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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.

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 […]


New Nurse Anxiety Tips

As a new nurse you will experience some type of “new nurse anxiety“. It is so normal to experience anxiety as a new nurse graduate that I would say it would be abnormal not to experience anxiety. When I was a new nurse I experienced it, and the new nurses I have precepted over the […]

Actively Participating in Nursing School Clinicals

Clinical rotations in nursing school are one of the most exciting but nerve-wracking experiences for a nursing student. During clinicals, the student FINALLY gets to see a “real” nurse in action and participate in patient care rather than read about how to do it in a nursing textbook. Nursing clinicals are a critical time for […]

What’s in my Nursing School Clinical Bag?

Are you starting nursing school clinicals for the first time this semester and need some success tips? In this article, I am going to give you a list of 3 clinical success tips and what you should pack in your nursing school clinical bag. Clinical rotations in nursing school are one of the most interesting […]

Solve Equations with One Unknown Variable Practice Questions

Learn how to solve equations with one unknown variable, equations with variables on both sides, equations with parentheses, and equations with fractions–even if you’re allergic to algebra! This algebraic equations math review is designed to refresh your knowledge for entrance exams such as ATI TEAS V, HESI, ACT, or the SAT. What type of math […]

Multiplying & Dividing Decimal Numbers (Video & Quiz)

Learn how to solve problems when multiplying and dividing decimal numbers for the ATI TEAS V, ACT, HESI, or SAT exam. The ATI TEAS exam and other entrance exams contain a math section. Unfortunately, you will be unable to use a calculator! Many students dread taking the math section of the ATI exam because they are […]


Order of Operations | ATI TEAS V Math Practice Quiz

Solving Order of Operations on the ATI TEAS V, ACT, HESI, or SAT exam: The ATI TEAS exam is made-up of a math section. Many students dread taking the math section of the ATI exam because they are not good at math. However, practice makes perfect for successfully passing the ATI TEAS math section. What […]

Multiplying and Dividing Fractions | (ATI or HESI Math Review)

Below is a practice test for multiplying and dividing fractions, which is usually covered on the ATI TEAS exam. I will cover how to multiply and divide mixed fractions, improper fractions, and proper fractions (with unlike denominators). The ATI TEAS exam tests applicants on various subjects of math. Most students are nervous about taking the math section of the […]

Adding and Subtracting Fractions (ATI or HESI Math Review)

Below is a practice test for adding and subtracting fractions, which is usually covered on the ATI TEAS* exam. I will cover how to add and subtract mixed fractions, improper fractions, and proper fractions (with unlike denominators). The ATI TEAS exam tests applicants on various subjects of math. Most students are nervous about taking the math […]

ATI TEAS Math Practice Test | Subtraction of Whole Numbers with Regrouping

Below is an ATI math practice test. The ATI TEAS exam is made-up of a math section. Many students dread taking the math section of the ATI exam because they are not good at math. However, practice makes perfect for successfully passing the ATI TEAS math section. What type of math is on the ATI TEAS […]

HESI Admission Assessment Exam Review HESI A2

The HESI admission assessment exam is an entrance exam required by many nursing programs prior to admission into the program. It is used to assess your readiness for the nursing program. Some nursing programs require a certain score in certain content areas or a specific composite score (overall score). For example, many nursing programs want students […]

Test-Taking Strategies for Nursing School or College

If you’re in college or nursing school, you’ve probably realized by now that tests can be quite a bit harder than they were in high school. College examinations require serious critical thinking skills. In this article and video, you can learn some simple test-taking tips to help you score higher on your exams. In my previous […]

How to Study for Nursing Fundamentals in Nursing School | Nursing Foundations

Nursing fundamentals is a class required by most nursing programs that nursing students take during the first semester of nursing school. This class is also known as nursing foundations, depending on what your nursing program calls it. Many nursing programs split this class into a lecture (which is attended throughout the semester) and then a […]

How to Study for the ATI TEAS V Exam | ATI TEAS Study Manual & Online Practice Tests

The ATI TEAS V exam is an entrance exam nursing schools require students to take prior to admission. Some nursing schools will base your TEAS V score on if you are accepted into their program or not. Others will simply just require it as a requirement for admission and not base it upon acceptance into […]

How to Study for Medical-Surgical Nursing in Nursing School | Passing Med-Surg

Need tips on passing medical-surgical nursing? Wonder why students struggle in med-surg nursing? Medical-surgical nursing is one of the first classes that nursing students’ encounter where it requires them to apply everything they’ve learned in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment together. This class deals with disease processes and how a nurse provides care to that […]

High School Classes to Take to Prepare for Nursing School

What classes should you take in high school if you plan on going to nursing school? That’s a common question we’re asked by aspiring nurses who are still in high school. It’s never too early to start preparing for nursing school, and in this article, I’ll give you some tips on how you can prepare right […]

How to Take Notes in Nursing School or College

If you’re in nursing school (or college), you’ll likely be taking a lot of notes in your lecture classes. Many students struggle when it comes to note-taking. However, it’s crucial that you take good notes if you want to be able to review the material and properly prepare for your exams. In this article (and […]

Time Management Tips for Nursing School Students

Nursing students often struggle with finding enough time to do everything: studying, hanging out with friends, attending lecture classes, clinicals, etc. This can lead to unnecessary stress, anxiety, and even poor grades. However, many students fail to realize that if they implemented a few time management techniques, their lives would be a whole lot simpler. […]

How to Juggle Multiple Classes at Once in Nursing School

One of the major obstacles a nursing student faces during nursing school is managing how to juggle multiple classes at once. Some nursing schools require students to attend 2-3 classes for six weeks and then switch to another set of classes. On the other hand, some schools require students to take 4-5 classes (along with […]

How to Read Efficiently in College or Nursing School

College students are often shocked to see the enormous reading assignments that some professors will assign. Even nursing students can become quickly overwhelmed when trying to sift through page after page of reading. However, I have some good news for you: There are some “secrets” to reading more efficiently. In this article (and video), you’ll […]

What are the Hardest and Easiest Classes in Nursing School?

When you make out your nursing school course schedule for the semester, it’s important to have a mixture of “hard” and “easy” classes. By diversifying your schedule, you’ll prevent burnout and increase your odds of scoring high grades. But this raises an interesting question: Which classes are “hard,” and which classes are “easy” in nursing […]

How to Stay Organized in Nursing School

One of the problems that students face in nursing school is a lack of organizational structure. Students fail to set up a system to help them stay organized throughout the semester, and as a result, they begin to fall behind and struggle. Exam dates creep up unexpectedly, and they may even miss assignments. In this […]

How to Start Your Semester Right in Nursing School

So you’ve started college (or nursing school), and you’re probably flooded with emotions (fear, anxiety, excitement, etc.). You’re ready to attend class and start studying! But wait… Before you actually begin that semester, you need to make sure you start out on the right foot. This article (and video) will give you some simple tips to ensure you’re […]

6 Tips for Pre-Nursing School Students | Advice on GPA, Applying, and Entrance Exams

Is your major pre-nursing and your planning on applying to nursing school? If so, while you are a pre-nursing student taking pre-requisite courses, there are somethings you can be doing to help prepare for nursing school.  In this article, I am going to give you 6 tips on how you can increase your chances of […]

How to Study for Pharmacology in Nursing School

Pharmacology is a difficult class in nursing school. Pharmacology is the study of how a drug works on the body, its side effects on the body, and the way the body uses the drug. Most nursing students find pharmacology a tough course because you are required to know the name, side effects, nursing interventions, and […]

4 Reasons Nursing Students Struggle

Nursing school can be challenging at times, and some students find themselves struggling at some point in the program. After years of answering questions and comments from nursing students, we’ve noticed some traits or bad habits that some students possess that may lead to struggles. In this video, I’m going to give you four reasons […]

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