SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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    Failed first semester by very small amount...

    SopranoKris replied to hopefulRN23's topic in General Students

    Very far from the truth! I'm still a student, but I've had many a year in the professional world, especially in staff management. I've seen many people like you with the life drama and the defensive...
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    Failed first semester by very small amount...

    SopranoKris replied to hopefulRN23's topic in General Students

    Your patients can "LOVE" you all they want. You still can't be an RN if you can't pass the classes. I sure hope you learn to take advice, instead of being defensive. It will go a long way when you're...
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    I LOVE THIS WEBSITE!!

    SopranoKris replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    I agree. This site has been a source of support, information, learning & comradery since I found it. And now that I'm in nursing school, its been helpful connecting with other students going...
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    Does anyone else's school do this??

    SopranoKris replied to Mom2ballerinas's topic in General Students

    You should be able to add up your scores and roughly figure out your grade. That stinks you have to wait so
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    Just saw the reality of getting into NP school

    SopranoKris replied to TarheelGirlx3's topic in General Students

    I hear ya! People keep telling me not to worry about grades. That passing is good enough. Well, not if you want to go on to a competitive graduate program. I am working my tail off for my grades. We...
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    Background check & nursing- Help!! PLEASE?

    SopranoKris replied to jerry.hockman's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Usually your program will give specifics on what will prevent you from being accepted. Read the details of the background check and if you don't find the info you need, you'll need to ask the program...
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    Am I Too Old?

    SopranoKris replied to rdl48's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'll be 45 when I complete my ADN, 47 when I finish my BSN and, hopefully, 49 when I finish PA school. Is it ideal? No. But I'm so happy to finally get to pursue my dream. Only wish I had the...
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    8 yrs to get B.S. ..??

    SopranoKris replied to RHill9919's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You just need to make sure the programs you're applying to don't have an expiration date for
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    Pre-Med Junior Considering Shift to Nursing

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

    If you have a desire to be a doctor, do it. That is what I wanted to do, but never had the opportunity due to getting married & having kids. I've regretted not going to med school for a long time....
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    My school is saying I owe 1750!

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

    Wait, I'm confused. First you said you took 9 credits. Now you say 21. Which one is it? If you got a refund check, you have to apply it to what you owe for school. It's not free money to spend on...
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    Suggested new NANDA diagnosis

    SopranoKris replied to JoseQuinones's topic in General Students

    Hehehe, love it
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    medical marijuana past and wanting to be a nurse

    SopranoKris replied to lakersfan92's topic in General Students

    I'm not questioning therapeutic effect. I'm questioning the recreational use of it in someone who wants to provide healthcare to others. I think many of us would agree there are benefits to certain...
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    Clinical rotation report from 1920s

    SopranoKris replied to Emergent's topic in General Students

    Turpentine enema??? OMG...we've come a long way,
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    Half a nurse :) two semesters to go

    SopranoKris replied to Camwill's topic in General Students

    Congrats, Camwill!!!! I agree about NCLEX-style questions. The best thing I ever bought was the study guide that accompanies our Med-Surg book. It was immensely helpful in prepping for our
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    Clinical rotation report from 1920s

    SopranoKris replied to Emergent's topic in General Students

    I love seeing stuff like this! Good to know they actually had a sense of humor back then. They always seem to make things in the past seem so
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    medical marijuana past and wanting to be a nurse

    SopranoKris replied to lakersfan92's topic in General Students

    I second this. Bottom line: it is ILLEGAL (in most states). If you want to be a nurse, you need to quit now. Not later, not after New Years, now. Do you think the law cares if you used to have a...
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    Clinical rotation report from 1920s

    SopranoKris replied to Emergent's topic in General Students

    Mustard footbaths....must have missed that one in skills
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    Ad on Craiglist for ghostwriter for nursing student

    SopranoKris replied to tsm007's topic in General Students

    Me, too! How could anyone do such a thing? Yes, APA is mind-numbingly tedious. Yes, it's a lot of work. But to hire someone to "ghost write" for you is
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    Class of 2015

    SopranoKris replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    It depends on the policy of your individual program. Some schools require you to reapply. Some save seats for potential repeats and give them to alternates if no repeats are required. Some don't allow...
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    First post-mortem today...

    SopranoKris posted a topic in General Students

    What a day! I know my AN nurses & students will understand. When I arrived on the floor for my last patient care clinical day at the hospital, I was asked by my prof if I would do my first...
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    Completed my first semester of nursing school

    SopranoKris replied to Miss Dia's topic in General Students

    Congrats! I just ended mine, too. Our med-surg prof already gave us our reading assignments for the first 2 weeks of school. But before I do that, I'm taking a
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    First post-mortem today...

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in General Students

    Thank you all for your thoughtful & insightful
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    Class of 2015

    SopranoKris replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    I am officially done with this
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    Failed first semester by very small amount...

    SopranoKris replied to hopefulRN23's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately, that's the standard that was set and the expectation that you were required to meet. Yes, it certainly stings to be so/close and not move on, but there are reasons why its prudent to...
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    Studying during break...

    SopranoKris replied to rosyariana's topic in General Students

    Our med-surg prof already assigned 4 chapters over the break. We also have to take our required dosage calculation test the 1st day of class, so will need to work on practice problems over break. We...