SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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MSN APRN AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

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    FNP study tactics

    SopranoKris replied to BodyInMotion's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I really love Picmonic. I know it's a tad pricey, but to me, it's worth every penny. If you're a visual learner, it really helps the info to stick! They have an NP package and I've found it immensely...
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    What should I do?

    SopranoKris replied to raindrop's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Take it, but just realize that you many not be able to do a 9 to 5 day time job once you start clinicals. I was able to work full time while doing my core courses, but once clinicals & didactics...
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    too soon to be an NP?

    SopranoKris replied to mads197's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think it depends on which specialty you want to pursue. If you're look at acute care? No, I would get some experience as an RN, particularly ICU or ER before pursuing that
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    ACNP - best programs in your opinion?

    SopranoKris replied to JKperiop's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You have absolutely zero campus time at Maryville, which means no one is teaching you essential skills (suturing, intubation, central line insertions, etc.) before you start clinicals. I just...
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    ACNP - best programs in your opinion?

    SopranoKris replied to JKperiop's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    UAB has an ACNP with RNFA specialty. Definitely check them
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    NP Worries

    SopranoKris replied to ADNRN2016's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm an NP student. I'm currently in my didactics and clincals for Family Med, Peds & OB/Gyn. I'm a critical care RN and I was nervous at the thought of having to treat Peds & OB/Gyn patients...
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    DNP capstone (PMHNP)

    SopranoKris replied to DrCOVID's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Here's the link to the DNP forum: https://allnurses.com/doctoral-degrees-c215/ DNP is only the recommended standard, just like BSN is recommended. However, not going to be mandatory any time soon...
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    Calling all chamberlain alumni or current students

    SopranoKris replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in Chamberlain College

    I did my RN-to-BSN with Chamberlain. I doubled up 2 classes per semester each session, except one summer session where I did only 1 so I could travel. Finished my BSN in 9 months. I do preface this...
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    Experience/work setting prior to becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner

    SopranoKris replied to Tinybutmighty's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Now that I'm in the clinical setting, I will say that getting experience in treating adult patients with common conditions (e.g. diabetes, heart disease, COPD, etc.) in the hospital setting was very...
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    is my school nurse experience sufficient for PNP-PC?

    SopranoKris replied to juviasama's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would check the experience requirements of the programs you're interested in. Most programs will list the required experience you'll need before you apply. Sounds like you found a niche that you...
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    Should Californian residents apply for out-of-CA online NP programs?

    SopranoKris replied to RNBB's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    We have many students from CA in our program, which is based in another state. Check with the school you want to
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    Career advice for back to NP school

    SopranoKris replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Take the job that would be less stress while going to NP school. It's going to be very difficult to get clinical hours when you're working 5 days a week. You'll have no time to study. Trust me, you'll...
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    NP and DNP students- hours studying??

    SopranoKris replied to yourgoodneighbor's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've had all As and one B so far. You are only allowed one C in the program (have to repeat it if it's a didactic or clinical course). A second C gets you dismissed. So, definitely have to study hard!...
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    Question about increasing chances of admission into an FNP program?

    SopranoKris replied to nurse528's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That is not true. I attend University of South Alabama, but I live in MI. I do not pay out-of-state tuition (they have a set rate for nursing grad school), nor do I need to have licensure in AL. I do...
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    University of South Alabama WHNP

    SopranoKris replied to wcnbrn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Good luck to you! I'm a current student at USA, but I'm in the Dual Role program. When you do your core courses, all tracks take the same courses, so we had many WHNP students in our group at the...
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    Question about increasing chances of admission into an FNP program?

    SopranoKris replied to nurse528's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Your alma mater should have admission requirements for students who already have a graduate (MSN) degree. That will show you what you need to earn if you go the Informatics route. I'm a student at...
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    NP and DNP students- hours studying??

    SopranoKris replied to yourgoodneighbor's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Now that we're in didactics & clinicals, I spend just about every waking hour that I'm not at clinical studying. We have a HUGE volume of material to absorb between exams (about 20 to 28 chapters...
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    In Desperate Need of a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner to Precept

    SopranoKris replied to Reida's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Make a student resumé and in the Objectives section, list what you're seeking, how many hours, days per week, etc. For family med, I just printed a stack of student resumés, put on a really nice...
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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

    Because my employer's online training system only prints a list of courses I completed, they wouldn't accept my HIPAA & OSHA training. I had to pay the $30 ($15 for each course) on
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    Can one work a Mon-Fri RN Job while in NP Grad School?

    SopranoKris replied to Kyla RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It is very difficult to find FNP preceptors who have alternative hours other than Mon-Fri 9 to 5. You'll rarely find a clinic open on a Sunday, especially Peds & OB/Gyn. It's not realistic to work...
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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

    I'm in the Dual Role program. I'm now in the clinical/didactic portion of the program. Dual Role students go to campus twice (other tracks just once). We typically go mid-July/early August the first...
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    University of South Alabama NP Spring 2020 applicants

    SopranoKris replied to ChesRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    As I stated in my previous reply, once announcements start going out, it takes about a week to notify all applicants. If you want to know the tentative date they'll start sending notifications, you...
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    University of South Alabama NP Spring 2020 applicants

    SopranoKris replied to ChesRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You won't see any updates on the supplemental application page. You'll get an email from the College of Nursing ([email protected]) when you're accepted. They email acceptance notifictions...
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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 sorry you had that experience. I know FL is a difficult state to get clinicals period, due to the saturation of students. We just did our on-campus skills intensives and with the new CCNE...
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    Working full-time versus part-time as FNP student?

    SopranoKris replied to Nurse_Shelly1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've been managing full time NP school and working full time (three 12 hour shifts per week). I'm starting clinicals in the Fall and we'll see if I'm going to need to drop back to part time or per...