Hello Everyone, So many times nursing students get frustrated when it comes to learning how to do the conversions. At first, I was so overwhelmed and I had a hard time learning. However, after lots of practice I eventually became very comfortable doing conversions, and from that point on I never struggled with them again. [...]
Can I Be a Nurse If I Am Afraid of Blood? Registered Nurse RN
Here is a great question about becoming a nurse: Hi! Firstly I would like to thank you for making such a great website!!! I’ve had so much trouble finding a place where I can ask about nursing from a real nurse! I am currently in the last year of high school, and I am thinking [...]
Can I Take Nursing Classes In High School to Prepare for College? Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, I have another great question about taking nursing classes while in high school. Here is the question: hi Sarah, i am a high school student from new york city.I go to liberty high school.I wanted to know if i can take Registered Nurse RN courses while im in high school.Please let me know. I [...]
Are Nursing Licenses Valid for Other States if I Move? Registered Nurse RN
Are Registered Nurse RN nursing licenses valid for every state? Or are they only valid for the state you live in? This is a great question that I was recently asked. Here is the full question: I will be moving to California after I graduate nursing school in December 09, I currently live in Illinois. Do [...]
Are Nclex Review Guides, Software, and Books Worth It? Registered Nurse RN
Hello Everyone, I had a great question regarding passing the Nclex! As I promised, I will try to catch up with all of the questions, and once I get caught up, I will try and answer more =). Anyway, here is the question regarding studying for the Nclex and getting licensed: Hi Sarah, Congratulations on [...]
My Life as a New Registered Nurse
Hey Everyone, So it has been a while since I made a post last. Almost a month…yikes…bad Sarah. I’ve missed blogging. I think getting NCLEX over with took the best out of me lol. I want to THANK EVERYONE who has commented on the blog and congratulated me….you all are so sweet and I had [...]
NCLEX is getting Closer for Me…YIKES and How work is going!
Hey Everyone, I hope ya’ll are having a super Sunday. I’ve been busy studying for my NCLEX which I take on June 11th at 8:00 am…..very nervous. However, I am super positive about it because many of my former classmates have already taken it (they took it June 3rd) and passed it. So it gives [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Early, Variable, and Late Decelerations | OB Fetal Heart Tone Monitoring Decelerations
This article is about how to monitor fetal heart tone of early, late, and variable decelerations during labor. I have been studying this in nursing school and at first I thought this was very hard to understand but once I kept studying it I think I have finally got it. So for you I have [...]
Best HESI & NCLEX-RN Study Guide Books: What Books to Purchase when Studying
Hey Everyone, I hope every one is doing fine and dandy this Friday! I received another “ask me a question”…..I’m so loving it This question comes from Brenda and here is what she asked: “Hi Sarah Just happen to come across your blog and love it! I am preparing for HESI/Boards here in Michigan. You [...]
Evolve HESI Study Guide Review for Nursing School | Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, It’s almost the weekend…woohoo! Isn’t there just something about after working all week by either going to school or to work that makes Fridays so awesome!!?? Although right now it really doesn’t matter to me because I am on break and it feels like everyday is the weekend……I do enjoy Fridays when school is [...]