SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

Hospitalist Medicine

MSN APRN AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

Member

  • Content

    3,152

  • Visitors

    37,079

  • Followers

    4

  • Likes

    197

All Content by SopranoKris

  1. SopranoKris

    Why does school have to be made to be (seemingly) unneccesarily difficult?

    SopranoKris replied to Guitarstrings's topic in General Students

    Then you are simply not cut out to be a nurse then. If you need to be "spoon fed" to understand the material, you're in the wrong profession. You should go back to the program that spoon-fed you and...
  2. SopranoKris

    Just need some guidence on Pharm math test.

    SopranoKris replied to Mainergal2000's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think the best way to approach dosage problems is to read the whole scenario and then underline what the actual question is. That way, you can disregard irrelevant information meant to throw you...
  3. SopranoKris

    Struggling in nursing school..

    SopranoKris replied to EmilyEmily's topic in General Students

    What EXACTLY is your weekly schedule? I have a hard time believing that you're in school SO LONG that you have "no time" outside of school. Even with clinicals, there should still be plenty of time...
  4. SopranoKris

    Why does school have to be made to be (seemingly) unneccesarily difficult?

    SopranoKris replied to Guitarstrings's topic in General Students

    My professor rarely shares her PowerPoints. We have an exam every 2 weeks. If you are struggling with this, I don't know what else to tell you. You've been given a lot of advice. If the pace is...
  5. SopranoKris

    Can I earn a Associate Degree in Nursing online?

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

    There are no accredited RN programs that are completely online. It doesn't matter what your background is, you have to fulfill your state's BON education requirements to be eligible to sit for the...
  6. SopranoKris

    A&P textbook in hardcover or loose leaf?

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

    I had a hard cover for Anatomy and did loose-leaf for Physiology (they are separate courses at our school). My hard cover Anatomy book is still on my study desk. My loose-leaf Phys book is a torn up...
  7. SopranoKris

    Frustrated with my A&P Professor

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

    You're welcome! Another kind user on AN was nice enough to give me that link when I was a pre-nursing student. It was so helpful and I'm glad I can pass it on. I still review the quizzes once in a...
  8. SopranoKris

    A&P II and Microbiology...At The Same Time! (oh my)

    SopranoKris replied to bluesky94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Micro Lab, Human Growth & Development and Intro to Health Professions (17 credits) in one semester and still maintained a 4.0 GPA. It is definitely...
  9. SopranoKris

    Why does school have to be made to be (seemingly) unneccesarily difficult?

    SopranoKris replied to Guitarstrings's topic in General Students

    I also think nursing school is tough right from the get-go because they want to see who has the mettle to go all the way. There was a person who quit the 2nd week of school because it was "too much"....
  10. SopranoKris

    Frustrated with my A&P Professor

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

    OK, now that I'm back home on my PC, let's try this URL again! Web Anatomy: Self
  11. SopranoKris

    Frustrated with my A&P Professor

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

    msjensen.cehd.umn.edu/webanatomy/ Hope this one works. I'm doing it on my cell phone....sorry
  12. SopranoKris

    Delegation RN, LPN, CNA, nursing student intern

    SopranoKris replied to mondee619's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What if you work in a facility (like ours) where you're restricted from using the internet? IT security won't allow any browser to open, no iPods/smartphones allowed. How will you "look it
  13. SopranoKris

    Books for class

    SopranoKris replied to Jonny-anderthal's topic in General Students

    I agree with those who said Amazon. If I would have purchased all my books at the bookstore new, it would have been $1,500. I got mine from Amazon, plus the study guides for the text books, for a...
  14. SopranoKris

    Frustrated with my A&P Professor

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

    Try taking some online A&P quizzes. I found it very helpful to apply what I knew to a different professor's questions. I highly recommend http://www.msjensen.cehd.umn.edu/webanatomy/ I used the...
  15. SopranoKris

    Peripheral pulses - I'm not entirely convinced they exist!

    SopranoKris replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Have you ever asked your clinical instructor to assist you with this? That would be a great learning opportunity. As others have stated above, practice on everyone that will let you. It sure takes the...
  16. SopranoKris

    Delegation RN, LPN, CNA, nursing student intern

    SopranoKris replied to mondee619's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sounds like a collaborative approach with the dietician may be in order. Do you know all the foods that have high potassium levels? Do you think most RNs would know
  17. SopranoKris

    Advice to students

    SopranoKris replied to donjon2015's topic in General Students

    Where in the world are you getting this info? You can't apply to most PA programs unless you already have a Bachelor's degree and the pre-reqs complete. There's no "saving seats" for undergrads....
  18. SopranoKris

    doable?

    SopranoKris replied to schoolforever's topic in General Students

    I honestly think it's better to have A&P completed before beginning nursing school. How are you going to understand the pathophysiology of disease if you don't know the actual physiology first? I...
  19. SopranoKris

    What does your countdown look like?

    SopranoKris replied to krisiepoo's topic in General Students

    3 more lectures, 4 more clinical days, 1 more exam left to
  20. SopranoKris

    Need help in developing a timeplan!!

    SopranoKris replied to Brainy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I typically write out a general plan of what I think I'll need to do and work in any tests, PT/OT, etc., the patient is scheduled to have, then put in med time(s), Accucheck (if necessary), charting,...
  21. SopranoKris

    Documentation Help PLEASE!

    SopranoKris replied to pixiebuddymick's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Unfortunately, grading on assessment documentation seems to be very subjective. I've had 4 assessment reviews where one instructor said there were no revisions to make, while another one picked it...
  22. SopranoKris

    I love good patients!

    SopranoKris posted a topic in General Students

    I just had the most wonderful day at clinicals. My patient was an absolute joy to work with and it just made my day. I've had a few grumpy patients the past few weeks (hey, who isn't grumpy when...
  23. SopranoKris

    Woe is me, if I didn't have allnurses!

    SopranoKris replied to NaCl-ty's topic in General Students

    I agree. I've been on this site since I was in pre-nursing. Now that I'm in nursing school, it has been a huge support. Love this site!!!
  24. SopranoKris

    Phlebotomy training for a Pre-Nursing student

    SopranoKris replied to ssharifi94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got my phlebotomy certification before nursing school. I found it was helpful experience learning to talk to patients, explaining lab tests and having to do something that you know is an unpleasant...
  25. SopranoKris

    Haven't even started prerequisites yet, can I still smoke weed?

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

    At some hospitals in our area, they won't even hire you if you have nicotine in your system, let alone illegal substances. My first thought was "why are you even asking this question?" If you're...