SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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    American red cross CNA training?

    SopranoKris replied to ML617's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Back in the early 90s, I got my CNA from the ARC in Florida. It was a 6 week program and I had wonderful instructors. I think the quality all depends on the chapter of the ARC your are going through...
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    new with questions

    SopranoKris replied to osdbmom's topic in Michigan Nursing

    LPN = Licensed Practical Nurse LVN = Licensed Vocational Nurse The LPN is usually given by a college where the LVN is usually granted by a vocational institution (however, some CC health programs...
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    Microbiology online or class format?

    SopranoKris replied to Rendrag0915's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on your learning style. I get more out of a class when I'm in the classroom/lab vs. at home in front of the computer. Some courses, I have no problem doing it at my own pace. However,...
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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 (2013). It's been 18 years since I graduated from college, so I'll more than likely have to re-take Anatomy, Physiology & Microbiology. Plus I have to take PSYC 205...
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    Prerequisite Question

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

    Why not look at the nursing section of each school's website you want to attend? Every program I've looked into has their pre-requisites listed on their website. Out of the 6 programs close to me,...
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    Favorite websites for A&P

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

    I second this suggestion. I go on this website daily to refresh my memory. It's been 25 years since I took A&P and I was surprised at how much I actually remembered. I like the instant feedback...
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    I'm in!

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

    Congratulations!!!!! You must be on cloud nine! Best of luck with nursing school and keep us posted on your progress. I love reading success stories
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    new with questions

    SopranoKris replied to osdbmom's topic in Michigan Nursing

    You'll need to check with an advisor at Baker whether they have a wait list or a points system to get in. However, ALL the schools in Michigan require that you have your pre-reqs completed before...
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    While taking anatomy test...

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

    Would this be because you had a test on the cardiac system? Bonus points for identifying the ventricles & aotra before fainting
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    should I still become a nurse even though I hate science and I'm bad at it?

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

    Medicine is a scientific-based field. Nursing is very science intensive. Before you even get in to nursing school, you will have to take courses like Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry,...
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    Tuition Funding

    SopranoKris replied to gingersnapsx3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've never heard of a school not "accepting" student loans. The only thing I've heard is that they won't defer tuition payment on the basis that you'll get a student loan before the end of the...
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    Flying juices

    SopranoKris replied to mpink74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The way I see it: it's part of the job...get used to the idea that it may happen sooner or later. Is it gross? Yes! But that's what we signed up for when we decided to become nurses. I was a...
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    transcript question

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

    I agree with the 2 posts above. It all depends on your school. The program I really want to get into calculates your GPA based only on the grades of your pre-reqs. However, there are 4 other...
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    Failed first Chemistry test!

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

    Have you considered making an appointment with the professor outside of the classroom to discuss your questions? It may be that he/she is in a much better mood to accomodate questions in the office....
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    Nurse with Shingles caring for patients

    SopranoKris replied to #1Nurss2care's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Keep in mind that shingles are usually isolated to specific locations on the body. Most often on the trunk & back of one side of the body (usually covered by clothing). In some cases, shingles can...
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    Rejection blessing in disguise

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

    Wow! How thankful you must be to know that it was a blessing in disguise. Everything does happen for a reason (whether we can see it or not at the time). Here's hoping you get into the program this...
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    Do I have any chances of getting into a nursing school?

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

    Actually, that's not the case. It depends on the college. If they state you must send all transcripts, then you must, of course! I'm certainly not recommending dishonesty!!! However, not all...
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    How far away would you move for free nursing education?

    SopranoKris replied to CNA1991's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If this is truly the profession you want...2 years away to get your RN is a drop in the bucket over the course of a long term relationship. Think about folks in the military...they have to be apart...
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    Do I have any chances of getting into a nursing school?

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

    Simple answer: don't bother sending transcripts from the university where you failed. Only use the credits at your community college when applying. You may have to re-take courses you've already...
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    application statues Fall 2012

    SopranoKris replied to rngraduate2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why don't you contact the Nursing Advisor at the schools you applied to? They can give you all the info you're looking
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    Math Pre-reqs for Nursing School

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

    The instructor makes all the difference in math courses. I don't particularly like math (necessary evil IMO), however, when I had a great math professor, it really helped me "get" algebra. I only...
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    LCC ADN program....anyone get in first time applying?

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Excellent! :) Good to know. I just went to the pre-nursing advising seminar and they gave us a break-down of the points sytem so we can get a rough idea of how many points we'll have before applying....
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    Summer Classes - Help!! =)

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

    Make sure there are no pre-requisites for some of the science courses. For example, many schools require that you've already completed Bio 101 AND Chemistry 101 before you can attend A&P. Same...
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    Would you call?

    SopranoKris replied to FLNurse2015's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would call...for sure! Either way, you'll know the answer. Best of luck & I hope you get your acceptance
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    Family Member Not Supportive

    SopranoKris replied to Puddin2day's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I completely understand what you're going through! I had to put my dreams of being a nurse on hold for the last 18 years. The company I currently work for announced we're all getting laid off in...