SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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    Today I made a big mistake.

    SopranoKris replied to student-rn's topic in General Students

    It's up to the powers that be in your program on whether or not you can be dismissed. Some programs will not allow you to re-enter if you've made a med error. Only your program's director can give you...
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    It's hard losing classmates...

    SopranoKris posted a topic in General Students

    I just found out today that a good friend was dismissed from our program for failing sterile technique. I feel awful for this person because I know how hard they worked to get in. The shock was that...
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    Nursing school and a newborn?

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

    Only *you* know what you're capable of handling. Do you feel you can devote adequate study time and still take care of a toddler AND a newborn? Do you have a strong support system at home? Will...
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    March 2014 Top 8 Captions - Help Select $100 Winner

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

    I can't believe one of my captions made the final cut! How exciting
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    I got accepted!!!!

    SopranoKris replied to 7237dallas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats
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    Is nursing school everyday or just two days a week?

    SopranoKris replied to HatTrickHero11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on how your school runs your program. No, you don't have lecture every day. However, you do have skills labs, physical assessment labs, clinicals, etc. Our first semester, we were in...
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    Losing classmates is so stressful and sad

    SopranoKris replied to mrsboots87's topic in General Students

    I agree. We've lost 6 classmates total since fall (out of 64). I was close with 2 of them and it was really hard losing them. It doesn't feel the same without
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    Process of an AA-BSN route

    SopranoKris replied to andry754's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    AA vs. AS really doesn't mean anything. The university doesn't care about that. They are only going to look at the actual courses you
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    is there a chemistry equivilent for nursing pre-req?

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

    Many nursing pre-reqs have pre-reqs of their own. Typically, you need college level biology & chemistry before you can take anatomy & physiology. Your best bet for the correct solution to your...
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    program acceptance notification vs. start date

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

    Wow! Are you sure the classes start in May & that it's just an orientation? We had notifications at the end of April & orientation the first week of May, but classes started in the Fall...
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    CRNA Needing Doctorate?

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

    Until the state board of nursing in your state says
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    Nursing School changing criteria to pass classes

    SopranoKris replied to Reese2012's topic in General Students

    Our is 76% in each component of the course. If one component is below 76%, you fail the whole
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    5 Weeks Until The End Of My Nursing Program!

    SopranoKris replied to cutiek184's topic in General Students

    Congrats on being this/close :) You can do it, not much longer to
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    Need Some Advice for Nursing School in Missouri

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

    You could complete the ADN, get a job as an RN and then bridge to BSN while you work. If your market hires ADNs, then that makes more financial sense. However, if the market is tight for ADNs, then go...
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    Dosage Calc/Dimensional Analysis HELP!!!

    SopranoKris replied to Buddytink's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There are several practice books for dosage calculation that you can buy on Amazon. There's also "Math Attack: Winning the Pharmacology Math Battle" by Karen Champion. It explains different methods of...
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    Jumping for joy!

    SopranoKris replied to lkv246's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations!
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    If YOU can help...I'm looking for Anatomy help

    SopranoKris replied to Losa's topic in General Students

    Great website to quiz your Anatomy knowledge: http://msjensen.cehd.umn.edu/webanatomy/ I loved this site so much when I took Anatomy. I even showed it to my professor and he added it to his "helpful...
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    Stats...

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

    I want to say something here: Stats online is not necessarily a bad thing. I took it online and had a FABULOUS online instructor. I wasn't able to fit the face-to-face Stats class in to my existing...
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    Burnt out on studying - how to recharge?

    SopranoKris replied to Baubo516's topic in General Students

    I tend to get the "mid-semester blahs", especially in the winter. I find if I just take some time out to do something to pamper myself, it really re-charges my batteries. Try scheduling a few hours...
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    Nursing - Help With Math

    SopranoKris replied to Winter559's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many programs in our area require completion of Intermediate or College Algebra. In addition, most BSN programs require Statistics. Sometimes, you can test out of math or CLEP it. However, it depends...
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    I got in!

    SopranoKris replied to MissyBee4983's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations!
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    Please help, AllNurses members; grateful for any advice!

    SopranoKris replied to pushers123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You'll need to consult your course catalog or speak to an advisor to get your specific question answered. At the school where I'll finish the BSN, both Gen Chem & Organic Chem are required...
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    Oakland University ASDN Winter 2015 Acceptance letter

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

    Congrats!
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    I'm sick, but should I miss clinical?

    SopranoKris replied to haileyjewell's topic in General Students

    Hope you got some good rest and that you're feeling better
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    I'm sick, but should I miss clinical?

    SopranoKris replied to haileyjewell's topic in General Students

    As long as you've notified your lead instructor & clinical instructor and they've said to stay home....stay home. 1) They will give you an alternate assignment, 2) they could possibly set up a...