SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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MSN APRN AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

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    Advice regarding my first failure in my senior year.

    SopranoKris replied to navarrown's topic in General Students

    I know it's hard to accept, especially being so close to a passing grade. However, the fact remains that you did not pass with the minimum standard required by your program. As stated above, many...
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    Nursing School! Am I doomed?

    SopranoKris replied to arb29171's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was in my 40s when I went to nursing school. I chose to do the ADN and then bridge to BSN because I could start working as a nurse sooner and gain valuable experience while completing the BSN. It...
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    Am I "late"? 22 yrs old starting prereq Jan

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

    :D :D Honey, I was in my 40s when I went back to school to be a nurse. There was even a student in her 50s in our class. You're younger than my oldest child. 23 is no where near "too old" to go in to...
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    Would you question a preceptor...or a doctor?

    SopranoKris replied to dbabz's topic in General Students

    As an ICU nurse, I have to question orders quite frequently. We're a teaching hospital and we have lots of new residents doing their critical care rotations in our unit. There are many times where I...
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    Associates degree

    SopranoKris replied to Mmcmillan91's topic in General Students

    Having an associates in either major really doesn't mean much, in terms of nursing school. My degree was in Microbiology but I was still required to re-take Micro 101 because my credits were older...
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    How long did it take you to earn your degree?

    SopranoKris replied to aveonurse2b's topic in General Students

    It took 1 year of pre-reqs and 2 years of nursing school to get my ADN. While I was doing the ADN, I also took courses over the breaks that counted towards the BSN, so I had less classes to complete...
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    Failed out in last semester

    SopranoKris replied to Aspirational Beauty's topic in General Students

    If you were almost done with your RN program, find out if your state allows you to sit for the LPN exam. Many times, you can do an LPN-to-RN bridge program and then the question of how old your...
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    ADN or BSN for Future Masters Degree?

    SopranoKris replied to mwpayne's topic in General Students

    Yes, you can get a job in the ICU as an ASN. I had to work in step-down for a year and get my ACLS certification before I could transfer to ICU. The whole time, I worked on my BSN. I just graduated...
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    Is it wise to start taking courses for BSN while in ADN program?

    SopranoKris replied to Shookclays's topic in General Students

    I did as many BSN courses in advance as I could while getting my ADN. It meant having no time off between semesters, but it was worth it in the end. I took Stats, Nutrition, Organic Chemistry, an...
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    University of Michigan-Flint BSN-DNP

    SopranoKris replied to kknursing's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I earned my ADN in 2015, started on neuro step-down then transferred to respiratory critical care. Did that for a little over a year, then transferred to ICU. By the time I start the program, I'll...
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    University of Michigan-Flint BSN-DNP

    SopranoKris replied to kknursing's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have applied for the BSN-to-DNP program (ACNP) at UM-Flint as well. You have to meet the GPA and pre-req requirements. Your reasons for becoming an NP on the career goals essay is also weighed...
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    Chamberlain Rn-BSN online starting 1/2/17

    SopranoKris replied to doughboiwife's topic in Chamberlain College

    There is a Chamberlain group on FB for RN-to-BSN, MSN & DNP students. PM me with your FB name and I can add you to the
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    2017 application cycle

    SopranoKris replied to tinamayrn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've applied to University of South Alabama's dual FNP/ACNP BSN-to-DNP program and University of Michigan's ACNP BSN-to-DNP program (Fall 2017 start). I did my BSN with Chamberlain, so I can...
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    RN to BSN online program January 4, 2016

    SopranoKris replied to oubrerodeo's topic in Chamberlain College

    Thanks:)
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    Unsolicited Advice From A Preceptor

    SopranoKris replied to Izzy11's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Wow, OP, I am always saddened when I hear of NP students who lack professionalism. I view my upcoming clinicals just as you said, as a potential job interview. I am of the "old school" where being...
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    RN to BSN online program January 4, 2016

    SopranoKris replied to oubrerodeo's topic in Chamberlain College

    I am officially DONE with my BSN!!!!!!!!!!!!! Woo hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D Last assignment submitted, only need at 38 on my discussion post to retain my 4.0 GPA. I can't believe I finally crossed...
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    I will be 52 when I begin the Psych NP program. Any others around this age?

    SopranoKris replied to MiaLyse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I will be doing a dual FNP/ACNP program and will be nearly 52 when I graduate. Nursing was a second career for me. I always say, you're never too old to pursue your dreams and continue learning
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    Ive been accepted into 2 LPN programs

    SopranoKris replied to Lol1222's topic in Michigan Nursing

    For the amount Dorsey charges, you could complete an RN program at a community college. That is way too expensive for an LPN program. Everest's LPN program does not have any nationally recognized...
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    Southern Alabama FNP

    SopranoKris replied to MurseD003's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Joe, Do you mean University of South Alabama? Are you looking to only do family practice (FNP) or are you going to do the dual (FNP/ACNP) cert? I'm hoping to start in the dual certification program...
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    DNP or MSN?

    SopranoKris posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm debating between just doing the MSN or going all the way and getting the DNP. While I find getting the DNP appealing (terminal degree, I can teach later in my career, etc.), the thought of tacking...
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    FNP Graduate from Chamberlain College of Nursing Dec 2015

    SopranoKris replied to chamberlainFNP2015's topic in Chamberlain College

    I'm in the RN-to-BSN track, but I can vouch that they do have a writing resource center where someone can review/critique your work. You would need to get your paper completed well before the due...
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    Why Can't She Stay Here? Getting Kicked Out of Inpatient Hospice

    SopranoKris replied to jeastridge's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am an ICU nurse and we come across this fairly regularly. A patient will be stable enough that they no longer require ICU care, but the family will refuse to have them transported home or to a...
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    Online BSN

    SopranoKris replied to Heatherbergy's topic in General Students

    I agree with the above posters. You cannot do a full RN program 100% online. You have to be present for clinicals, SIM lab, physical assessment, skills labs, etc. I second what UnicornMagic said about...
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    Need help making a decision RN VS BSN

    SopranoKris replied to rfutrell's topic in General Students

    I did the ADN first so I could work as an RN and gain experience while completing the BSN. It enabled me to get a jump in to critical care (ICU) over people I know who did the BSN. We're actually...
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    Post Masters FNP mid year acceptance program?

    SopranoKris replied to ErickaRN,BSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The only ones with multiple start dates that I know of are Chamberlain, Kaplan, Walden, Herzing, WGU, etc. Basically, the online for-profit schools. The rest usually have a Fall start date, although...