SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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MSN APRN AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

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    Failed my first med surg test

    SopranoKris replied to VAgirl247's topic in General Students

    Did you study the rationales for the answers? That provides the most insight. It's one thing to memorize, but it's another thing to be able to synthesize the information you've learned and take the...
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    We're not here for that

    SopranoKris replied to happynurse49's topic in General Students

    From Day 1, our instructors have impressed upon us that no job is beneath us. We are there to provide complete & total care. As someone mentioned previously, what a great opportunity to do a...
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    Waiting to get back into RN program

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

    Pre-reqs must be taken before admission to a program. Co-reqs are courses that can be taken along with nursing courses, but it's usually highly recommended that you complete them prior to starting so...
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    Pre-test anxiety or just disorganized?

    SopranoKris replied to maracuya's topic in General Students

    Make your timer your best friend. Set it for 30 minutes and study. When the timer goes off, take a 15 minute break, throw some laundry in the wash and then study for another 30 minutes. Keep doing...
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    First semester nursing

    SopranoKris replied to SarahStoddard14's topic in General Students

    Congrats for not giving up and striving to do your best. That's a well-earned A
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    Waiting to get back into RN program

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

    Were you in the RN program and failed out? Or did you get rejected for admission? I wasn't sure from your post which situation applies. Not sure about your program, but our RN courses are anywhere...
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    Do I have to transfer credits. San Jacinto college, Texas, Aplication process,

    SopranoKris replied to Jewelnore's topic in Texas Nursing

    Bottom line: you have to provide transcripts from all schools attended. Credits won't transfer if you have less than a 2.0 in a course. It will appear as an
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    Second Semester; can't keep grades up

    SopranoKris replied to Burno's topic in General Students

    I find that scheduling my day works best. That way, I can still make room for family/friends. If you break up your study time into smaller chunks, it also helps you absorb the material
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    How much "dirty work" have you encountered in nursing school

    SopranoKris replied to dulcet's topic in General Students

    "Dirty work" is par for the course. The way I approach these tasks is to put myself in my patient's shoes. How would I like this procedure to go so I don't feel humiliated or uncomfortable? Just...
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    Can I still apply with a very low GPA?

    SopranoKris replied to kbL05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can apply, but if your minimum GPA doesn't meet the requirements, then you will probably not be accepted. Think long & hard if this is the appropriate career for you. You need a solid...
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    Diploma in Enrolled Nursing

    SopranoKris replied to EngrMercy's topic in International Nursing

    You might want to try posting this on the International board. Most of us here are in the US. Not sure what a diploma enrolled nurse means in NZ. In the states, there are only a handful of diploma...
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    Nursing Overseas?

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

    Unless you speak the language fluently, it's going to be a struggle working in a Scandinavian country. Do you think you'll be able to understand what a patient is telling you so you can do an...
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    Noticing students failing

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

    We started with 64. One quit the first week, saying this wasn't for her. 1 quit due to family illness and 2 failed out. They were replaced this semester by 4 students who were a semester ahead who...
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    Dear Lord, give me the strength to deal with yet another GROUP PROJECT

    SopranoKris replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Students

    Last semester, we were assigned to groups of 4 and one girl in our group was never prepared, never participated in discussion, always had a blank look on her face, etc. Her friend was also in our...
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    Mistake-broke sterility

    SopranoKris replied to newbie3's topic in General Students

    We just did our skill check off for trach care. Our instructor told us to hold the cannula so the part you're holding is away to the right (if you're right handed). That way, when you insert, you...
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    You can RETURN your student debt!

    SopranoKris replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Halfway done and I've spent about $13,000 so far. We've been able to use my savings to pay for it, but definitely will run out before I'm done. I'm hoping to get an academic scholarship to cover the...
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    Is my nursing school too selective?

    SopranoKris replied to aquamoon713's topic in General Students

    We started with 64, lost 3, but added 2. Two students self-selected to drop out of the program. 1 failed out. The 2 students who were added are doing quite well this semester. Hopefully, all 63 of...
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    Is there really a huge amount of horizontal violence(bullying) in the profession

    SopranoKris replied to dulcet's topic in General Students

    I don't think the poll question "are you happy with nursing school?" reflects the title regarding bullying. 2 completely different topics to me! As a student, I really love my program and I've made...
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    how in the world does one pay for nursing school!

    SopranoKris replied to hoosiertwin's topic in General Students

    Aren't there any programs that are less expensive in your area? That sounds awfully high priced! I live 5 minutes away from a major university and they only charge $565 per credit hour for their BSN...
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    Nurse Practitioner versus Physician Assistant?

    SopranoKris replied to Roo123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It truly depends on the state you're in to determine the different between NP & PA. In my state, they pretty much have the same role. Neither can prescribe meds without a physician sign off,...
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    Fluids and electrolytes

    SopranoKris replied to colletteerinthe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What kind of insight are you looking for? Can you give some specifics of what you're struggling
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    EMT/EMS to Registered Nursing

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

    It depends on the program. The one I attend has a Paramedic-to-RN bridge. EMT only counts as patient care experience points when applying to the other tracks of the program. Do your research and make...
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    Schools misrepresenting competitiveness?

    SopranoKris replied to skzfoz's topic in General Students

    They probably just break you up into cohorts of
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    Advice

    SopranoKris replied to calma's topic in General Students

    There are several students from different countries in my cohort. Each & everyone of them passed clinicals last semester. Do they struggle at times? Yes, but we're a very supportive group. I try...
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    Schools misrepresenting competitiveness?

    SopranoKris replied to skzfoz's topic in General Students

    Are you sure they don't have different tracks? For example, our school has 4 different tracks: 2 Year (full-time), 3 Year (part-time), 2nd Degree Accelerated (14 months) and LPN/Paramedic Advanced...