SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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MSN APRN AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

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    How Much Study & Prep Time to Allow for 1st Year Clinicals?

    SopranoKris replied to SeattleJess's topic in General Students

    We were never allowed to pick patients the night before. We got our assignments the day of clinical (we have clinicals 2 days in a row), did our shift and tried to get as much paperwork done as we...
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    How Much Study & Prep Time to Allow for 1st Year Clinicals?

    SopranoKris replied to SeattleJess's topic in General Students

    It truly depends on your program and the careplan/documentation requirements for clinicals. My 1st semester, it took 6 hours to complete the required documentation in order to be able to turn it in...
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    itt tech nursing students

    SopranoKris replied to nessa420's topic in General Students

    You call going into massive debt, having hiring managers pass over your resume when they see ITT on it, little to no credits being acceptable for an advanced degree and having the degree itself (and...
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    Ill before 1st Peds clinical day :(

    SopranoKris posted a topic in General Students

    So, I'm in my 3rd of 4 semesters in my ADN program. We've got Peds for the first part of the semester. I'm about to start clinicals and I've come down with a horrible upper respiratory infection. I...
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    Ill before 1st Peds clinical day :(

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in General Students

    Thanks all! I went and wore a mask on the floor. My new clinical instructor is super nice. She said if I'm still sick tomorrow, she'll have me do an assignment in a room by myself instead of have me...
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    My patients would be horrified...

    SopranoKris replied to Kitkat1212's topic in General Students

    Too funny, loriangel14! Yes, I love the HP series, as well. Great minds think
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    Microbiology help

    SopranoKris replied to astate2009's topic in General Students

    As suggested above, you really need the text book to study. Take advantage of any tutoring or supplemental instruction offered by your
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    Apps for Organic/Biochemistry and Microbiology?

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

    Not an app, but a web page: I highly recommend Khan
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    HELP! Stressing about chemistry

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

    Go to Khan Academy! It's online & free. The chemistry tutorials are fabulous. It got me through Organic Chem :) It's got just about every math & science you'll need on it. What specifically...
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    My patients would be horrified...

    SopranoKris replied to Kitkat1212's topic in General Students

    Believe it or not, you're allowed to do things you enjoy, even during nursing school If it's something you enjoy, who cares what kind of book it is? Well-written stories stand the test of time! I've...
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    I need guidance and advice, please. :)

    SopranoKris replied to hpygal1973's topic in General Students

    Yes! As stated above, you can ask the hiring managers in HR at the hospitals you're interested
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    What to wear to lab/clinical training.

    SopranoKris replied to studentnursemon86's topic in General Students

    Same with us. We have to be dressed as if we're at clinicals. Now, skills practice time before a skills exam, we could wear street clothes, but closed-toed shoes were required, per OSHA in our state....
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    I need guidance and advice, please. :)

    SopranoKris replied to hpygal1973's topic in General Students

    That would be really hard to answer because hospital hiring practices vary from town to town across the US. You'd really need to research the hospitals in your area and find out this info (e.g. call...
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    What Math/Science Classes will be useful to me?

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

    If you want to be a nurse, Calculus isn't a requirement. I wouldn't knock yourself out trying to take it in HS if you're not strong in it. Keep your GPA up! :) AP Biology will be helpful because you...
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    Almost Done - Except Sick

    SopranoKris replied to bagface's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry you're going through such a rough time. Pancreatitis is awful! I feel for you, it's miserable. Unfortunately, your only alternative right now is to drop this semester and come back next...
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    HELP need teaching advise for calculations!!!

    SopranoKris replied to StephanieClemons's topic in General Students

    You should also know common conversions such as: 1 ounce = 30 mL 1 tbsp = 15 mL 1 tsp = 5 mL 1 kg = 2.2 pounds 1 mg = 1000 mcg 1 g = 1000 mg
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    Question; orientation went great except...

    SopranoKris replied to Bjarte's topic in General Students

    Common sense needs to prevail here. I can't believe they aren't bending on it. Wear the jacket and say "is this how you want me to look?" and then show them the male equivalent
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    Pregnant, Work FT, Nursing School FT!!! Help!

    SopranoKris replied to God'sLittleNurse2b's topic in General Students

    First of all: don't freak out until it's confirmed you're preggo. Second: there have been 2 students in my cohort who had babies and they both stayed in the program. One had the baby on a Wednesday...
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    Algebra help

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

    Double thumbs up to Khan Academy!!! I got through Organic Chemistry with an A because of their wonderful videos. The way they explain things really makes it a "light bulb" moment! They have loads of...
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    I'm transferring with less than a year until I graduate.... Am I crazy?!

    SopranoKris replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in General Students

    Actual nursing courses rarely, if ever, transfer from one institution to another. Due to the accreditation issue, I think you're making the right decision. Also, you'll have a BSN instead of an ADN...
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    NP vs. PA

    SopranoKris replied to dani36's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The other thing to consider is the medical model vs. the nursing model of learning you will undertake. PA will follow the medical model, NP will follow the nursing model. You need to research both...
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    How to act on the orientation/first day of school?

    SopranoKris replied to iammargarita19's topic in General Students

    I agree with lorirn2b. You will come to love your nursing school classmates. There are a few who can be annoying, but for the most part, the majority of our classmates are wonderful people! I am an...
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    Surprise!!!!

    SopranoKris replied to mmc51264's topic in General Students

    Congrats!
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    Does your school discourage working?

    SopranoKris replied to remotefuse's topic in General Students

    Ours discourages working in the accelerated program, recommends no more than 12-16 hours per week in the full time program. However, we have a part time program that's designed for students to work...
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    Who is applying LCC nursing program next March 2015

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

    Good luck to you! Hope you get in