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Can You Become a Licensed RN If Your Nursing School Isn’t Accredited?

Can you take the NCLEX if you graduated from a nursing school that wasn’t accredited? Can you work as a nurse without having graduated from an accredited school? Those are all great questions that can be raised when considering attending a nursing school program that does not yet have an accreditation, or if you will […]

9 Frequently Asked Questions About the Nursing Career

Before most students decide to attend nursing school they wonder how it will be working as a nurse (hours, difficulty, salary, schedule) and if it is a career that fits their personality. Becoming a registered nurse can be one of the most rewarding careers a person can choose. However, it is important the potential nurse researches […]

Nursing School Vs Medical School

Many nursing students wonder if they can go to medical school after they graduate nursing school. The medical profession has many wonderful employment opportunities for those who wish to enter this amazing field. Students have so much variety when it comes to choosing between various positions in the medical profession. Some students struggle to decide […]

Nursing School Vs Paramedic School

Many people who are considering going into the healthcare field may ask themselves “What is the difference between a nurse and paramedic?”. When choosing a career path life is full of difficult choices. It takes some careful consideration to make the best choices in life. Deciding upon a career is one of those difficult choices. The medical […]

How to Manage Stress While in Nursing School

Prospective nursing students may ask themselves “How stressful is nursing school?” and “Is nursing school really as hard as everyone says it is?”. Students who choose to attend nursing school make wise decisions, but the decisions do not come without some consequences. Nursing school students have a vast number of responsibility that they may or […]

Best Nursing School to Attend

After making the decision to attend nursing school, most prospective nurses want to attend one of the top nursing schools in the country. Many future nursing students ask themselves “What is the best nursing school to attend?“. The best nursing schools provide graduates with the perfect opportunities to display their exceptional nursing schools for a chance […]

Tips on Writing a Nursing School Admission Essay

When it comes to getting into nursing school, a good admission essay is at the center of the decision. An admission essay can help or hurt students who wish to get into nursing school. The essay is not only about the content but about other important components that let the admission board know that students […]

What is the LPN Step Exam?

The LPN Step Exam is an exam that tests the readiness of LPNs to become RNs. Entering the nursing field is fun and exciting. There are many levels of nursing that nursing students can consider that allow them to assist patients from all walks of life. Becoming LPNs offers nurses an entry-level opportunity to provide […]

What Minor Should You Choose for Nursing School?

The decision to allow students to choose their minors in nursing school varies by institution. Attending nursing school comes with a host of important decisions to make about the future. Choosing the right minor can make an enormous difference in the marketability and income potential for prospective nurses. Talking to a nursing school advisor will […]

HRSA Nursing Scholarship

The HRSA Nursing Scholarship is one of those opportunities that many nursing students may not know exists. The decision to attend school to become a nurse is a wise and important one. Not only are nursing school graduates providing a helpful service to patients, but they are also bridging the gap in the increasingly growing […]

Do You Have to Write Papers In Nursing School?

Writing an essay or research paper in school usually comes under one of those “you love it or hate it” categories. Many nursing students hate writing papers in nursing school, while others may find it enjoyable (or even preferred) compared to other activities such as group projects. But will you have to write a lot of papers in nursing […]

How Much Does Nursing School Cost?

Since going to nursing school will include paying tuition and fees, many students are worried about the cost. Of course, this can be a difficult figure to obtain, since the cost will depend directly on the type of degree you get (2 year or 4 year degree), the location of the school (places with higher […]

How to Pass Nursing Pharmacology in Nursing School | What is Pharmacology?

Nursing students can find pharmacology a difficult nursing class to pass in nursing school. Advancements in technology have created an increase in marketing and discovering of medical and non-medical drugs. For this reason, nursing students and nurses must be trained to meet the changing challenges these discoveries create. When any type of drug enters the bodies of human […]

Dosage and Calculations for Nurses | What is Dosage and Calculations?

An important nursing class nursing students take in nursing school is a course called Dosage and Calculations. One of the many duties that nurses perform each day is administering medications to patients. Nurses must know the exact dosage to give to patients, and they must also know how to calculate the appropriate dosage or calculate […]

How to Pass Nursing Theory & Research | What is Nursing Theory & Research?

Nursing theory & research is an important nursing class that nursing students take before they graduate. Nursing students must take many different courses to become licensed nurses. Nursing theory & research is one of those wonderful courses. Much of what nursing is all about comes from the hard work of medical researchers who develop medications, interventions, and […]

Microbiology in Nursing School | What is Microbiology | How to Pass Microbiology

Microbiology is very important to the nursing profession. Nurses need the basic foundation that microbiology has to offer. The success of this prerequisite course is a very strong indicator of how well students will perform in other nursing classes. Therefore students should plan to give a lot of specific attention to microbiology classes in nursing […]

Starting the Nursing Program-What Are the Do’s and Don’ts?

Hey Everyone, I received another “ask me a question” and this one comes from Briana and here is what she asked: “I have a question for you… I start nursing school to get my Registered Nurse RN may 5th this year… Do you have any advice for me about getting started with the program? What […]

The Hardest Classes in Nursing School?

What are the hardest classses in nursing school? I decided that I wanted to share what the top three hardest nursing classes have been for me so far. If you are in nursing school you will probably agree with me on these, but everything mostly depends on your professors teaching style etc. The Most Difficult […]

Nursing School Interview, Application, and Personal Statement

Hey Everyone, I received another “ask me a question”. You all are good at these things! I love them! This question comes from Cindy and here is what she asked: “Hi, my name is Cindy. I’m also major in nursing and I’m going to apply to nursing school this semester to become a Registered Nurse. And […]

Should Nurses Know How to Convert Grams to Grains?

Hello Everyone, So many times nursing students get frustrated when it comes to learning how to do the conversions. At first, I was so overwhelmed and I had a hard time learning. However, after lots of practice I eventually became very comfortable doing conversions, and from that point on I never struggled with them again. […]

Is There an Online BSN Program For Students from Puerto Rico?

We received a great question from a potential nursing student regarding online nursing programs and clinicals. So many nursing students (or pre-nursing students) have questions, and we do our best to help answer your questions. Here is a great question we received and selected to answer: I have been living in Puerto Rico for the […]

Nursing Schools | Nursing Colleges List By State

Enrolling in a nursing school program or college is an important part of becoming a licensed registered nurse. LPNs, RNs, Nurse Anesthetists, and Nurse Practitioners must complete an accredited nursing education program and other criteria as defined by each state’s Board of Nursing. Nursing school is the first step on your journey, as you must get a […]

Pre-Nursing School Preparation | How to Prepare for Nursing School

Nursing school preparation can be a bit overwhelming for some people. That’s why we’ve created this section to help pre-nursing students find the resources, tips, and tools they need so that they can successfully apply to nursing school. Whether you are a high school student looking to apply to nursing school once you graduate, or if you […]

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