Is It Possible To Work During Nursing School?

Students repeatedly ask variations of the following questions: “Is it possible to work while enrolled in the nursing program at my school full-time?” “Should I work while attending nursing school?” This article will attempt to address five different points of consideration separately with the goal of helping readers make this important decision. Read More...

CNN article on nurses and job growth

CNN Money published several nursing articles this morning regarding the job shortage for new grads based on information they got from allnurses members. Read More

Do you have a study group?

Who has a study group? How's it working out? What does it take to have a successful study group. Read More...

Failed 7th time NCLEX RN. Am I a really a failure?

I took my exam on 9th. I came home and pop up didn't work, I had put a post here and was suggested to wait for official results. I got them today and it said I failed yet again! I just don't know what to do? Where to study from? My second time I had tried Kaplan, last few times studied on my own, this time had a tutor and bought ncsbn but only did little but out of it. I just don't know where I'm going wrong. I feel so bad for my parents who are soo supportive yet I keep giving them same news. Read More...

Microbiology Scare

I am a pre nursing student. I currently have a 3.7 and I am going into my second semester of pre reqs. I decided to take Microbiology this coming semester (Spring 2013) because I felt that I wasn't ready for anatomy and physiology. So, I'm waiting for my classes to start and at first I was really excited. Especially because of my labs. I have lab twice a week instead of just once a week like last semester. But then I found out on RateMyProfessor that my teacher wasn't so great... Read More...

Who started studying yet?

I know most of you are getting ready to start school in a week or 2. I was just wondering who has started studying in advance. I told myself I was going to study in advance but it has not happened yet and I start on Monday. shame on me lol! hope it does not bite me in the butt with the two biology classes I have to take. Read More...

Mid-Life Crisis: My Autobiographical Account of My Career as a LPN

Ever wonder if you are having a mid-life crisis? Well,I am in the throes of one! I have found myself questioning if there is a difference between having a mid-life crisis, and having a "nervous breakdown." Over the last few years, I have definitely questioned my sanity!

I have been a LPN for almost 19 years. In that time , I have worked many specialties: LTC, Doctors' offices in various specialties, staffing relief agencies, home-care, and addictions. I have learned an enormous amount in all of these positions. Some things have been positive, and some things have been negative, but I have definitely learned a lot. Read More...

First Semester Nursing Program Jitters

In 5 days I start Associates program to become a RN. I am so nervous, I am worried. I already feel guilty about how I will ignore my kids. I feel bad about passing all the household and family work on to my husband. I feel such pressure to succeed. My family has sacrificed so much time and money already in order for me to follow my dream. Everyone expects me to do so well. "You're so smart" they say. But what if I'm not as smart as they say? What if I can't handle the stress? Read More...

Are there any Second Degree BSN programs that AREN'T accelerated?

I know that in those accelerated programs, they squeeze in 2 years worth of nursing education into 1 year. Then you take the NCLEX-RN.

I sorta don't want to do an accelerated program, though. How would I get enough clinical experience? Plus, don't the traditional BSN students (i.e., the 19 to 20-year olds) get a lot more reinforcement on the clinical concepts and the critical thinking bit of nursing, because they get more time for it to all sink in? Read More...

FDA Requires Lowering Dosage for Certain Sleep Drugs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requiring the manufacturers of four common prescription sleep drugs to lower their recommended doses, according to a Jan. 10 news release issued by the agency. Read More...

Anyone else feel like class is a battlefield? Venting ahead...

I know everyone is stressed out and sleep depraved- but really? you can cut the tension in our classroom with a knife! There are many different personalities, obviously, and everyone has their reason for going into this field but isn't the profession of nursing all about different personalities and choices? Read More...

Getting Your Desired Position 101

You have found the Nursing Position you really want. You now face the hiring process. You possibly face hundreds of other applicants, and you want the BEST chance of getting it. So, what can you do? You start with an Online or on location application. Is there more you can do? Oh Yes!! Find out what a new nurse without any experience can do to be considered for employment. Read More...