SopranoKris MSN, RN, NP

Hospitalist Medicine

MSN APRN AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

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    Class of 2015

    SopranoKris replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    6 more weeks left to go. Cannot wait to be done with this semester. I desperately need a
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    30 stages of Nursing school

    SopranoKris replied to NICU Guy's topic in General Students

    I loved this! Had to post it on our class FB page
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    After 10 weeks, my biggest fear has come true...

    SopranoKris replied to katie92's topic in General Students

    I find the best thing you can say is "I understand being hesitant having a student nurse. However, I've been trained in administering patient care and I'm confident in providing your care. Most...
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    Correct grammar

    SopranoKris replied to chutley76's topic in General Students

    It is grammatically correct to use the article that belongs to the word. You would say "the patient had a MI", not
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    Grade venting!

    SopranoKris replied to elijahvegas's topic in General Students

    I hear you! While my undergrad GPA is excellent (3.95 in sciences & 3.65 overall), I can't afford to lose tenths of points in nursing school if I want to get in to a PA or NP program when I'm...
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    Grade venting!

    SopranoKris replied to elijahvegas's topic in General Students

    This!!! I highly second this. My study group is small but we all work well together and it's really helped me to "think" like a nurse by rationalizing my answer verbally. When it's just me & a...
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    Class of 2015

    SopranoKris replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    Great job! Doesn't it feel great to be on the other side of the hill for the semester? I can't wait to get this first one behind us and move on to level 2!
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    Should I take medical terminology (not req'd)?

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

    Definitely take Med Term!! Our program lets you comp out of med term quizzes if you pass a college level med term course. It's one less thing to worry about. If your program doesn't require med term,...
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    Certification (EMT or phlebotomy) before applying to ABSN programs

    SopranoKris replied to ElizabethH736's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a phlebotomy tech and I say go for EMT. You'll get more hands on patient care experience. While phlebotomy helped me feel comfortable talking to patients while performing an unpleasant procedure,...
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    Your Spring Schedule

    SopranoKris replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    My Spring semester will be: OB/Peds Nursing Mental Health Nursing Med Surg Nursing We have Med Surg for 8 weeks, then OB/Peds for 6 weeks & Mental Health for 2 weeks. Won't know which one I'm...
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    CNA certiciation for a first year nursing school student without taking CNA classes??

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

    It depends on your program. Ours is a "ladder" program, so at the end of the 1st semester you can take the CNA exam. At the end of the 1st year, you can sit for the NCLEX-PN to be an LPN and at the...
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    Finally decided to apply Chamberlain

    SopranoKris replied to brianna11's topic in Chamberlain College

    What about your goal of becoming a Nurse Practitioner? Usually, credits from schools like Chamberlain do not transfer for graduate-level study. What's the NCLEX pass rate? How many students graduate...
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    Age of a late bloomer

    SopranoKris replied to lilbrice25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honey, I'm going to be 45 when I'm done with my RN, 46 when I'm done with my BSN. Hopefully 48 when I'm done with PA school. You are NEVER "too old" to pursue your
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    Nursing or Medical School

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

    Depending on the state you live in, you have to get a Bachelor's degree before applying to PA school. Where I live, it will be a requirement to get the DNP as of 2015. So, you can't just go straight...
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    Thought I would never see this day happen :(

    SopranoKris replied to barcode120x's topic in General Students

    Awwww, that is heartbreaking! I couldn't imagine losing my study buddies!!
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    Most difficult thing about nursing school?

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

    I'm in my first semester of my RN program. I think the hardest part is managing everything you have to do in the first 6 weeks of the program. We have fundamentals, skills, physical assessment,...
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    Orthostatic BP?

    SopranoKris replied to parkj9's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is your patient complaining of dizziness or feeling faint when standing? Are they dehydrated? Have they been immobile and are now getting ready to get out of bed for the first
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    Nursing School Bag - Vera Bradley

    SopranoKris replied to musaafirah's topic in General Students

    If your school is like mine, you'll KILL your shoulder using a tote. Either get a backpack or better yet, a roller bag. I couldn't imagine trying to carry my 20 pound text book in a
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    Please listen!!!

    SopranoKris replied to snowwhite2002's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The only thing the CNAs have an advantage on over those of us who chose a different route or did not have experience was they already knew how to do positioning, make beds and provide beside/personal...
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    How are the people making A's or B's studying?

    SopranoKris replied to VAgirl247's topic in General Students

    You need to assess if you're a visual learner, an auditory learner, a kinesthetic learner, etc. By finding the style that works for you, you can narrow down the best study plan for your unique style....
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    tucking scrub pants in shoes

    SopranoKris replied to dudemursebrah2b's topic in General Students

    I've never seen a hospital that allows people to tuck their scrub pants into their shoes. Or wear high tops. At least in my
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    tucking scrub pants in shoes

    SopranoKris replied to dudemursebrah2b's topic in General Students

    Just be prepared for your clinical instructor to tell you to untuck them. Regardless of your personal style, you have to dress appropriately, in accordance with the dress code. I'm not saying it's...
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    Ugh so upset!!

    SopranoKris replied to brycross33's topic in General Students

    You should have caught it. Yes, you need to be supervised as a student. However, you are learning to be vigilant about passing meds and it's your job to be 100% sure you're following the 5 Rs....
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    Anyone doing well 1st semester?

    SopranoKris replied to CeeCee82's topic in General Students

    So far, everything is going great. 98% on my first lecture exam, 94% on my first Physical Assessment exam. Had a set-back with my med math test. I have always got 100% on med math before. I...
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    Textbook HELP

    SopranoKris replied to lucyf's topic in General Students

    Sell it to a student from your school. They'd be happy to get a discount on