Failing the NCLEX-RN on your first go does not mean your career as a registered nurse is over. There’s still hope if you don’t pass. With the right attitude and preparation, a setback can actually be a setup for your future success. By asking yourself the right questions and learning from your mistakes, you may […]
Therapeutic communication is one of the most difficult things for nurses to master when caring for those who are trying to cope with the stressors of disease, illness, and even the loss of life. Finding the right things to say in times of great distress is one of the key elements in establishing a therapeutic […]
Congratulations! You’ve earned your coveted seat in an exclusive nursing school program. Now what? Aside from the usual first day of nursing school jitters you may experience, your new life as a nursing student can be extremely exciting and terrifying at the same time. Here are some helpful tips to get your feet wet before […]
Ah, medical-surgical nursing. Most nursing students refer to this course as “med-surg.” It is typically offered in two semesters, depending on your program, and focuses on the different body systems and disease processes, signs and symptoms testing, treatments, and nursing interventions. Med-surg nursing comes as a challenge to most nursing students, even for those intending to become medical-surgical […]
When you were little and you dreamed of becoming a nurse, it might not have been the career’s flexibility that drew you. Now that you’re an adult becoming a nurse, however, you’ll find that flexibility is one major perk of the nursing profession. The world of nursing offers a variety of career paths that can […]
As a future registered nurse, it’s important to gain meaningful, true-to-life experiences in each of your clinical rotations while in nursing school. Whether it’s your first day, or you are a seasoned nursing student, clinical rotations can be overwhelming. Here are some concepts to keep in mind as you mentally and physically prepare for your […]
As soon as I decided that I wanted to attend pharmacy school, I knew that some research was in order. I decided to approach the admissions process as if it were a job interview. Just as I would present myself in a competitive way to showcase that I was the best potential employee possible, my goal […]
Believe it or not, simple words can truly affect a nursing patient’s experience in the hospital. You may have the best of intentions, but certain topics or comments can negatively affect a patient’s sense of confidentiality, personal beliefs, and emotions. When working as registered nurse with long shifts and multiple clients, it is easy to […]
If you’re a PN student planning to take the NCLEX-PN this year, there’s a test plan change from The National Council of State Boards of Nursing that you should know about. Client-needs category questions have changed, and this table tells you which types of questions appear most on the 2017 exam versus the 2014 exam. Client […]
Sometimes making the split decision to call a rapid response or a code blue for patients in distress can be difficult. Understanding the criteria for each helps nurses differentiate between which alarm to initiate. To help you better understand the differences between calling a rapid response or a code blue, let’s review the criteria for […]