SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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MSN APRN AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

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    University of South ALABAMA Summer 2017

    SopranoKris replied to alicia.marie13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    On a related note, the place I work at sent out a list of all FNP & ACNP programs that have clinical agreements with our site. They listed the expiration dates of each contract and asked if anyone...
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    University of South ALABAMA Summer 2017

    SopranoKris replied to alicia.marie13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sending positive vibes your way that you get your letter
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    Subjective data vs objective.....case study help!

    SopranoKris replied to ctemp's topic in General Students

    If it is measurable & observable by you, it is objective (e.g. temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, lab values, etc.) Does that make more sense? Good luck with your case...
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    Only charting?

    SopranoKris replied to Niquolea26's topic in General Students

    Doing tasks "a regular person could do". OK, let's examine this. Your patient who has low Hgb just had a bowel movement. You are in the room, cleaning up and notice that the BM is very dark, almost...
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    Pearsonvue + NCLEX

    SopranoKris replied to kelsonsa's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Just so you know, the MI BON is notoriously inconsistent with processing. In our graduating class a few years ago, we completed our MI BON paperwork in February and were told not to register with...
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    University of South Alabama NP program

    SopranoKris replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Here's how it works:
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    I failed 3 times Nclex RN

    SopranoKris replied to PrasadPati's topic in Post Graduate Students

    If you failed in 75 questions, it means you were so far below the passing line that the test shut off at the minimum number of questions. If you failed at 265, that is the maximum number of questions...
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    How old is too old to be finishing nursing school?

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

    As I've stated in previous threads, you are never too old to pursue your dreams (within physical reason). I was in my mid 40s when I finished my RN. I had a classmate who was 51 when we graduated. 24...
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    Which school???

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

    You're going to be in pre-nursing, no matter if you go to MSU, Wayne State or EMU. You getting in to the BSN program at MSU is dependent upon your performance in your pre-reqs. The higher your grades,...
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    Whats the difference?

    SopranoKris replied to B.23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not true at all. AAS simply stands for "Associate of Applied Science". The community college I attended awarded the AAS in Nursing for the RN program. We sat for NCLEX, passed and all got jobs
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    RN-BSN or straight BSN... pros and cons?

    SopranoKris replied to NoSoyEnfAhora's topic in General Students

    It all depends on how employers in your area regard ADNs vs. BSNs. Are you going to be able to be gainfully employed as an ADN prepared nurse while you complete your BSN? If so, it's a no-brainer to...
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    Only charting?

    SopranoKris replied to Niquolea26's topic in General Students

    I agree with Luckyyou above. I'm an ICU nurse. We do much, much more than just pass meds and chart. You have to think 3 steps ahead all time. Does my patient have low blood pressure? Am I going to...
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    Gap between consolidation and graduation

    SopranoKris replied to Fyts's topic in General Students

    I, too, am not sure what you mean by "consolidation". I think the terminology might be different in Canadian education vs. the US. Regardless, I would use this time to take an NCLEX review course,...
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    University of South ALABAMA Summer 2017

    SopranoKris replied to alicia.marie13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Do you know when you'll get your acceptance notification? I believe the deadline to apply for Fall is in February, so you've got some time. Keep in touch & good luck
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    I got accepted

    SopranoKris replied to emerriwe's topic in General Students

    Get a planner and color code your planner with all the due dates of your assignments. This will help you stay on track with your assignments. Any time you have "free time", study a little. Most of...
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    Student Nurse negotiating on pay after graduation.

    SopranoKris replied to V4LGBO's topic in General Students

    If the pay at your hospital is based on a union contract, then you won't have any negotiation regarding salary. Most hospitals with union contracts have a set pay scale and you move up the scale based...
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    What subjects should be studied at high school to be a CRNA

    SopranoKris replied to Angelaaa's topic in General Students

    Having a base knowledge of physics & chemistry is helpful for the advanced level courses you'll take as a CRNA. But as stated above, graduate schools will not care about your high school...
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    University of South ALABAMA Summer 2017

    SopranoKris replied to alicia.marie13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've applied for Fall 2017 admission to the dual FNP/ACNP program. We'll be in the same clinical cohort :) There are 2 NPs where I work who did the USA program. They both said it is really up to you...
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    Helppppp

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

    I would just caution you: if you are not strong in Physiology, Med Surg in nursing school is going to be difficult for you. How are you going to understand the pathophysiology of each body system if...
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    Career changers - is it worth the change?

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

    I went back to school to pursue nursing when I was 43. I was 45 when I graduated and now I'm 47. There are positives and negatives to changing careers later in life. Positives * I was very serious...
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    How long did it take you to earn your degree?

    SopranoKris replied to aveonurse2b's topic in General Students

    I highly second this!
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    Adjusting to Sleep schedule for Night Shifts

    SopranoKris replied to RN2b2018's topic in General Students

    I second what CCU said. I've been working nights for 2 years now. If I have to work 2 or 3 shifts in a row, then I usually stay up as late as I can the night before and sleep as late as I can the day...
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    To tell or not to tell?

    SopranoKris replied to nursingRN123's topic in General Students

    It really depends on your program's stance on Quizlet as to whether this would be viewed as "cheating" or not. It's highly suspicious that the questions on Quizlet were word-for-word what your exams...
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    Military Girlfriend trying to find a nursing school/ moving

    SopranoKris replied to alaskanstudent's topic in General Students

    Do you two have plans to get married? Because if you don't, then I wouldn't hinge my plans on a boyfriend in the military who could potentially get stationed any where in the world. Sure, you can...
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    Grad-entry NP or RN first?

    SopranoKris replied to ericanursing12's topic in General Students

    I would get the RN first. Getting the background experience as a working RN is so incredibly valuable. I know that there are programs that grant FNPs to students who are not RNs, but you will...