SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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    Nurse anesthetist or Anesthesiologist

    SopranoKris replied to BriannaP14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also keep in mind that you'll need to take 1 to 2 semesters of Calculus if you're opting for med school (depending on the degree you pursue). While it may seem "shorter" to finish a B.S. and apply to...
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    I *loved* my ED Rotation

    SopranoKris posted a topic in General Students

    I was required to do observation in the Peds ED this weekend. It was supposed to be a 4 hour observation only, just to gather data to write a paper. Well, several staff members were sick and the ED...
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    physical health assessment

    SopranoKris replied to rosy3's topic in General Students

    Then do a Google search for audio or video links to heart & lung sounds. There are great sites out
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    4.0 in nursing school?

    SopranoKris replied to RubySlippers:)'s topic in General Students

    I'm a "grade perfectionist", but I've learned to accept the fact that an A-/B+ (3.5) is still OK :) The most important thing is that you understand the material and can APPLY it to the real world. I...
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    Do you think nursing programs can benefit from more rigorous prerequisites?

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

    Considering many of our pre-req courses have pre-reqs themselves (e.g. Biology before Anatomy or Micro), I think our program has just the right amount. The only course I would say that should be...
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    Feeling Discouraged Already

    SopranoKris replied to Xxosillyme00123's topic in General Students

    Our sim lab is video/audio taped. We're not given any info until we walk in the room. They always give us a scenario that we haven't yet experienced or studied. It's the best way to get practice. Sim...
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    Benefits of Clinicals w/ partners vs. without.

    SopranoKris replied to RookieRoo's topic in General Students

    Having done both in clinicals, I personally prefer flying solo rather than being paired up. I am a fast thinker and I'm super-organized, so I'm always done before everyone else. When I'm tethered to...
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    ADN to BSN bridge programs with LCC

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

    Another plus about the MSU RN-to-BSN: it's designed so you can work full-time as an RN while completing the
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    What is supposed to be the hardest year?

    SopranoKris replied to lampard's topic in General Students

    It depends on your program and how it's structured. I would have to say, so far, that our very first semester was the hardest. Learning to "think like a nurse", getting used to NCLEX-style exam...
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    Anyone attendind ITT Tech Nursing program?

    SopranoKris replied to brittany_07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I almost got rooked in to enrolling at ITT because I didn't want to wait & have to do pre-reqs. I'm glad I did my research first! I actually visited the campus and I got a high pressured sales...
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    I *loved* my ED Rotation

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in General Students

    That gives me hope! This particular hospital has an internship program for new RNs. I'm going to do whatever it takes to get accepted into it
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    mature student

    SopranoKris replied to weebarra73's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Absolutely not too old! I'm 45 and will be done with my RN this May! I'll continue with the BSN, so I'll be nearly 47 when I'm done. And I'm not the oldest person in class. Go for
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    Labor & Delivery

    SopranoKris replied to sgarcia14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We did, however, have an OB rotation in our clinicals. That gives you some exposure. As stated above, you'd have to get a few certifications to be able to do
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    ADN to BSN bridge programs with LCC

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

    I'm doing the MSU bridge program. It's a lot of work over the summer (when you could have the whole summer off), but it's worth the hard work! I'll complete my RN in May at LCC and then go directly to...
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    help

    SopranoKris replied to michellemarie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What do YOU think the answer is? We aren't going to do your homework for you
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    Blood pressure cuff?

    SopranoKris replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    The place that sold my scrubs had an affordable BP cuff kit that included a stethoscope. The stethoscope is actually pretty good. I feel like I hear better with that one than with my more expensive...
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    September 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    We thought using the Nurse-o-matic 3000 would save us money by not taking breaks, vacations or sick days. Look at the cost-benefit
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    When you are at clinicals

    SopranoKris replied to nowim clean's topic in General Students

    I wish I had a nurse like you! Most of our nurses just want us to stay out of their hair. Our clinical instructor would skewer us if we even entered the break room. Off limits!
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    Michigan works

    SopranoKris replied to Janika20's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I was supposed to get assistance through Michigan Works through the No Worker Left Behind program. After a 17 year career, the company I worked for closed my division. When I first applied, they said...
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    First Nursing Exam!

    SopranoKris replied to Dezi919's topic in General Students

    Congrats! Isn't it a relief to get that first one out of the way?
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    have my dreams of being a nurse been shot down?

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

    I'm still failing to see how getting a D on your final translates into a 3.2 GPA dropping to 1.5?? You'd have to have received other lower grades in order for that to happen. Is this your official GPA...
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    Physiology sites

    SopranoKris replied to Leonardsmom,LPN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes! Look up physiology videos by Dr. Leslie Samuels on YouTube. I believe his You Tube channel is interactive-biology. He's great at explaining things in a way that makes it easy to understand....
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    HELP. I plan to major in Nursing but one problem: I don't like science.

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

    I would cringe in fear of ever having a nurse like that take care of me or a family member. These types are the ones who commit med errors because they've "forgotten the science" behind what they're...
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    Did I take the bait (for profit school)?

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

    If you get your ADN from a community college, University of Minnesota won't care one iota what your high school grades were. If U of MN has an RN-to-BSN offering, I would highly suggest you go that...
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    Feeling overwhelmed - not getting it

    SopranoKris replied to brit.pz's topic in General Students

    If you have a practice lab, ask the instructor to work with you on this. Be honest and say you're having a hard time hearing what you need to hear to give an accurate BP. Sometimes, just working...