SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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    Did you have to take Calculus as a Pre-Req?

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

    No, we were only required to have College Algebra for the ADN program. Stats is required for the
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    Death at Clinical

    SopranoKris replied to NICUnurse21's topic in General Students

    We had to do post-mortem care for a patient last semester. I will never, ever forget her! They had 3 of us in our clinical group do the after care and we took the patient to the morgue. We barely knew...
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    Is this really considered a med error?

    SopranoKris replied to crisy003's topic in General Students

    To me, since it's a PRN order, it does not constitute a med error. Patients have the right to say they'd like less pain meds and she charted accordingly. Personally, I feel the day nurse is getting...
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    Michigan Endorsement

    SopranoKris replied to applesxoranges's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm still debating on whether to do this now or next May. I qualify to sit for the LPN, but I don't know if it's worth getting the background, finger prints, licensure & NCLEX just to have to do...
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    Lcc roll call applying for 2014

    SopranoKris replied to Aryn626's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I hope this helps. I was in your shoes last year. The cut off in 2013 was 136 and then it dropped to 128 because several people couldn't accept their seats (2 year & 3 year tracks). I got in with...
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    People really do ask you for medical advice! Wow...

    SopranoKris replied to tenjuna's topic in General Students

    I have friends of family who actually came over to the house with their lab results, demanding I tell them what each one meant because "the doctor just can't be telling me the entire story". UGH!...
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    How much of your cohort did you "lose"?

    SopranoKris replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    We started with 64 in August. We now have 58. There are still 3.5 weeks left in this semester and we may lose even more. The class ahead of us has lost 14 Hopefully, we won't lose too many more in...
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    Looking for RN to BSN Program w/certain criteria

    SopranoKris replied to rnfostermom's topic in General Students

    I don't know of any BSN program where you don't have college algebra and/or Stats required. I know a great online program, but it's not cheap (well known state university). It's 100% online if you...
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    Has your clinical instructor helped you or held you back?

    SopranoKris replied to nowim clean's topic in General Students

    Our school's policy is absolutely no meds to be given without the instructor present. Certain skills we can do on our own, but anything sterile has to be done in front of them. It gets frustrating...
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    Someday we'll laugh about this, someday.

    SopranoKris replied to missmollie's topic in General Students

    I had the dreaded bubble experience as well. Knocked the syringe with a pen, tapped it, etc. wouldn't budge! Drew more fluid in and injected back in and the dang bubble sat there like a stone. My...
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    Microsoft Office

    SopranoKris replied to mmcc01's topic in General Students

    I needed Access & Excel to do my Stats
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    What classes are you taking next term?

    SopranoKris replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    Summer, I'm taking History 212 (required for BSN) and Organic Chemistry (required pre-req for PA/NP school). Fall, will do Peds & Mental Health
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    Microsoft Office

    SopranoKris replied to mmcc01's topic in General Students

    I use it often. We have to submit our clinical paperwork & care plans electronically. Plus we have to write papers in APA format. I've used PowerPoint to do my presentations and Excel for my...
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    Summer help..

    SopranoKris replied to kplp1111's topic in General Students

    I'm going to be cliché, but "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." I'd go for the VA job. Not only do you have guaranteed future employment, but you can go almost anywhere in the country with...
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    Nursing Schools are so stupid...

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

    Our program requires us to get a 90% or better each semester on med math or we fail the entire program. There's a reason why they weigh the TEAS heavily. Instead of complaining that nursing schools...
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    April 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Can we each have a glass of water and we'll split the daily special? Separate checks
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    Dismissed From ADN Program After 2 Course Failure

    SopranoKris replied to 2bRN2014_1's topic in General Students

    If you failed 2 classes in a traditional program, why do you think you could handle the even tougher pace of an accelerated program? At this point, your options are few. Many programs will not accept...
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    What to do about a classmate that is a pathological liar?

    SopranoKris replied to Brilton's topic in General Students

    Your user name clearly indicates you're a hopeful "RN to be". That's fine. I just couldn't call myself SopranoKrisRN, when I'm not yet an RN. If I made it SopranoKrisRNtoBe, that would be fine, albeit...
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    What a difference a year makes!!

    SopranoKris replied to 16mm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats on getting
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    Have any of you....

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

    I had to take 17 credits in one semester to be able to meet the application deadline for nursing school. I had Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Microbiology Lab, Intro to Health Professions and...
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    KNOWING about that 'bad' teacher...

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

    I had an experience with a professor who had nothing but horrible reviews on that site. He ended up being one of my favorites. As stated above, more people will complain than leave compliments. I try...
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    Did you get to choose your Clinicals site/schedule?

    SopranoKris replied to Stacilator's topic in General Students

    We were not allowed to
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    What to do about a classmate that is a pathological liar?

    SopranoKris replied to Brilton's topic in General Students

    While it's very annoying when people blatantly lie, this is an instance where I'd have to agree it's none of your business. People "in the know" will soon discover he's full of it. Let him do himself...
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    Help with Vaccines

    SopranoKris replied to derbychick1218's topic in General Students

    I have insurance but was able to get my vaccines free through the public health clinic. As long as you go to a clinic in the county where you live, they can usually accommodate you with free or very...
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    Elementary Statistics for people who aren't good at math

    SopranoKris replied to mmcc01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've taken both Stats and Calculus. Stats is definitely easier. Personally, I found Stats to be easier than College Algebra. However, you need a good understanding of graphing under the curve to "get"...