SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

Hospitalist Medicine

MSN APRN AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

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No RN experence NP "non-nurse"

SopranoKris replied to Malenurse1235954's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

But how is this any different than those who go to PA school? They have little to no health care experience (some programs require less than 500 hours HCE and they count working in a lab as HCE), yet...
Georgetown FNP vs. Grand Canyon University

SopranoKris replied to algnurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

Have you looked in to University of Arizona's program? You only have to go to campus for a few days during August for a RISE intensive each summer. You'd get in-state tuition if you live in
Georgetown FNP vs. Grand Canyon University

SopranoKris replied to algnurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

While you're in AZ, there will be employers familiar with GCU. However, outside of AZ, they might not be as familiar since it's not local. I've spoken with the Georgetown admissions advisor for the...
Preceptor location services

SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

Thanks, that's good to know. I've read so many different accounts, ranging from "I had no help at all locating clinical preceptors" to "the school gave me a list and I had to contact them myself" to...
FNP vs Acute care NP vs CRNA

SopranoKris replied to Leanne62499's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

University of South Alabama and Vanderbilt both offer dual FNP/ACNP. They call it an ENP (Emergency NP) in some schools. If you do a search, you'll see which schools offer
Experience for FNP Programs

SopranoKris replied to cjo85's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

If you want to be an Acute Care NP, then definitely ICU or ED experience is valuable. If you just want FNP, then your med-surg experience should be
Davenport 2016 LPN Program

SopranoKris replied to JustCasS's topic in Michigan Nursing

You could get a BSN for what they charge you for the LPN at Davenport. There are several ADN programs that are highly regarded in the area and much less expensive,
DPN/Nurse Practitioner vs. PA/Physician's Assistant

SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Post Graduate Students

Unfortunately, there aren't any PA programs that are local enough for me to drive. Closest one is over 2 hours away. And, I would have to quit my job to attend PA school. I can't quit working to go...
Personal goal statement not so good but good grades.. Will I get in?

SopranoKris replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

As stated above, I think they look at your entire application. I'm not sure how heavy the personal goal statement is weighed when it comes to admission, but if it's anything like undergrad, I...
Trying to choose between 3 NP programs

SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

Yeah, that's concerning. I couldn't find much in the way of recent feedback on USA. Seems most of it is from 2011/2012. Their program is appealing to me because I could get both the FNP & ACNP...
Trying to choose between 3 NP programs

SopranoKris posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

I've been researching NP programs and I've narrowed down my choice to 3 schools. I'm trying to determine what the best course of action would be. My goal is to be dual FNP/ACNP so I can work in our...
Trying to choose between 3 NP programs

SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

Thanks for the feedback! I was speaking with the NPs who work in our ER and they said it's getting more competitive to get NP jobs in the ER. They want you to have the dual certification so you can...
Trying to choose between 3 NP programs

SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

The DNP requires residency, which is even more clinical experience. We have DNPs in our hospital (as well as MSN level NPs) and they seem to have a bit more responsibility & higher acuity...
Usa dnp applicants spring 2017

SopranoKris replied to TrishaMatthews's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

I was told if I apply before I've completed the BSN, I would be accepted as provisional and would have to provide proof of degree conferred by the time classes start in January. I'm graduating...
Usa dnp applicants spring 2017

SopranoKris replied to TrishaMatthews's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

I was going to do provisional for Spring 2017, but I've now opted to wait for Fall 2017. I won't have my BSN until December and I want to make sure I have everything lined up that's needed for the...
Usa dnp applicants spring 2017

SopranoKris replied to TrishaMatthews's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

@TokyoD_RN, the DNP dual FNP/AG-ACNP is 4 years. If you're just doing FNP or ACNP, then it's
Online NP Programs without a ton of on-campus requirements?

SopranoKris replied to NursingStudent11101's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

If you want to do FNP, Chamberlain only requires one campus visit for you to do your skills check-off when you take your Health Assessment course. It's right before you start clinicals. You do have...
Chamberlain University: RN-BSN Online

SopranoKris replied to inyellowcoats's topic in Chamberlain College

I've been doing 2 courses per 8 week session and still work full time (three 12 hour shifts per week). I started January 2016 and November 2016 is my last semester, graduating on a Dec. 16th
DPN/Nurse Practitioner vs. PA/Physician's Assistant

SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Post Graduate Students

Wow, never thought I'd see my old thread from 2012 resurrected! I posted this before I even started nursing school. As I've gone through school and now work in the hospital, I have had the chance to...
I'm 31 married with a 2 year old. Am I too old to start fnp program?

SopranoKris replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

I will be 47 when I start my DNP program, which means I'll be nearly 51 by the time I graduate. You're never too old to follow your dreams. 31 is still young
University of South Alabama FNP Spring 2017

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

I'm applying for Fall 2017 (need to wait a few more weeks). I anticipate I'll be accepted as I have a 4.0 GPA in my BSN program and an overall cumulative 3.86 GPA. I'm applying for dual FNP/ACNP DNP....
New NP Student

SopranoKris replied to bbcewalters's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

Camwill!!! Hey, girl :) Long time since we were on the Pre-Nursing Student forums. Good to see you over here on the NP
Transferring Programs

SopranoKris replied to green341's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

Yes, it's a tough decision to make. If I really want to be a hospital intensivist in the ICU, then going the AG-ACNP route makes the most sense. If I want to be able to do either ER or ICU (more job...
Transferring Programs

SopranoKris replied to green341's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

The hospitals in my area want you to be dual certified FNP/ACNP if you want to be an NP in the ER. The ICU still hires just ACNP, but they prefer the dual certification so you can work both. There...
Is Chamberlain worth it?

SopranoKris replied to nursing96student's topic in Chamberlain College

Right now, it's $570 per credit

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