I have told my NCLEX success story many times to nursing students and I have chosen to share my story on this blog with anyone who may choose to read it and utilize the activities that worked for me. I know that other nurses may have their own stories that are different from mine, and... Continue Reading →
The Benefits of Group Studying for Nursing Students Embarking on a nursing career is both exciting and challenging. As a nursing student, you will encounter a vast array of complex subjects and skills to master. One effective way to enhance your learning experience is through group studying. Here are some compelling benefits that make group... Continue Reading →
Study Smarter, Not Harder: Nursing exams test application, not just memorization. Here are evidence-based study techniques that align with how nurses think: Active Recall Over Passive Reading: Close your book and try to explain the concept out loud. If you can't, you don't know it yet. Flashcards, practice questions, and teaching others promote active recall.... Continue Reading →
Nursing school is well-known for being tough, as it combines demanding coursework with challenging clinical practice. Nevertheless, thousands of students manage to succeed annually by adopting effective strategies that help them survive and excel. Master Time Management Effective time management is the cornerstone of nursing school success. Create a detailed weekly schedule that blocks out... Continue Reading →
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It is imperative that nursing students are intentional in creating individualized study schedules that take into consideration all aspects of their lives. Therefore, their personal, work, and school life must be included in the study schedule. When creating a study plan, ensure that an appropriate space for studying is selected. Your space should be selected... Continue Reading →
If you are determined to achieve your goal of becoming a licensed nurse, your goal is very achievable with believing in yourself, action steps, self-reflection, hard work, commitment, seeking help when you need it, and passing the NCLEX. If you are to achieve your goal, you must believe that you have the abilities to do... Continue Reading →
We live in an era where many students need to work while they attend college, and nursing students are not exempt from this reality. Many nursing students work full-time while attending nursing schools and many of them are successful in completing their nursing programs. However, there are also some students who failed out of nursing... Continue Reading →
Since February of this year, this country has been dealing with COVID-19 which intensified in March, and to compound a difficult period the recent racial unrest that we are experiencing in this country has increased this stressful period. As a recent graduate nurse, how do you prioritize time, during this troublesome period? Please see suggestions... Continue Reading →
My NCLEX story began November 2018 at the Practical Nursing Orientation session. At the Orientation, I was advised to purchase the blue Kaplan NCLEX-PN Prep and strategies 2018 on Amazon, so I did and found myself reading it in my spare time. By January 2019, the first semester of the Nursing Program started and I... Continue Reading →
My NCLEX Story 