SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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MSN APRN AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

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    Taking chemistry before biology

    SopranoKris replied to Farrah 34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Taking General Chemistry was helpful in physiology (e.g. acid/base balance in blood, action potentials, etc.). It was also helpful in Microbiology when learning the Kreb's cycle. But I agree with the...
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    RN to BSN online program January 4, 2016

    SopranoKris replied to oubrerodeo's topic in Chamberlain College

    Capstone is fairly straight-forward. You select a PICO and that is your "project" you work on throughout the course. Milestone #1 is stating the PICO question and giving details on 4 supporting pieces...
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    RN to BSN online program January 4, 2016

    SopranoKris replied to oubrerodeo's topic in Chamberlain College

    The 2 books are: Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 3rd Ed. (ANA) Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice: Model and Guidelines, 2nd Ed. (Dearholt & Dang) Hope this helps
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    From Acute to Primary?

    SopranoKris replied to Jamuhh's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    ACNPs typically treat pts ages 13 & up. FNPs are certified for all ages. If you're only focused on Peds, it would be much harder to find a Peds-only acute care program, than a traditional ACNP...
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    RN to BSN online program January 4, 2016

    SopranoKris replied to oubrerodeo's topic in Chamberlain College

    Sorry to hear about your shoulder. OUCH! I bit the bullet and ordered the books from Chamberlain. There was no guarantee I'd get my books before class starts on Monday, unless I paid a fortune for...
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    RN to BSN online program January 4, 2016

    SopranoKris replied to oubrerodeo's topic in Chamberlain College

    It's officially preview week for my LAST class. YAY!!! Can't wait to be done. Still trying to figure out the topic for my capstone project. Just a heads-up for those of you who are getting ready to...
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    Chamberlain RN-BSN

    SopranoKris replied to Theone40's topic in Chamberlain College

    Just be aware that this settlement relates to employment data of students who attended DVU (not Chamberlain) between the years of 1975 to 1983. There has been no indication that the education at...
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    Attending physcian talks too much

    SopranoKris replied to nursingpower's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Honestly, I would think this is where you can have the opportunity to hone your people skills and re-direct him. We all have patients that talk on & on and we have to find the balance to re-direct...
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    RN to BSN online program January 4, 2016

    SopranoKris replied to oubrerodeo's topic in Chamberlain College

    Almost done with the BSN! 10 more weeks to go and I'm done....YAY!!!! Which FB group did you join? PM me and I can send you a link to a FB for all Chamberlain students (BSN, MSN,
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    Online FPN programs that help or provide Clinical Placements

    SopranoKris replied to Kk23's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Can you PM me and let me know how much it cost? The program I've applied to has a contract in place at my hospital for ACNP, but the FNP portion, I'd need to find Peds, OB/Gyn on my own. I'm doing...
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    Online FPN programs that help or provide Clinical Placements

    SopranoKris replied to Kk23's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Are you using a service, like Clincal Place
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    ACNP vs FNP for ER

    SopranoKris replied to aggienurse15's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think juan de la cruz summed it up well. Definitely find out what your local ER's hiring policies are for NPs and what certifications they prefer. Where I'm at, if you want to be in the Level 1...
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    Online FPN programs that help or provide Clinical Placements

    SopranoKris replied to Kk23's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Michigan State University does all clinical placements, but you have to come to campus twice a semester during the
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    Walden University

    SopranoKris replied to Jerreka09's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I work with a few RNs who are doing the FNP at Walden. They just started their first semester. It's your typical online program with discussion posts & APA papers. They do quarter semesters....
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    University of South Alabama FNP program

    SopranoKris replied to Cauliflower's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm applying for Fall 2017 in the dual program, too. Maybe we'll get to be classmates? I've contacted the school and have spoken with the advisor for the dual program. She's been very responsive to...
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    Emergency Department NP

    SopranoKris replied to RNDude2012's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    As stated above, it depends on where you live and what your hospital prefers. I'm going for dual FNP/ACNP because that is preferred by our
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    Help! clear things up for me please

    SopranoKris replied to PrincessAlexiss's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It also depends on where you live and each hospital as to which "type" of NP is hired to work in which unit. In my hospital, most of the NPs in the ICU are AG-ACNPs. The ER prefers NPs with a dual FNP...
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    University of South Alabama FNP Spring 2017

    SopranoKris replied to NC-ED-RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Please keep me posted on how you like the program. I'm applying for the Fall 2017 dual role NP. I would love to hear feedback from those in the dual role cohort. Best of
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    online NP programs

    SopranoKris replied to sjules82's topic in General Students

    I'm also doing the RN-to-BSN currently at Chamberlain. I had looked in to doing the FNP with them. Their program runs on 8 weeks sessions. In the FNP track, you take one course per 8 week session....
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    NCLEX-PN 2016 Results

    SopranoKris replied to allthatshines's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Nope, it just has to do with how fast or slow the person at the BON processes it. Some are faster than others. Bureaucratic red
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    Usa dnp applicants spring 2017

    SopranoKris replied to TrishaMatthews's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congratulations!
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    Need Advice Please

    SopranoKris replied to eanderson13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There are many programs that offer it. Just search for post-masters FNP
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    Which Should I Choose FNP vs Acute Care/Gerontology NP?

    SopranoKris replied to AlmostANurse321's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It depends on where you want to work and what their hiring practices are. I work in the ICU and I've seen NPs that are dual certifiied FNP/ACNP. I've seen just ACNP and I've also seen a few that are...
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    University of South Alabama FNP Spring 2017

    SopranoKris replied to NC-ED-RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congratulations
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    University of South Alabama FNP Spring 2017

    SopranoKris replied to NC-ED-RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Keep in touch! I'll be applying for Fall 2017 start in the dual track. I'd love to hear what you think about