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Pre-Nursing

How to Pass the NLN PAX and Curb Testing Anxiety

by TheNursingdoll, CNA

Here are tips on how to pass the NLN PAX, an entrance exam vital for nursing school entrance, combatting testing anxiety and study tips.

Pre-Nursing

How to Avoid Pre-Req Burnout

by TheNursingdoll, CNA

Pre-reqs are very hard, so it sometimes brings on severe stress and a desire to quit, also known as burnout. Every student has had pre-requisite stress and...

Pre-Nursing

How to Deal with Toxic People while in School

by TheNursingdoll, CNA

Here are tips for dealing with toxic people while studying in school.

Career Support

Delegation: Helping New Nurses Transition into Practice

by Damion Jenkins, MSN, RN

In this two part series, we will discuss delegation and provide strategies to help new nurses on their way to mastering effective and safe delegation.

General Students

Easy Win-Wins to Impress Your Clinical Instructor

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

In this article, I will share what student behaviors I look for during clinicals. Hopefully, I will also provide insight on what to avoid for a great clinical...

General Students

How To Study for Nursing School Success

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

Are you starting or new to nursing school? How you studied and prepared for exams in the past may not be robust enough for the academic challenges of nursing...

Entrepreneurs

How to Write a Press Release to Promote Your Nurse-Owned Business

by Elizabeth Hanes, BSN, RN

Obtaining media coverage by issuing press releases is a solid strategy for raising the profile of your nurse-owned business

Stress 101

How to be Gentle with Yourself When Dealing with Toxic Energy

by Carol Ebert, MSN, RN

It seems we are all on edge with all the change and uncertainty surrounding us and the collective level of anxiety is high.  Are you noticing signs in your...

TEAS

ATI TEAS VI: A Detailed Breakdown

by SaltyBones

I took my remote ATI TEAS VI on 09/08/2020. I had to take the test from home using Proctorio. I got an 88.7! Here's how you can do the same!

Informatics

Nursing Informatics (NI)

by Lisa Brooks, BSN, MSN, RN

This article is meant for nurses new to the field of Nursing Informatics who want to find out how to get their first job. While everyone’s story is a little...

Career Support

Tips for Nurses on Zoom

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

COVID-19 has brought along with it many changes, including nurses’ expanding use of technology to stay connected and to help their patients.

Stress 101

How to Create a DIY Retreat for Wellness and Rejuvenation

by Carol Ebert, MSN, RN

Just when you thought you would never be able to go on another retreat for rest and rejuvenation, my wellness team dreamed up a solution.  We have led many...

Nurse Beth

Please....Resume Help Needed!

by Nurse Beth, MSN

It's definitely important to craft the best resume you can as your resume is what lands you job interviews.

COVID

COVID-19 and Faith Community Nurses

by jeastridge, BSN, RN

Read one Faith Community nurses' story below and share your own experiences.

General Nursing

The One-Minute Preceptor

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

What if it was possible for preceptors to coach in 5 minutes or less?  The One Minute Preceptor is a time tested tool for teaching when you just can’t find...

Entrepreneurs

How to Work with Journalists to Get Free Publicity for Your Nurse-…

by Elizabeth Hanes, BSN, RN

In my 20+ years as a freelance writer, I’ve often worked as a journalist. Along the way I’ve learned a few things about what makes a good source, and I’d...

General Students

How can you avoid being a stressed out student?

by J.Adderton, BSN, MSN

In a 2016 poll, 34.4% of college students say their academic performance had been negatively impacted by stress over the past 12 months.  Read on to learn how...

General Nursing

Just Landed Your First Nursing Management Job - Now What? 8 Steps …

by Melissa Mills, BSN

Starting a new job is challenging. But, when you transition out of staffing nursing and into nursing leadership, you face a few specific challenges. Learn 8...

General Students

Will pharmacology mnemonic devices help you in nursing school?

by M.A. Roni, BSN, MSN, RN

To get a decent score in pharmacology, a nursing student is expected to memorize hundreds of drug names, their indication, mechanism of action, their numerous...

General Students

Tips for a Great Clinical Experience

by Ellen Grover, MSN, RN

Follow these 8 tips from a clinical instructor to help you have a successful clinical experience. Whether you are preparing for your first clinical in nursing...

General Students

How to Identify and Respond to Bullying and Incivility

by Damion Jenkins, MSN, RN

Workplace bullying is often described as aggressive behaviors that may include: alienating, intimating, public humiliation or sabotaging, and are usually...

General Nursing

How to Support the Next Nursing Generation: The Z's

by Melissa Mills, BSN

It's time to start thinking about the next generation of nurses - the iGen. The oldest of this generation is just graduating college now and they are already...

Recovery

How To Survive In A Diversion Or Monitoring Program

by hppygr8ful, ASN, RN, EMT-I

So you've come to the attention of the BON as an "Impaired Nurse"? Don't worry you can survive this. Read on to see what you should do next...

NCLEX

Passed California NCLEX-PN on my 2nd try. Out of school for 7 year…

by JezzaNorCal

Like everyone else here I told myself I will be sharing my experience in NCLEX when I passed. Because reading a lot of forums here helped me get through it....

General Students

Five Studying Tips for Success for the New Nursing Students

by RachelP_CRNA2B, BSN, RN

The immense amount of information presented in nursing school can easily overwhelm. Learn to better navigate through your classes, manage your time through...

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