Lessons I Have Learned in Nursing School
As a mom approaching my thirties at the time I started nursing school, I thought that I had my life figured out- I did not. Through motherhood and being an adult learner, I have grown and learned more about myself in the last 3 ½ years than any other span of time...
Scholarship Opportunities for Nursing Students
New graduates from nursing school unsurprisingly accrue a large amount of student loans. The average cost of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is $40,000, with some private programs costing up to $80,000. It is important for future nurses to lessen their burden...
Handling Failure in Nursing School
Nursing school is an arduous process. Whether you’re in a two-year, or a four-year program there are bound to be failures or areas where you may fail to meet your expectations. Coming into nursing school, I was accustomed to failure, it was all I knew because I failed...
Specialization Options with a BSN Degree
Going to school for a nursing degree will open many doors for you. There are countless specialties available to nurses such as: pediatrics, labor and delivery, ICU, and neurology, just to name a few. Due to the high rate of burn out in bedside nursing, it is important...
RN vs BSN
There’s an ongoing debate regarding whether aspiring nurses should go to school for their BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), or ADN (Associates Degree in Nursing). Both degrees will earn you the title of Registered Nurse, the difference is that the BSN will also provide you with a 4-year bachelor’s degree