Why many new grads don't find jobs...

While eating breakfast at a local diner in my scrubs, my waitress was excited to share the news that she, "finished my CNA clinicals yesterday!!"

"Great! How was it?" I asked. She starts nursing school soon.

"Depressing," she said. "It was so sad..." Read More...

Any benefits with joining Phi Theta Kappa?

I just graduated from the LPN program and got the invitation. I'm planning to go back to that school and apply for the LPN-RN bridge program hopefully within this year or next year. Thing is, will it help when looking for jobs? Read More...

Preparing for online nursing classes...

How do you prepare for your online nursing class? Does it help? Share your tips...

Taking NCLEX-RN for the 3rd time. Need advice on what to use to study.

I just found out 2 days ago that I failed the nclex for the 2nd time. I am super frustrated. I finished school on Oct. 2011.

I live in FL so my last chance is the 3rd time. I need to pass it this time for sure. I need some advice on what has worked for you to pass. I heard about HURST, is it worth it for $300? I'm getting desperate, I really need some help. Thanks in advance. Read More...

Does anyone feel their personal lives have gone downhill once nursing school started?

I dont know. Maybe its just me and the way I manage my time. But I just finished my first year of nursing school and I feel my relationship with my boyfriend has changed because I dont have time for him even though its summer because I'm working alot and I can't fit him in my schedule. I don't really have time for my friends. I don't think I have time for myself either. I live at my parent's house and it sucks ... Is anyone in the same situation? Read More...

How much is your degree costing you?

List the type of degree, and how much you have/will pay. I'm not counting books, uniforms, supplies, ATI/HESI, or any other random fees. I'm in an ADN program at a CC. I already have a degree, so much of my stuff came over with me.

For my pre-nursing courses (mostly sciences), I paid about $4,000.
For my nursing courses, I paid about $4,500. Read More...

Improving Critical Thinking Skills?!

Anyone have any advice on improving critical thinking skills for nursing school? I have an NCLEX review book but it doesn't have that many questions in it so I'm looking for some sites or good books. Read More...

BS In Nursing vs. LPN to RN to BSN

I have committed to a career in nursing...now I just have to decide what path way I'm going to take to reach my end goal. I am 26 years old, married and have two wonderful children, one of which is under the age of one. I would get decent financial aide and I have a supportive husband. I'm just trying to work out if I should take it in stages so that I can work along the way or attempt to get my BSN right off the bat... Read More...

Pinned & done with RN program!

I was pinned and finally done with ADN school!!!!

I bridged in as a LVN and now on my way to becoming an RN. I'm so happy it's over and done with. I put in so much hardship, sacrifice, and work into this program. I never worked so hard for something in my life. The journey has been a VERY long one.

Next step is the NCLEX-RN and landing a job! Thank you everyone for the support and advice on this website! Read More...

Upping Dietary Calcium Buys No Big Cardiovascular Benefit

Increasing dietary calcium intake might not offer significant cardiovascular benefits, but intake through calcium supplements might raise myocardial infarction (MI) risk, according to a study published online May 23 in Heart. Read More...

Passing nursing board background check with psychiatric and criminal history

I've been accepted to nursing school for next semester. I'm worried about the board denying my progression to nursing school b/c in my background check I indicated a history of depression and a criminal record of possession of marijuana. My criminal record was expunged Read More...

Scholarship Info

I am in the financial aid search for school that I will be starting in the fall. I am wondering if anyone has any good websites/information as to where to apply for scholarships. Most sites that I've seen seem suspicious so I just was wondering if anyone on here had any advice? Read More...