Hey Everyone, Here is an ask me a question and it comes from Yolanda: “Hi Sarah, I just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing your Registered Nurse RN life and creating the web for people like me who have questions. From reading some of your post and answer/questions your site was more helpful [...]
Nursing Is So Fast Paced-How Will I Make It? I’m a Perfectionist? Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, I received another “ask me a question” and it comes from Nurse 2 Be and here is what they asked: “Hey Sarah, I am currently a nursing freshman entering Nursing 3. I always seem to be the slowest at care plan writing. I always feel as though my assessments are broken (patient leaves [...]
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 [...]
What is the HESI Test in Nursing School? How to Study for Test in Nursing School?
I received a question from a woman wanting to know what is the HESI test in nursing and if I could give her any advice on test in nursing school. She wanted to know how to study for tests in nursing school. “Hey Sarah! I am in my second semester of nursing school. I was [...]
Can’t Pass NCLEX After 3 Years of Trying! I’m Licensed In the UK | Registered Nurse RN
Hey Every one, I’m FINALLY back and will be making a personal post some time later today. First I have to get all my “ask me a questions” answered. I have many of them. This question is from Ajoa and here what was asked: “Hi its my first time on your site. Congratulations. Are you [...]
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 [...]
What Type of Stethoscope Should a Nursing Student Get to Use? Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, I received an “ask me a question” and this question comes from Stephanie and here is what she asked: “Hey Girl! I’m starting the program to become a Registered Nurse RN this May. With all this talk about perfect starter scopes, I am wondering what you chose as your first stethoscope. Are Littmann’s [...]
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 [...]
HESI Entrance Exam Scores | How to Study for the HESI and What are Considered Average Scores?
Hey Everyone, I hope everyone is doing wonderful. I received another “ask me a question” and this question comes from Brett and here is what he asked: “Bachelors in business management from the university of Florida in 2004 and then being a full time professional MMA fighter. After living in Brazil a few years and [...]
Nursing School GPA Requirements for Acceptance | Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, I received another “ask me a question”…by the way you all are super good at this asking stuff….I love it This question comes from Erica and here is what she asked: “Hi, Let me first just say I love your site and I think it’s great you are helping answer some of these [...]
Nursing School Acceptance Applications Tips | Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, I received another “ask me a question” and this one comes from Annie. Here is what she asked: “Hello, I need some idea of how to answer these questions on my nursing application, they only required 300 words for each question, and I don’t know how to make it short and clear!!: 1. describe [...]
Can a Person Who is Shy, Panicky, and Introverted be a Nurse? Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, I hope every one’s Friday is going well. It is so gloomy and rainy here….but I’m trying to make the best of it. I received another “ask me a question” and this one comes from Kim Friend and here is what she asked: “Hi Sarah! I have always been interested in the health [...]
Failed Exit HESI Three Times…Lost All Confidence..Help | Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, I received another “ask me a question” and this question comes for Leena. Here is what was asked: “I took the exit hesi three times and scored 635,648,644. Since I do not have a minimum 700 in the three attempts I have to repeat my clinical preceptorship class at the end of march [...]
Drawing Blood Procedure- How to Talk to a Patient | Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, It has been a while since I have updated this nursing blog. I received another ask me a question. This question comes from Maria Capela and here is what she asked: “What’s the actual recital to tell a person when you are going to draw blood? For test purposes…and certification” Drawing Blood Procedure- [...]
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 [...]
Can you Get into Nursing School with a D Grade? Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, I hope everyone’s Saturday is good. Mine has been a day of recovering from a cold. I promise I will be making a personal post very soon. I received another “ask me a question” and I actually have two more to answer after this one. WOW…I can’t believe the huge response I have [...]
Is Giving Shots (Needle Sticks) as a Nurse Hard? | Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, I hope everyone’s week is going good….it’s almost Friday! I received another “ask me a question” and this question comes from Tracey and here is what she asked: “Hi I am just beginning to register for my prerequisites and take the assessment exams so that I can get on the waiting list for [...]
Working During Nursing School | Is Dosage and Calculations Hard? | Hours for Clinicals?
Hey Everyone, I hope everyone’s week is going good. My week has been very interesting (that is for a later post). I received another “ask me a question”. I seriously LOVE LOVE getting questions….its fun hehe! This question comes from Kim all the way in Milwaukee, WI. Here is what she asked: “Hello… 1)Are you [...]
Best Books for the HESI Exam Preparation? Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, I hope everyone is doing wonderfully! I received another “ask me a question” and this question comes from Jenna. Here is what she asked: “Hi sarah. I am also in nursing school in Oregon. It is very difficult and half of the time I don’t know if I am coming or going. I [...]
Can Certified Medical Assistants Travel in Their Job?….Ask Me a Question!!
Hello Everyone, I got my second “Ask Me a Question”….woohoo keep it up every one! I am loving it! This question comes from Sheryl and here is what she asked: “Hello I love your web site. This is the first time I have visited. My question is can Certified Medical Assistants Travel Too? Thanks is [...]