I haven’t added it to this blog in a while, and I am sorry. Many readers are preparing to choose a nursing career and school. Some of you may have already taken steps in that direction and are starting your nursing education. One of the early decisions when selecting courses is determining the course format: […]
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Some students going into nursing school may worry if they do not feel they are good at writing. Writing is an essential skill for communicating professionally. Although one may not consider writing when thinking of nursing, it is an integral part of what nurses do. Through writing accurate notes, nurses share data regarding their patients’
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Entrance exams are standard in nursing education today. Getting into a nursing program has many requirements. These include college or university entrance requirements: a high school diploma or GED, an essay, and completion of specific courses in high school such as English, math, and biology. Schools also may require an entrance exam such as the
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“Should I work during the nursing program?” This is a question I wished I would have heard more often as a nurse educator and nursing program director. Working is necessary for most students. But, how much to work is a priority decision when considering the start of nursing education. When orienting incoming students to the
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In programs focusing on multiple-choice testing, test anxiety can be a real problem. Nursing is one of these programs with “high stakes” testing. Nursing students also learn a variety of complex skills. These include injections, managing IV’s, and insertion of catheters. Many of the other aspects of nursing are tested through multiple-choice exams. Some courses
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As a nursing instructor, I have seen hundreds of students progress through nursing school. I have been very proud of their successes in all specialties of nursing. Common to many students was the stress of difficult courses and time commitments. A few students worked hard to pursue a healthy lifestyle while in school. But, I
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As you are preparing for starting a nursing program, consider you are on a journey. The journey can be compared to what has been called the hero’s journey. Author Joseph Campbell described the “Hero’s Journey” in his 1949 book. It is a pattern followed by most novels and movie plots. Think of the journeys taken
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When looking at a nursing program, you will see courses that don’t seem related to nursing. The courses are called prerequisites (required before core nursing courses). Some courses may be called co-requisites (courses taken with core nursing courses). Nurses work with many people. These courses help develop insight into human emotions and thought processes. Nursing
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Nursing students are very busy. Once you begin your studies, you may feel disorganized or often out of time. Students have families, jobs, and other obligations besides school. How does one manage it all? Although challenging, it is doable. This post will give you tips for time management during nursing school. A few students are
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The decision to become a nurse leads to other priority decisions. You will soon discover, nursing has a leveled licensure system in the United States. The system evolved over the years to meet the need for nurses. Now you have to determine the nursing role and license you want to pursue. Once decided, choosing the
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