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The Power of Collaborative Learning in Nursing
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 →
Effective Study Techniques for Nursing Exams
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 →
Surviving and Thriving in Nursing School
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 →
Recommended Books for Nursing Students
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Invest in your success—the right books are more than just required reading, they're powerful tools that can unlock understanding, boost your grades, and give you confidence in the classroom. The right resources can help you develop better learning strategies. These books are investments in your education... Continue Reading →
Dispelling the Stigma Relating to Men in Nursing
Read my article on LinkedIn about Men in Nursing. See the link below: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dispelling-stigma-relating-men-nursing-joy-seymour-edd-msn-rn-phn-zrscc
Study Schedule
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 →
Your Goal of Becoming a Licensed Nurse is Achievable: By Joy Seymour, Ed.D, MSN, RN, PHN
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 →
It takes Hard Work to Complete Nursing Programs: By Joy Seymour, MSN, RN, PHN
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 →
Prioritizing Time During Crisis
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 →