SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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    I have to take six science classes before my application is due in janurary! help !

    SopranoKris replied to slove44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are there any pre-reqs required for those courses? (e.g. have to complete Bio 101 & Chem 101 before A&P 1, Chem 2 before Nutrition, etc.) Not sure if your school requires both Chems to be...
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    unsure of what to do with my careere

    SopranoKris replied to Willio21's topic in General Students

    Research RN programs in your area and start on your pre-reqs at a community college. Maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher. I don't want to be rude, but your grammar, spelling & punctuation make it...
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    Lansing Community College, 2012 applicant role call!

    SopranoKris replied to npeters's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I was a CNA back in the 90s and while my experience is too old to count for points, I'm glad I still have that hands-on knowledge! I'm doing the phlebotomy & externship so I can work as well....
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    How to explain retaking prereqs you got A's in?

    SopranoKris replied to Curlygirl9195's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You don't have to explain anything at all. Their standards are no courses older than X years old to qualify as a pre-req. There's nothing to explain. I'm going through the same thing. Finished my...
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    Yes, I am in

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

    Yay!!!! That's great news
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    Accepted - big thanks to this forum

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

    Congratulations!!!!! That's fabulous news!!!!!! Keep us posted on your progress through nursing school. I love reading all the success stories
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    PTK Honor society

    SopranoKris replied to GodsSon128's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It won't help your chances on getting in, but it is a nice honor to have on your record. I was inducted into PTK back in 1988, when I first went to college. It's still on my transcript all these...
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    Which school should I go to? Questions?

    SopranoKris replied to rystle's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Non-district residents get 5 points instead of 10 for being a MI resident. No admissions testing required. While they don't require you to have all the co-reqs completed before applying (e.g. Micro,...
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    Microbiology in the summer?

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

    I took Microbiology as a summer class, which was 8 weeks in length. It was a LOT of work and we had a quiz & test every week, due to the shortened semester. Plus, we had labs nearly every day...
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    Lansing Community College, 2012 applicant role call!

    SopranoKris replied to npeters's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Glad to know you've heard good things about those courses. I've been debating between CNA (CHSE 110) & Phlebotomy (CHSE 143 & 144). I was a CNA back in the 90s, so the thought of doing...
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    Lansing Community College, 2012 applicant role call!

    SopranoKris replied to npeters's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I just had a meeting with an advisor last week. She said they'll know what the cut off was by the last week of April. She told me to give her a call then, so I'll have an idea of how many points...
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    Lansing Community College, 2012 applicant role call!

    SopranoKris replied to npeters's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Never mind, I found the answer to my own question! I was accidentally looking at the points for part-time work, instead of full-time. Thinking about getting my Phlebotomy Technician certification to...
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    Just got accepted!!

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

    Congratulations!!!! That's wonderful news!!!
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    Barely passed Organic Chem. Should I be worried?

    SopranoKris replied to mc0306's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So many schools are different with required courses. Half the schools in my area require Bio Chem for a BSN and half do not. I will say that your performance in Chem shouldn't affect your performance...
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    Lansing Community College, 2012 applicant role call!

    SopranoKris replied to npeters's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Question: I'm looking at the points sheet and I'm trying to determine how you are all in the 150's? 10 points for residency 80 points for GPA 46 points for all pre/co reqs complete = 136 points Do...
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    Accepted! oh wait not accepted yet

    SopranoKris replied to nynurse1232b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What kind of courses do they want you to take? Any possibility you can take them in the summer before you start the program? The program I want to get into lists quite a few "co-requisites". While...
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    Which school should I go to? Questions?

    SopranoKris replied to rystle's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I just went to the pre-nursing seminar about 4 weeks ago. The point cut off for 2011 was 81 points out of 90. However, they just revised the points system so it's now a much higher scale. I believe...
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    Accepted but waiting for another program

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

    Most schools have an alternate/drop list for candidates who were close to making the cut. If you drop before the program starts, they can usually offer your seat to the next candidate on the cut...
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    Anyone dealing with a discouraging advisor?

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

    Can't wait to hear how everything goes in nursing school. Please keep us posted on your progress! Best of luck to you!!!!
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    Anyone dealing with a discouraging advisor?

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

    Congratulations on getting accepted into Nursing School!!!
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    Anyone dealing with a discouraging advisor?

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

    Wow, Camwill!!! That's a LOT of work....and with 7 children??? You are Wonder Woman!!! When are you applying for nursing school? Will you be done at the end of this
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    Anyone dealing with a discouraging advisor?

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

    Excellent!!! You just gave me hope that I can do this My son is 13 and plays hockey...so great to know it's do-able! As far as the advisor being negative, she kept saying "I just don't want to see...
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    Anyone dealing with a discouraging advisor?

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

    There are 2 other schools in the immediate area, but they have the same pre-reqs, so I'd probably be stuck in the same boat there...and they're much more expensive because they're major universities...
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    Terrified about starting school late in life...

    SopranoKris replied to pnut8377's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 42 and I'm going back to school after 18 years. You most definitely can do it!!! By the time I'm done with pre-reqs and nursing school, I'll be 45. It's never too late to pursue your dream! So,...
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    Should I re-certify as a CNA or do Phlebotomy (pre-nursing school)?

    SopranoKris posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am toying with the idea of re-certifying as a CNA (was a CNA in the early 90s) or taking Phlebotomy program to work part-time while I'm finishing my pre-reqs and waiting to get into nursing school....