SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

Hospitalist Medicine

MSN APRN AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

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    Paralyzing Fear!!!

    SopranoKris replied to rlpmnp's topic in General Students

    I find that if I start with the unit I need on top of the fractions FIRST, then it's easy to cancel out the units you don't need until you arrive at your answers. I never go wrong that way. I also...
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    I have forgotten a lot of the material covered in pre-requesites (Anatomy & Phy). Help

    SopranoKris replied to unknowngenius10's topic in General Students

    I second Khan Academy! You should also take out your old A&P notes and study. You'll need that physiology info to get through med
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    What was your acceptance letter like?

    SopranoKris replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in General Students

    Regular envelope with school logo on it. Just a single sheet letter saying "Congratulations" and the instructions of where to find the info we needed to gather before orientation. Best of luck to...
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    Find your Specialty Quiz

    SopranoKris replied to Sisyphus_01's topic in General Students

    I wish a few of the questions had more options. However, I'm excited because I am really interested in ER or ICU and the results said I'd be suited for critical
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    Pulmonary arterial

    SopranoKris replied to fphillips457's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I found the answer to this question in 20 seconds using Google. Give it a
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    What questions should I ask at Orientation tomorrow?

    SopranoKris replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in General Students

    Read all the materials before you arrive tomorrow. That should give you a good idea of what questions you'll need to ask. Keep your list of questions with you and as they're answered in the...
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    I was ACCEPTED today!!!

    SopranoKris replied to rlpmnp's topic in General Students

    Congrats! How exciting to embark on a new career :) After being out of college for 18 years and having a 17 year career in the corporate world, it was definitely a change. However, it's well worth it....
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    Last semester before graduation

    SopranoKris replied to britthohenbrink's topic in General Students

    Isn't it great to be near the finish line? I remember when we found out we got accepted. Now we're almost done. May can't get here fast
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    47yrs old in 4days and starting class

    SopranoKris replied to maddyfan4's topic in General Students

    You are never too old to pursue your dream! I'm 45 and I'm the second oldest in my class. The oldest is 51. There are 5 of us in our 40s in our class of 64. I've made it through with a 3.93 GPA,...
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    How would you break these up?

    SopranoKris replied to kolabee's topic in General Students

    But is Chem a required course before you can take Anatomy, Physiology or Micro? At my school, you had to have Chem before Micro. Anatomy was required before Physiology. So, the course sequence kind...
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    Pharmacology Woes!

    SopranoKris replied to Lady_B2006's topic in General Students

    I highly second this link! Very helpful
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    How would you break these up?

    SopranoKris replied to kolabee's topic in General Students

    Typically, most schools require Algebra before you can take Chem, due to the math involved. How many semesters do you have left before you apply? Also, do you have to complete Chem before
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    Advice for acing A&P?

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

    Study, study, study! I found the anatomy quizzes on this website to be very helpful: Web Anatomy: Self Tests For physiology, look up You Tube videos by Dr. Leslie Samuels. He's got a great way of...
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    Pearson Vue Trick 2015 Latest

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

    That's not true. People have reported getting charged when they've passed. It doesn't happen every time, but it has happened. That's an expensive risk to take just because you're anxious to
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    Psych Clinicals?

    SopranoKris replied to MeganStar's topic in General Students

    The whole point of this rotation is to practice therapeutic communication. As long as you're not trying to usurp a therapist's role, jump right on in. There were so many patients on our unit that...
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    Supplement books for Orgo Chemistry

    SopranoKris replied to Jerseygirl8999's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not a book, but very helpful: khanacademy.org The organic chemistry tutorials broke down each concept in a way that made it easier to understand. It helped me get a 4.0 :) It's
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    Psych Clinicals?

    SopranoKris replied to MeganStar's topic in General Students

    Absolutely!!! We had one particular patient who was constantly trying to split the staff. "She called you a $%^& when you walked out of the room, but I defended your honor" or "you're the only...
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    Fill the gap, easy beneficial class

    SopranoKris replied to waiting4ivpush's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Medical terminology! It wasn't required for nursing school, but if we took it, we could comp out of all the medical terminology quizzes in our 1st semester of nursing school. It was well worth it. The...
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    Pearson Vue Trick 2015 Latest

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

    It is my understanding that Pearson Vue has taken steps to eliminate the trick from working and that it now requires you to re-enter credit card info. Even if you've passed, you'll get charged again....
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    Accelerated second degree BSN programs in Michigan?

    SopranoKris replied to gizm0's topic in General Students

    Michigan State University has an accelerated BSN program. Just search for College of Nursing on msu.edu I'll be doing my RN-to-BSN at MSU in the Fall
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    Psych Clinicals?

    SopranoKris replied to MeganStar's topic in General Students

    I just completed my psych rotation on a high security lock-down unit. Before I started, I was very nervous about what to expect. Would I be safe? How am I going to talk to these patients? How can I...
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    January 2015 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    SopranoKris replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    By the way, Mr. Jones hasn't had his Zofran
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    What can I do to prepare NOW (Jan 2015 nursing school start date)

    SopranoKris replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in General Students

    I know you're excited to start, but you really can't prepare in advance for nursing school. It's something you'll just have to experience first hand. As everyone else has said above: relax & enjoy...
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    Nursing Course (theory) - 4 Hours a week!?

    SopranoKris replied to Haybah's topic in General Students

    We had 8 hours of lecture (4 hours per day/2 days week), 8 hours of PA, 6 hours of Skills lab and 16 hours of clinicals per week (PA & Skills were over once clinicals started) in Fundamentals. It...
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    dosage calculations

    SopranoKris replied to notnursezelda's topic in General Students

    You can buy a dosage calculation book with practice problems in it. Just search for Dosage Calculation on Amazon. The book I bought ended up being the same one we used in Pharmacology