SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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MSN APRN AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

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    How many classes?

    SopranoKris replied to Kitkat1212's topic in General Students

    Our first semester was officially "one class" on paper, but it was like 6 classes rolled in to one: Fundamentals, Skills Lab, Physical Assessment, Clinical Documentation, Medical Terminology & Med...
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    Ready to start my nursing program..

    SopranoKris replied to hardworkinmom's topic in General Students

    I know you're excited. I felt the same way last year. However, do yourself a favor and use these last few weeks to RELAX and take time to pamper yourself. You will wish you had this time back if you...
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    Is it normal to not know your clinical location until the first day of class..

    SopranoKris replied to Kandake's topic in General Students

    Our first semester, we don't know our clinical placement until after school
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    Day in the life of a nursing student??

    SopranoKris replied to sarahjeanleach's topic in General Students

    In our first semester, here's a typical week: Mondays: Fundamentals lecture 8 am to 11. Break until 12, then Skills practice 12 pm to 3 pm Tuesdays: Physical Assessment lecture 8 am to 10 am, break,...
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    Spinoff thread-A or pass

    SopranoKris replied to Gottawanna's topic in General Students

    I always aim for a 4.0 because I'm trying to get into either a PA or Nurse Practitioner program after I'm done with the BSN. The graduate programs around here have about a 3.6 average accepted student...
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    Can I still be licensed by florida with a sealed battery charge

    SopranoKris replied to SarahC239's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Per the Terms of Service, we're not allowed to give legal advice. I would suggest talking to your attorney and also reviewing your state's Board of Nursing licensure guidelines
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    PLEASE I HAVE A QUESTION about nursing scheduales...

    SopranoKris replied to RN2bBevy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in Michigan and the market isn't too bad at all. All of my friends who graduated before me were able to get jobs. :) Competition is tight to get in. We have about 350 applicants for 64 seats. Our...
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    Vent: AP 2 cancelled!

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

    I was just going to say "go with the GOOD teacher", but I see that you've already done so. And so glad to see that you have the same
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    PLEASE I HAVE A QUESTION about nursing scheduales...

    SopranoKris replied to RN2bBevy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How about Nurse Education? Of course, then you have to deal with nursing students being upset that the answer they chose was the most correct on the exam...LOL You might be able to get part-time work...
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    Feeling like an idiot during sims lab... Normal?

    SopranoKris replied to RookieRoo's topic in General Students

    Don't feel discouraged! SIM lab is where you're supposed to make mistakes, with no repercussions :) Our SIM labs purposely put us through scenarios that we haven't been formally trained in. They...
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    PLEASE I HAVE A QUESTION about nursing scheduales...

    SopranoKris replied to RN2bBevy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you, too, for responding maturely! Much appreciated on the internet I absolutely did not intend to mean that "day job" is an insult. Yes, teaching involves many more hours than the 40 you're...
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    Recipes for when school starts

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

    I highly recommend Leanne Ely's meal plans. I get the Crock-Cooker Club plan and it's fabulous. All delicious & healthy meals. Your grocery list is printed. You simply cross off what you already...
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    I never attended college.

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

    You are NEVER too old to go back to school. I'm 45 and I'll finish nursing school in May :) Definitely check out the programs in your area. ADN at a community college may be more feasible than a more...
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    Front of the line (semester about to begin)

    SopranoKris replied to PaulBaxter's topic in General Students

    Congrats on starting your journey! I'll be getting off the ride in
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    Proud to be in scrubs??

    SopranoKris replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    The first time I got to wear the "coveted" uniform, I was thrilled! Now? I'll be happy to burn all these scrubs when I'm done in May! They're embroidered with our school's name & logo so I...
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    PLEASE I HAVE A QUESTION about nursing scheduales...

    SopranoKris replied to RN2bBevy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A good friend of mine is a NICU nurse and she laughed out loud when I showed her your post. She said you're dreaming if you think you're going to get a per-diem only position in the NICU, especially...
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    Frightened by Apparent Ineptitude

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

    I'm glad you were able to get registered. In our program, we can only register when the nursing program coordinator sends us the course code allowing us to register. No one else has this information....
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    No medical experience, can't work in NS, will I get a job?!

    SopranoKris replied to mompod's topic in General Students

    Please bear in mind, many people say they "can't get a job" but what they mean is "can't get a job in the unit I want in the hospital". Many new grads turn their noses up at nursing home, sub-acute...
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    Calculating concentration

    SopranoKris replied to OutdoorEd's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This explanation is spot on! Was just getting ready to post a similar response. OP, I hope Carpediem's post makes it clear. If you understand that concept, it will help you weed out extraneous...
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    Anyone attend/graduate Chamberlains nursing program in Chicago?

    SopranoKris replied to mozer92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Run, don't walk, away from this type of program. They are notorious for holding your degree hostage while you have to shell out more money for extra "modules". If it's too good to be true, it usually...
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    Fall 2014

    SopranoKris replied to MrsSmith06's topic in General Students

    Congrats!
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    Done

    SopranoKris replied to NurseGirl525's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Contests! Now the fun begins :) Good luck in nursing
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    Med/Surge

    SopranoKris replied to KristieHendrix's topic in General Students

    (P.S. It's Med-Surg, not "surge". "Surg" is short for surgery, "surge" is a verb) I would highly recommend reviewing your physiology. This is the class where your pre-reqs come in to play. If you're...
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    Tips for Anatomy?

    SopranoKris replied to ThatOneDude822's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This website was VERY helpful: Web Anatomy: Self Tests Do all of the quizzes on it, play the "games", etc. You will know your anatomy well by the time you've mastered
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    To those without a 4.0 (rant)

    SopranoKris replied to Jasonat6034's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our program uses a points system. The higher your GPA, the higher the number of points you get. They base points as follows: in-district or out-of-district (5 extra points for being in-district),...