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How to Prepare for a New Session of Nursing School!
I am a nursing student in an accelerated BSN program that runs year-round, so we are preparing to begin a new session every eight weeks. While everyone has their own method of setting themselves up for success, I believe I have found a way that works well for me! Since we don’t get many extended breaks throughout our program, I find it extremely important to take those few days to find a balance between resting, rejuvenating, and doing some light work for the upcoming classes.
What is Nursing Judgment and how do I get it?
Nursing judgment is a vague term. I’ve heard it used to describe times when nurses bring a situation to a doctor’s attention and thereby avert a crisis. Sometimes it’s not executing an order because we know it will cause more harm than good. Is it a gut feeling or book smarts? What is this power and how do I get it?!?
F is for FAMILY!
Dealing with the *very* involved patient family is a nursing rite of passage, like being hit with [insert mystery body fluid], your first code, and holding your pee for 10+ hours. Welcome to nursing!
Dear America, You need to be nice!
The following blog was a highly viral article written by our Founder that was picked up by the HuffPost and went global in June 2017. Working as a nurse is HARD. And we want to show you that we've been there, we relate, and we're so happy to work beside you all going into this demanding world.
Your First Code
Being nervous is good, it means you care. But learning how to control the nerves is the most important part.
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