SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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MSN APRN AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

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    I got accepted and I am due in March 2015

    SopranoKris replied to sprint831's topic in General Students

    There have been two of our classmates who have had babies during nursing school. It's certainly not easy, but you can get through it with a good support system. Having said that, is there any way they...
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    Scared to start nursing school

    SopranoKris replied to dannygurl84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with mrsboots87's post. Take the "nursing school is horrible" posts with a huge grain of salt. Most students who are happy with their program aren't going to post "my school is fabulous" :)...
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    what more

    SopranoKris replied to danlee's topic in General Students

    OK, if you've left the nursing field, then why are you continuing to ask us questions? I really think you should focus on you & move on from here. We really can't be of any further help to you....
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    LPN or RN

    SopranoKris replied to kittens32's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are there other RN programs in your area or just this one? How long is the wait to get in to the LPN program? How long does it take to complete the LPN once you're in? Do you have all your pre-reqs...
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    Name a disease/cond. for my research paper

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

    I would choose a condition you're likely to see most often in the hospital setting (e.g. CHF, CRF, COPD,
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    Best order for science prereqs

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

    Good, I think that's the best option of the 3. Good luck
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    Help! Nursing exams

    SopranoKris replied to Heaven-Leigh's topic in General Students

    It sounds like you need a different approach to studying the material if you're having issues absorbing what you just read. Have you tried doing active note taking? For example, read a paragraph or...
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    Best order for science prereqs

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

    Have you spoken with an academic or pre-nursing advisor? There may be a certain order in which you have to take your sciences. At our school, you have to take bio & chem before you can take...
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    nursing school admissions help

    SopranoKris replied to hopern84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Unfortunately, we can't really answer that question for you. It completely depends on the admissions dept at the institution you're applying to whether you're a suitable candidate or not. Some...
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    Is my school the only one like this?!!!

    SopranoKris replied to JLB1215's topic in General Students

    I really think it's the culture of the institution. My first 3 nursing clinicals were all at the same institution. My very 1st semester, there had just been layoffs the week before we started....
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    Microbiology unknowns

    SopranoKris replied to LPN709's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Unknowns was my favorite part of Micro. It's like solving a mystery :) Make a flow chart and use the tests you know to eliminate organisms and narrow down your answer. A. Gram stain - gram negative...
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    Help! Nursing exams

    SopranoKris replied to Heaven-Leigh's topic in General Students

    Does your school offer supplemental instruction or tutoring? If so, definitely take advantage of this. It sounds like you need someone to sit with you and really explain what critical thinking is...
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    30 stages of nursing school

    SopranoKris replied to NICU Guy's topic in General Students

    I love this! We're in Stage 28 right now. 1 more semester after this to go
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    Second Pharmacology Test Thursday

    SopranoKris replied to cgambino70's topic in General Students

    Try grouping them in certain ways to make them easy to remember. Do they affect the CNS the same way? Do they have the same mechanism of action? Do they treat a certain condition? I found that...
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    Private Pinning Ceremony

    SopranoKris replied to littleamyd's topic in General Students

    I've volunteered at all of the pinning ceremonies through our SNA chapter. Our school only has commencement in May, so the December cohort's pinning ceremony includes cap & gown. They play Pomp...
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    I LOVE my biology, but dislike the CNA class. Will i dislike nursing too?

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

    No, it doesn't mean you'll hate being a nurse. However, they're necessary skills to learn. While we have the luxury of having CNAs or techs to delegate these tasks to, we still have to pitch in and do...
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    Older Student - And So It Begins

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

    I'm 45. I started my pre-reqs summer 2012 and, if all goes well, I'll be graduating in May with my ADN and then continue with the RN-to-BSN bridge program at our local university. I think being a more...
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    Frustrated Pre Nursing student!!!

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

    There's a reason why those pre-reqs are required. There's a reason why you need time to absorb the material. How can you understand Med Surg or Patho if you don't know the underlying physiology? I...
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    Welp... failed THAT test....

    SopranoKris replied to RookieRoo's topic in General Students

    I would make an appointment to review the exam with her. If some questions were legitimately marked wrong by the system, it'll easily be seen by you both simultaneously. If you got them wrong, you can...
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    Any benefits with joining Phi Theta Kappa?

    SopranoKris replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Students

    If you're planning on transferring to finish your bachelors, then PTK is a great resource for transfer scholarships & letters of recommendation. Plus, you can usually get good volunteer/community...
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    Staying Alive, Staying Alive, Staying Alive

    SopranoKris replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    My stress reliever is to make sure I schedule some "me" time once in a while so I don't get burned
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    Favorites

    SopranoKris replied to Nurse2BeCam's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Microbiology! I guess I'm a lab geek. I just LOVE culturing samples and seeing what grows. The unknown sample for our final was so much fun. I love solving "mysteries" :) My next favorite was...
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    I need some hardcore advice.

    SopranoKris replied to C4mRod's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would highly suggest you ask this question with the nursing admissions advisor at your school. Every institution has their own standards. What may be acceptable at one is completely different at...
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    Last semester of nursing school...CAPSTONE placement

    SopranoKris replied to Sandra2015's topic in General Students

    Personally, I'd choose the telemetry unit. At our facility, it's the step-down unit from ICU. So, you get pts that require a higher level of care. Plus, if cardiac makes you "tick", it'll probably be...
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    First Fundamentals Exam went Awesome!

    SopranoKris replied to JulianaRose's topic in General Students

    Way to go! Keep up the good work