Hey Everyone, I just got done taking the NCLEX-RN exam today. I took it at 8 am and was finished at 930 am. I received only 75 questions and it cut off. I hope that is a good sign because I’m torn between the feeling of feeling like I passed and feeling like I failed. [...]
I take NCLEX-RN Exam TOMORROW…..Lots of Prayers Please!!
Hey Everyone, Tomorrow is the BIG DAY. Its the day of reckoning….putting all of my knowledge I’ve learned in nursing school to the test. It will be the moment of truth lol! Will I become a Registered Nurse RN or not? I can’t believe I’m taking my nursing boards tomorrow. Let’s just say I’m trying to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Student Nurse in California…do I need to take an exam to become a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)? Ask Me A Question
Hey Everyone, I’m slowly but surely conquering my “ask me a questions”. Here is a question from a nursing student in CA: “Hi I was wondering if you know if i can as a 2nd year SN, get a job as a CNA without taking the exam in California?” It depends on what your state [...]
How do I Pass the HESI Exam | I Failed the HESI Exam
Hey Everyone, I received another “ask me a question” and this one comes from Tracey and here is what she asked: “I’m taking the Exit HESI early June. Can you help me with a study guide? Do you still recommend both Saunder’s and the Hesi book I have both of them. I took the HESI [...]
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 [...]
Need Help on How to Pass Exit HESI Exam | What books to use to help Pass HESI
I received a question from someone needing help on how to pass the exit hesi exam and what books to use to help them pass. “Hello Sarah, I have just found your website and glad I did. My daughter is in her final days of nursing school, scheduled to graduate on May 9th to become [...]
Want to Be a Nurse But I Hate Burns & Wounds? Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, I received another “ask me a question” and this one comes from Farah and here is what she ask: “Hello, Im a Nursing Major (can’t wait til i become a Registered Nurse RN) and looooooooove the nursing field, there just one problem…… When I see bad wounds or injuries, I squinge..What do I [...]
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 [...]
iSeach paper–Why Did You Pick Nursing? How Many Years Did It Take You To Complete It?
Hey Everyone, I received another “ask me a question” and this questions comes from Shay and here is what she asked: “I am doing my isearch paper on nursing and needing to interview or asked questions to someone and i was wondering if you could help me out. why did you want to be in [...]
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 [...]
I Passed The Exit HESI Test | I Didn’t Fail the Exit HESI Exam | Registered Nurse Rn
So today was the most nerve wrecking day of the month….it was the day of my big exit HESI that I had to pass in order to graduate. I took it this morning from 8-12 and it had 160 questions on it. I am very happy to announce that I passed it! WOOHOOOOOOOOO I am [...]
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 [...]
First Day of Orientation as a Nurse | Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, I hope every one’s week has started out with a bang. My week has started out with full force. I had orientation today which was from 8am-4pm. It was actually pretty good. It feels like all the information (policies..etc) is coming together because I have really just got the information in bits 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 [...]