For most nursing students and new nurses, the thought of doing a nursing care plan can be terrifying! So many things to think about; a sick patient, wondering how you will come up with proper interventions, and sleep deprivation. Beating the fear of nursing care plans can actually be quite simple if you know exactly what they are! Beating the Fear of Nursing Care Plans: What … [Read more...]
8 Most Important Nursing Concepts Every Nursing Student Must Master
Whoever may be thinking that nursing is an easy profession to get into is in for a ride! Becoming a nurse means mastering a lot of concepts, drowning in at least 10 ‘essential’ textbooks plus countless notes, and having great interpersonal skills. If you’re reading this, then you are probably a nursing student or someone who’s seriously looking into nursing as a career … [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...]
Upping Your Game: Go From a CNA to RN
Considering going from a CNA to RN? If you're an experienced CNA and have been thinking about becoming a nurse, this post is for you. Nursing school is a big step, but there is nobody more well-positioned to take on the realities of working on a busy ward than a nurse who has spent some time “in the field” as a CNA. However, sometimes the ins and outs of the application process … [Read more...]