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Nursing school tips: On this page you can view our archives full of great nursing tips. This category also contains frequently asked questions about nursing school. Nursing school can be very challenging for some students, and so we have created this section to offer as many tips and resources as possible to help all nursing students succeed. We hope that you find our tips and "answers to questions" helpful. You may be interested in our article on Nursing School Help.

Nurses: How to Treat the CNA (Nursing Assistant)

As a nurse, you’re going to be working with many healthcare professionals. And one of the most important people on your team that you will be working with is the nursing assistant. These individuals are your eyes and ears! Nursing assistants may be called by various names, such as the nurse’s aide, nursing assistant, patient […]

Do all Nurses Work 12-Hour Shifts?

Many people wonder what type of shifts nurses work. Do all nurses work 12-hour shifts? The simple answer to this question is NO! This is one of the great things about the nursing profession. This career offers a wide variety of work schedules. Let me elaborate: Nurses can work 8, 10, or 12 hour-shifts. They […]

5 Nursing Job Hazards Every Nurse Should Know

What are the health hazards of being a nurse? Is nursing a dangerous profession? What health risks do nurses face on the job? Every job has its hazards, including the nursing profession. Nurses are subject to various occupational hazards every day on the job, and these hazards can be pretty serious (even deadly). Here are […]

Nursing School vs Real World Nursing

What are some differences between nursing school and real world work as a nurse? Is nursing school harder or easier? Is working as a nurse harder? What are the differences? Those are great questions. There are definitely some differences between working as a nurse and being a student in nursing school. Nursing School vs Working […]

Free Trial Offer for Nursing Students and Nurses

Many of you are just now starting the fall semester or will be very soon. If so, then you may be interested in a program by Amazon.com: “Amazon Student.” This program can allow eligible students to get FREE and FAST delivery of textbooks and other merchandise online. It is a great program for students to take advantage […]

Nursing School Clinicals – What to Expect

What can nursing students expect in nursing school clinicals? How do they work? I started clinicals in my junior year of college. On one hand, I was so excited about starting clinicals, because I love learning in a hands-on way, and I couldn’t wait to learn from other nurses. Classroom lectures can get a bit […]

How Long Does it Take to become an RN

How long does it take to become a registered nurse (RN)? That’s a common question that people ask me when they develop an interest in becoming an RN. The answer is that it depends on a few things. I’ll try to explain how long it takes to become a registered nurse, and then I’ll share […]

3 Things Nursing Students Fear about Nursing School

Entering nursing school can be a frightening experience for new nursing students, and there is no shortage of horror stories and rumors that can add to the anxiety. I can still remember many things I feared as a new nursing student. Thankfully, I made it through and lived to tell about it… 3 Common Nursing […]

Hard to Find Veins When Drawing Blood, Starting IVs, Venipuncture

What if you can’t find veins on a patient, yet you need to start an IV, draw blood, or perform other venipuncture procedures? This happens more often than you’d think, and even seasoned nurses struggle to find veins in patients who are obese, dehydrated, or suffering from advanced renal or heart disease. Luckily, there are […]

What Some People Don’t Know about RegisteredNurseRN (YouTube Tips!)

Hello, everyone. We get many questions from viewers about our videos and website, so I’m going to answer some common questions and give you some tips to help you get best experience from our channel. Where are the Notes and Quizzes? The links for the corresponding notes and quizzes for our NCLEX review lectures are […]

3 Common New Nurse Struggles

So you finally graduated from nursing school and passed the NCLEX exam. The tough part is over, right? Wrong! There is still one more thing you must do: you must actually begin working as a nurse. It can be very stressful transitioning from nursing student to nurse, and new grads entering the workforce can battle […]

How I Passed NCLEX First Try with 75 Questions

How did I pass NCLEX on my first try with 75 questions? What was my specific study strategy for NCLEX while I was in nursing school? If you’re a nursing student or recent graduate, there’s no doubt that you’re probably stressed out over NCLEX. After all, you can’t begin practicing as a licensed nurse until […]

Best Stethoscope for Nurses

What’s the best stethoscope for nurses and nursing students who are on a budget? After several years of faithful service, the Prestige Medical stethoscope that I had purchased during nursing school had become discolored, and the once-pretty translucent pink tubing had faded into brownish color. Therefore, I recently decided to shop around for a new […]

Nursing School Study Tips for Final Exams

Nursing school final exams can induce massive stress in nursing students, especially since many final exams are comprehensive, covering all of the topics students have learned throughout the semester. On top of that, most nursing students are completely burned out by the end of the spring semester, and it can be an exhausting experience. Nevertheless, […]

My New Nursing Lab Coat: Cherokee Women’s Fashion Lab Coat Review

What’s the best type of lab jacket for nurses? What lab jacket brand do I wear? And as a nurse, what features do I look for in a lab jacket? Those are great questions that I have received from nursing students and nurses. Since my old lab jacket was becoming discolored and worn, I decided […]

Do Nurses Clean Poop?

Do nurses really have to clean poop? This is a common question that some pre-nursing students (or those interested in becoming a nurse) sometimes ask me. The answer is…YES! Cleaning poop (stool) is definitely a part of a nurse’s job. It’s not the most glamorous part of the job, but it is a very important […]

Do Nurses Need to Know Anatomy?

Do nurses need to know anatomy? Nursing students struggling in their Anatomy and Physiology class often ask this question. The short answer to this question is…yes! As a nurse, you certainly don’t have to possess a triple PhD in anatomy, but you will need to know the basics. I’ll give you five reasons why you’ll […]

Nursing Hair Care, Hair Products, and Hairstyles for Longer Hair

How do I care for my hair as a nurse? What hair products do I use? What are some nursing hairstyles that I can recommend for longer hair? And why do I allow my hair to grow so long, anyway? Those are some great questions that I have received from my viewers. While our hair […]

Tips for Communicating with Doctors as a New Nurse or Nursing Student

As a new nurse or nursing student it can be nerve-wracking when communicating with a doctor. Many times it is because you don’t know how to ask for something for a patient. This can be because you’re new to the profession. Your gut tells you something is wrong with the patient, but you don’t know […]

Winter Break Tips for Nursing Students

Winter break is finally here (yay!!), but you may be asking yourself what you should be doing during the break to prep for next semester. In this article, I’m going to share with you how I would spend my winter break and give you some tips on how to be prepared for the next semester […]

The Hardest Semester in Nursing School?

When does nursing school become the most difficult? Is there a semester that will be harder than others will? Some viewers have asked me those great questions. In truth, nursing school can be difficult the whole way through. However, you’ll likely have some semesters that are very difficult, whereas other semesters will be easier. The […]

Dealing with Bad Smells as a Nurse

As a nurse or nursing student, you’ll deal with your fair share of unpleasant smells. It’s just a part of the job. I’ve found that some nurses are extremely good at tolerating strong smells, whereas others have a very sensitive nose, which can activate their gag reflex. Many aspiring nursing students worry about this aspect […]

Scared of the First Day of Nursing School

Are your scared to death of your first day of nursing school? Does the mere thought of clinical skills or care plans make you sick to your stomach? If so, you certainly aren’t alone. First Day of Nursing School Feeling scared, nervous, or anxious for your first day of nursing school is a perfectly normal […]

Men in Nursing and Nursing School?

Do men make good nurses? Are there many men in nursing school programs? Some male viewers have asked me to address these questions. More men are entering the nursing profession than ever before, and for good reason: nursing is in high demand and offers competitive pay and the potential for career growth and diversity. Men […]

Nursing School Costs and Tuition

How much does nursing school cost? What kind of tuition can you expect to pay for LPN programs, RN programs, or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) programs, such as nurse practitioner, CRNA, or nurse midwife? Those are great questions! In this article and video, I’ll give you an idea of the costs you can expect […]

Nursing School Pinning Ceremony

What is the nursing school pinning ceremony? That’s a great question. As the semester winds down and nursing students prepare for graduation, they’ll likely have the privilege of attending a pinning ceremony. Many nursing schools hold a pinning ceremony for graduating students, and some viewers have asked that I share my experience. So, here it […]

The Hardest Parts of Nursing School

One of the common questions students ask me is this: “How hard is nursing school? What did you think was the hardest part?” In this article and video, I’ll outline the things I thought was most difficult about nursing school. Nonstop Assignments and Studying One of the things that I found most difficult about nursing […]

6 Tips for Dealing with Nursing Mistakes

Every nursing student and nurse stresses about making a mistake at some point during their career. No one wants or likes to make a mistake, but we are human and very prone to making errors. When you make a nursing mistake (whether it is big or small) you will deal with feelings of fear, depression, […]

Time Management Tips for New Nurses

Time management is an issue for many new nurses. As a new nurse, you have a lot of responsibilities that must be completed within a certain time frame, and you must be able to complete your nursing tasks while dealing with those crazy situations that come your way (code blues, accidents, confusion/combative patients, etc.). So, […]

Pathophysiology Study Tips for Success

Are you taking pathophysiology and need some tips on how to succeed in this class? If so, this article will help you! In this article, I share some tips I used to pass pathophysiology. Most nursing school programs require students to take patho. Pathophysiology can be an intense class because of all the information you […]

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