SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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    Lansing Community College 2016 role call

    SopranoKris replied to sweetestc's topic in Michigan Nursing

    98% of our class passed :) That was out of 64 in my class (we were split in to 2 groups of 32 after NUR 150). Good luck to you guys! The waiting is the hardest part, it really is. I know the clock...
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    Are test banks allowed if the professor doesn't use them

    SopranoKris replied to wendy2016's topic in General Students

    The difference is that QBank questions are designed for nursing school graduates to prepare for the NCLEX. A test bank is designed for instructors to use to create exams. Purchasing a test bank...
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    EKG Rhythms in Nursing School

    SopranoKris replied to johndough's topic in General Students

    Yeah, we only got the basics on ECG in nursing school. NSR, ST, AFib, AFlutter, VTach, VFib, Asystole, SVT, BBB, PVCs, pacer rhythms, etc. It was the one thing I wish they would have started covering...
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    online rn to bsn chamberlain college

    SopranoKris replied to MVgal's topic in Chamberlain College

    I'm working full time nights and I'm taking 2 courses per semester. Started in January, will be done in December. Was originally supposed to be done in October, but Capstone course has to be taken...
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    Chamberlain College of Nursing

    SopranoKris replied to KAC123's topic in Chamberlain College

    It is currently $590 per credit hour. Books are $80 per class and there is a $150 semester fee. Each session is 8 weeks. I've been taking 2 classes per session. I started in January and will graduate...
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    How did you pass Med-Surg?

    SopranoKris replied to rachie_machie94's topic in General Students

    At this stage in your learning, I don't think you'll find the NCLEX prep questions will "make sense" right now. They're more helpful as you get towards the end of your training & experience....
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    French vs. Spanish

    SopranoKris replied to anna18's topic in General Students

    Malheureusement la langue française ne vas pas t'aider si la population des vos patients ne parlent pas le français. Another consideration: nursing school is EXTREMELY time consuming. I...
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    Lansing Community College 2016 role call

    SopranoKris replied to sweetestc's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Are they still doing the 3 year track? When I went to LCC, they admitted 224 each year (64 Fall 2 year, 64 Spring 2 year, 32 3 year, 32 Accelerated & 32 Advanced Standing). The points cut off...
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    Going Back at 40 years old...

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

    Congrats! It's never too late to pursue your dreams. I went back to school at age 43 and graduated May 2015. I'm now 47 and working as a critical care RN (will be 1 year in July). Sure, there were...
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    I'm 22 with a BSc in Biology but want to do nursing..is it too late?

    SopranoKris replied to Zipporah2's topic in General Students

    No, you're not the only one. I went back to nursing school in my 40s. You're a spring chicken at
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    Continuing Education

    SopranoKris replied to RNcomingmay13's topic in General Students

    I took 6 months off after finishing my ADN so I could get used to working as an RN. I didn't want the stress of being a new nurse and the stress of trying to finish the BSN at the same time. It was...
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    Hopeless. HELP!

    SopranoKris replied to future_RN, CNA's topic in Chamberlain College

    Since you would only be 0.5 away from the minimum GPA required, if you don't make it in, you could take another course to raise your GPA so that you would be at the minimum threshold. I know you...
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    RN to BSN online program January 4, 2016

    SopranoKris replied to oubrerodeo's topic in Chamberlain College

    Good luck! NR 351 is a pretty easy class. The course project is done in stages to ease you in to the program. Hope you enjoy it
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    RN to BSN online program January 4, 2016

    SopranoKris replied to oubrerodeo's topic in Chamberlain College

    Yep! Those of us who started before May are stuck taking it. I got very lucky with this course. After I took the final, I had calculated my grade as missing an A by 0.8 points. Imagine my surprise...
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    RN to BSN online program January 4, 2016

    SopranoKris replied to oubrerodeo's topic in Chamberlain College

    I had Carr for NR 305 and I *loved* her. She has been my favorite online instructor so far. Wish I could take another course with her. Very engaged with the students and sends e-mails to check in...
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    RN to BSN online program January 4, 2016

    SopranoKris replied to oubrerodeo's topic in Chamberlain College

    I work full time and 2 classes is definitely do-able. However, my kids are grown (only the 17 year old still at home), so I'm not sure if you would find it as workable as I do, since you have a young...
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    BSN vs RN...is it worth the tuition difference? I already hold a BA if that matters

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

    As long as hospitals in your area are hiring ADNs, I would definitely go the ADN route. Quicker & less expensive. I chose to get my RN through an ADN program. Now that I'm working in a magnet...
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    Help ! Chamberlain??

    SopranoKris replied to cancan12's topic in Chamberlain College

    It really depends on the hospitals in your area. The hospital I work for has Chamberlain listed as one of the accredited schools where we're allowed to get reimbursed if we want to pursue the BSN. I...
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    What are my chances to get into Chamberlain BSN

    SopranoKris replied to ANNA_AL's topic in Chamberlain College

    The May semester will be starting in 2 weeks. I would assume you'd already have your acceptance by now, if you were going to be admitted for the May session. The next one starts in July, so even if...
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    RN to BSN online program January 4, 2016

    SopranoKris replied to oubrerodeo's topic in Chamberlain College

    Yes, it's no longer a required course for nursing majors. You should feel very, very lucky you don't have to take it. It was SO much work to keep my GPA intact in that course. Holy cow, every week...
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    Chamberlain online RN to BSN review

    SopranoKris replied to Shelly202's topic in Chamberlain College

    You are so lucky you don't have to take Econ. I have a 4.0 GPA so far at Chamberlain and Econ has been a struggle to maintain an A. Taking my final in a few days and I'm hoping I can keep the 4.0...
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    Chamberlain online RN to BSN review

    SopranoKris replied to Shelly202's topic in Chamberlain College

    Well, if you need 10 classes and do 2 classes per 8 week session, you'll be done in 10 months. That's what I'm doing. I only needed 10 classes to finish the BSN. I started in January and I'll be...
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    Chamberlain online RN to BSN review

    SopranoKris replied to Shelly202's topic in Chamberlain College

    I'm currently in the RN-to-BSN online program and will be done with my BSN at the end of October. So far, I really like it. I'm a night shift nurse and it's been easy to fit in the courses to my...
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    RN to BSN online program January 4, 2016

    SopranoKris replied to oubrerodeo's topic in Chamberlain College

    I only wish they would have dropped it as of January. I absolutely hate this class. The instructor runs it as if we're business majors, not nursing majors. It's the most time consuming online course...
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    Lansing Community College 2016 role call

    SopranoKris replied to sweetestc's topic in Michigan Nursing

    You are very welcome! I remember all too well the anxiety of waiting for that acceptance letter. It felt like time dragged on SO slowly! Hope you get good news in June Are you doing any courses,...