SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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    Halfway there!

    SopranoKris replied to christina731's topic in General Students

    Enjoy your break. You'll be done before you know it
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    Took the Kaplans Diagnostic got 62

    SopranoKris replied to ORDC's topic in General Students

    Is this the Kaplan NCLEX diagnostic? We were told as long as the score is 65 or above in the diagnostic and 60 or above in the trainers, then we've got >90% chance of passing NCLEX. Remember,...
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    HELP: How Extensive Are Hiring Background Checks?

    SopranoKris replied to khaleesikitten's topic in General Students

    I think you answered your own question. Do you really think an employer who finds out you're doing live sex acts on camera is going to be willing to hire you as a nurse? Think about it. Then think...
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    Looking for academic article about physical function decrease among cancer patients

    SopranoKris replied to roth_mich's topic in General Students

    Try re-wording your search
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    Would you rather... ?

    SopranoKris replied to waiting4ivpush's topic in General Students

    I'd vote for Stats because it was the least amount of work outside the classroom than the others. Our Developmental Psych had tons of papers to write and the homework was time consuming. Stats was...
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    failed nclex for the third time

    SopranoKris replied to mommy1234's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    A few things: 1. If you haven't passed the boards, you are not an RN. Your username says registered rn. So, I would definitely change that, per TOS. 2. You need to review content material and do...
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    Failed two sciences and I can't get into a nursing program.....is there still any hope?

    SopranoKris replied to mn00's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Unfortunately, if you don't have a solid understanding of A&P, there is no way you are going to make it through nursing school. How are you going to understand pathophysiology of disease? If you...
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    No longer a nursing student - graduation!

    SopranoKris posted a topic in General Students

    I can't believe it's been 3 years since I started my journey. Worrying about pre-reqs, stressing over having enough points to get accepted into nursing school. Stressing over those first nursing...
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    Here I Come!

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

    Make sure to take some time for relaxation before you jump in to nursing school. It really does get crazy, especially the first semester! You will be happy you took some time to decompress before...
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    ASN With Second Degree

    SopranoKris replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Students

    It depends on your facility. Most places will hire you if you get your BSN within a certain time frame. However, it generally is more difficult for a new grad to get hired in to the ER. Most...
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    ASN With Second Degree

    SopranoKris replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Students

    There were a few students in my ADN program that had a bachelor's degree in another field. They did the ADN to save money and will then apply to RN-MSN programs. As long as you already have a...
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    OMG the cell phone is out

    SopranoKris replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Our ER has a sign in each triage room that states if the patient starts talking on a cell phone, the staff is required to leave the room and stop the triage process. It has helped to cut down on...
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    New Grad ER Links...

    SopranoKris replied to CrazyPremed's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for the valuable info! I just graduated and my dream job would be ER. It was by far my favorite rotation. I'm trying to get in to a fellowship program for new grads in the ER. Once I pass...
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    Do you get a graduation ceremony if you do an RN-BSN online program?

    SopranoKris replied to SummerWertz's topic in General Students

    I'm doing an online RN-to-BSN bridge with a Big 10 school and they have all graduates included in the graduation ceremony. Check with your program coordinator and see what they
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    I Earned an A in A&P!

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

    Congrats! Having a solid knowledge of A&P will be highly beneficial to you in nursing school. Physiology comes back over & over again. Except in nursing school, they expect you to know it. The...
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    Please Give Opinion on a Test Question I Had on Fundies Final

    SopranoKris replied to vigor145's topic in General Students

    I completely agree, C is the best answer. Remember, our assessment starts the moment we first lay eyes on the client. You can assess quite a bit from sheer observation. If the pt is walking in to the...
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    Kaplan NCLEX-RN Review On Demand

    SopranoKris replied to NurseMich.Elle's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    We just took our Kaplan diagnostic right before graduation. They said as long as you get a 65% or higher, that you're >90% likely to pass NCLEX. We're doing the 4 day on-site prep course (starts...
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    No longer a nursing student - graduation!

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in General Students

    Yes, lorirn2b! It's been awesome going through this together. Now we just have to get through the NCLEX Ready for that one, last step?? We got
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    LCC role call applying for 2015

    SopranoKris replied to Leonardsmom,LPN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    They have to post final grades to determine if any people are repeating the semester. Then they'll make selections based on the number of seats available. Good luck to everyone waiting on a letter!...
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    Medical school after nursing school ?

    SopranoKris replied to Harlee92's topic in General Students

    No, not feasible. Skip nursing school and get your pre-med undergrad in a science. It will take you longer to get your BSN than it would to fulfill your science requirements with a different degree....
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    DKA help

    SopranoKris replied to Alisonisayoshi's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Think about it this way: when your body compensates, the OTHER system kicks in. So, if the patient originally has metabolic acidosis, when the body starts compensating, you're going to see the...
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    Anatomy and physiology gives me headache

    SopranoKris replied to Saundybless's topic in General Students

    I also highly recommend doing these online practice quizzes: Web Anatomy Speaking as a nursing student about to graduate: you WILL need to have a thorough understanding of physiology to get through...
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    HEPARIN QUESTION

    SopranoKris replied to daniyoul's topic in General Students

    You should be able to easily find the answer to this in your med-surg text. Go take a look and then let us know if you still have further
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    Win $100! May 2015 Caption Contest

    SopranoKris replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    That was his last shift before vacation starts
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    med surg Kaplan tomorrow

    SopranoKris replied to _zoubisoubisou_'s topic in General Students

    We have to take Kaplan exit exam next week. However, they're only using it as a predictor, no grade. Class behind us has Kaplan for a grade in the