SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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MSN APRN AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

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    Should I Stay Full-time While I'm in School?

    SopranoKris replied to NurseNinja1990's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm going to continue working full time. I will be working Fri, Sat, Sun night shifts so I can do clinicals Tue, Wed & Thur during the
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    LotsOfMeds interactions/comorbidities/adverse effects

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

    I have a background in tech (databases specifically). How long does the data entry portion for the end user take? Is there a way to make it compatible with voice-recognition software? How do you...
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    looking for on-campus MSN/DNP(NP) degrees in the U.S

    SopranoKris replied to Edisonaidor's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Most brick & mortar schools (on campus) have hybrid programs. Meaning most of your course time will be online with a few campus visits required, either per term or a few times during the program....
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    Chamberlain FNP online July 2017

    SopranoKris replied to heathur's topic in Chamberlain College

    Yes, they submit your student portfolio to the Dean (transcripts, GPA, courses taken, etc.) and once the Dean approves it, you can double up. You are not allowed to double up the first course (NR 500)...
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    Lied to by new employer

    SopranoKris replied to Mrod11411's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My thoughts exactly! What a terrible thing to do to a brand new NP, let alone any employee. If they have this much trouble attracting and retaining professionals, that doesn't speak well to their...
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    Do you ever feel like you 'settled' for being an APNP instead of an MD?

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

    My "dream" when I was younger was to be a doctor. Fast forward after HS graduation, life gets in the way and circumstances don't allow me finish college right away. Get just an associates in...
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    What is the grossest thing that's happened to you???

    SopranoKris replied to PrincessAlexis's topic in General Nursing

    I had a trach pt who was in our unit d/t Pseudomonas. If you've ever had a pt with Pseudomonas, it has a distinctly bad odor. Normally, when I'm suctioning a trach with an open system, I wear a face...
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    Recently met a FNP grad from Chamberlain

    SopranoKris replied to raindrop's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yale is 100% online. Would that be frowned upon? So are most of the Big 10 schools. I don't see employers turning up their noses because the curriculum is online. The issue is that some people...
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    Chamberlain online RN to BSN review

    SopranoKris replied to Shelly202's topic in Chamberlain College

    I worked as an RN for 6 months before starting the BSN program. It was not difficult to manage school and work at all. Of course, I don't have any small children at home. My kids were grown and able...
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    FNP Programs that accept new grads?

    SopranoKris replied to jg2017's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Is there any particular reason for the rush to jump in to NP? It would suit your future patients well if you gained a bit of experience as an RN first before embarking upon FNP. Most reputable...
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    Direct-Entry online programs?

    SopranoKris replied to FiremedicMike's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I cringe for those future patients.
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    Hospital reimbursement

    SopranoKris replied to BlueBoxSearcher's topic in General Students

    I was hired in to a new grad residency program that required you to complete the BSN within 3 years of hire. They provided tuition reimbursement for the BSN portion of your education (not the ADN)....
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    Does it matter what state you take the NCLEX?

    SopranoKris replied to Moomalicious's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    But you can't base this on a "what if" scenario. It doesn't make any sense to apply for licensure in another state when you may not even end up moving there. Might as well get licensed where you...
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    New Grad Qualification Question

    SopranoKris replied to Dirzicus's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    "Eligible for licensure" can certainly mean different things in different states. I was able to apply to a new grad position before I had graduated. As long as I was in academic good standing and had...
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    I am ashamed in myself

    SopranoKris replied to KariT's topic in General Students

    Physiology is going to be important the further you go on through nursing school. How are you going to understand how heart disease affects the patient and what ways this manifests itself when you...
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    Running out of time VS. the 265th question?

    SopranoKris replied to TikTokk's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No, that's not correct. That's not how confidence intervals and logit scores work in computer adaptive testing. As you start your exam, you are essentially at zero. You answer the first question. If...
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    Does it matter what state you take the NCLEX?

    SopranoKris replied to Moomalicious's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you don't know where you want to move yet and have no job lined up in another state, why not just take your exam and get your license where you're at (TX) and then apply for endorsement in a...
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    FNP help

    SopranoKris replied to MissRN01's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There are several programs that don't require letters of recommendation. Chamberlain, University of South Alabama, University of Arizona, etc. Do your research, you'll find
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    Taken seriously?

    SopranoKris replied to toniasday7's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I graduated with my BSN from Chamberlain and am just starting the FNP program. I spoke to several different sites and all 4 agreed to take me on as a student when I'm ready for clinicals. Granted, I'm...
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    What are the limitations of a certificate versus an actual MS degree for NPs?

    SopranoKris replied to dinobiceps's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've never seen a Palliative Care NP degree, only a certificate. You cannot obtain just a certificate unless you are already an NP. So, you might want to look in to Adult-Gero NP programs and add the...
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    Chamberlain FNP online July 2017

    SopranoKris replied to heathur's topic in Chamberlain College

    Msjulian, Kittieburgard & TLOVELYRN: I sent each of you a PM with the link to the FB group for CCN FNP students. I didn't realize you guys couldn't PM me because of your post count. I'll "see" you...
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    Chamberlain FNP online July 2017

    SopranoKris replied to heathur's topic in Chamberlain College

    Please send me a PM and I'll give you the link to the FB page. I believe the TOS on the this site prevents me from posting a direct link. The admin of the page will add you after confirming you are a...
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    Chamberlain FNP online July 2017

    SopranoKris replied to heathur's topic in Chamberlain College

    Yes, please send me a PM so I can give you the
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    Direct entry NP, switch to bedside RN?

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

    To add to this, most facilities aren't going to hire you as an RN when you have your NP because you are "over-qualified" and they'd have to pay you more (unless they work on union scale). Sounds like...
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    100k in loans worth it?

    SopranoKris replied to ravindram's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, that's exactly what I did. I paid for ADN at a community college out of pocket from savings (would have only been $13K in student loans). Then I was hired in a new grad residency program. The...