After the NCLEX: 48 hours of torture
Waiting 48 hours for NCLEX results was torturous. Did I pass? What do I do next? The answer, of course, was to find my first nursing position.
Next challenge: The NCLEX
Here are a few tips that I have received from mentors and friends who have already conquered the NCLEX.
New grads, be ready to face your fears
Graduating from nursing school is one of my most valued accomplishments, as I’m sure it is for most of us. Four years of blood, sweat and tears finally paid off. As I have heard from new grads, the transition from nursing student to RN is not an easy one. As excited as I am to
A good bedside manner is an invaluable tool
As we all know, having a good bedside manner helps build a trusting relationship with patients. In class, our professors explain how we should behave at a patient’s bedside. They tell us to be kind, caring and respectful. Hearing this instruction at school is helpful, but being able to practice it face-to-face with patients is
Fears, sweat and tears: A tale of giving that first injection
I can remember giving my first injection like it was yesterday. My hands were shaking. I could feel the beads of sweat on my forehead.
Examine your finals preparation with these 5 study tips
Try these tips to calm your fears and prepare your best for finals.
Your ‘reason’ matters as a nursing student
When I was a freshman nursing student, I wished I had an older, wiser nursing student to tell me what school is really like and what to anticipate.