We’ve all heard the horror stories of nursing school and all of the challenges you’ll face. In reality, most of these horror stories are either totally inaccurate, or greatly exaggerated. Nursing school is not terribly hard if you put in the time to study, attend class, etc. Yes, some people fail classes. Yes, some people […]

Nursing school can be really expensive! So unless your parents are rich or you have a lot of money you will need some type of grant or loan to help you get your nursing degree. A four year nursing degree can cost any where from $28,000 to $150,000, depending on if you go to a public […]

Choosing a minor in nursing is a little bit of a sticky topic. Some nursing schools allow you to choose a minor as a part of your degree (or even require it), while others have a rigorous curriculum that would make choosing a minor nearly impossible. Some nursing degrees are only 2 years (ADN), while […]

Is nursing school a good idea if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant? This is a great question that pops up a lot of times. The fact of the matter is that yes, there are a lot of wonderful nursing students (and current RN nurses) who were pregnant during nursing school. However, I […]

Student loans: They seem like a great idea at the time, but after graduation, when payments become due and interest starts pounding our checkbooks, reality hits. Sadly, many nursing students take on debt in hopes of achieving their dreams of becoming a licensed nurse. But when the debt begins breaking down your finances, can you […]

Will hospitals pay for nursing school? That’s a great question. Many nursing school students find themselves struggling to finance their education. In fact, many potential nursing students decide not to go to nursing school because they fear they simply cannot afford the tuition. Fortunately, there are many ways to finance your education, and many of […]

Do nursing schools drug test students? This is a common question that comes up from time to time. A lot of people these days are on prescription medications, and some even take recreational drugs to get high or feel a buzz. But when it comes time to enter nursing school, they are often worried if […]

Are you considering going to nursing school? Or perhaps you are already enrolled and you are worried whether or not you will survive nursing school? No doubt you’ve probably heard horror stories or how hard nursing school is, how some people flunk out, and you find yourself asking, “Will I survive nursing school? Is nursing […]

Does nursing school go by fast? Or does it seem like it takes forever to graduate from nursing school? That’s a great question and I think that it will really depend on several factors. For some students, nursing school will be very tedious and difficult , and it will be a struggle. For others, it […]

Does nursing school ever get easier? I’ve lost count at how many times I asked myself that when I was still in nursing school, and no doubt nearly every nursing student will contemplate dropping out of nursing school at some point. In fact, if you fail one test, or mess up during clinicals, you’ll likely […]

What do you do when your clinical instructor is just plain rude? That’s a tough question. After all, rude people can be a real drag to work alongside on the job, and in nursing school, they can make you doubt whether or not you’ve got what it takes to become a good nurse. So what […]