SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

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    What I learned in clincals

    SopranoKris replied to snowwhite2002's topic in General Students

    Not necessarily. You have to judge this based on the patient. What if they had a mastectomy in the past with lymph node removal? It may be you can only use one arm for both the IV and BP or they could...
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    leadership

    SopranoKris replied to bashair's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    And the majority of the homework questions have been coming from overseas students. I don't mind helping when someone is stuck on a question and provides background on what they're having trouble...
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    leadership

    SopranoKris replied to bashair's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What's with all the homework questions
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    Dear Cheaters

    SopranoKris replied to RN9742's topic in General Students

    I think the hardest part is that it is very difficult to prove cheating occurred. Suspicion & hearsay don't hold up or allow the instructor to take action. I've heard rumors that particular people...
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    help me

    SopranoKris replied to khatem's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If he isn't fully alert and you're just walking down the street, you can't walk up to a stranger and just start taking his blood pressure. (Why you would happen to have a BP cuff in you is another...
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    Kennesaw state university or Chambelain college of nursing

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

    Do what you can to get in elsewhere. If you go to a for-profit school, you'll be swimming in debt, may not have your degree recognized by certain BONs and might not get your credits recognized if you...
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    What does your countdown look like?

    SopranoKris replied to krisiepoo's topic in General Students

    Semester countdown: 7 lectures 6 clinical days 2 exams Cannot wait to have my winter break!!!
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    Help! Has anyone been kicked out for failing technical standards

    SopranoKris replied to interestedparty's topic in General Students

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    Anyone doing well?

    SopranoKris replied to kp1987's topic in General Students

    I never said getting an A means I know everything. Nor would I ever presume to act like I know it all when I'm out in the field. I'll be a rookie with a lot to learn about real world nursing vs....
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    Buying New books from Amazon?

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

    I have purchased all my nursing school books from Amazon. I've never had an issue. Just make sure you search by ISBN to get the correct book. The books I needed for my 1st semester of nursing school...
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    Anyone doing well?

    SopranoKris replied to kp1987's topic in General Students

    If I've got an A in this course, it's a given that I'm also passing skills & clinicals. We don't get a letter grade in those components. It is simply pass/fail. I take pride in my work and I...
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    Anyone doing well?

    SopranoKris replied to kp1987's topic in General Students

    So far, so good! 2 more tests left. Hoping to maintain the A. 4 more weeks to go!!! It sure has been stressful, but at the same time, I'm really loving it and I'm enjoying clinicals :) Looking forward...
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    Help me calculate my med surg grade..

    SopranoKris replied to EmilyEmily's topic in General Students

    Leave it to Esme to sum it up well. Love your posts! And I really appreciate all the advice & experience you share with us. OP, I'm sorry to hear about your friend. Just throw yourself into...
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    Sorry, but no..:

    SopranoKris replied to Carpediem1012's topic in General Students

    I can't stand the term "client". When I read my text, I mentally change it to
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    Class of 2015

    SopranoKris replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    4 more weeks to go!!! Can you believe how much we've learned since the beginning of the semester? Just took exam 5 today. Waiting for the results. I cannot wait for the semester break! We all need...
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    Positive Experience at Clinical

    SopranoKris replied to babsy28's topic in General Students

    That's great you're having a positive experience. I wish we had more posts that are encouraging. Not all clinical environments are awful or dreadful. I'm having a great time in clinicals, because I'm...
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    Dilemma: miss class before exam due to illness?

    SopranoKris posted a topic in General Students

    I'm in a big dilemma. I haven't been sick in 2 years. After 2 days of clinicals in the hospital last week, I'm sick with an upper respiratory infection. We have class tomorrow and it's our last...
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    Dilemma: miss class before exam due to illness?

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in General Students

    So, I went to clinicals after forwarning my clinical instructor about my illness. She had me stay in the conference room all shift and do a critical thinking exercise where I had to collaborate with 3...
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    Dilemma: miss class before exam due to illness?

    SopranoKris replied to SopranoKris's topic in General Students

    Thanks, everyone, for your responses! I went to the doctor tonight and she says it's most likely a virus that has to run its course. She said, in her opinion, I should be able to attend clinicals...
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    Still Here...

    SopranoKris replied to snowwhite2002's topic in General Students

    I'm confused by "Decreased CO r/t COPD aeb low BP". Usually COPD causes an increase in BP d/t lower oxygen levels & decreased activity level. I could see Activity Intolerance r/t COPD aeb SOB,...
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    Should I get a gap year during nursing school? Not feeling well.

    SopranoKris replied to succinate's topic in General Students

    I think your professor will be more understanding than you might think. Do what is best for you without worrying what others think. The nurse that gave you advice was spot on: you need to take care of...
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    What is your overall points for nursing school?

    SopranoKris replied to brookedavis20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should ask the nursing advisor what the cut off point for admission was last year. While it's not a guarantee, it'll give you an idea of how you stack up within their points system. Just keep in...
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    Should I get a gap year during nursing school? Not feeling well.

    SopranoKris replied to succinate's topic in General Students

    Please know that you are not alone. If you seek the help you need, you'll feel so much better that you did. Take a year off to take care of the most important thing....YOU! But please seek...
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    Do my last semester of pre-reqs matter since I'll get a decision after the fact?

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

    It depends on the program's admissions requirements. Some programs will give you provisional acceptance based on your current transcript, but could drop you or put you on a waiting list if your grades...
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    BP cuff not required?!

    SopranoKris replied to erint91DC's topic in General Students

    My BP cuff came in handy when we had clinicals in the nursing home. We are required to do manual BPs this semester and with 8 students trying to share 2 BP cuffs, it made for a long wait. Having my...