Managing It All: Non-Traditional Student Tips

Nursing school is painful, like no other. It is not uncommon to have 600+ pages due to be read (and understood) every week, countless hours of clinical and classroom paperwork, clinical rotations and weekly exams to name a few. Nursing school will make you question your every intention, second-guess your ability to comprehend, instill fear only dreamt of and EMPOWER you to reach within and become the best you can be. This December after nearly three long, grueling, painful, tearful years, I graduated as an RN. Even more empowering is the following month I passed my state boards and accepted a position at a local hospital, I cried for an entire day when this happened. Read More

Today, I made a big mistake.

This is my second clinical. I made a terrible mistake of administering medications (Bystolic orally, and Lovenox) without my "elders" in the room. My clinical instructor had to file a complaint report with my statement. What should I do next? I am sure I'll be out of the program, but am I eligible to start RN program ever again? Read More

[Toon] Financial stress of your education

When I was in school, I had to give up eating out as often as I liked. What material sacrifice have you made for your education? Did you have to get buy-in from your family? Read More

What to do about a classmate that is a pathological liar?

I'm looking for some feedback on what I should do about my pathologically lying classmate. The things my classmate lies about range from slightly annoying to potentially illegal. He has been claiming to be a paramedic and holding a position as a flight paramedic at a local hospital. I have looked him up on the state registry and the employers website (I work at the same hospital and they are very good about updating quickly and being accurate) and they contradict what he says. Read More

Do I have the intelligent capability of becoming a nurse?

I'm starting too feel like I am not smart enough to be a nurse. I put so much into Anatomy & Physiology and so many students are failing and dropping. My instructor expects us to learn on our own and doesn't teach: he's a 83 year old man. I also didn't graduate high school which plays a role in my weak educational background in science. Please give me any advice. I've become obsessed and need answers. Read More

Did you get to choose your sites/schedule?

In the first and second semesters of my program we were allowed to sign up for the location we preferred. They made it very clear that they may have to switch it around, but we were allowed to voice our preference, and to my knowledge only had to switch 1 or 2 people around. Now they have announced that for our third semester we are no longer allowed to choose. So, I am just wondering what your program procedures are for clinicals? Read More

What To Look For In An Online Nursing Degree Program

Are you thinking about enrolling in an online nursing degree completion program? To find a program that will fulfill your specific needs, you must unearth specific information that will enable you to make a completely informed decision.

• Is the school's nursing program nationally accredited?
• Is the school regionally accredited?
• Is the online nursing program reputable?
• How much will my degree cost?
• Does my computer meet the technical requirements?
• Is online learning appropriate for me?

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Becoming a nurse

I always wanted to become a nurse. But the reality is I have 4 boys under the age of 6, a husband who is at work 6 days a week and I don't really have any support system other then my husband. I plan on talking with someone at the college soon but was hoping to post my thoughts and questions here first... Read More

Online MSN Program - West Texas A&M University

What if you are an RN who wants to attain a graduate degree in nursing, but you have no interest in becoming an educator or nurse manager? Are you looking for a convenient online MSN program with concentrations other than nursing education or leadership / management? West Texas A&M University's online MSN program has multiple specialty areas that might pique your interest. Read More

What should I do before starting an ABSN program?

I'll be starting an accelerated BSN program in about a month, and would like any advice on what I should be doing to prepare for this 12 month program. Studying, Reading, Vacationing, Resting? What did you do before you started your journey to becoming a nurse? Would you do the same thing again or do something differently? Read More

I am about to graduate and I feel like I know nothing!

I am graduating in June and I feel like I know nothing , I feel so incompetent. Is it normal to feel this way? Read More