More than likely, yes. I'm going through the same thing. My credits are anywhere from 18 to 20 years old. I'm being required to re-take Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology (even though Micro was my...
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    How many days till your pinning ceremony?

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

    If I'm accepted when I apply in January, I won't start nursing school until Fall 2013, which means I'll graduate in Spring 2015. That means I roughly have 1,125 days until pinning ceremony &...
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    waiting lists at community colleges

    SopranoKris replied to ginaw623's topic in General Students

    Depends on your school. The CC near me is a points-based admission process, no waiting
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    straighterline courses

    SopranoKris replied to Twincities75's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't speak to the transferability of the straighterline course. However, many schools will give you an academic waiver on the math requirement if you can successfully pass the required math level...
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    How many schools are you applying to?

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

    I researched the schools in my area to see which ones had the same pre-reqs. I'm applying to 3 schools in January. We'll see where I get accepted (hopefully). I have to take 8 classes before I can...
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    What is better to start off with? CNA, Pharmacy Tech or Phlebotomy?

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

    It depends on your location. Most CNA programs are anywhere from 6 weeks (intensive) to 16 weeks (one a week). The Phlebotomy certification course in my state is a 2 semester class. 1st semester is...
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    waiting list at community colleges

    SopranoKris replied to ginaw623's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Depends on the school. The one closest to me has no waiting list. It's strictly a points-based admissions system. Top 128 candidates are accepted each April and divided into 2 groups. 64 start in...
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    Suggestions on an easier humanities class?

    SopranoKris replied to Patience72's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took a blended Humanities that was part art appreciation, part music appreciation. A VERY easy
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    A&P 2 and Microbio in same semester?

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

    No experience taking both at the same time. However, just want to let you know that you're not alone! I'll be taking Micro, Physiology, Pharmacology and PSYCH 205 in the fall. We're in the same boat...
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    Chemistry and Microbiology in the same semester?

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

    Just make sure that Chem is not a pre-req for Micro. When I took Micro (many moons ago) you had to have Bio & Chem before you could register for Micro. Worth checking into so you're not stuck at...
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    what does "can transfer up to 5 years" mean?

    SopranoKris replied to freckles23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yep, that's exactly what it means. I graduated from college 18+ years ago and I now have to re-take several courses that I already got an A in because they're "too old" (e.g. A&P, Micro, etc.)...
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    Is phlebotomy a guranteed steady field?

    SopranoKris replied to M.C.P's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on the area you live in. I'm getting ready to do my phlebotomy certification this summer & fall. In my area, there are plenty of phlebotomy jobs. However, a few counties over, there...
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    Anyone dealing with a discouraging advisor?

    SopranoKris posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm finally getting the opportunity to pursue my RN/BNS after 18 years. I found out that most of my pre-reqs don't "count" anymore because they're older than 8 years. I figured, fine...they'll be...
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    Low GPA, wish to get into a nursing school in California

    SopranoKris replied to blankmuse's topic in California Nursing

    It also depends on how your school calculates your GPA for admission to the nursing program. Some take just your cummulative GPA, some take only the grades from your pre-reqs as your "GPA". Check...
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    Cranial Nerves - Sheep Brain

    SopranoKris replied to breezy7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is this what you're looking
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    Desperate measures - nursing school

    SopranoKris replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    HA!!!! Love it! Next....watch me jump through
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    Is taking anatomy over the summer a very bad idea?

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

    It's definitely do-able, if you're able to absorb info and memorize quickly. I'm taking Anatomy this summer, since my previous credit was over 8 years ago and is considered "too old" for acceptance...
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    Paramedic to RN Bridge Programs in MA or MI

    SopranoKris replied to medic2rnbound's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What part of Michigan? Lansing Community College has an Advanced Standing to RN program for paramedics. They have one of the best nursing schools in the area and have the most clinical hours out of...
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    Retake A&P I?

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

    How competitive is your program to get into? I know most have a minimum GPA for admission, but applications are so competitive that you may need a higher GPA than 3.5 to get in. Again, it all...
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    Loves Math And Wants To Be a Nurse

    SopranoKris replied to jetsy62's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Besides math, you'll also need to do well in sciences. Your high school science grades really don't matter, unless you're taking AP class for college credit (or if you failed them/barely passed). Most...
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    Anyone dealing with a discouraging advisor?

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

    Thank you all so much for the
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    Should I become a CNA while doing prerequisites?

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

    Check your nursing program entrance application...some offer "bonus points" for admission if you're a certified CNA (or EMT or Phlebotomist) I was a CNA years ago and while I value the patient care...
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    Should I take physiology before anatomy? & other dilemmas, help please.

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

    You're going to need to work with an academic advisor on this. Most schools have Anatomy as a pre-req to Physiology. Your best bet is to get advice from the source that applies to you: your...
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    nursing / mri tech dilemma

    SopranoKris replied to poli21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ask yourself why you are interested in both fields. Being a nurse is much more than procedures. You are a caregiver. If that doesn't appeal to you, then you're looking at the wrong field. Being a...