SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

Hospitalist Medicine

MSN APRN AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

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

I wouldn't start now because it probably won't make
Who's taking summer courses?

SopranoKris replied to kwilson251's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

I am officially DONE for the summer!!! I got an A in all 3 classes. Whew! That was a tough semester, however, I'm now done with all the extra courses I need towards the BSN. All I have left is to...
Foley Catheters and how to overcome the fear

SopranoKris replied to 49*1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

OK, so look at a Foley cath insertion as just a urethra, no big
Just curious..what color is your stethoscope?

SopranoKris replied to Bubbly26's topic in General Students

Mine is dark purple. Littman Classic SE
Who's taking summer courses?

SopranoKris replied to kwilson251's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

Just took my Organic Chem Lab final, got an A...yay! Still wait for the results of the lecture final (cumulative exam) Tomorrow's final is History and then I'm DONE for the summer
Got into nursing school....Should I wait?!?!

SopranoKris replied to theeemmakate34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

You can go to your local library and check out the Rosetta Stone package for Spanish...and it's FREE! Problem solved. And the fact that you're even considering NOT accepting your seat in the nursing...
Mosby dictionary pocket or ebook?

SopranoKris replied to MaryZ16's topic in General Students

I haven't had to crack open my Mosby's guide once and I'm 2 semesters away from finishing. If it's not a required text, skip it. I wish I could get my money
ITT Tech nursing program

SopranoKris replied to unsure45's topic in General Students

Unfortunately, you can't transfer any credits from that school. As stated above, try to find another program before you get in to major debt with this school. They are notorious for holding degrees...
When I first got accepted into a local ADN program, I was excited... However

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

Where I'm at, the community college actually has a better reputation for turning out good nurses than the 3 other universities in the local area. So, I'm saving money getting the ADN first. I'll work...
do colleges look at sat scores for 2 year degrees

SopranoKris replied to almostthere17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

It depends on the program's admissions requirements. There's only one school in our area that allows direct admission from high school (very limited number per year) and that's the only one that looks...
Specialty

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

Try to keep an open mind! When I first started nursing school, I wanted nothing to do with OB/Maternity. I was dreading that rotation. I ended up loving it. Although my passion is still ER/ICU, I...
Denial of financial aid for previous associates degree

SopranoKris replied to Tracyprice1's topic in General Students

Congrats! I'm still battling my denial. Fingers
microbiology unknown help! I am so frustrated.

SopranoKris replied to aperry245's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

The all-important first step is the Gram stain. Unfortunately, you found out the hard way that it's easy to do this incorrectly. Typically, if you're getting possibilities that won't differentiate,...
"The calling."

SopranoKris replied to grrl77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

As you will learn in your nursing fundamentals course, "a calling" is just a myth. Everyone has their own reasons for choosing nursing. Feeling as if you have "a calling" for it doesn't make you a...
Am I Being Bullied?

SopranoKris replied to wendey's topic in General Students

Having been a manager in the corporate world, there's a good reason why your preceptor isn't "buddying up" to you. It would be viewed as her being bias towards you or showing favoritism. One thing you...
Denial of financial aid for previous associates degree

SopranoKris replied to Tracyprice1's topic in General Students

I've run in to this roadblock, too. I earned an associates degree 20 years ago. Coming back to school, many of my previous credits were "too old" so I was required by the school to re-take them. Now...
Dreading the Years

SopranoKris replied to samlauren96's topic in General Students

Pre-reqs feel like they take FOREVER to finish. Once you're in nursing school, you're going to say "OMG, I'm graduating in a few months!!!" It goes so
Honors Classes?

SopranoKris replied to NewKillerStar's topic in General Students

It's a LOT of extra work! And you don't get any sort of boost to your GPA for taking honors classes. They still transfer as regular credits. I was an honors student and it really wasn't worth the...
Graduating and depressed

SopranoKris replied to frustrated in AL's topic in General Students

I had a bad experience my first semester in a terrible unit. There were recent layoffs, so the morale on the floor was very low. The nurses were rude and made it a point to let us know we weren't...
Basic Phlebotomy Course? Y/N?

SopranoKris replied to IThinkICan100's topic in General Students

Do you want to be a C-PBT? To get that type of certification, you have to show documented proof of an approved course, plus a certain number of actual, live draws on patients, etc. I got my PBT to...
Pre-med or Nursing?

SopranoKris replied to redhead89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

You could always go to PA school and specialize in surgery. Less time than med school. However, nearly as tough to get in to. All the same prerequisites for med school are needed for PA school. The...
Career change to Nursing...not interested in Clinicals, should I continue?

SopranoKris replied to jbs203's topic in General Students

Keep your day
Expensive but easier to get into schools- Fear

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

If you ever want to work at the VA or go on to pursue a higher degree, do NOT go to one of these for-profit schools. The saying "if it's too good to be true, it probably is" applies here. There are so...
Chemistry...

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

I will say that the dimensional analysis you learn in chemistry will be essential to solving dosage questions in med math, especially drip rates. As suggested above, definitely look in to the tutoring...
ACCEPTED into my nursing program!

SopranoKris replied to SavvyNurse91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

Congrats

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