For nursing students, going to school from the comforts of home is a beautiful thing. However, it can also lead to overwhelming feelings of stress and lack of control if not properly planned. Dissecting a sheep heart on your kitchen table at 3…
In any domain, professionals have an obligation to stay abreast of current trends in their practice. Similarly, in some cases, furthering one’s education might be mandated. Many would argue that education is a life-rewarding investment. However, when we, as nurses, have gotten…
As a mentor to young nurses entering the profession, the question seems to always arise as to how much education is “enough”. Although every nurse must independently arrive at their own goals and ambitions, there are substantial benefits derived from advanced…
While many students feel that nursing school chooses them, it is necessary to choose a school that is right for you. Before you agree to invest the next 2-4 years of your life and your education, make sure the school…
As a nursing student there is a lot that goes on during senior year. There are quite a few things that you have to coordinate and things don’t get easier. They continue to get more challenging the closer you get…
Even the best of us gym rats will fall off the track sometimes and totally quit the workout for nurses. This may occur for any number of reasons: illness, changes to our nursing shift, the weather, life events, or we’re just…
There are many things students expect when they decide to join a nursing program. While it is good to have an idea of how your life in school will be, the problem is that some people end up disappointed with…
Many people today find it hard to find the time or money to go back to school, especially when they are immersed in a job that is as consuming as nursing. But despite the extra effort required, there are many…
Finishing nursing school is a big deal. The years of hard work coupled with the struggles of keeping your grades up are not a mean feat. Absolutely everything is about decisions and making an unpopular choice can get you in trouble. Therefore,…
As a nurse and nurse educator, I have had the privilege of working with a large number of nursing students over the years. They have come from many different backgrounds, geographic locations, etc. and have different career aspirations. However, they…