SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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MSN APRN AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

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    Alternate!!!

    SopranoKris replied to britthohenbrink's topic in General Students

    Awesome! When is your orientation? We have a 2 part orientation. Our 1st one was May 2nd. Part B will be 2 weeks before fall semester starts. We have quite a bit of things to do before then...
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    Getting over perfectionism

    SopranoKris replied to crossfitnurse's topic in General Students

    I can completely understand. I'm very much a perfectionist when it comes to grades. So far, I've had a 4.0 GPA in all my pre-reqs. Then I decided to work on courses towards the BSN while waiting to...
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    30+ club! Lets do this together.

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

    I'm 43, just finished my pre-reqs last semester and was accepted into the nursing program! I start nursing school this fall. There are quite a few students my age and older in our program! Yes,...
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    Just bought my textbooks - a mini-grumbling session

    SopranoKris replied to NightNerd's topic in General Students

    We have 16 required text books, 23 if you buy all the "recommended but not required" books. I just checked the prices and it's going to run about $1,500 just for the 16 minimum. The good news is that...
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    Alternate!!!

    SopranoKris replied to britthohenbrink's topic in General Students

    Oh wow, Britt!!! I'm so happy for you!!!!! I've seen you around on the boards for a while, so I'm doubly-glad that you got in! :D That was a short wait...you must have been right on the line for...
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    Shoes for clinical rotation!

    SopranoKris replied to mandi_91's topic in General Students

    I have the Saucony Omni Walker shoe. I used these shoes throughout my phlebotomy externship at the hospital and didn't have any trouble keeping them clean. Only once did I get a drop of blood on my...
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    Shoes for clinical rotation!

    SopranoKris replied to mandi_91's topic in General Students

    Are you sure your program doesn't have a requirement for shoes? Our program requires a 95% white leather shoe. Make absolutely you're certain before taking the plunge on shoes. Our phlebotomy...
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    Was I penalized too much for my pharmacology sim final? URGENT !

    SopranoKris replied to stargirl018's topic in General Students

    On the upside...I'll bet you'll NEVER forget to double-check your calculations again :) The good thing about making mistakes is learning from
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    Advice for a hopeful nursing student

    SopranoKris replied to unicorn86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're welcome! It helped me so much with Anatomy and it's a great refresher once you're
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    Worried "B" student...

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

    When you say "BSN bridge program", do you mean you're going to complete an ADN at a community college and then do an RN-to-BSN bridge? Or do you mean you already have a bachelor's degree and you're...
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    Advice for a hopeful nursing student

    SopranoKris replied to unicorn86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My favorite A&P review site is: Anatomy and Physiology Learning Modules - CEHD - U of MThere's also a nifty "Search" function at the top of the AllNurses.com website. Search for flash cards,...
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    Bio before chem?

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

    No worries, you can take Bio without having Chem first. I think Chem is helpful before taking Micro (understanding Kreb's cycle) or A&P (acid-base balance, action potentials, etc.). I'd take Bio...
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    2013 Fall Applicants

    SopranoKris replied to carbon86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck to all of you! Here's hoping you're all doing the Happy Dance in a few weeks when you get your acceptance letters I'll be starting nursing school in the fall. Hope to see you all in the...
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    ADN students...how quickly will you enroll for BSN?

    SopranoKris replied to Katie71275's topic in General Students

    The programs where you become a PA-C all require a Bachelor's degree. Very few states now allow non grads to become PAs. In my state, PAs complete 2 years of med school plus extra PA training &...
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    ADN students...how quickly will you enroll for BSN?

    SopranoKris replied to Katie71275's topic in General Students

    Because I've always wanted to be a doctor and at my age (43), I'd never recoup the investment of going to med school (about $250,000). Being a PA is the next best thing. I have looked in to NP, but...
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    I got accepted to CCGA for Fall 2013!

    SopranoKris replied to adc85's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!!!
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    ADN students...how quickly will you enroll for BSN?

    SopranoKris replied to Katie71275's topic in General Students

    Our program has a transfer agreement with university where I'll finish the BSN. I'm concurrently enrolled and will work on courses towards the BSN while completing the ADN. That way, when I get my...
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    Chemistry Question - Is it necessary?

    SopranoKris replied to Trenata's topic in General Students

    This is one area where schools widely differ. I'm trying to get into a graduate program once I finish my BSN and I'm required to take Chem I & II, Organic Chem I & II and Biochemistry before...
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    LCC 2013 Applicant Roll Call

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Michigan Nursing

    They have 1 option that is elastic only, one that it drawstring only and 2 that are a combination of elastic in the back and drawstring in the front. I felt the combo style was the most comfortable...
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    future nursing student financial questions

    SopranoKris replied to smits150's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't forget to factor in all the other costs of nursing school: Books (our 1st semester is $1500 in books!) Course fees for nursing courses (these can run in the $1000s per class!) Billing fees the...
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    Nursing School Size-Up: (What are my chances of being accepted?)

    SopranoKris replied to bas127's topic in Virginia Nursing

    If you want feedback specific to your school, I would suggest you post this thread in the Virginia board. At the top of your screen (in the yellow menu at the top), click on U.S., then locate...
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    "W" on transcript

    SopranoKris replied to BSNinprogress22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes & no. Some schools will get rid of the W if you re-take the course within a certain time frame. Other schools keep the W on your transcript. The W doesn't count against you in your GPA...
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    Student frustrated and impatient

    SopranoKris replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I *wish* it was that quick! Finally got my acceptance letter...yay!!!!
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    Is my GPA & background too average? Need Advice!

    SopranoKris replied to Ames808's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just a thought: do you have an F or a few Ds on your transcript? Sometimes this can be a big deterrent for accelerated BSN or Master's programs. Even though your overall GPA is 3.5, the first...
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    how to go about becoming a nurse......... HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

    SopranoKris replied to dom215's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should really speak to an advisor at the college where you wish to attend nursing school to find out what credits they'll accept from your community college as pre-reqs. Most local schools have...