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Nursing School and NCLEX®

Passing nursing school and the NCLEX is the first step in your nursing career. No one said the nursing school was going to be easy, but we’ve got you covered with tips and resources to improve your experience as a student nurse and pass the NCLEX with flying colors.

The Ideal NCLEX Study Timeline 

January 10, 2023 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

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If you’re getting ready to graduate nursing school this year and curious about about how to manage your time as you prepare for the NCLEX, this post is for you! We will go through the ideal NCLEX study timeline.  (Side note: There is a massive NCLEX change that will be implemented on April 1, 2023. […]

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Best NCLEX Reviews for 2023

December 2, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 4 Comments

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You’re finishing nursing school and gearing up to take the your NCLEX to become a registered nurse. You’re scared to fail and just want to do whatever you need to do. You’ve heard of some NCLEX reviews, with varying success, and don’t have a ton of money to spend to try them all. Every year there seems to be another option and it’s quite confusing. So, what are the best NCLEX reviews for 2023?

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: NCLEX prep, NCLEX Reviews, new nurse

NCLEX Next Generation: What You Need to Know

December 2, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

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Alert! Alert! A massive update to the NCLEX is COMING PEOPLE! It is called NCLEX Next Generation, often referred to as NCLEX Next Gen. This will go into effect on April 1, 2023. Let’s chat about everything you’ll need to know about it.  Estimated Read Time: 11 minutes I recorded a podcast episode version of […]

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: nursing school

How to Survive Nursing School Masterpost

November 10, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 9 Comments

How to Survive Nursing School Masterpost

Starting nursing school can be pretty intimidating.  You don’t know your classmates or the level of experience they bring to the table. You just assume everyone else knows more than you and they all know exactly what they’re doing. (Or, at least I did!) Well, I’ve got a secret for you.  Lean in a little closer […]

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: masterpost, nurse gear, nurse gifts, nursing school, recommendations, recommended, Student Nurses

NCLEX Questionnaires – Free and Paid

November 1, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

So, you’re getting ready to graduate nursing school and are looking around for some free and paid NCLEX® questionnaires.  Let’s be real, everyone would like to try to get as many practice test questions as possible, which typically consists of checking out not one, but multiple free and paid NCLEX® question banks to maximize your dollar […]

Filed Under: Nurse Products & Reviews, Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: NCLEX, NCLEX questionnaires, NCLEX Reviews, nursing school, nursing students

How to Pass Nursing School Exams

August 9, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

How to Pass Nursing School Exams

It’s time for nursing students to gear up and start their new school semester. Let’s dig into some practical tips for how to pass nursing school exams.

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: education, helpful hints, new nurse, nurse, nurses, nursing school

Prerequisites for Nursing School in 2022

August 2, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Prerequisites for Nursing School in 2022

In this article, we’ll outline some of the most common prerequisites for nursing school so you can be one step ahead in your application process.

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: education, nurse, nurses, nursing school

7 Activities for Nursing Students in Clinicals

July 19, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Make the most of your time. Let's talk about some activities for nursing students in clinicals so you can make the most of your downtime.

Make the most of your time. Let’s talk about some activities for nursing students in clinicals so you can make the most of your downtime.

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: helpful hints, nurse, nurses

How to Apply for Nursing School?

June 21, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

How to Apply for Nursing School?

So, you’ve decided to apply for nursing school, but don’t know where to begin? Let’s go through some tips on How to Apply for Nursing School.

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: nurse, nurses, nursing school, nursing school tips

Reasons Why Nurses Are So Mean to Nursing Students

May 31, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Reasons Why Nurses Are So Mean to Nursing Students

Has an instructor or nurse been really mean to you as a nursing student? Let’s go over a few reasons why nurses are so mean to nursing students.

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: bullying, nurse bully, nurse bullying, nursing student

Tips for Studying in Nursing School

May 17, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Tips for Studying in Nursing School

If you’re in nursing school and want to get better at studying, let’s discuss tips for studying in nursing school.

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: helpful hints, nursing school, study in nursing school, study tips

Best Jobs for Nursing Students

March 29, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Best Jobs for Nursing Students

If you’re in nursing school and want a side job to boost your resume AND provide quality experiences I’ve got some of the best jobs for nursing students.

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: CNA, jobs for nursing students, nursing school, phlebotomy

How Long Does It Take to Become a Nurse

February 1, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 2 Comments

How Long Does It Take to Become a Nurse

In this article, we will explore the various pathways to becoming a registered nurse, as well as provide an overview of the length of time it takes to complete each type of program.

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: how-to, nurse, nurses

Test Taking Strategies for Nursing Students

November 16, 2021 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 1 Comment

Test Taking Strategies for Nursing Students

Do tests make you nervous? Let’s look at some test-taking strategies for nursing students that will help you perform better during exams.

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: education, nurse, nurses, nursing school tips, test taking

Best Nurse Residency Programs in the USA

October 5, 2021 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 2 Comments

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Nursing is always one of the most popular career options. Finding the best nurse residency programs can be daunting. This post will help.

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: new nurse, nurse, nurse residency, nurses

Effective Tips for Studying in School

February 16, 2021 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Tips for Studying in Nursing School

Nursing schools are notoriously tough. Looking to make nursing school easier? Here are four tips for studying in nursing school from an RN to help.

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: nursing students, study in nursing school, study tips

Nursing School Organization Tips

February 2, 2021 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 1 Comment

Nursing School Organization Tips

Learn how to stay on top of all your projects without losing your mind! These nursing school organization tips are amazing!

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: nursing school tips, Organization, Organization tips

How Do I Become a Nurse?

September 29, 2020 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 2 Comments

How do I become a nurse

How do I become a nurse? Do you want to become a nurse? This is everything you need to know about school and the job – from an experienced nurse who’s been there.

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: for students, nursing school, professional development

My First Bed Change

September 8, 2020 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 1 Comment

My First Bed Change

Read and laugh along with me – a nurse – as I share the very real story of my first bed change. We’ve all been there, it’s so relatable!

Filed Under: New Nurse, Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: nurse humor, nursing school, personal experience

Why Become A Nurse? A Nurse’s Personal Story Unveiled

July 28, 2020 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 1 Comment

Why Become A Nurse? A Nurse's Personal Story Unveiled

Are trying to decide whether to go to nursing school? If you’ve ever wondered “why become a nurse” then read on – I share my entire story!

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: new nurse, nurse, nurses, professional development

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