SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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    Bye bye pre nursing

    SopranoKris replied to ladyk84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations and welcome to the "other side"
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    Lawsuit over grade changes?

    SopranoKris replied to Jackson12's topic in General Students

    If they have a high NCLEX pass rate, how did they lose their accreditation in the first place? Personally, you & your classmates just need to buckle down and work hard to achieve passing grades....
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    What was your GPA, when you got accepted into nursing school?

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

    Pre-req GPA: 4.0, cumulative GPA 3.9 Halfway through nursing school, overall GPA is still 3.9
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    What reality show do you follow?

    SopranoKris replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Too busy with nursing school to watch a whole television
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    Just got my letter!!!

    SopranoKris replied to shells31's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations
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    Answering Nursing test questions

    SopranoKris replied to Eric02's topic in General Students

    I would suggest the book "Fundamentals Success". It really helps you to develop critical thinking skills for nursing exams. As stated above, you should DEFINITELY meet with your instructor so he/she...
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    LPN programs "14" Michigan

    SopranoKris replied to shan409's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Our program is a "career ladder" program. Both LPN & RN students take the same classes. Once you finish 2nd level, you are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN and you're done. After 4th level, you...
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    Which path should I take to become an RN?

    SopranoKris replied to Catherine Stickles's topic in General Students

    In our area there are no medical assistant to RN programs. LPN to RN would take a long time to complete, given your background. Your quickest option is to complete all the courses you're lacking for...
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    Personal issues while a student?

    SopranoKris replied to atmosphericmelody's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I agree with this 100%. At our school, you cannot claim a disability or illness prevented you from succeeding in class unless you disclose it upfront to the resource office. They have a counselor...
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    Lcc roll call applying for 2014

    SopranoKris replied to Aryn626's topic in Michigan Nursing

    They don't update the Accepted Student page until the Accelerated Program students accept their seats. Then, they open up the seats in the 2 and 3 Year tracks and finalize the list. We had quite a...
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    Lcc roll call applying for 2014

    SopranoKris replied to Aryn626's topic in Michigan Nursing

    2 Year program is all in class lecture. Only the accelerated & 3 year do
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    Commuting for Accredited school vs Non Accredited?

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

    You also need to check with the state BON that you'll be eligible to sit for the NCLEX if you attend a non-accredited program. The other issue is the major debt you'll incur. I've also heard from...
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    Pregnant during nursing school

    SopranoKris replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in General Students

    We had a classmate give birth 4 weeks in to the first semester. She only missed 2 days of school. I don't know how she did it (with a 2 year old at home, too) and still made a 4.0 in the class. She is...
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    What would induce you to participate?

    SopranoKris replied to bellini's topic in General Students

    I'd say the gift card, but I wouldn't limit it to
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    Lcc roll call applying for 2014

    SopranoKris replied to Aryn626's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'll be in NURS 265 and we start on Friday, August 22nd. Not sure when the NURS 150 students will start. They usually have you do your main orientation that Friday and then start lecture the...
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    Retaking a lab without the lecture

    SopranoKris replied to monica427's topic in General Students

    It depends on your school. In our school, lab & lecture are one course number for A&P. However, Chemistry and Microbiology have a separate course number for the lab. Due to remodeling at...
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    Laptop vs Paper

    SopranoKris replied to PaulBaxter's topic in General Students

    I think it also comes down to what you're comfortable doing. I can type very fast and could probably just take my laptop, instead of using my notebook. However, I guess I'm just "old school". I...
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    Book:Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures with Nursing Diagnoses (8th Edition)

    SopranoKris replied to Dohardthings's topic in General Students

    You'll DEFINITELY need it for your clinical paperwork (interpreting lab
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    Lcc roll call applying for 2014

    SopranoKris replied to Aryn626's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Most of them work per diem at the hospital or LTC/subacute
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    40 years and over?!

    SopranoKris replied to jlpn2004's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with lorirn2b! Age is just a number. I'm 45 and I'm graduating May 2015. I plan to go on to finish the BSN and then, hopefully, either NP or PA. As my grandfather used to say, "you're only...
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    Lcc roll call applying for 2014

    SopranoKris replied to Aryn626's topic in Michigan Nursing

    There are several students in my class who work full time while in the program. I will say, it is hard for them to schedule because our program schedule changes constantly. Especially when it comes to...
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    A quick question regarding ADN programs

    SopranoKris replied to osi2011's topic in General Students

    It depends on the program. Ours has summers off. I'm using the time to take courses towards the BSN over the summer
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    Favorite Clinical Rotation

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

    So far, I've had 1 long term care, 2 med surg and 1 L&D rotation. I loved surgical and, surprisingly, I really loved L&D. Before taking maternity/OB, I had zero interest in L&D. I really...
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    Lcc roll call applying for 2014

    SopranoKris replied to Aryn626's topic in Michigan Nursing

    When you go to orientation, they'll give you a form to complete where you can request to move into the Fall cohort. I was originally placed in the 3 Year program and was able to move into the Fall 2...
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    Is this a realistic course load?

    SopranoKris replied to jnichox2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on what you can handle in your life. Are you working full time? Do you have children? Only you know what you can or cannot handle. I was able to take 6 classes (17 credits) in one semester...