Embarking on nurse training is exciting, yet it can also be terrifying. You are scared about everything, from your social skills and ability to make friends to your ability grasp the academic content, especially if you spent a few years … Continue reading →

Being on your feet for extended periods is a familiar story for health care workers. The effects are almost evident right away, in the form of soft tissue injuries, leading to problems such as low back pain, knee problems, swollen … Continue reading →

Nursing is one of the most popular entry points for a long career in medicine. The work is highly rewarding, though unglamorous and demanding. Working as a nurse gives you the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives … Continue reading →

Where to go/what to do after passing the NCLEX. The NCLEX-PN refers the National Council Licensure Examination for Practitioner Nurses, which is a test that all nurses have to sit for after completing their nursing education. The examination is provided … Continue reading →

As a nurse, you’ll be in a field where talking is encouraged – it’s the nature of the job. It’s not your typical 9-5 office job where many people have limited communication because they are too busy doing technical work … Continue reading →

There has been a stigma against women in so many industries for years and years. The inequality has been accepted and fought against, but like many stereotypes, the notion sticks. Virtually every occupation other than nursing has been male-dominated. Nursing … Continue reading →

LVN vs RN – Tell Me… What’s the Difference? An LVN, or Licensed Vocational Nurse, provides nursing care and may oversee other LVNs and unlicensed medical personnel on staff. An LVN’s duties include: monitoring a patients’ health administering basic nursing … Continue reading →

New Year’s resolutions are something people can be very serious about, while others merely have the false sense of hope that something will be accomplished – when in reality nothing gets accomplished. We’ve all been there because we’ve all said … Continue reading →

It doesn’t matter who you are or how much time you have – one thing is certain: finals are stressful. Even for A students. If you haven’t tried these nursing school finals tips yet, then give them a shot. You … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving has different meanings for everyone, but for most of us this is a time to spend with our friends and family giving thanks for the positive aspects in our life. So the question becomes: what are you thankful for … Continue reading →