SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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MSN APRN AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

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    Ontario new grad--will a month off limit my options?

    SopranoKris replied to nurse2bsmurph's topic in Canada

    I interviewed for new grad positions before I had even graduated and got hired pending passing NCLEX and obtaining my nursing license. So, it's definitely do-able to try to interview while you're...
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    Adult NP or Adult Acute NP

    SopranoKris replied to skfmf77's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    An Acute Care NP (ACNP or AG-ACNP) will typically work in the ICU or ER setting in the hospital. I've only seen AGNPs (adult only NPs) work as hospitalists, but they had extensive experience before...
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    Is nursing right for me or accounting?

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

    If you're self-described as a "lazy student", I would not go to a nursing program. It can be very intense with having to study for lecture exams, plus skills exams, physical assessment exams,...
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    Getting into nursing school........

    SopranoKris replied to futurefnp27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If your program requires the GRE, then you have to achieve the minimum admissions score or higher to get accepted. There are programs out there that don't require the GRE for acceptance. It's based on...
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    What next ... ?

    SopranoKris replied to brighidh's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    UAB has an RNFA program that is online. Have you thought about becoming a CRNA (nurse
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    What schools offer online NP

    SopranoKris replied to EternalFeather's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There is a tool on the AANP website that allows you to search for accredited NP programs Here's the link: Search Many schools have an online option, even brick-and-mortar traditional schools. There...
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    Switch Major to Nursing

    SopranoKris replied to bquinn1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you haven't yet declared a major, you would more than likely need to complete all the science pre-reqs for the nursing program before switching your major. I would definitely suggest you speak with...
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    BS(non-nursing) + ADN to DNP

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

    Yes, there are. Most require you to have your RN and a bachelor's degree in another field. Obviously, social work would be a good back ground for Psych NP. I know University of South Alabama has such...
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    Charting as a Nursing Student/Graduate Nurse

    SopranoKris replied to ITNurse1977's topic in General Students

    1. Were you granted access to the electronic chart for your clinical? Yes, for both clinical sites 2. Were you able to chart patient care in the electronic chart during your clinical? If yes, what...
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    "Negative dilute" drug test?

    SopranoKris replied to afterseason's topic in General Students

    Even if your med is PRN, you have to disclose. You have to view this from your employer's perspective. How does this reflect on your character for not disclosing? Whether you think you need it or not,...
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    Switching Careers Later in Life

    SopranoKris replied to VA_Aspiring's topic in General Students

    I was a Process Manager in the financial industry before switching to nursing. I was 45 when I graduated from nursing school. It is a *huge* change from being in an office and sitting down for most of...
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    "Negative dilute" drug test?

    SopranoKris replied to afterseason's topic in General Students

    Why would you be worried about Tylenol appearing in your screening? It's an OTC drug. No one is going to bat an eyelash about it. They can't base not hiring you on the fact that you had Tylenol in...
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    MSN from highly ranked program or DNP from lower ranked program?

    SopranoKris replied to melp4's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It really depends on the hiring climate in your
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    Those of you who went straight to NP school after BSN..

    SopranoKris replied to nsm1639's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I obtained my RN as an ADN so I could work and gain experience while I finished my BSN. So, I'm essentially going right from the BSN to an NP program, but I will have gained 3 years' experience before...
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    Soon to be new grad RN - Interested in wound care /dermatology

    SopranoKris replied to Starreacher26's topic in General Students

    I have a good friend who hired straight on to the wound/ostomy team right after we graduated. Since she knew that's the area she wanted, she made a point of networking with the wound team while we...
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    Getting an Associates in Nursing after a Non Nursing Bachelors Degree

    SopranoKris replied to nursing.mk's topic in General Students

    You can always apply to a traditional BSN program. You can even do an ADN program with an existing bachelor's degree. However, if you're relying on financial aid, you may be out of luck because it's a...
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    HOW CAN I COMPETE??

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

    I understand where you're coming from, however, getting a BSN is taking the long route to med school. We all know with pre-reqs, it can take more than 4 years to complete a BSN. If the OP wants to...
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    Professor making it difficult in chemistry

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

    If you are within the time frame to drop the course and don't feel you can pull off a B or better, I'd consider dropping the course. Have you tried meeting with your instructor and asking what you can...
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    HOW CAN I COMPETE??

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

    However, a BSN will not fulfill all of the pre-req requirements for med school. You'll have to take courses during the summers between semesters to get those done, such as Organic Chemistry, Physics,...
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    Getting an Associates in Nursing after a Non Nursing Bachelors Degree

    SopranoKris replied to nursing.mk's topic in General Students

    It depends on the program. Since you have all As & Bs in your nursing pre-reqs, look for a program that awards points based on the pre-reqs, rather than overall GPA. The program I attended gave...
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    Med Math

    SopranoKris replied to Kaweah's topic in General Students

    I'm going to suggest the book "Math Attack: Winning the Pharmacology Math Battle" by Karen S. Champion to you. It explains in very conversational language 4 different ways to approach med math...
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    Practicum

    SopranoKris replied to STACI1228's topic in General Students

    What have you been taught, as far as performing assessments? I usually like to start with asking the pt if they're having any pain and then go through the whole pain assessment (what do you rate your...
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    Nursing care plan question, Nasogastric tube

    SopranoKris replied to Possum_RN's topic in General Students

    Think of nursing diagnoses as what you *anticipate* could happen when using the "Risk For" designation. What is the most immediate concern and/or risk for this pt. For this patient, the most immediate...
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    Med Math

    SopranoKris replied to Kaweah's topic in General Students

    I get the same answer, looks good :) When I set up dimensional analysis, I always start with the unit that needs to be on the "top" of the fraction and work my way through to eliminate the extraneous...
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    USA DNP Fall 2017

    SopranoKris replied to megan_91's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I will try contacting the coordinator on Monday to see what can be done. I have a feeling that I won't be able to start until Spring since the deadline is already past. At the very least, I hope I...