SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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MSN APRN AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

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    DNP vs Post master certificate-FNP

    SopranoKris replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It really comes down to what's important to you. Do you want a terminal degree or teach down the road? Then go for the DNP. If you're only interested in working as an NP, the the certificate may be a...
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    Double Checking subQ Insulin Requirement

    SopranoKris replied to KTakami25's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We only do an RN dual sign-off if we're doing an insulin drip. SubQ requires no second RN. Michigan, Magnet hospital, Level 1 trauma
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    Acute care or primary care

    SopranoKris replied to russianbear's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You really need to find out what your return on investment will be with each program. What would you make as a primary care NP (who can only see pts aged 13 & up) vs. an acute care NP working in...
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    Salary negotiation

    SopranoKris replied to sandy321's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    How many hours a week do you work as an RN? $50/hr at 40 hours per week for 52 weeks is $104,000. I would definitely negotiate for a higher
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    DNP vs MD/DO

    SopranoKris replied to DrZaphod's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    The article would be much more credible if all the sources mentioned were cited. Simply saying "studies have shown" with no references to back up the statements doesn't support the argument
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    Failed a Nursing Class, Need Advice

    SopranoKris replied to Samm06's topic in General Students

    I have not personally failed a course. However, I have had classmates who did. The most important thing you can do is to determine what your weak areas are and create a plan to correct them. Did you...
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    Thinking about becoming a NP. Have some questions for you NP's out there!

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

    I am getting ready to start an FNP program with 8 week sessions (2 sessions per semester). People in the program that I work with are still able to work full time (three 12 hour shifts per week) and...
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    Primary Care/IM: Ask me anything.

    SopranoKris replied to BostonFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You'll be able to handle Urgent Care with the FNP. You certainly won't be putting in chest tubes & art lines in an Urgent Care setting like you might with the
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    Acidosis Vs Alkalosis Signs and Symptoms

    SopranoKris replied to EmxoRenee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Think about what is occurring physiologically in the body during each: acidosis is an abundance of H+. What is that going to do to the body? If it's respiratory acidosis, what is the body going to do...
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    Primary vs Acute Care NP to Work in an Outpatient Specialty Area?

    SopranoKris replied to Spine_CRNA's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It really depends on a) what you want to do within your specialty and, more importantly, b) what the hiring climate of your area is like. For your specialty, do you want to work in an office setting...
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    lying about clinical hours

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

    As a Chamberlain student, I can most definitely say this is NOT how clinical hours are done. It is extremely unethical what he's doing. It is very easy to get in contact with the appropriate person,...
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    Professionalism Issues/Questions

    SopranoKris replied to AAC.271's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Get someone to agree to be a "patient" and then make a video of your assessment. That's the best way to see your demeanor and how you interact. Seeing yourself on video can really be eye opening. I...
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    RN-BSN Chamberlain course load

    SopranoKris replied to Rn-bsnfuturetraumaer's topic in Chamberlain College

    I took Collaborative & EBP together. Definitely
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    Passed my adult/gero AANP boards!!

    SopranoKris replied to mimiclack's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats!
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    FNP program

    SopranoKris replied to deisigue3's topic in Chamberlain College

    I just completed the RN-to-BSN program and will be starting the FNP track in July. During the RN-to-BSN program, I was able to take 2 courses per 8 week session and I was still able to work full time...
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    Chamberlain Rn-BSN online starting 1/2/17

    SopranoKris replied to doughboiwife's topic in Chamberlain College

    What questions do you have about the program? I just graduated in December in the RN-to-BSN
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    Working full time while getting BSN?

    SopranoKris replied to Eeramsey's topic in Chamberlain College

    I worked full time and did 2 classes per session and it was very do-able. Graduated with a 4.0 GPA to boot. Depending on the classes when you triple, you might be able to handle the work load. Only...
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    Primary Care/IM: Ask me anything.

    SopranoKris replied to BostonFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks so much for the detailed reply! I am definitely going in to this with an open mind. I think it's the "unknown" that makes me question. I have always loved to figure things out and solve...
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    Primary Care/IM: Ask me anything.

    SopranoKris replied to BostonFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Have you had students with acute care/critical care backgrounds who feel "bored" by family practice or clinical work? Would an urgent care setting be better than family practice? I'm an ICU nurse and...
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    do you think i should take a break?

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

    If money is a concern, then why are you getting a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field? Why not simply finish your RN and then transition RN-to-BSN? So much cheaper that way, even with pre-reqs....
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    Accepted into University of Michigan AG-ACNP DNP Program!!

    SopranoKris replied to scorpiusmalfoy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats! I have a co-worker who is nearly done with the ACNP program (MSN) down in Ann Arbor and he loves it. He said the first semester is a killer, but after that, it gets better when you start...
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    When to call Rapid Response Team?

    SopranoKris replied to LUCBSN's topic in Critical Care

    It is really institution-specific on when you should/shouldn't call a Rapid Response. Does your hospital have a policy & procedure manual? If so, it should address Rapid Response parameters in it....
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    I have a real problem with ancillary staff and am at my wits end. I need help.

    SopranoKris replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    What a tough situation to be in. The fact that it's gone on for 10 years, though, makes me think that you might be better able to save your sanity by transferring to a different unit. If that's out of...
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    Frontier Bound with infant?

    SopranoKris replied to SabotsaRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    How much time until the next start date? If it's only a matter of a few months, why not wait until the baby is a wee bit older? A few months in the grand scheme of things isn't that long. Personally,...
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    anemia question

    SopranoKris replied to Al Kalosis's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Most of the studies available come to the conclusion that there is a multi-factorial cause to the anemia which result from AKIs. So, there's really no black & white answer to your