Getting into nursing school can present a unique challenge. The best tips I can provide are outlined below. Always remember that what you do today that will help you excel tomorrow. 1. Research the prerequisites. With limited student slots, there is tough competition.…
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…
Students on their first day of clinicals in nursing school are always my favorite: wide-eyed, anxious, and terrified. They look at me—their instructor—like an eccentric piece of art that they can’t quite interpret. Ten years ago, I was one of…
Nursing school has the one of the highest drop-out rates for obvious reasons—it’s stressful, it’s challenging, and extremely demanding. Nursing schools are tough, but that’s probably because the real-world situations for nurses are tough as well. If you’re faced with a…
Nowadays, everything is available at your fingertips – including education. Students no longer need to spend hours in the library using the Dewey Decimal System trying to find one article. Instead, they use the computer and search on Google, PubMed,…
Getting into nursing school can present a unique challenge. The best tips I can provide are outlined below. Keep in mind that as you go through this article, it is what you do today that will help you excel tomorrow. Prerequisites: With limited…
There are a multitude of things you need to learn in nursing school and students may found themselves bombarded with clinical know-hows. But as much as these things are important, there are still some facts only a practicing nurse can teach you. People…
Hi guys, Heather here. Since it’s summer, ice cream is so good this time of year I thought I would ask what your favorite ice cream is. Mine is cookies and cream. I love it so much. May I recommend,…
Going back to school after a break can either be stressful or exciting. It all depends on your experiences and expectations. Depending on your mood, it is best that you take the transition positively. And if you find the stress…
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…