SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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    Are Career Schools Worth It?

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

    If you have to re-take pre-reqs due to grades, what makes you think you're going to jump into a nursing program and do well? There's a good reason why you need high grades in those courses. It's the...
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    Microbiology-Pre-nursing student HELP

    SopranoKris replied to Tink Nurse to Be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As stated before, please don't wait to ask for help at the end of the semester. In the future, seek help when you get your first low score. Does you school offer supplemental instruction or tutoring?...
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    Applying for ADN for the spring & found out that hospitals no longer hire ADN :(

    SopranoKris replied to life is beautiful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Finish the ADN and bridge to BSN. It's more economical, too
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    In my late 40's, is it worth it to go back to school to become an RN?

    SopranoKris replied to 4everpeace's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in my mid 40s. This is a second career for me. Not sure of the age of your kids, but it helps our daughter is over 21 and out of the home and our son is in high school. Gives me more time to focus...
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    Risk for delirium?

    SopranoKris replied to takingcare19's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We brought up the question of why we don't have the NANDA-I book in Fundamentals (we have a "Nursing Diagnosis Handbook") and the prof basically told us what you said. It's too complicated to read...
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    Pre-nursing to nursing program transition

    SopranoKris replied to fbrlauren's topic in General Students

    There's really no way to prepare for learning to "think like a nurse". It's unlike anything you've ever done before. I wouldn't describe nursing school as grueling. There's just SO much you are going...
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    Time away and now wanting to jump back in

    SopranoKris replied to snowwhite2002's topic in General Students

    Not sure about your state, but we were told we have up to 2 years to take the NCLEX-PN as long as we've received passing grades. You could always get your LPN now and then go back to bridge to RN...
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    Risk for delirium?

    SopranoKris replied to takingcare19's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OK, you found the word I was hinting at. Now, what do you think your patient is "telling" you? Acute? Chronic? What do you think would be most appropriate according to what S&SX she's got and...
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    Watch what you post on Facebook

    SopranoKris replied to classicdame's topic in General Students

    It never ceases to amaze me when people "air their dirty laundry" on FB. It's like they completely lose their filter. I used to work in the corporate world and they would always do a Google search on...
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    Explaining withdrawal

    SopranoKris replied to alejandra19993's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If the topic of your essay is supposed to be why you want to go to school there, I wouldn't use it as an opportunity to explain your withdrawals. Look at their admissions policy on withdrawals and...
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    TORCH paper in APIE format

    SopranoKris replied to csand's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do you mean APA format? If so, here's the best online resource for it: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ Or do you mean the ADPIE (assessment, diagnosis, etc.) as it relates to the...
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    Risk for delirium?

    SopranoKris replied to takingcare19's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well, think about it. What's another word or phrase for delirium? That'll give you the answer you're looking for. Keep looking in your NANDA or nursing diagnosis book and you'll find
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    March 2014 Top 8 Captions - Help Select $100 Winner

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

    I'm SO thrilled! Thank you
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    Low GPA

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

    Yeah, most NP programs in our area won't touch you with an overall GPA that is that low. Do some research and see if you can find reputable programs that might take you. Or take additional courses to...
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    Michigan Endorsement

    SopranoKris replied to applesxoranges's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm having a hard time justifying spending $315 to take the NCLEX-PN, background check/fingerprinting & licensing fee for something that I may or may not use. I'm not sure if I want to attempt...
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    The teacher had the question wrong...Should I be penalized?

    SopranoKris replied to vonnieb63's topic in General Students

    Well, did this one question make you fail the exam. Would you have passed if it had been marked correctly? Did you have poor grades in other areas? One exam can't keep you from not passing to the next...
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    Yay!!!!!

    SopranoKris replied to meib92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations
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    Nurse to Doctor? HELP!

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

    It's a lot quicker to get a science undergrad degree and then apply to med school than getting a BSN. Plus, the med school admissions committee will want to know why you aren't going to be a NP...
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    Is Nurse Shadowing Volunteer, a Huge Liability?

    SopranoKris replied to I'm_no_Genius_but's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No, we didn't have any requirement to volunteer, but you got bonus points on your application if you had a minimum of 100 volunteer hours (up to 500 max). As far as hospitals not allowing shadowing or...
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    Help! Bought an online test bank not sure what to do!

    SopranoKris replied to NicolleM's topic in General Students

    In some programs, that could be grounds for dismissal. We are not allowed to purchase or use test banks. We can use the published study guides that accompany the text books. But our handbook...
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    urinary/renal care plan

    SopranoKris replied to valpak's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What are your thoughts? Tell us the work you've done. We can't do your homework for you
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    How much time do you spend studying outside of nursing classes?

    SopranoKris replied to goldenanchor's topic in General Students

    My study time is completely dependent upon how well I "get" the material. I usually do a quick review with my reading outline and see what I can answer correctly off the top of my head. Anything I get...
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    I'm IN!!!! 2014 Nursing Program

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

    Congratulations!
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    A&PI and ChemII same semester?

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

    Is it a survey of Chem class or a full-blown Gen Chem? If it's the in-depth class, I would say try to space them out. Chem took up a LOT of my time and I couldn't imagine taking it with A&P at the...
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    Is Nurse Shadowing Volunteer, a Huge Liability?

    SopranoKris replied to I'm_no_Genius_but's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in MI, too. Our program didn't have a requirement for shadowing, but I tried to arrange it with several hospitals in my area. I was put on a waiting list (after going through a full interview) and...