It is true that being a CNA is one of the most rewarding healthcare jobs you can ever have; but ask any CNA and they’ll be quick to say that the #CNAlife is far from being a bed of roses - unless you’re talking about an overgrown rose bush complete with gigantic thorns! If you’re a CNA and reading this, then you probably already know just how much of a rollercoaster ride … [Read more...]
A Nurse’s Guide to Life on the Nightshift – The Good, the Bad, And How to Make the Best of It
Ah, the night shift. Whether you usually refer to it by graveyard shift, sundowner’s shift, the-witching-hours, plain night shift, or whatever else you call it, there’s often a lot of misconceptions surrounding this dreaded nursing shift. Yes, some nurses actually love being on the night shift while some try to avoid it at all costs. In this post, we’ll share with you some tips … [Read more...]
10 Special Types of Students You Meet in Nursing School
Being a nursing student won’t be complete without meeting some of the staple characters present in every nursing school. For this fun article, we’ve compiled 10 special types of students you meet in nursing school. We’ve decided to ditch the barbies and the jocks and instead, took a closer look at some very interesting fellow nurse students roaming an average campus. Remember, … [Read more...]
We’re Not Weird, We’re Nurses! How Nursing Students are Different
When someone uses the phrase “typical student”, it's fair to say that they are probably not referring to your typical nursing student. Nursing students are renowned for being a bit...er... different; and we mean that in a good way. How can you tell if you're in the presence of a nursing student? We've been there, done the research, and have come up with this comprehensive … [Read more...]
The Rollercoaster Life of a Nursing Student
Who knew being a nursing student can be such an action-packed adventure? It’s certainly full of everything you never expected and wasn’t shown in the movies and TV shows! You know what? A never-ending rollercoaster ride may just be the right term to describe the life of a nursing student because it is fun, nerve-wracking, intense, and crazy! You’re probably reading this … [Read more...]