SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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    Quitting during/before orientation

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

    Are these hospitals where you want to be an RN? Don't bite the future hand that might feed you. Where is your dream tech job? Would that lead to a dream RN postion? If not, it doesn't seem like it...
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    if I can confirm I pass...

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

    If you have an RN license number, you have passed. Some states update in less than 48 hours.
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    IV Drip Rate Help

    SopranoKris replied to tiffanyleto's topic in General Students

    This is a bad question. You are NEVER going to need to calculate what's on-hand. You get what's put in the Pyxis for you. Typically, there are only 2 concentrations to choose from and that's...
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    how in the world did everyone pass medical chemistry?!

    SopranoKris replied to olieve1322's topic in General Students

    You're very welcome! They are wonderful for math & science courses. If you have to take Statistics for your BSN, you'll learn a lot from them as well. I would have never made it through Organic...
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    how in the world did everyone pass medical chemistry?!

    SopranoKris replied to olieve1322's topic in General Students

    Khan Academy got me through 3 semesters of chemistry. I can't say enough good things about them. It's free, too
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    NG tube feeding

    SopranoKris replied to brenns14's topic in General Students

    I had a patient pull his tube partially out. Then when we confirmed placement via xray, he ripped it completely out!!! UGH! Talk about frustrating. I had to use the magnetic bridle on him to keep...
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    Med math help?!

    SopranoKris replied to kyoung4321's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    Did the question say to round up? 1.36 rounds up to 1.4. Can you administer 1.4 of a
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    NG tube feeding

    SopranoKris replied to brenns14's topic in General Students

    If something is not right (NG, IV, etc.), you stop it first, then assess. Pt safety is always your priority
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    Med math help?!

    SopranoKris replied to kyoung4321's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    The key to always getting the right answer is to set up your equation with the unit you need on top. In this case, the question is asking tablets/dose. So, start there. (1 tablet/500 mg) × (30...
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    Neuro = dumping ground for "difficult" pts?

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Neurological

    Thanks, cracklingckraken :) On the bright side...I made it through this shift with no problems. I had 5 patients and they added a 6th, but they did call in another nurse halfway through the night and...
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    What does your school have you wear to the Pinning Ceremony?

    SopranoKris replied to KathyVandy's topic in General Students

    Our class voted on cap & gown because we didn't want to walk in the giant commencement with no special recognition for nursing. Other classes wore Sunday best. It was $25 for cap/gown. $6 for an...
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    Should I load up my schedule to finish earlier?

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

    If you are strong in science & math, you can certainly do it. Only you can honestly gauge your ability to handle a full load. The semester before I applied to nursing school, I took 17 credits....
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    Neuro Critical Care - new grad advice

    SopranoKris posted a topic in Neurological

    I just started my nurse residency program (new grad RN) and I've been assigned to the neuro critical care unit, which is the step-down unit from neuro ICU. Any advice for a new grad? Anything I...
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    need a new att...?

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

    It depends on your state. Some states give you a time frame in which you must pass NCLEX when you receive your initial ATT. Other states make you re-apply each
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    Test Taking Strategies Question

    SopranoKris replied to Natasha A.'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Look at each answer and categorize it as physical or psychosocial. Then you'll be able to narrow down the correct answer
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    Just finished NCLEX! YOIKES!

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

    Congrats!
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    Just finished NCLEX! YOIKES!

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

    Here's hoping you get your results quickly. It's the longest wait of your life, isn't it? But that elation when you find out you passed is worth every minute :) Good
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    Wrong Pt charting

    SopranoKris replied to kristimarieSC's topic in General Students

    I would say another contributing factor is the EMR that "remembers" the last tab you had open. If you were just in a room with another pt, it's easy to forget to close the tab and open the correct...
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    Making the transition to night shift - new nurse

    SopranoKris posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad nurse in a nurse residency program. I just finished 6 weeks of orientation on day shift. Tonight is my first night shift. I've had 5 days off to transition over. For those of you...
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    Making the transition to night shift - new nurse

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I'm now in my 2nd week of night shifts. I feel like I'm BUSIER at night than on days. I typically have 6 patients and it seems like every shift, I have 2 or 3 that are up all night, acutely...
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    would having both of a BSN and a BS in..

    SopranoKris replied to CheyanneLawson's topic in Nursing Career

    Not worth it! It will get you no where to have the dual major. Plus, you're going to be so busy with your core nursing curriculum that you're going to wish you'd never added more on to your plate....
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    NCLEX content- blood values

    SopranoKris replied to Skylar86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Each exam is different, but you should know: WBC RBC Hgb Hct Platelets BUN Creatinine Na K Ca Mg Cl AST ALT Total Protein Amylase Lipase Know the normal values. What does a high value indicate? What...
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    Chemistry

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

    I hated high school Chem. Loved college Chem!!! Took 2 semesters of college chemistry and 1 semester of organic chemistry. I highly recommend Khan Academy. I got through all 3 semesters of Chem with a...
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    Clinicals - What Not to Do?

    SopranoKris replied to meganec17's topic in General Students

    ^^^This! I had an interview 2 days after I graduated because I was able to put my managerial skills to use when we had a particularly difficult visitor who couldn't remember a patient's last name, but...
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    Kaplan NCLEX Review

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

    I felt Kaplan prepared me very well for NCLEX. Even the computer interface looks the same. I actually felt Kaplan was "harder" than NCLEX. If you put in the time to do ALL the content review (it's...