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Have you had to deal with difficult professors in your Nursing courses?
Pre-Nursing

How to Deal with Difficult Professors

by TheNursingdoll, CNA

Difficult professors are a millstone in pre-reqs; we either love them or we hate them. Here are the characteristics of the difficult, good, and bad professors,...

Nurse in Action advocating for patient in hostile home environment
General Nursing

Hostile Home Environment: "What Do I Do?" | Nurse in Action

by spotangel, DNP, RN, NP

Young adult with PTSD, Brain injury, intellectual and social issues in a toxic and hostile environment at home. How a fifteen minute clinic visit to check Blood...

Have you had to retake pre-req or Nursing classes?
General Students

The Pros and Cons of Retaking Classes

by TheNursingdoll, CNA

When it comes to retaking classes, here are pros and cons and some tips to set you off on your journey

What You Need to Pass NCLEX
NCLEX

NCLEX Expert Advice for New Grads

by Damion Jenkins, MSN, RN

New Grads - Studying for the NCLEX the same way you studied for your nursing school exams will NOT help you pass the NCLEX! This article will explain what the...

What are some ways you've used to communicate with hard of hearing patients?
General Nursing

Communicating with Hard of Hearing Patients

by KellyM RN, BSN, RN

Having spent a lifetime as a hearing aid wearer, I know what helps me communicate in unfamiliar environments and with new voices. As a nurse, I have been able...

What was your experience taking evening nursing classes?
Pre-Nursing

Pros and Cons of Taking Evening Classes

by TheNursingdoll, CNA

Here is my testimony of the pros and the con's of taking an evening class!

Can I swing taking Anatomy and Microbiolgy at the same time?
General Students

Pros and Cons of Taking Anatomy and Microbiology Together

by TheNursingdoll, CNA

This article is for students considering taking an anatomy class with a microbiology class and the pros and cons.

How much do YOU know about your own weight loss and weight gain patterns?
General Nursing

The Passion Diet

by Dr Georgianna Donadio, PhD

This article explores the emotional and hormonal influences on appetite and satiety and the role creative passion can play in our health and wellness.

Have study groups helped you with your pre-reqs?
Pre-Nursing

How to Start or How to Pick Out a Successful Group Chat/Group Meet

by TheNursingdoll, CNA

In the span of pre-reqs , you will likely run into a student or two who either created or wants to join a group meet! This article will give tips in what to...

Where can I find the best discounts and freebies for Nurses?
Announcements

2021 National Nurses Week Freebies, Prizes, and Discounts

by tnbutterfly - Mary, BSN

We have compiled a big list of Nurses Week Freebies & Discounts for you. Please share this list with your nurse friends so they can also enjoy all the perks.

Cervical Spine Instability Can Cause Several Digestive Issues
Gastroenterology

Neck-Stomach Syndrome: What is it?

by Brenda F. Johnson, MSN

I have been in GI since about 1995, and I have never heard of a connection between cervical issues and colon problems. It certainly piqued my interest, and it...

How can I enter and WIN?!?!
Announcements

National Nurses Week Contests are HERE!

by Joe V

We are celebrating Nurses Week with eight (8) awesome contests and giveaways worth over $1,700 in total prizes!

Should nurses be allowed to refuse to administer COVID vaccines?
General Nursing

Nurses Refusing to Administer COVID-19 Vaccinations!? | Nurses Wee…

by SafetyNurse1968, BSN, MSN, PhD

As a nurse educator, I’ve been discussing the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines with my students. During my volunteer shifts at local COVID vaccination...

What is going on with this young woman?
General Nursing

Unexplained Diarrhea and Weight Loss: What's going on? | Case Stud…

by SafetyNurse1968, BSN, MSN, PhD

A new case study in which the patient, a 28 y/o white female presents to a primary care clinic complaining of recurrent diarrhea. She first experienced diarrhea...

How do you spot an opportunist in school?
Pre-Nursing

How to Deal with Opportunists in Pre-Reqs

by TheNursingdoll, CNA

This article is to show people how to spot and deal with opportunists in their pre-req classes.

What coping mechanisms have helped you during the COVID pandemic?
COVID

Nurses Begin Trauma Recovery from COVID: 5 Ways to Cope

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

COVID-19 has been hard on nurses. Now that we are beginning to see some light at the end of the tunnel, we are reflecting a bit on the trauma of the last year....

Have you been a victim of bullying?
Pre-Nursing

My Experience with Cliques and Bullies and How I Learned to Deal w…

by TheNursingdoll, CNA

This article is for help with cliques and bullying during the pre-reqs experience and how to deal with the difficulties that these situations hold.

What's the best way to finish your prerequisites?
Pre-Nursing

Top 5 Easiest Classes To Take As A Beginner Pre-nursing Student

by TheNursingdoll, CNA

This article contains the easiest classes there are for a pre-nursing student that will not stack on stress!

How can you pass Anatomy & Physiology 1?
Pre-Nursing

How to Be Successful in Anatomy and Physiology 1

by TheNursingdoll, CNA

These are tips for new students and students doing retakes going into Anatomy and Physiology 1 from experiences that I've had

Have you cared for a patient with Moyamoya disease? What was your experience?
General Nursing

Moyamoya Disease | Knowledge Brush-Up

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

I recently cared for a patient diagnosed with moyamoya disease. I had never heard of the disease and desperately needed a knowledge brush up. Read on to find...

How did you find your passion for nursing?
Entrepreneurs

Job or Joy... or Both!

by Carol Ebert, MSN, RN

As an entrepreneur I will admit it has not been an easy road for me in nursing. Of course I love being a nurse but when I entered the field I thought all nurses...

How did you pass Microbiology?
Pre-Nursing

How to Be Successful in Microbiology Class

by TheNursingdoll, CNA

This article is a series of tips based off of my experience from my Microbiology Course.

General Students

How to Pass Anatomy and Physiology 2 in the Summer

by TheNursingdoll, CNA

This article is a series of tips for students going into the health profession who have decided to take anatomy and physiology 2 during the summer. I've...

General Nursing

Pay Raises, Bonuses and Incentives: Where Are We?

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Healthcare employers around the U.S. are finding ways to compensate employees for their patient dedication during the pandemic. Read on to find out more about...

How do you answer, "How much time do I have left?"
General Nursing

How Much Time Do I Have?

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

In this article, the author discusses ways to approach a difficult end of life question.