Being able to interpret Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs) as a nurse is very important. Many new nurses feel they are not comfortable with interpreting Arterial Blood Gases after they graduate. Some of these nurses feel they will never use it in their job and feel it is the respiratory therapist job or find it too [...]
Nursing School Tips and Questions
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Scholarships for Nursing Students | Grants Versus Loans
Nursing school can be really expensive! So unless your parents are rich or you have a lot of money you will need some type of grant or loan to help you get your nursing degree. A four year nursing degree can cost any where from $28,000 to $150,000, depending on if you go to a public [...]
NLN PAX-RN Exam Study Guide for Nursing Students | Entrance Exams for Nursing School and How to Study
The NLN PAX-RN exam is an entrance exam that pre-nursing students must successfully take and pass before they are admitted into nursing school. NLN PAX-RN is short for National League for Nursing Pre Admission eXamination. Many nursing schools require nursing students to take some type of entrance exam whether it is the NLN PAX-RN, ATI TEAS, HOBET, HESI, [...]
HOBET Exam Study Guide and Tips | How to Study for HOBET Exam for Nursing Students in Nursing School
The HOBET Exam, which is short for Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test, is an entrance exam that is required by some colleges for health care majors to pass before they enter into their program of study. The type of students who usually have to take this test include nursing students, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, and dental hygienist etc. Why do [...]
Nursing Portfolio | How to Create, Examples, and What is it?
Most nursing students and nurses create a nursing portfolio to help them keep track of their professional goals, accomplishments, competencies, and skills. For example, an artist creates a portfolio to show their work and accomplishments to future clients. Nurses in a sense keep a portfolio to show future employers who they are and what they [...]
How to Afford Nursing School College? I Can’t Afford to Get a Nursing Degree, Help!
I am still trying to catch up on some older questions I never got to. Here is a great question about affording Nursing School College Programs: Hey Sarah, I am REALLY interested in becoming a Registered Nurse RN. The only problem is, I am really not doing very well financially. I know that college or [...]
I Want to Be An Obstetrician and I’m In High School
Hey Everyone, Here is another great nursing-related question regarding becoming an Obstetrician. Here is the question: Hi Sarah, I just LOVE your blog! and you are an amazing person. I need your help to guide me. I am 18 yrs old. I really want to become an obstetrician.I am currently in high school. I want to [...]
How Long Did it Take to Get Into Nursing School? Registered Nurse RN
Just getting accepted into a Registered Nurse RN school can be a stressful event for many aspiring nursing students out there. I remember how worried I was about getting accepted. But if you really have a goal to become a nurse, you have nothing to worry about! Most of the time it is a really simple process. [...]
Does it Matter what Hospital you Choose to do your Clinicals? Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, I received another “ask me a question” and it comes from Marie and here is what she asked: “Does it matter what hospitals you do your clinicals at? I am starting a Registered Nurse RN program at a University that has 2 Nursing campuses in different cities. They are the same programs, but one [...]
Are the Negatives True about what People Say about Nursing School? Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, I received another “ask me a question” and this question comes from Januari and here is what was asked: “Hello Sarah! I would like to first say “great website”. Now the reason I’m writing to you..I’ve been contemplating doing the R.N program for a while now. I’m 31 yrs old, (is that too [...]
International Nursing Students need to be licensed in their Country to take NCLEX? Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, I received another “ask me a question” and it comes from Tammy and here is what she asked: “I am a nursing student from the Caribbean who have a few months in nursing school. Regarding the nclex exam…do international nursing students have to be license in their own country to do nclex exam [...]
Nursing School Math-Will I ever understand it? Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, I received another “Ask me a question” and this one comes from Melinda and here is what she asked: “ I am 41-years-old and taking my prerequisites for nursing school now. I put both of my girls through college and now it’s my turn in life to get the education/career I always wanted. I [...]
Am I cut out for Nursing School? Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, I received another “ask me a question” and this question comes from Crystal and here is what she asked: “Is nursing school to hard for me? Okay, i have taken a&p1 twice. the 1st time, i had a bunch of family issues and was unable to study, and plus it was hard! the [...]
I Have Left Hemiparesis, Can I Succeed in the Nursing Program, I Live a Normal Life? Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, Here is another “ask me a question” and it comes from Krisi: “I am disabled left hemiparesis. i am going to start a nursing rn degree soon. will it be possible for me to pass clinicals? i.e. i have three children, drive and live normally” Krisi, thank you so much for your question. I [...]
Doing the BSN Accelerated Program, Mom of 4, and taking classes 5 days per week, Any Suggestions? Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, Here is another ask me a question and it comes from Ann: “Hi Sarah. I just completed my last prereq for my nursing program (patho — woohoo!) and am trying to get ready for the start of my program in about 2 weeks. I am doing an accelerated BSN-RN 1 year program. I [...]
Getting my BSN, How Many Hours Did You Study? Is Nursing School Hard? Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, Here is another ask me a question and it comes from Kate: “Hi! I am a transfer student and will be applying to nursing programs for next fall. I will be visiting some schools this summer and I dont know exactly what types of questions I should ask about the nursing programs.Im doing [...]
Are There Any Older Women with Families in Nursing School? How to Juggle Nursing School & Family? Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, I received another “ask me a question” and this one comes from Mother of 3 and here is what she asked: “hi sarah, what an amazing website. i happened to stumble on it when i was googling “how to manage in nursing school.” i see a list of blog pals and i was [...]
Starting the Nursing Program-What Are the Do’s and Don’ts? Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, I received another “ask me a question” and this one comes from Briana and here is what she asked: “I am so sorry to hear about your sister. I will keep your family in my prayers. I have a question for you… I start nursing school to get my Registered Nurse RN may [...]
Nursing School Waiting List of One Year! What Can I Do Until Then | Registered Nurse Rn
Hey Everyone, I received another “ask me a question” and this one come from Rachal and here is what she asked: “I am currently taking all my prerequisits for nursing school. I am in Arizona. Every where there is a year and a half wait to even get into the nursing program! Is there a [...]
Worried About Nursing School-Is It That Hard? How Is It When You Graduate? Is Insurance Benefits Worth It?
Hey Everyone, I hope every one is having a terrific Thursday! I received another “ask me a question” and this question comes from Nancy and here is what she asked: “Hello, I hope your day has been going great! My name is Nancy and I stumbled upon your website about a week ago (gratefully) and [...]
Nursing School Interview | Common Questions and How to Prepare
I recently received a question from a visitor who asked about nursing school interviews regarding common questions and answers and how to prepare for them. When applying to nursing school you may be asked to come in for a interview. This usually makes the future nursing student nervous and anxious because sometimes these interviews are [...]
What Nursing is Like | I Want to Be a Nurse, But What’s It Like? | Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, I received another “ask me a question” and this one comes from Maddie and here is what was asked: “Hi, My name is maddie i really want to enter the career of nursing to become a Nurse, but i have no way of knowing what its truely like. i have been to a [...]
Do You Practice Drawing Blood On Other Students (Partner) in Nursing School? Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, I received another “ask me a question” on my nurse blog. This question comes from Brittany and here is what she ask: “Hello, I am in my first year of college and I am stuck between deciding upon two majors: teaching and neonatal nursing. I would really love to become a Registered Nurse [...]