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17 Compelling Reasons to Get a BSN

By Brittney Wilson, BSN, RN / April 30, 2024 / 9 minutes of reading

In the ever-evolving field of healthcare, nurses play a crucial role in providing quality patient care. As the landscape of healthcare continues to change, pursuing higher education becomes essential for us nursing professionals. Here are some compelling reasons why obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is not just a step forward in one’s career but a leap toward excellence. Reasons to Get a BSN Here are 17 compelling reasons why obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) would not just be a step forward in your career, but a leap toward excellence. 1. More Advanced Job Opportunities […]

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How to Become a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA): A Complete Guide for 2023

By Brittney Wilson, BSN, RN / November 28, 2023 / 13 minutes of reading

A nurse anesthetist is a specialized professional who administers anesthesia to patients before and during surgical procedures. These advanced practice nurses participate in the highly specialized and intricate task of maintaining the delicate balance of keeping a patient safely unconscious, pain-free, and stable throughout a medical procedure. If you want to learn how to become a nurse anesthetist, this article is for you. What Does a Nurse Anesthetist Do? It is essential to examine the patient’s medical history and current health status to identify any potential issues that could affect the anesthesia. So, a Nurse Anesthetist plays a vital role

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17 Awesome Examples of SMART Goals for Nursing Students

By Brittney Wilson, BSN, RN / November 7, 2023 / 11 minutes of reading

SMART goals for nursing students are an excellent tool. They can be used for a variety of purposes, not just goal-setting. Check out these examples of SMART goals.

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How To Make Money While In Nursing School (9+ Options!)

By Brittney Wilson, BSN, RN / March 7, 2023 / 6 minutes of reading

If you’re struggling to make ends meet as a nursing student and wondering how to make money while in nursing school, here are 9+ practical options!

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Nurse Leader vs. Nurse Manager (What’s The Difference?)

By Brittney Wilson, BSN, RN / February 28, 2023 / 5 minutes of reading

Take your leadership skills and your nursing career to a new level. Check out the similarities and differences between nurse leader vs. nurse manager roles.

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6 Best Backpacks for Nursing Students

By Brittney Wilson, BSN, RN / December 30, 2022 / 11 minutes of reading

What you need is a good backpack to carry all your books and supplies comfortably all-day long. Today, there are a plethora of options of backpacks to choose from. To make things much simpler for you, we have listed our top choices of best backpacks for nursing students.

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CRNA: Nurse Anesthetist Career Guide

By Brittney Wilson, BSN, RN / November 3, 2022 / 3 minutes of reading

Becoming a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is a career goal for many nurses. In fact, when I was in nursing school nearly half of the class stated that becoming a CRNA was their future goal. However, many nurses and nursing students are unclear of the process that must be followed in order to become a CRNA. In this blog post we’ll discuss some quick facts about CRNAs, average salary, career outlook, educational requirements and resources (including guides for exactly how to become a CRNA). As a bonus we’ve also listed some cool gifts and items that show pride in the profession.

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How to Pass the NCLEX with 75 Questions in One Attempt

By Brittney Wilson, BSN, RN / September 30, 2022 / 13 minutes of reading

Nursing school is a challenging experience. As if the rigors faced during your nursing education weren’t enough, you then have to take your professional licensure exam. Whether you have completed an RN or LPN program, you still must take your “boards” in order to practice as a nurse.

If you’ve stumbled onto this page in a nervous effort to find any tips or advice you possibly can in order to do well on the NCLEX, then you’ve come to right place. If you’re worried about your NCLEX test preparation, you are not alone. You wouldn’t be a good nurse if you didn’t think things through. But since you’re already thinking like a nurse, then I’m sure you’ll do fine, but here are a few things that might give you a little extra confidence.

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