August 2012

Nursing: One of the Top Unhappiest Jobs - image38

Nursing: One of the Top Unhappiest Jobs

By / / 4 minutes of reading

It’s interesting to note that the dissatisfaction among nurses does not stem form the labor of nursing itself, but rather the politics involved with working in healthcare. “

Nurses cited compensation, growth opportunities, and workplace culture as the three things they are most dissatisfied with.

“Nurses . . . have more issues with the culture of their workplaces, the people they work with and the person they work for,” Golledge says. “The factors driving the unhappiness tell different stories for these two jobs.”

Nursing: One of the Top Unhappiest Jobs Read More »

nursing student bag

To Work on Not to Work While in Nursing School: That is the Question

By / / 4 minutes of reading

Many nursing students struggle with making a decision about whether they should work or focus completely on their education while they are in nursing school.

If you are in nursing school or are exploring nursing as a potential career, you may find yourself asking:

Should I work while going to working school?
Will I be able to make the same grades?
What about my kids and family? Will I have any time for them?
Will I be able to pay my bills if I don’t work during nursing school?

To Work on Not to Work While in Nursing School: That is the Question Read More »

stack of books

How to Save on Textbooks: ebook and Physical Textbook Rentals

By / / 4 minutes of reading

If you’re in nursing school you are already aware of just how expensive text books are. But did you know that you have save money by renting your textbooks? Not only can you save money, but you can also decrease they amount of books you have to lug around by renting ebook versions of your needed texts. Your shoulders and back will thank you for that.

Have you ever thought about renting your textbooks instead of purchasing?

Do you sell your books back at the end of each semester? Or do you hold onto them?

How to Save on Textbooks: ebook and Physical Textbook Rentals Read More »

rn registered nurse charm pendant

Tips From a Nurse: How to Pass the NCLEX Exam

By / / 4 minutes of reading

You’re here because you want to pass the NCLEX-RN exam, right? If you don’t then you can continue Googling about One Direction or continue reading and pass the information to someone you know who’s itching to be RN-ized.

In line with my topic, allow me to brag just a tid bit. I passed the NCLEX-RN exam in one take. Some of you might think, “Oh, maybe she’s uber intelligent that’s why she passed the exam in one take”. I’m not. Well, on good days (not today and not tom. either), I can do the Fibonacci sequence. *flips hair back*

Tips From a Nurse: How to Pass the NCLEX Exam Read More »

Start typing and press enter to search

Scroll to Top