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Category: Nursing School

Ultimate Guide To Getting Your BSN: Bridges, Transfers, Programs, and More

  • By Kevin Pan
  • 10 January, 2014
  • 4 Comments

So you’ve decided you want to get your BSN (Bachelors in Nursing). How will you get it? What path will you take? What paths are available? We’ll walk through all the possibilities, whether you’re starting from high school or starting … Continue Reading →

So You Failed the NCLEX: 4 Experts Teach You Your Next Step

  • By Kevin Pan
  • 24 October, 2013
  • 34 Comments

I’m glad you found this page! Please check out my updated guide for students who failed the NCLEX. It has tons more specific, useful information about what to do next. Have you tried and failed the NCLEX recently? It’s hard … Continue Reading →

5 Statistics You Didn’t Know About the NCLEX! An Infographic.

  • By Kevin Pan
  • 26 July, 2013
  • No Comments

Here is a summary of facts and data that was published by the NCSBN. I put it in infographic form. Enjoy, and good luck on your NCLEX! If you’re looking for an NCLEX Review, check out our listings. If you … Continue Reading →

Guidepost: Free NCLEX Questions, Reviews, and Content

Ultimate Guide: 28 Free NCLEX Reviews, Questions, and Resources.

  • By Kevin Pan
  • 8 July, 2013
  • 67 Comments

There’s nothing like free online material. Luckily, there are tons of free NCLEX websites on the internet. You just need to know where to look! Here is a definitive guide to all things online and free for the NCLEX-RN and … Continue Reading →

My Orientation at a Long Term Care Facility

  • By Kevin Pan
  • 5 July, 2013
  • 2 Comments

Everybody graduates hoping to find a job soon afterwards. Some can get hospital jobs, but many others can’t or prefer not to. Ever wonder what orientation would be like at a nursing home? I’ll share my experience here. My facility … Continue Reading →

How to Complain About Nursing School: A Guide

  • By Kevin Pan
  • 4 June, 2013
  • 3 Comments

Nursing school can be a real pain in the – wait, before I finish that sentence, let me give you some ideas on how to vent about nursing school without getting in trouble. Complain in a bar with your friends. … Continue Reading →

How to Tell the Difference Between Open-ended and Closed-ended PICCs

  • By Kevin Pan
  • 20 May, 2013
  • 3 Comments

How do you tell between an open-ended vs close-ended PICC, just by looking? I was finishing up my first admission at work yesterday (way past the time my shift ended, may I add), and ran across this problem.

8 Signs of a Good (or Bad) Nursing School

  • By Kevin Pan
  • 22 March, 2013
  • 9 Comments

There are so many nursing schools, so many degrees and so many levels of education. Not to mention tuition. How can you tell which ones are quality nursing schools? Here are 8 tell-tale signs to look for.

Why Working Through Nursing School Can be a Costly Mistake

  • By Kevin Pan
  • 22 March, 2013
  • 1 Comment

You’ve always heard inspiring stories of people who work through school and proudly finish with a flourish. It sounds great, doesn’t it? My only advice is that you think twice before trying this.

10 Ways to Improve your Grades in Clinicals

  • By Kevin Pan
  • 22 March, 2013
  • 2 Comments

[xyz_lbx_default_code] For better or worse, nursing school is far different from other classes. In clinicals, the instructors grade you based on their personal observations of your behavior and skill. Here are 10 ways to make sure you get a good … Continue Reading →

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      • Why Working Through Nursing School Can be a Costly Mistake
      • 10 Ways to Improve your Grades in Clinicals
      • CNA, LPN, RN, ADN, BSN. Which Nursing Degree is Right for You?
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  • How to Study For The NCLEX: The “Secret” Nobody Seems To Know About
  • Failed The NCLEX? You MUST Read This Guide to Succeed.
  • Ultimate Guide To Getting Your BSN: Bridges, Transfers, Programs, and More
  • Get Yourself Ready To Become A Travel Nurse!
  • Nursing vs Physical Therapy vs PT Assistant vs Occupational Therapy. Which is Best for You?
  • Original Nursing Memes!
  • So You Failed the NCLEX: 4 Experts Teach You Your Next Step
  • 10 Unique Non-Bedside Nursing Jobs You Haven’t Considered Yet
  • Nursing School vs. Surgical Technologist School: Advantages and Disadvantages
  • 7 Quick Tips on Getting Daytime Sleep
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