SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

Hospitalist Medicine

MSN APRN AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

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SopranoKris replied to 8-ball's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

There are quite a few schools who place students in practicums, but their tuition is pricey: Georgetown, Yale, Johns Hopkins, etc. Michigan State also finds preceptors and the didactics are online,...
FNP Graduate from Chamberlain College of Nursing Dec 2015

SopranoKris replied to chamberlainFNP2015's topic in Chamberlain College

You have to do 125 clinical hours in the 8 week session. However, most try to get them done in 7 weeks because the final week is a short week. If you do it in 7 weeks, it's 18 hours per week. It can...
University of South Alabama BSN-DNP Spring 2018

SopranoKris replied to kengreen's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

Which track did you apply for? If you're doing the dual track (ACNP/FNP), join us on our thread. Once we find out who has been accepted for Fall 2018, we'll make a FB group :) Good
University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018

SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

Well, I know they look at the overall picture. From the students I've spoken to, they said they do take your experience into consideration first, then GPA. If you look at your NursingCAS application...
Michigan State University FNP

SopranoKris replied to hvnurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

I have a co-worker who is in the part-time program and she likes it. Congrats on getting accepted
University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018

SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

They look at your years of experience in ICU/ER, certifications (ACLS, CCRN, etc.), and GPA. They require verified critical care experience to enter the dual track or the straight ACNP track. I like...
University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018

SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

OK, NursingCAS finally moved my status to VERIFIED today. YAY! It took them 8 days from the day my application status changed to "complete". Hope this helps alleviate some anxiety. I was getting...
ER NP

SopranoKris replied to Anger_RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

It also depends on the state you live in and the hiring practices of the ER. Some want FNP with prior ER/ICU experience, some want dual ACNP/FNP. You have to determine your state's scope of practice....
has anyone done a dual program

SopranoKris replied to 8-ball's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

It really depends on your state board of nursing's scope of practice for NPs. And it also depends on the hiring practices of the hospitals in your area. Where I live, the ER wants either dual FNP/ACNP...
Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

SopranoKris replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

Tire chains are most definitely illegal in many states. You can even buy them because it's illegal to sell
has anyone done a dual program

SopranoKris replied to 8-ball's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

There are several schools that offer dual FNP/ACNP programs. Dr. Google is your friend :) Sometimes you'll find it listed as "Emergency Nurse Practitioner". Increasingly, many ERs want NPs to have...
Has anybody taken the last two classes concurrently?

SopranoKris replied to Zenamc's topic in Chamberlain College

I completed my BSN in 2016 and at that time, they would not allow doubling up EBP & Capstone. They have recently made changes to these courses as well. In the past, you could use the same topic...
University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018

SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

I'm hoping that "up to 2 weeks" actually means "less than 2 weeks" I keep checking NursingCAS to see if there's been any change. I just want to move
Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

SopranoKris replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

You're working a job that only pays $20 for an entire night? That is less than minimum wage! And the fact that you're "not allowed" to document except 9 to 12 means your employer is absolutely...
Turn Q2 and patient refuses

SopranoKris replied to AnLe's topic in First Year After Licensure

"Pt advised of need to turn Q2H to prevent skin breakdown. Pt verbalizes understanding of risk, refused turn" Sometimes I can get people to agree by saying "we're just going to boost you up in bed so...
University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018

SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

It says in their FAQ that it can take up to 2 weeks once your application is in Completed status to finish the verification process. Here's hoping you get yours in on
Advice for an older RN going back for FNP

SopranoKris replied to abva17's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

We're the same age and I don't consider myself an "advanced age"...LOL I think going back to school later in life, you know what you can/can't handle in terms of work/school/life balance. You're also...
Want to be a HOSPICE NP

SopranoKris replied to fivestar719's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

I would strongly caution you not to get your FNP through Chamberlain. I am in the process of transferring to another school due to all the negative changes the school has made over the past 6 months....
Does it matter which FNP school I pick?

SopranoKris replied to friendlylark's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

University of South Alabama is a state school, has an online program (don't need to live in AL), and is less expensive than Chamberlain. Look around at your options. I am leaving Chamberlain due to...
Does it matter which FNP school I pick?

SopranoKris replied to friendlylark's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain will not allow clinicals in the acute care setting whatsoever, no exceptions. You can use family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics (1 rotation), OB/Gyn (1 rotation), or urgent care...
Jobless FNP

SopranoKris replied to Nicola301975's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

What was your background prior to becoming an NP? Did you work in acute care? Any contacts from your time as an RN? Use the networks you have
Will they require a DNP in the future to be a Nurse Practitioner?

SopranoKris replied to TAS2354's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

Unless the mandatory DNP has a CLINICAL focus, not research focus, I'm all for furthering my education. However, I refuse to get a DNP just to write a lengthy EBP proposal. How does that make me a...
do any NPs wish they did something else

SopranoKris replied to 8-ball's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

I am doing this as well. I was originally getting the FNP with the ACNP certificate afterwards. However, I did a lot of soul-searching and opted to transfer to a dual FNP/ACNP program. I like the fact...
University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018

SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

Yeah, my transcripts were confirmed mailed over a week ago, but NursingCAS has not processed 2 of them. I have receipts from both schools confirming they were sent. It's making me nervous because I...
University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018

SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

Anyone apply for Fall yet? The deadline is March

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