SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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MSN APRN AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

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    Confused

    SopranoKris replied to whitescrubsaremyfave's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    To the OP: I think you should heed BostonFNP's advice. She is *very* knowledgeable about NP admissions and what schools look for in their applicants. She is a seasoned professional and gives solid...
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    Possible to take traditional BSN?

    SopranoKris replied to LizardNurse's topic in General Students

    Most brick & mortar universities that offer traditional BSN programs usually have an RN-to-BSN program as well. Just know that the trend seems to be most of your courses will be online. I live 5...
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    Pros and Cons of BSN/MSN

    SopranoKris replied to Dosborne's topic in General Students

    Most RN-to-MSN programs either a) will not award the BSN, or b) will withhold granting the BSN until *both* BSN & MSN requirements are completed. Those that fall in category B will usually give...
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    Inspiration. . .

    SopranoKris replied to wubbyyy's topic in General Students

    If you love administrative work, but hate the interactive aspects of clinical care, then I don't think becoming an RN is the appropriate choice for you. I would suggest going for a healthcare...
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    Can ACNP with ENP-C see kids?

    SopranoKris replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would suggest doing a dual ACNP/FNP program. That way, you will be able to see all patient populations in the ED. I'm currently in the dual ACNP/FNP program at University of South Alabama. It's the...
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    Cardiology nurse practitioner

    SopranoKris replied to Jakjun's topic in Advanced Practice

    Do you mean ICU/CCU or step-down/med surg NP? The CV NPs in our ICU/CCU assist in surgery, round on pts, see pts in outpatient CV surgery clinic, etc. There are both PAs & NPs on our unit, but we...
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    Preceptor Link & Clinical Match Me

    SopranoKris replied to inthecosmos's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Also, your school may have a policy against using predatory companies like these. Use your networking skills and find some preceptors. Join your state's NP association (they have a student membership...
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    MS in Health Informatics to MSN/ DNP Family Nurse Practioner?

    SopranoKris replied to Sweet Tea247's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    OK, so what is it you're looking to do? Remain in the informatics field? Or become a nurse practitioner? They are completely different careers. In my former life, I was in the informatics field...
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    MS in Health Informatics to MSN/ DNP Family Nurse Practioner?

    SopranoKris replied to Sweet Tea247's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Since you already have your BSN & MSN, you can either elect to do a post-master's certificate or DNP adding new specialty. The post-master's certificate is the shorter route, however, it is...
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    Organic Chemistry, HELP!

    SopranoKris replied to sarahjane633's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Khan Academy got me through Organic Chem. Just fantastic lectures that make the material more understandable. I hated the lecture portion of the course, but I absolutely *loved* the lab portion. We...
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    Nursing school at 38?

    SopranoKris replied to Elle7745's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No, 38 is not too late at all. I waited until my kids were grown before I went back to school to start my pre-reqs at age 42. I was 45 when I graduated from nursing school. I'm almost 49 now and I'm...
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    Finish my degree or quit and do nursing

    SopranoKris replied to ChristinaVL's topic in General Students

    ^^^This! If you're relying on financial aid, then you should change your major. Once you get the bachelor's degree, you are not eligible for financial aid for the BSN. You can do an MSN program that...
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    Weaning/extubating vented patients

    SopranoKris replied to JBMmom's topic in Critical Care

    We used to start our SATs at 0500, but had such an increase in the number of agitated pts at shift change that we went back to starting SATs at 0730. They made our critical care docs start rounding at...
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    In the ICU, do you get a tech?

    SopranoKris replied to Blondekristi's topic in Critical Care

    We have an 18-bed ICU and have 2 techs when we're full. RNs typically care for 2 pts, but are singled for open-hearts, CRRTs, balloon pumps, etc. While we do have techs, they only do the following:...
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    University of South Alabama Spring 2019

    SopranoKris replied to studentrn1013's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, you can sit for boards once you complete the MSN portion of the
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    What are the paper assignments like in NP school?

    SopranoKris replied to Psych_nurse_'s topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Per our school policy, we can't share exact assignments on the internet, as it is considered a form of cheating/academic dishonesty. I will say that most complaints about papers are due to APA format,...
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    Help Wanted- Asking the Night Shifters for Advice

    SopranoKris replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I always schedule my 3 shifts in a row, so I can be relatively "normal" on my 4 days off. We do three 12.5 (more like 13 or 14) hour shifts per week. I'm lucky that we have self-scheduling. My kids...
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    NP schools now required to find clinical sites?

    SopranoKris replied to Telenurse1990's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm able to do clinicals on the unit where I work (ICU), but I'm not allowed to have a preceptor who is a direct supervisor or manager, nor can I be the one who is a supervisor to that preceptor....
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    University of South Alabama Neonatal NP Spring 2019 Applicants

    SopranoKris replied to LittleMiraclesRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi ladies, I just started the Fall semester at USA (dual role ACNP/FNP track). Since all NP students have to take the same core courses before clinicals/didactics, we have many NNP students in our...
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    please share information about best online FNP programmes

    SopranoKris replied to Emeralda's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That's the program I transferred to after my frustrating experience with Chamberlain's FNP program. Glad to know you like USA's program. I'm really looking forward to kicking things off in a few...
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    Charge nurse

    SopranoKris replied to YstRN12's topic in General Nursing

    We don't have assigned charge nurses at our hospital. If you've been on the unit at least a year and a nurse for at least 2 years, you're going to be asked to do charge. I prefer not to because a) you...
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    please share information about best online FNP programmes

    SopranoKris replied to Emeralda's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would advise against Chamberlain's FNP program. I had to transfer to another program because it was so bad. They have no freaking clue what they're doing. They make change after change after change....
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    NP skills workshop

    SopranoKris replied to Cococure's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    In addition to on-site skills workshops, the NP students I work with recommended this company: Primary Care
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    Help Please!! APA format for personal statement letter?

    SopranoKris replied to nurserissy09's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I had a title page (with running header & page number), introduction, 3 supporting sections, and a conclusion (with header, page numbers & in-text citations) and a reference page. The essay...
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    help with APA format for personal statement

    SopranoKris replied to gatorRN04's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The software is called Perrla. I had some classmates use it, but they kept getting marked down on their actual references, so it's not 100% accurate. I've never been marked down using the OWL/Purdue...