Student Loan Fraud (Part I)

Fraudulent schemes involving government and private student loans are thriving in this currently sluggish economy. The purpose of this two-part essay is to explore the growing problem of student loan fraud. Read More...

Books!! Do you think it is necessary to study before Sept. Start?

Hey just wondering about my fellow LPN students on here!! I am starting my program in Sept. Going to a Boces LPN program upstate NY. I haven't ordered my books yet. Has anyone started the studying ahead of time or are you waiting for your program to start? Read More...

Nursing student 'food for thought'

The World Health Organization says that adequate nourishment can raise national productivity levels by 20 percent!

Are there foods that can help with student productivity? What food is good for the brain? eg. studying, etc

Are there foods that students should stay away from - that hurts productivity? eg. foods that can make you sleepy during a test Read More...

Employment Scams And Fake Job Postings

Scam artists are conjuring up increasingly creative ways to take advantage of desperate job seekers during this rough economic climate. The purpose of this article is to explore the telltale signs of employment scams and fake job postings. Read More...

Community college has a 7% graduation rate...

I was shocked to discover that the community college I attended had such a low graduation rate. Is this common for a community college? And does this mean that the average pre nursing student doesn't get accepted into the RN program? Read More...

Nursing school at age 50

Hi, after many years in the health care field I am considering going back to school to become an RN. I am 50 and in very good health, how ever I worry that because of my age insturctors, and nurses training me will automatically have doubts on my ability to do the job. I also worry about getting hired as a new nurse because of my age. I would really appreciate honest opinions and concerns. It is something I would really like to do and hope that my age will not be an issue. Read More...

Positive Thinking Is Useless By Itself

In nursing and other aspects of life, positive thinking is doomed to fail unless the person takes appropriate actions to ensure a positive outcome. The purpose of this article is to discuss the drawbacks associated with positive thinking. Read More...

Should I switch Nursing Schools after finishing my 1st semester?

I have been in tears for 2 days now with this internal conflict that I am having about leaving my current nursing school for another. I started one of those small, expensive, private nursing schools after completing all of my prerequisites with a 3.76 GPA from my local community college. This school is a 1 year ADN program that is approved by the state of Florida but not accredited. Their NCLEX passing rate is about 40%... Read More...

Things that gross you out...

I am starting nursing school in September...and as far as what I will encounter, I'd say not too much makes me squeemish. Blood, puke, defecation....doesnt bother me. Open wounds, dead bodies, surgery....interests me. The one thing that makes me squeemish and I'm not sure how I'm going to handle once I see it in person is really weird. Read More...

Why I went into nursing

My interest sparked in nursing when my children and I went through a difficult situation. My oldest child ended up spending several months in the hospital due to the burn injury. She went through 6 skin grafting surgeries and two contracture releases to date and has spent a lot of time in physical therapy. A very special nurse helped me through this time frame. She is my reason for wanting to become a nurse. I hope one day I can make my patients feel as special as she made my daughter. Read More...

Expanding Medicaid Coverage Cuts Mortality, Improves Health

Expansion of Medicaid eligibility is associated with reduced mortality and improvements in various health-related measures, according to a study published online July 25 in the New England Journal of Medicine. Read More...

Study Groups: Help or Nuisance?

I've been accepted to an LPN program and start classes August 20th. In orientation I heard a lot about how important it will be to have a study group. While I'm not a loner socially, I have always preferred to study alone, in the same place and with all my own materials around me, usually listening to one of my many customized study stations on Pandora. Read More...

Difference between the TEAS and SAT/ACT?

How much of a difference is there between the TEAS test and the SAT/ACT?

I am pretty sure I will have to retake the SAT or take the ACT bc my score 13 years ago was a 910. Although I've always been a great student, I am a horrible test taker. I get severe anxiety and literally block out everything I've studied.

I'm already nervous and overwhelmed about the TEAS, so taking the SAT/ACT only adds to it. Will I have to review more things or is it basically the same stuff? Read More...