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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
NET compared to HESI and How do I study for the HESI Exam? Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, I received another “ask me a question” and this question comes from Holly….here is what she asked: “OK. I am working on my associates in nursing. I took the NET as an entrance test . I have to take the HESI this fall (in my 2nd year). I haven’t heard anyone in the [...]
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 [...]
College Requirement for HESI A2 Exam! How to prepare? Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, Here is another ask me a question and it comes from Amy: “Hello, I just received notification from a nursing program and have been asked to take the HESI A2 entrance exam. I bought the study guide and a bit nervous about the whole thing. Any good tips you might have? Thanks in [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]