Nursing School Life
Dive into topics surrounding nursing school, study tips and more.
Study Tips
Patient Positions: A Nursing Student’s Comprehensive Guide
As nursing students, we strive to become the best advocates and caregivers for our patients. Among all of the technical information we have to know, everything comes back to the basics of nursing. What are the basics? Well, one essential skill is the art of patient positioning which comes up over and over again the further you get into your program. After all, it plays a vital role in patient comfort, safety, and the efficacy of medical procedures.
How to Study for Maternity Nursing (+ Tips for Clinicals)
Maternity and Newborn Nursing is a specialty of nursing practice that focuses on patients in pregnancy, postpartum, and newborn stages. Since the body changes a lot during pregnancy and the postpartum period, and since caring for newborns is different than caring for clients in any other stage of life, nurses need specialized knowledge in this sphere. That is why there is an entire course and clinical rotation in nursing school dedicated to it.
AIDET for Patient Communication [+ Examples]
Communicating clearly with patients is one of the most important skills you will gain as a nurse. When first starting out, it may feel awkward or new when you have to speak and build rapport with patients. Despite any awkwardness, I encourage you to push through it to develop the communication skills necessary to build trust with your patients and ensure that they feel seen and heard. AIDET is a helpful tool that can help you communicate clearly with your patients and ensure that they feel safe. Keep reading to find out more about AIDET and how to use it.
Top Tips for Studying and Taking Nursing Exams
It’s no secret, everyone wants to ace their nursing exams. I can’t speak for every nursing student out there but I know that when I was in nursing school, a passing exam was 73% or higher. So passing didn’t just mean not failing, it meant doing pretty well. I always felt so much pressure when I’d sit down to study for an exam or take the actual test. Keeping all of my grades above 73% was new for me, and it was a hefty goal.
A Quick Guide to Nursing Skills Lab
Skills labs are one of the first curveballs that Nursing School will throw at you – sometimes as early as your first-semester Fundamentals class.
How to Write Patient Progress Notes [+ Example]
There is no denying the fact that clear documentation is an essential aspect of being a nurse. If details of a patient’s care go undocumented, it can lead to a plethora of problems, from a poorly informed healthcare team to medical negligence lawsuits.
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Life in Nursing School
How to Best Utilize Office Hours in Nursing School
I remember being in nursing school and having office hours offered by all of my professors. To be entirely honest, I never really utilized office hours–other than in special circumstances. In hindsight, I totally wish I had taken advantage of office hours more back in nursing school because they were a great opportunity to get to know my professors better and could have made a difference in how well I did in a class.
Finding A School/Work/Life Balance in Nursing – Is it Possible?
One of the toughest things anyone in school or with a career has to navigate is the fine line between enjoying their personal lives and achieving success either professionally or academically. In fact, you’ll often see hordes of people drop out of school or leave a position at work because, for whatever reason, they can’t find that balance.
The Best Nursing Schools in Hawaii
Attending nursing school is challenging. You want to make sure you have the best professors and resources on your side to make the process as smooth as possible. If you’ve decided to attend nursing school in Hawaii (good choice, by the way!) then rest assured, you’ve got plenty of great options. Below, I’m sharing some of the best nursing schools in Hawaii and what makes them special.
An Ode to Sleep
Oh sleep, oh sleep, oh wherefore art thy restful body gone? If you are anything like me, caring for others’ health comes easily – as if by second nature, but when it comes to the daunting task of taking the time (and a breath now and then) to ensure your own health, this to-do is frequently added to the growing unfinished list for tomorrow.
Being a Nurse and a Parent: How to Make it Work so You Can Work
Whether you’re pregnant in nursing school or already have a child and are looking for your first nursing job, you might wonder if you can do it all. The answer is yes – a resounding yes – you can be a nurse and parent who is present, available, and committed both at work and home.
The Best Nursing Schools in California
Most nursing students quickly realize that attending nursing school is an experience that is unlike any other. The school you choose to attend can have a huge impact. If you’re looking into attending nursing school in California, you’ll find that there are many great options. In this article, I’ll be sharing some of the best nursing schools in California and what sets them apart from one another.
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Nursing School Survival Guide
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HESI vs. TEAS: Nursing School Entrance Exams Compared
Nursing school is an intense experience in and of itself, but the screening process begins before you even start your BSN. Nowadays, one of the most important filters is the nursing school entrance exam. The two most common are the HESI (Health Education Systems Incorporated) and the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills).
All About Maintaining Your Nursing License and Handling Your Credentials
Some of you reading this might still be engaged in the nursing school battle, while others could have overcome that challenge and slayed the final opponent known as the NCLEX®. Whatever stage of your nursing professional development, your nursing license, and any additional credentials you’ve worked so hard to obtain, need to be protected and maintained moving forward.
Abusive Patients and Other Challenges: Tips for Getting through Nursing Clinicals Smoothly
Daunting and intense clinicals are unfortunate, but they are also a side of nursing school that can teach you the most because they provide exposure to the uglier sides of the profession, such as abusive patients or workplace bullying.
What are Clinicals in Nursing School: How to Start Them Right!
Clinicals in nursing school are not just a unique experience: they are also among the most highly-anticipated and nerve-racking ones. When you think of “nursing students,” you probably picture them on a hospital floor rather than a classroom.
FAQs
Is nursing school hard?
It seems that all over the internet, and especially on social media, you see a lot of nursing students talking about how nursing school is hard and how overwhelmed they are. But: Everyone’s definition of hard is different. And with the right resources, it can be done!
How to survive nursing school
Nursing school is a full-time commitment. To go through nursing school with confidence, preparation and organization is key. Nurse Liz leads you through all the tricky parts of nursing school in her Nursing School Survival Guide: What to expect, how to prepare, and how to deal with the pitfalls.
How to study for nursing school
The most effective way to study for your nursing exams is to combine different learning modalities:
First, deep-dive into the topics with video lessons hosted by competent educators. Next, apply what you’ve learned in practical situations by answering clinical case questions in the Qbank.
Lastly, make sure you retain information long-term by regularly reviewing your knowledge with Spaced-Repetition quizzes.