SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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MSN APRN AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

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    University of South Alabama NP Spring 2020 applicants

    SopranoKris replied to ChesRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Good luck to you all. I am a current student in the Dual Role ACNP/FNP program. I'm starting clinicals in the Fall. So far, I like the program. With any online grad school program, you are required to...
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    Nursing then NP or CRNA as a second Job.

    SopranoKris replied to jobjohnson's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was in the tech field (process improvement manager) before I pursued a career in nursing. I would NOT recommend changing fields unless you are very passionate about working at the bedside. I mean,...
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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 in my 3rd semester and will have my first campus visit in July. Clinicals start in August. So far, so good. Pharm was challenging, but I learned a lot. I'm excited to start clinicals and get on to...
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    Discussion board plagiarism

    SopranoKris replied to ajohnsonorg's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Our program doesn't allow you to see any posts in the discussion forum until you have created your own post. This prevents plaigiarism of the students who posted first. We also have to run our posts...
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    University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2019

    SopranoKris replied to lexicon28's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Compared to my previous school (Chamberlain), I like USA much better. Plus, the dual program gets over 1,000 clinical hours, instead of 540, so I feel like I'm going to be much more prepared for...
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    University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2019

    SopranoKris replied to lexicon28's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was accepted for the Fall 2018 semester. Deadline to apply was March 1st, received my acceptance on April 9th, which was earlier than the expected notification date. I am in the Dual ACNP/FNP...
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    Surgical NP's

    SopranoKris replied to dana16's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    UAB has an ACNP with surgical first assist
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    Acute Care vs FNP, advice needed please

    SopranoKris replied to kimbalotz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It really depends on your state's BON and the hiring practices of the hospital. In my state, there's no distinction between ACNP and FNP with the BON, they consider all "APRN", but some hospitals...
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    Good online NP Program

    SopranoKris replied to desertrose501's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, my program is online with the addition of the campus
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    Good online NP Program

    SopranoKris replied to desertrose501's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    To the OP: I would caution against Maryville because they do not provide any hands-on skills training prior to starting clinicals. This is especially important in the ACNP role. The on-campus skills...
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    University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2019

    SopranoKris replied to lexicon28's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats on getting accepted. I'm in the Dual Role ACNP/FNP program but started Fall 2018. Gearing up for clinicals in Fall and will be going to campus intensive #1 in July. Just a few notes for you:...
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    University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I work full-time (three 12 hour night shifts per week in the ICU) and I'm in the full-time program. It's definitely do-able since you only take 2 courses per semester. The part-time program will take...
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    University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018

    SopranoKris posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Anyone out there apply for the dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018 semester? After the recent changes made at my current school, I have decided to transfer. I don't like the direction my school is headed and...
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    University of South Alabama dual FNP/ACNP Fall 2018

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Almost to the end of our first semester. Fairly straight forward work. If you complete the study guide for your Patho exams, then you'll do well. The papers for EBP/Research weren't too difficult. I...
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    Fully Online AGACNP Programs?

    SopranoKris replied to PghBSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you work M-F full time, how are you going to do clinicals? As far as online AG-ACNP, there are many good programs out there, but you're going to need to go to campus for skills training. You can't...
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    If I fail a class in my BSN program do I still have a chance to get into NP school?

    SopranoKris replied to Paris2017's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Most look at your over-all GPA. The reputable schools will typically break down your previous credits and calculate a GPA for nursing courses, science/nursing-related courses, mathematics, and...
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    Dilemma choosing schools

    SopranoKris replied to IThinkICan100's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That 3rd sentence should read "Maryville does not do any on-campus intensives...". Just re-read it and noticed the awkward sentence structure. Sorry! Night shift
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    Acute Care PNP role

    SopranoKris replied to danceluver's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Most reputable acute PNP programs are going to require pediatric critical care experience before you're accepted. As far as ROI, that's going to vary greatly by geographical
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    DNP searching for FNP/ENP program

    SopranoKris replied to sgoering's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I live 5 minutes from Michigan State's campus. They do not offer ACNP, otherwise I would have gone there. I work with nurses in their FNP program. We do the SAME coursework, and it's all online. MSU...
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    Dilemma choosing schools

    SopranoKris replied to IThinkICan100's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would choose Frontier over Maryville. Much better reputation. Does not do any on-campus intensives whatsoever (how are you supposed to learn skills?) and they do a TON of group work. If you want to...
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    DNP searching for FNP/ENP program

    SopranoKris replied to sgoering's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm currently a student in University of South Alabama's Dual Role ACNP/FNP program. You graduate eligible to sit for both certification exams. Once you have the requisite ER experience, you can sit...
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    ADN to MSN FNP

    SopranoKris replied to power ranger's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've never heard that. Not sure where this nurse got her
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    ACNP sans experience?

    SopranoKris replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I can't imagine anyone being successful in a true ACNP program without having prior critical care experience. It is such a STEEP learning curve! And having never been at the bedside as an RN in a...
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    So disappointed with on-line program

    SopranoKris replied to JBMmom's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree. For NPs, we could eliminate: Theory, Research, Healthcare Policy, and Informatics. Replace them with more clinical/didactic training. I'd much rather have more intensive courses that will...
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    New mom going into ARNP school

    SopranoKris replied to leslie_d's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you're feeling frazzled, why push it? What difference will taking a year off make? In the grand scheme of things, it's not that much time. Enjoy some undivided attention with your little one....