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Nursing Student

Nursing Students – START HERE

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If you’re about to start nursing school or are already in the thick of it, we’ve got your back with tips, tricks, encouragement, and advice to help you not only succeed in school, but also as you transition to practice after crossing the finish line.

Being successful in nursing school requires time, intention, and organization. Unlike other majors, you can’t simply look at what’s coming up a week at a time. In nursing, there are clinicals, med quizzes, math tests, comprehensive exams, sim lab, standardized tests, care plans, papers, and more that you’ll have to juggle simultaneously. We are keenly aware that excelling does not come intuitively, and support is critical as you navigate this new and complex world.

That’s where FreshRN comes in. We are nurses who have been there and who genuinely care about your success. We do not have specific expectations of exactly what to teach you from the powers that be, deans of colleges, or accrediting bodies. We know the questions, fears, and confusion we experienced through nursing school – and created resources to fill those gaps.

We are nurses who have a special place in our hearts for students and want to pull back the veil on what the nurses at clinical, your professors, and clinical instructors are thinking (but not saying) and give you insider advice and insight.

Featured Nursing Student Articles

Clinical Rotations for Students - What to Expect.
Nursing School Organization Tips
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We want you to know reasonable questions to ask while being familiar with expectations and how the real world of nursing functions (not the textbook perfect world that exists only in test questions). We’re here for you and excited to see you grow into the nurse you’ve always envisioned becoming.

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Nursing Student Articles and Resources

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How Hard Is It to Become a Nurse? (2023 Guide)

There are quite a few steps involved in actually getting your nursing license and working as a registered nurse. Let’s…

Kati Kleber, MSN RN
by Kati Kleber, MSN RN on March 14, 2023

What is the Difference Between an ADN and a BSN

If you’re considering becoming a nurse, you may have already realized there are multiple paths to get your license. The…

Kati Kleber, MSN RN
by Kati Kleber, MSN RN on March 13, 2023
Clinical Rotations for Students - What to Expect.

Clinical Rotations for Nursing Students – What to Expect

Clinical rotations are a crucial aspect of nursing school education, but can be intimidating. Let’s discuss what to expect!…

Kati Kleber, MSN RN
by Kati Kleber, MSN RN on March 13, 2023
Advice for Male Nursing Students

Future Male Nurses and Male Nursing Students: Tips & Advice

Being a male nurse can come with some pretty unique challenges – but also some pretty awesome perks. I asked…

Kati Kleber, MSN RN
by Kati Kleber, MSN RN on March 9, 2023

Clinical Tips for Nursing Students (from Experienced Nurses!)

I asked experienced nurses for their input on clinical tips for nursing students.  I thought the response was incredibly helpful…

Kati Kleber, MSN RN
by Kati Kleber, MSN RN on March 7, 2023

Medication Administration Basics for Nursing Students

One of the major things you learn in nursing school is how to give medications. I’d like to explain some…

Kati Kleber, MSN RN
by Kati Kleber, MSN RN on March 6, 2023

Pharmacology Tips for Nursing Students – From a Nurse!

Pharmacology is challenging in nursing school, but it doesn’t have to destroy your life, soul, and all that you hold…

Kati Kleber, MSN RN
by Kati Kleber, MSN RN on March 3, 2023

What Do You Think of When You Hear the Word

When you hear the word “nurse” .. what do you think? What do you see? More importantly, what do you…

Kati Kleber, MSN RN
by Kati Kleber, MSN RN on March 2, 2023

Tips for Studying in Nursing School

If you’re in nursing school and want to get better at studying, let’s discuss tips to optimize your time and…

Kati Kleber, MSN RN
by Kati Kleber, MSN RN on February 26, 2023

How to Apply for Nursing School

Want to become a nurse, but don’t know where to begin? Let’s go through some tips on how to apply…

Kati Kleber, MSN RN
by Kati Kleber, MSN RN on February 26, 2023

All Free Nursing Student Content

Articles

Pre-Nursing

  • Prerequisites for Nursing School
  • How to Apply for Nursing School
  • How Long Does it Take to Become a Nurse?
  • What is the Difference Between ADN and BSN Nursing
  • How Do I Become a Nurse?
  • What’s the Difference Between and LPN vs. RN vs. BSN?
  • What’s the Difference Between CNA and RN?
  • How Hard is it to Become a Nurse?
  • Why Become a Nurse? A Nurse’s Personal Story Unveiled
  • Nursing as a Second Career, Bringing Life Experience to the Nursing Profession

Studying & Exams

  • How to Study for Nursing School
  • How to Pass Nursing School Exams
  • Tips for Studying in Nursing School
  • Test-Taking Strategies for Nursing Students
  • Nursing School Organization Tips
  • Nursing School Math Exam Tips From a Nurse
  • Pharmacology Tips for Nursing Students

Clinicals

  • 7 Activities for Nursing Students in Clinical
  • My First Bed Change
  • Clinical Tips for Nursing Students
  • Medication Administration Basics for Nursing Students
  • Top 80 Medical Abbreviations and Short Hand
  • How to Clean a Poopy Patient
  • Different Ways Nurses Draw Blood for Labs
  • Types of Nursing Assessments Every Nurse Should Know
  • Head-to-Toe Nursing Assessments versus Focused Assessments

Nursing Culture & Advice

  • Reasons Why Nurses Are So Mean to Nursing Students
  • Advice for Male Nursing Students
  • Nursing Leadership Explained
  • Primary Nursing vs. Team Nursing
  • Medical Model vs. Nursing Model
  • What Do You Think of When You Hear the Word “Nurse”?
  • What Are the Leadership Theories in Nursing?

NCLEX

  • Best NCLEX Reviews
  • When to Take the NCLEX After Graduation
  • NCLEX Questionnaires: Free and Paid
  • Preparing for the NCLEX – 4 Tips from a Nurse
  • NCLEX Next Generation: What You Need to Know
  • The Ideal NCLEX Study Timeline 

Setting Yourself Up For Success

  • Best Jobs for Nursing Students
  • How to Stay Ahead in Nursing School
  • What is the Difference Between Nursing Externships and Internships?
  • A Guide to Nursing Credentials and Degrees
  • A Day in the Life of a Nursing Student
  • How to Survive Nursing School Masterpost

Videos

  • How to Study for Nursing School
  • How to Pass Nursing School Exams
  • 7 Activities for Nursing Students in Clinical
  • Best NCLEX Reviews
  • Reasons Why Nurses Are So Mean to Nursing Students
  • Tips for Studying in Nursing School
  • Best Jobs for Nursing Students
  • Test-Taking Strategies for Nursing Students
  • Nursing School Organization Tips
  • My First Bed Change
  • Nursing School Math Exam Tips From a Nurse

Podcasts

  • How to Study for Nursing School
  • How to Pass Nursing School Exams
  • NCLEX Next Generation and NCLEX FAQ’s
  • The Ideal NCLEX Prep Study Timeline

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Kati Kleber, MSN RN

The founder and educator behind FreshRN® is a nurse educator, author, national speaker, host of the FreshRN Podcast, and owner of FreshRN® – an online platform created to educate, encourage, and motivate newly licensed nurses in innovative ways. 

Read more about Kati's background and expertise on the FreshRN About page

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