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Category Archives: Nursing Student
4 Tips when Preparing the Night Before the NCLEX
The night before the NCLEX I was scared, stressed, and frantic. I had worked so hard, put so much time, energy, and money into the school [...]
DIY Brain Sheet
Brain sheets are great tools that can be used by the nursing student or the nurse. Most nurses have their own method of keeping notes on pat [...]
4 Ways I am getting more out of my BSN while working
My nursing career began with my Associates Nursing Degree (AND). A popular plan for students to just getting into a four-year pro [...]
4 Realities of the second degree student
Nursing is my second major. Initially, my 18-year-old self-wanted to be a veterinarian. My first Associate’s and bachelor’s degr [...]
5 Reasons why flashcards are my study tool of choice
Years before I ever considered nursing school I used index cards to make flashcards. I learned in college the best way to use the index ca [...]
5 Ways I bounced from a Failing Grade
The days of my A’s were done the moment I was accepted into nursing school. My GPA from the prerequisites was a 3.8; the classes inclu [...]
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5 Tips for Finding Clinical Placement
As of December 2017, I have received my BSN. The school I went to offer an online RN-to-BSN program that enabled me to participate in their [...]
Clinicals ...
4 Tips for Clinical
Clinical. Clinical. Clinical. I had several experiences in the different hospital rotations, both good and bad. My first semester of clinica [...]
5 Pros of Being an Adult Student
College is an excellent time for a young adult. For many people, it’s the first time they are out of their parent’s house. It’ [...]
5 Intimidations of being a New Nurse
The transition between student nurse and a registered nurse was a shock. As a student during clinical, you are not able to do anything witho [...]