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Can You Take a Semester Off From Nursing School?

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
Here's what you need to know about whether or not you can take a semester off from nursing school.
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10 Hardest Parts of Nursing School

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
Do you want to know what the hardest part of nursing school is? Keep reading because in this article, I'm doing just that.
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Is Statistics Hard? Here's the Answer

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
Statistics is a class that many students have to take in many different areas of study. It's no surprise that you're now wondering if statistics is a difficult class.
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Why is Being a CNA So Hard?

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
Here are all the reasons why being a CNA is so hard.
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Can Nursing School Make You Depressed?

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
Here's an answer to the question of “can nursing school cause depression?”
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Is Nursing Right For Me? (Quiz Included)

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
Here are the questions you should be asking yourself if you're thinking about becoming a nurse. Quiz included.
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7 Effective Ways to Stay Healthy in Nursing School

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
Here are all the different ways you can stay healthy during your nursing program.
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Is Being a CNA Worth it? From a Nurse Who Was a CNA

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
If you're thinking about becoming a CNA, you've probably heard about how dangerous being a CNA is. So it only makes sense you're asking yourself, “is being a CNA worth it?”
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Is Being a CNA Dangerous? Answer From a Former CNA

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
Here's my answer to this question on “Is being a CNA dangerous?”
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Is Being a CNA Harder Than Being a Nurse? (From a Nurse Who Was an Aide)

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
I'm going to break down who has the harder job, a nurse or a CNA. This comes from a nurse (me) who has worked as a nurse aide before becoming a nurse.
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Do You Have to Write Papers In Nursing School?

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
Here's my answer to the question of “do you have to write papers in nursing school?”
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Can You Get Kicked Out of Nursing School for Being Pregnant or a Parent?

By Nurse Money Talk
Posted in Nursing School
Here's what you should know about whether or not you can go to nursing school pregnant or as a parent.
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Do You Need Volunteer Hours for Nursing School?

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
Here's what you need to know about whether or not you need volunteer hours for nursing school. If so, how many hours do you need? Also, will volunteer hours help you get into nursing school?
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Do You Learn How to Suture in Nursing School?

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
I'm answering a question on whether or not nurses can suture and if you learn how to suture in nursing school.
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4 Signs You Should Quit Nursing School TODAY!

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
Every nursing student at some point thinks about dropping out of nursing school. Should you? Here are some signs it might be time to reconsider being a nurse.
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Does Your Clinical in Nursing School Count as Work Experience?

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
Here's the answer to the question of “does nursing school clinical count as experience?” Plus, I'll tell you what you can do to get an even better experience while in school.
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Can a Nursing Student Take the MCAT? — If You Can, Should You?

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
I'm going to talk a little bit about the MCAT and whether or not a nursing student can (or should) take the MCAT.
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Can You Take ACLS as a Nursing Student?

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
In this article, I'm going to address the question of “should nursing get the ACLS certification?”
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Do Nursing Students Practice on Each Other?

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
Another common question I get is “do nursing students practice on each other?” Here's the answer to that question.
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Can a Nursing Student Work as a CNA? – Here's What You Should Know

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
A common question nursing students ask is if they can work as a CNA while in nursing school. Here's the answer to that question with a deep explanation.
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How to Deal with Stress in Nursing School

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
Nursing school stress is a very real thing. To be successful requires you to manage your stress effectively. Here are some of the ways to do it.

How to Find a Nursing School

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
I'm going to walk you through the steps on how to find a good nursing school or program.
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What is the Chain of Command in Nursing? [Chart Included]

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
Here's everything you should know about the chain of command in nursing.
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Do Nurses Have to Clean Poop?

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
If you're a potential nursing student wondering just how much (if any) poop nurses clean than read this for the answer.
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What Are Registered Nurses Not Allowed to Do?

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
If you've been wondering what RN's are not allowed to do than read this. We're going to cover all that plus more.
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Can a Nurse Work in any State?

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
Can a nurse work in any state? We're sharing everything you need to know if you want to work outside your current licensing state.
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Top 10 Best Places to Study Near You

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
Do you have a test coming up? Can't study at home? Here are the best places to study near you that you should check out.

What Do LPNs Do on a Daily Basis?

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
We're going to discuss what LPNs do on a daily basis versus that of an RN or a nurse aide.
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Do Nurses Make More Money Than Doctors?

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
Do nurses make more money than doctors? We're sharing how much nurses and doctors make to answer your question!
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Who Do Registered Nurses Work With?

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
So who do registered nurses work with? We're going to dive deeper and take a look at all the professionals who help a patient get better.
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What Prerequisites do I Need for LPN School?

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
If you've been wondering what the prereqs for LPN or LVN school is, than look no further. We have the answers for you right here.
Is Nursing a Good Profession for Guys

Is Nursing a Good Profession for Guys?

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
If you've been wondering if nursing is a good profession for a guy, than keep reading because we're going to answer just that.

Comparing: CNA vs LPN vs ADN vs BSN vs RN

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
We cover what the differences are between CNA vs LPN vs ADN vs BSN vs RN. We also discuss salary, job duties, education and career outlook.
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Is Medical Terminology Hard?

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
Are you wondering just how hard is medical terminology class? We're going to tell you if it's easy or not plus give you some tips to ace the class.
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Is Being a Nurse Harder Than Being a Doctor?

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
We're answering the question “is being a nurse harder than being a doctor?” The truth of the matter is that being a nurse…
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10 Tips for Surviving Nursing School During Pregnancy

By Nurse Money Talk
Posted in Nursing School
Being a nursing student is hard. Being pregnant is also hard. That's why when it comes to being pregnant in nursing school many think it's impossible, but..

Do Nurses Make Good Money?

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
Before applying to nursing school you're probably wondering “do nurses make good money?” We're going to answer that plus compare the wages of nurses vs…
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Am I Too Old to Go to Nursing School? 5 Reasons Why You're NOT

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
We're answering the question many older pre-nursing students have which is “Am I too old to go to nursing school?” Being too old for nursing school…

Do Nurses Get Paid for Clinicals?

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
We're diving in and answering the question “do nurses get paid for clinicals?” It's a question many nursing students have. The short and simple answer is…

Life After Failing Nursing School: The Next Steps

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
Life after failing nursing school or a class can be hard. Rest assured it doesn’t have to define you. Your first step should be to…

How to Stay Motivated in Nursing School: 5 Tips to Keep Your Spirit Up

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
We’re going to discuss how to stay motivated in nursing school. Because if you’re not careful you’ll be so emotionally drained you’ll have a hard time passing nursing school.

Is Nursing a Good Career for Moms?

By Nurse Money Talk
Posted in Nursing School
This article answers the question “is nursing a good career for moms?” The answer is to that question is…

How to Pay for Nursing School

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
This article is going to teach you step-by-step how to pay for nursing school. The first thing you need to know is that…

How to Ask Someone to Pin You for Nursing Ceremony

By Thomas Uzuegbunem BSN RN
Posted in Nursing School
We answer the question how to ask someone to pin you for your nursing ceremony. The first thing you need to do is…

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