Nursing School Life

I want you to get things WRONG in Nursing School. But…it’s all about the timing. See, I want you to get things wrong during your study time–so that you can get them RIGHT on your exams, in your clinical rotation, and in your future role as nurse! That being said, it’s super important that you’re […]

If you’re juggling nursing school with ADHD (or will be soon…), you might often find yourself wondering how to align your unique learning style with the demanding curriculum. In this blog post, I’ll share some tried-and-true strategies to help you balance your goals with your ADHD. ADHD brains are some of the most creative brains

Remember when you used to be GLAD to see multiple-choice questions on your exams because you knew those were the easy questions? That was before nursing school. Now that you’re IN nursing school, those multiple choice questions are a whole new level of dread. Only you can’t quite figure out why… Don’t worry–it’s not just

If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only sane person in the crazy house of nursing school, or like your nursing instructor is operating under a different set of rules…you’re not alone. I recently interviewed Justine Bailey, RN, a nurse educator and entrepreneur who is just as passionate as I am about improving the way

Welcome to the world of nursing pharmacology! It’s a bit overwhelming, isn’t it? Like, no matter how much time or energy (or money!) you spend making flashcards, study guides or med cards, you’re still struggling. Luckily, there’s a much easier way to study medications for nursing school. The BEST Way to Study Medications: The Prototype

Ever wonder how that one classmate who barely studies still manages to ace their exams? And then when you ask them how they do it, they say things like: And yet…when you try the same study tactics, you’re still struggling to pass. What’s the difference? The Passive Learning Trap Most nursing students rely on Passive

It’s no secret that the nursing profession has wrestled with self-care, and the aftermath of COVID-19 has only made things worse. Many nurses have retired early, citing burnout. Others have chosen to leave the bedside and seek out less traditional nursing roles where they can feel valued. Either way, our current nursing crisis proves the