SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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    Should I go for the Lpn or RN

    SopranoKris replied to Lannister123's topic in General Students

    You really need to assess why you still failed Fundamentals if you put considerable effort in the course and only ended up with a D. Pursuing an LPN isn't going to be any easier than your Fundamentals...
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    2017 application cycle

    SopranoKris replied to tinamayrn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You mentioned affordable tuition. I don't know if you looked at University of South Alabama, but their tuition is very affordable as you pay the online student tuition, not the out-of-state tuition,...
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    What Canadian program qualifies as ADN in U.S.?

    SopranoKris replied to Doubledd's topic in Nurse Registration

    When you took the LPN in Ontario, was it the US NCLEX-PN exam? 2 years of a BSN program does not qualify you to be an
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    Anyone here became a nurse practitioner through the direct masters program?

    SopranoKris replied to Stella36's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You might want to also post this in the Student NP forum. There are direct entry NP programs, but you will still be required to finish your RN courses before you start your NP courses. This means,...
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    Lab Coat

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

    I went to a store that specializes in scrubs/uniforms and bought a lab coat for $30. Check uniform stores in your area. You don't need to invest in a high quality lab coat if this is just for a...
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    How many credits is too much

    SopranoKris replied to PrinPringles's topic in General Students

    It all depends on you and what you personally feel you can handle. I took 17 credits in one semester so I didn't have to wait a whole year to apply to the nursing program. I took Physiology,...
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    First clinical ahead tips?

    SopranoKris replied to 0.5GPA's topic in General Students

    Use this time to learn how to do thorough head-to-toe assessments and take vitals correctly. Usually, clinicals are where you start learning how to document in "nursing lingo" and develop care plans....
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    Get ASN and immediately after, BSN or Straight to BSN?

    SopranoKris replied to LouisPaz96's topic in General Students

    I would suggest applying for both and see where you get accepted. Does the 3 years for the BSN include pre-requisites? Same for the 2 year ADN? I know my ADN program was 2 years, but with all the...
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    How do I pursue nursing with a Health Science undergraduate degree?

    SopranoKris replied to nurse2bglo.'s topic in General Students

    Just something to consider: Anatomy & Physiology are the building blocks to the foundation you'll need to understand the pathophysiology of disease process. Without a solid understanding (aka good...
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    Can I major in Health and Human Performances, minor in Biology (Please read Descr.?

    SopranoKris replied to nurse2bglo.'s topic in General Students

    I completely agree with RoseQueen, you do not need an undergraduate major in another field before pursuing nursing. You will, however, be required to take pre-requisite courses before you can apply to...
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    Expired biology courses - must re-take

    SopranoKris replied to shelby901's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had to re-take several pre-req courses because my original credits were older than 5 years. I was 45 when I graduated and had a job offer lined up before I had graduated. There was another woman in...
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    Is nursing school a possibility?

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

    Michigan State University has AFROTC. I don't know what your tuition would be as an out of state student, though. They have a great nursing
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    kaplan qbank and question trainer

    SopranoKris replied to kyun124's topic in General Students

    I took a Kaplan prep course before I sat for the NCLEX. Our instructor said you need to consistently score 60 or better on the trainers. Personally, I felt the QBank questions were much more helpful...
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    applying to the RN program

    SopranoKris replied to cassey1022's topic in General Students

    Only the school's admissions advisor for the RN program you're interested in can answer these specific
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    University of South Alabama NP program

    SopranoKris replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have applied for admission to the Fall 2017 semester. The deadline for application is Feb. 15th, so I'm assuming I won't know a decision until April. Fingers
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    Online, part-time, affordable NP programs

    SopranoKris replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've applied to University of South Alabama because it is a brick & mortar school and yet has affordable tuition for the online program (less than $600 per credit hour). You're only required to...
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    Drug screen discrimination

    SopranoKris replied to Steven46304's topic in General Students

    ESRD and trying to go to nursing school? I don't mean to be a bubble burster, but even if she gets in to nursing school and is able to make it through, graduates, passes NCLEX and gets a nursing...
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    A heavy course load...advice?

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

    If your school's Organic Chem is anything like the course I took, definitely do *NOT* add in A&P. It was the hardest Chem class I've ever had. I enjoyed the lab very much, but the lecture portion...
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    Get my adn or lpn? Newbie here

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

    Go the ADN route. Run away from an LPN program that charges nearly $30K, that's ridiculous. $9K for the ADN at a community college is a great bargain. If ADNs are getting hired in your area (most do,...
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    How hard is stats compared to A&P?

    SopranoKris replied to weiny4089's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm strong in math, so I felt Stats was a breeze. Not sure if your program is going to use Excel or Minitab for your Stats program. If you know how to create graphs in Excel, then you'll be ahead of...
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    What to do with my gap months

    SopranoKris replied to june82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Take this time and RELAX! Trust me, nursing school will have you wishing you would have taken the time to settle down and enjoy your freedom. I felt the same way before I started my program and I wish...
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    Anatomy & Physiology??

    SopranoKris replied to Amber98's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I did A&P, they did a review the first week of cell biology and the Kreb's cycle. If you've already taken Biology, then it's a very easy review. If you haven't, it might feel overwhelming....
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    math calculation help

    SopranoKris replied to nurse2bbetty1989's topic in General Students

    When you have a med math question, always start with with what you want to end up with on the top of your fraction. In this case, you want to end up with mL/hr. You have 500 mL of D5W and that bag...
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    Just found out my school has a low NCLEX passing rate... should I leave?

    SopranoKris replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    I would speak to an admissions advisor at BCC to find out what your evening class schedule would be and then talk to your manager to see if there is a workable solution. Do NOT sink $20K + into a...
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    How is Life After Graduating from Chamberlain as an RN?

    SopranoKris replied to NeoNatMom's topic in Chamberlain College

    Are you applying for Federal aid? If so, use those student loan types to