SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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MSN APRN AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

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    MSU vs UofM Grad School

    SopranoKris replied to Nurse_Rachel's topic in Michigan Nursing

    MSU places you in clinicals. UM-Flint makes you set up your own clinicals. Something to factor in to your
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    Switching from FNP to Psych NP

    SopranoKris replied to brinksta's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm in the process of transferring to another program. I have completed Theory, Informatics, EBP/Research, Healthcare Policy, Leadership, plus an "intro to MSN" course that won't transfer any where....
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    University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    23 more days until we can reasonably expect to receive our letters :) I wish I had the answer about GPA vs. experience, but you do have an excellent GPA, so hopefully you'll get in.
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    Odd question, but...

    SopranoKris replied to EKTheRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Do you want to stay in Peds? If so, then look at PNP programs. Most require 2 years experience minimum in Peds. Are you thinking of remaining in acute care? Then you'll need actual Peds ICU...
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    Choosing a FNP program

    SopranoKris replied to grofgd's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you don't take classes, they shouldn't disperse any loan funds. If they do, you can have them return the full amount to the loan servicer. You can edit your current FAFSA to include other schools....
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    Feedback please... FNP program after only psych experience. Thoughts?

    SopranoKris replied to mrsannRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There's really good opportunity and pay in psych as an NP. You can do a PMHNP program and you'd be well-prepared since you already have an appropriate
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    Choosing a FNP program

    SopranoKris replied to grofgd's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Chamberlain takes anyone with a pulse and a promissory note....just saying. I had a great experience there for my RN-to-BSN. The FNP was negative change after negative change. If you haven't started,...
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    What happened to all the Walden Haters?

    SopranoKris replied to Mark Hill BSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I took a look at Walden's site and they do require that you have a minimum of 2 years experience in acute care before you can be admitted in to their program. There are many programs (brick &...
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    FNP Graduate from Chamberlain College of Nursing Dec 2015

    SopranoKris replied to chamberlainFNP2015's topic in Chamberlain College

    One of the reasons I left Chamberlain's program and switched to a different school was all of the negative changes which have occurred since I started the program. The instructors are left in the dark...
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    Current USA NP students

    SopranoKris replied to mmutk's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There's a thread for those of us waiting for Fall 2018 acceptance in the dual FNP/ACNP program: https://allnurses.com/student-nurse-practitioner/university-of-south-1147883.html I have not read any...
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    University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hoping that's a good sign :) I found my JAG ID in my FAFSA confirmation e-mail from USA as well. Was able to log in to PAWS. Cannot set up JAG mail, though. Fingers crossed!!! They said we wouldn't...
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    Discouraged FNP student

    SopranoKris replied to Missybaby36's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Most graduate schools will only accept 6 to 12 transfer credits (2 to 4 classes). Once you pass a certain point in your program, you would have to repeat more courses than you would transfer. That's a...
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    University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, the time is dragging
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    Will there be a huge turf war between PA and NP?

    SopranoKris replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Then you have a state like Michigan, where PAs actually have more authority than NPs. It's pretty dismal right now. PAs have their own DEA # and can prescribe without physician oversight (must still...
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    University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you so much! I just sent you an e-mail
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    Preceptor Link & Clinical Match Me

    SopranoKris replied to inthecosmos's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    For the amount of money they charge for these sites, you would be paying more than $10,000 for them to find preceptors for you. That's quite a bit of out-of-pocket expense and it's due up front. You...
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    Chamberlain College Of Nursing- FNP program

    SopranoKris replied to Clevengood's topic in Chamberlain College

    To answer your questions: 1. You now have to go to Illinois twice: once in week 7 of your Advanced Physical Assessment course. You must pass your in-person skills exam or you cannot start your...
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    University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My confirmation e-mail from the CON at USA states that they received my application prior to the March 1st deadline. So, I'm hoping it's just me being a
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    University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Did anyone notice that the Fall application deadline changed on the website from March 1st to February 15th? It doesn't state the year, so I'm not sure if it means they changed it for this application...
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    NP Approval vs Accredidation

    SopranoKris replied to flightnurse216's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It depends on your state. Our state's BON simply states that it does not regulate the schools. Therefore, you simply choose an accredited program and show you've completed the degree and have obtained...
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    ANCC & AANP February 2018 PASSED!

    SopranoKris replied to alst51's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats
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    University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Definitely! I figured we could wait until we know who's in and then make the group. Unless there's enough interest to start a group
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    Looking to start in sub-specialty

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

    Well, since you're so insistent on not obtaining additional certification, then your only option is to work at an Urgent Care for a year or two to obtain some experience and then roll the dice on an...
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    Acute NP schools?

    SopranoKris replied to Eurobreakstar's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    AG-ACNPs can see pts ages 13 and up. Anything younger and you'll need the Pediatric Acute Care specialty (ACPNP). Just note that most acute care programs require you have 1 or more years of critical...
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    Looking to start in sub-specialty

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

    There are many ERs requiring dual FNP/ACNP certification. Depending on your state, some will take you on if you have extensive experience in ER or critical care before obtaining the FNP. However, more...