SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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MSN APRN AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

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    Theoretical framework question/help

    SopranoKris replied to Guest1059175's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Google theoretical framework, and your question will be answered
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    Should I pay for clinical hours for an NP preceptor, and if so, how much is too much to pay?

    SopranoKris replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Not everyone has the luxury of living close enough to a school that provides preceptors. Or if they do, it has the specialty you want. I live near a Big Ten university that places NP students in...
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    NP clinical experience disrupted by COVID-19?

    SopranoKris posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Is any experiencing issues with their NP clinical sites not allowing students because of
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    University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2019

    SopranoKris replied to lexicon28's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sounds like you're starting with NU 608. Good class to get your "feet wet" and get used to APA again ? I'm in the Dual Role ACNP/FNP program and just finished my FNP clinicals. I start the ACNP...
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    “Have you applied somewhere else?” Interview question.

    SopranoKris replied to nurselove757's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    They got "mad"? Seriously? Sounds like a good place to avoid. Most job candidates have applied for multiple positions. It's not good practice to apply to ONE job and then wait to find out before...
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    Maryville FNP or any other FNP program

    SopranoKris replied to BSNtofutureFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have a friend in Maryville's program and he hates it because every class you have to do group work. He works night shift and it's been a nightmare for him to try to get group time scheduled for...
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    Should I pay for clinical hours for an NP preceptor, and if so, how much is too much to pay?

    SopranoKris replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I found my clinical sites with good old-fashioned leg work. I made a student resume and went to offices of the practices I knew had good reputations and asked to speak to the office manager. I got my...
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    As an NP student, how many clinical rotation hours do you do weekly?

    SopranoKris replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Our school would not allow virtual clinical hours, even though AANP & ANCC allowed a small number of hours to be simulated and count towards the minimum 500 hours. We are required to have all...
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    Alternate Route to FNP?

    SopranoKris replied to VanNuysRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You can certainly get a post-master's certificate in any NP specialty, you just have to take the courses your original MSN was lacking. Question, though: why spend all that time & money to get an...
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    As an NP student, how many clinical rotation hours do you do weekly?

    SopranoKris replied to A Hit With The Ladies's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I did four 9-hour days per week until I had my 300 hours for the semester completed. Previous semester was 240 hours. I had to split it up according to my preceptor's availability. For example, my 60...
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    Can you take the boards while still in NP school?

    SopranoKris replied to dana16's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It all depends on if your program awards the MSN separately from the DNP. If they do, then yes, you can take boards while you finish the DNP portion. My school does this for their DNP tracks. Our...
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    Surgical NP

    SopranoKris replied to Alicia777's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you want to do surgical NP, steer clear of Chamberlain. I had a great experience there for my RN to BSN, but it was a complete 180 degree difference when I started the FNP program. I wasted so much...
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    Periop RN to AG Acute Care NP/RNFA

    SopranoKris replied to LovelyElly's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Look into UAB's MSN AGACNP with RNFA program. You'll need to finish your BSN. However, acceptance requires letters of recommendation and experience in OR. You can definitely get the letters and...
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    University of South Alabama PMHNP Fall 2019

    SopranoKris replied to esipbisn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't know. I'm in Dual Role and started in 2018. Our cohort created its own group once we started didactics/clinicals. I'm not in any PMHNP groups. When you're in the foundation courses, all the...
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    University of South Alabama PMHNP Fall 2019

    SopranoKris replied to esipbisn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    In relation to Pharm & Patho? Nothing further needed except study what they give you. The study guides in Patho are what you should focus on. In Pharm, the study guides aren't as specific. One...
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    University of South Alabama PMHNP Fall 2019

    SopranoKris replied to esipbisn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The texts recently changed. And they usually use different editions. So, buying one now isn't going to do you much good. In all honesty, you really don't need to read ahead. If you really want to get...
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    Dual Role DNP ACNP FNP Spring 2020 University of South Alabma

    SopranoKris replied to jamiejammer's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It is 8 semesters for the Dual Role MSN ACNP/FNP track with a Fall start. It can be 9 or more if you start in Spring or
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    NP clinical experience disrupted by COVID-19?

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Oh, man....I'm sooooo close to my 500 hours for the FNP. Of course
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    University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2019

    SopranoKris replied to lexicon28's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm halfway through the program. So far, it's OK. With any online graduate program, you're going to have to do a fair amount of self-teaching in the foundation courses. I was able to keep working full...
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    Frontier Nursing University Essay

    SopranoKris replied to telecaster89's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You're waaaaay over-thinking this. The essays at most schools aren't the "make or break" item for entry. Just write honestly about yourself, your aspirations, your plans once you're an NP. Are you...
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    Does a disciplinary action on my RN license transfer to my DNP license?

    SopranoKris replied to The0Walrus's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm not sure about your state, but in my state, your APN is part of your nursing license, so it would definitely remain "attached" to
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    NP School and Uniforms?

    SopranoKris replied to aspiringcnm3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've had different experiences with required dress at different locations. My first family med rotation, the D.O. who ran the clinic did not want anyone to wear a lab coat. She felt it gives patients...
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    Specialties within the NP role

    SopranoKris replied to OncologyCat's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    ACNP versus FNP in the hospital setting is state specific. Some states require ACNP for inpatient settings. Those that don't specify, then it's really up to the hiring practices in your facility. Just...
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    University of South Alabama BSN to NP Summer 2020

    SopranoKris replied to Joe Schmo's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would call the USA CON and ask to speak to someone. They're usually pretty good about working with you on CastleBranch stuff. CB is typically slow to update once you've
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    Typical clinical days as a NP student

    SopranoKris replied to allaboutfun's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Due to HIPAA, most practices are not going to let you print out a chart for your assignment. You're going to have to write down everything as you go. Depending on the practice, you could be seeing...