SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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    MI Dental Hygienist Turning Nurse...the right decision?

    SopranoKris replied to nerdymama's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! I'm also in MI and I'm starting my ADN program in the Fall (I'm in the Lansing area). I, too, am an older student (43) and a career changer When I was doing my phlebotomy...
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    Pharmacology 💊💊

    SopranoKris replied to glomachaev's topic in General Students

    Knowing the physiology about how & why the drug works was key for me. Especially when you study drugs that affect sympathetic/parasympathetic nervous system. If you thoroughly understand what...
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    A Watched Kettle Never Boils: Waiting to Hear From Nursing Schools

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

    YAY!!!! I'm so happy for you, ShyeoftheTiger!!!! That's wonderful news. Aren't you glad you didn't get acceptance letters from the other schools now? You got your 1st
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    A Watched Kettle Never Boils: Waiting to Hear From Nursing Schools

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

    klkoniec & ShyeoftheTiger...thanks so much! :) I'll get my ADN from LCC and will complete my BSN at Michigan State University. Wordsofmymouth...yes, I'm VERY thankful and incredibly
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    A Watched Kettle Never Boils: Waiting to Hear From Nursing Schools

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

    I received my acceptance letter! Now that I'm in...I'm kinda freaking out about how much everything is going to cost But I'm so happy to be in. I start in the fall. I just met with the advisor...
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    Microbiology question

    SopranoKris replied to Reese2012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We are not supposed to directly answer homework questions on this
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    Waiting on acceptance/rejection letters

    SopranoKris replied to tortia1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations!
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    New RN students starting in the Fall- nervous??

    SopranoKris replied to adc85's topic in General Students

    Yes, I am definitely both excited and nervous! I start in the Fall and I will be in the 3-Year part-time program. This allows me to work at the same time as taking nursing classes. I'm going to...
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    I got dismissed from Nursing program at west coast university I need help!!

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

    Unfortunately, you really don't have any recourse here. Bottom line...you had poor academic performance. I can tell from your post that you struggle with English & grammar. That can be a...
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    I'm in!!!!!!!!!!!!

    SopranoKris posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It feels like such a long journey, but I'm finally in! I got my letter in the mail today. While I'm very excited that I'm in, I was accepted into the part-time program, instead of the full-time...
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    I'm in!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

    Thanks! Yes, I'm still doing the happy
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    Anyone applying for a nursing program where you get your ASN not BSN?

    SopranoKris replied to Epooler2013's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just got accepted into an ADN program (associates of applied science in nursing). They have a points-based admissions program as follows: In-district residency Pre-req GPA Completion of co-reqs...
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    Roll call Gen. Chemistry 2013...

    SopranoKris replied to 7237dallas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My lab ends week after next, but lecture is going all the way to May 13th. I currently have an A in lab and B in lecture. Hoping to bring lecture up to an A since we have a cumulative 2-part final....
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    So excited to move to this board...just got accepted for Fall 2013!

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in General Students

    Thanks, everyone! And a hearty CONGRATULATIONS to all of you who just got accepted, as
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    So excited to move to this board...just got accepted for Fall 2013!

    SopranoKris posted a topic in General Students

    Hi all, I've been an active member of the AN Pre-Nursing Student forum since last year. I am thrilled to finally move over to the Nursing Student board. I just got my letter this afternoon and I'm...
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    Balancing diversity and academic achievement in program acceptance

    SopranoKris replied to amandagill's topic in General Students

    Our school circumvents this by having a points-based admissions standard. That way, now one can claim favoritism, racism, gender bias, etc. I think it makes things fair and levels the playing field....
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    What is your Fall schedule?

    SopranoKris replied to Lolita34's topic in General Students

    This will be my first semester in the nursing program. I'll be taking: NURS 150 I CHEM 162 Lab CHEM 252 Organic Chem Lecture Looking forward to starting the
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    Question

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

    I'd take the W and drop the class. You don't want a D affecting your GPA. A W looks better than a
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    Michigan nursing student blog

    SopranoKris replied to charlotte.anderson.'s topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi all, Just wanted to post an update: I was accepted into the 3-Year Fall 2013 nursing program at LCC!!! I'm so excited and I just can't wait to get started. I finished all my pre-reqs in...
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    Fall semester? Too much? Not enough?

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

    It depends. I took Chem & Stats this semester and it was HARD doing both because of the shear volume of work. I currently have an A in Stats and a B in Chem. Hoping to bring the Chem up to an A...
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    The waiting game...

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

    Thanks so much, Klkoniec! I hope you hear something soon!!! No, I'm in MI, not CA. I'm at LCC for Fall
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    I'm in!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

    I know what you mean. It feels like August is a long way away right now. Still have to finish up this semester. I'm planning on taking courses towards the BSN in the summer (Chem II, Medical...
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    Schedule question A&P1 and Chemistry????

    SopranoKris replied to mrsvickerie2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is a lot of memorization in both Basic Chem and A&P. I wouldn't suggest taking them together unless you have significant free time on your hands to study. With a full time job and 2 kids,...
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    I'm in!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

    No worries, Steph! I saw your post in the other
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    I'm in!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

    Yes! While I'm enthusiastic about beginning, I know it's not going to be a bed of roses Got a lot of work ahead of