SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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MSN APRN AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

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    South University

    SopranoKris replied to JennabeanRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you are not yet a nurse, you would be better off asking about this in the Pre-Nursing student forum. This forum is for Nurse Practitioner students. As far as opinions go, I would not recommend...
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    What kind of GPA do I need to get into Nurse Practitioner school?

    SopranoKris replied to ananana123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't necessarily think your GPA "resets" in nursing school, you simply have separate GPAs at each institution you attend. The program I went to required grades from all schools attended, even...
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    ICU Nurse Practitioners in teaching hospitals

    SopranoKris replied to ff_king2001's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work at a teaching hospital in the ICU and we have NPs, particularly in CV surgery and pulmonary. During the day, the NPs I've seen mostly assist in surgery and round on surgical ICU patients. At...
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    Straight from BSN to NP and maturity

    SopranoKris replied to priorities2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    RN experience in the clinical portion of the program is nothing like managing an actual patient load in the real world. Just like clinicals for NPs aren't the same as independently managing your...
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    Georgetown FNP program

    SopranoKris replied to KatyturnRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Georgetown was my back-up school if I didn't get accepted into my current program. I had talked with a few former students and they said if you work weekends, then remaining employed is do-able during...
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    University of South Alabama BSN-DNP, Fall 2018

    SopranoKris replied to brouse's topic in School, College Programs

    We have a Facebook group for USA students starting Fall 2018 (both MSN & DNP). Since we all take the same courses the first year, any track is welcome. Most of us in the group are in the dual role...
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    University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I received a letter on Wednesday. The letter states "you were selected by the committee for Dual Role Nurse Practitioner Specialty option for Fall 2018". I think you have to submit the electronic form...
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    University of South Alabama Spring 2019

    SopranoKris replied to studentrn1013's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There's a group of us on Facebook for a Fall 2018 start date. However, those who start in Fall 2018 & Spring 2019 are on the same schedule to graduate. The Spring start just means you are still...
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    University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats on getting accepted. I'll PM you the link to our FB group
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    MSU vs UofM Grad School

    SopranoKris replied to Nurse_Rachel's topic in Michigan Nursing

    UofM - Ann Arbor also places you in clincals. MSU only offers the FNP or Adult Gero NP. UofM - Ann Arbor offers the FNP, Adult Gero NP (AGNP), and the acute care (AG-ACNP). I think they also offer...
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    University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It's on the official acceptance page, which is a link in the acceptance e-mail you
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    University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    OK, today was the first day to do the CastleBranch stuff. Holy cow, they want a lot of documentation! I'm going to have to spend quite a bit of time scanning everything they want and uploading it in...
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    University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That's the group we started. It's a private group, just answer the questions to join. Want to ensure real students are asking to join. At my previous school, we had an issue with non-students joining...
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    FNP Oversaturation

    SopranoKris replied to brinksta's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Same here in
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    Which schools offer MSN to DNP for non APRNs

    SopranoKris replied to JD2RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    University of South Alabama has an MSN-to-DNP Adding New Certification degree that might be what you want. It's dependent upon what your MSN concentration is. Here's the link: MSN to DNP Pathway I...
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    Which schools offer MSN to DNP for non APRNs

    SopranoKris replied to JD2RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, if you have a BSN, there are many RN-to-DNP programs where you earn your NP in the program. Just search for RN-to-DNP programs. Do you know what specialty you want? (e.g. FNP, ACNP, PMHNP, NNNP,...
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    CCU VS medical ICu

    SopranoKris replied to Rothenurse01's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It seems to vary from institution to institution. Definitely important to ask in an interview. It was the reason why I chose ICU over CCU when I met with each unit. I wanted a much more broad,...
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    Which schools offer MSN to DNP for non APRNs

    SopranoKris replied to JD2RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Do you at least have your RN? That will be the deciding factor. If you don't have the RN, then you'll have to go through a direct-entry program to get the RN first. If you do have your RN, then you...
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    CCU VS medical ICu

    SopranoKris replied to Rothenurse01's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You'll see a wider variety of conditions in ICU versus CCU. It also depends on the particular hospital. Where I work, our ICU takes the post-open hearts, CCU does not. We both do Impellas & IABPs....
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    New Grad Dilemma

    SopranoKris replied to CARN2018's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't know of many NICUs that take new grads. Typically, you need experience in peds or mother-baby first. Do you mean neuro ICU for adults? Secondly, if you get away from the inpatient acute care...
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    University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think they sent it to everyone, regardless of track. The recipients seem to be grouped by track in alphabetical
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    University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    OK, I've created a private FB group for us. PM me and I'll send you the link. Looking forward to getting through the next 3
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    University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You can only apply to one track, so if that's what you applied for then you're in
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    University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I received my acceptance today, too I guess this means we need too make a FB group now that we know we're in. I'm so
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    Cartoon Caption Contest WIN $250! Nurses Week 2018

    SopranoKris replied to Brian S.'s topic in News, Announcements

    "I think I'm going to need droplet precaution PPE. Can you grab that for me? Hey, where did everyone