So you’ve decided you want to be a nurse. Congrats! That is a huge decision, and feeling like you know what you want to be when you grow up is an amazing feeling. But … what if you’re not sure where to go from here? Or what education is actually...
As someone who wanted to become a critical care nurse and a critical care nurse ONLY (I was hellbent on it you guys,) I did lots of research about what that would mean for me and my future. I’ve seen tons of articles that oversimplify the process of becoming a...
*This post may contain affiliate links* If you’re a nurse who loves shoes, this is the post for you. Side note: Hi, I can relate. Do you want to be friends? Throughout my years as a nursing assistant, then a nursing student, and now a nurse, I can confirm that...
When I told friends and family I was planning on applying to nursing school, I distinctly remember the reactions. While many people were happy and excited for me, I also got a TON of the same responses from other nurses I knew: “Nursing school was the hardest two years of...
Interested in nursing school but overwhelmed with all the options out there? After doing hours of extensive research before starting my own nursing school journey, I can confirm that nursing schools are definitely not all created equal. So if you’re trying to answer the question “What nursing school should I...
Congratulations on getting to the interview stage! Before you start preparing for the dreaded nursing school interview, take a deep breath and remind yourself that you made it this far for a reason. The best way to make it even further is to be prepared! I’ve put together a list...
Are you preparing for a staff nurse interview? Below is an AMAZING list of 110 questions to help you prepare. This list of staff nurse interview questions was given to me during nursing school and has been absolutely invaluable. I have literally never walked into an interview feeling unprepared. Still not...
If you’ve read some of my other posts on nursing school, you know that nursing school is by no means a one size fits all situation. Between considering the various degrees, locations, and prices, choosing a nursing school can be extremely overwhelming. But what if one of your biggest concerns...
As many of you know, Nurses Week 2023 is Sat, May 6, 2023 – Fri, May 12, 2023. You can read my post detailing The Best Nurses Week Deals of 2023 if you’re looking to treat yourself, but what if you’re just searching for a gift for nurses week for...
Interested in becoming a travel nurse but not sure where to start? I had a chat with Colleen, a travel nurse of 5 years, to address some common questions and concerns you might have before taking the leap. (*PS: If you’re not sure what a travel nurse does, check out...
