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NCLEX Next Generation: What You Need to Know

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

school desk with sharpened pencil, NCLEX Next Generation: What You Need to Know written in foreground

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

4 Reasons Why Nurses are Mean to Nursing Students

October 18, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

4 Reasons Why Nurses Are 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 mean to nursing students.

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: nurse, nurse bully, nurse bullying, nurses, nursing school

How to Study for Nursing School

September 20, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

How to Study for Nursing School

Now that the fall nursing school semester is underway, let’s look at some practical tips that will help you know how to study for nursing school.

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: helpful hints, how-to, nurse, nurses, nursing school

MSN vs BSN Jobs – Should I Get a BSN or MSN?

September 6, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

MSN vs BSN Jobs - Should I Get a BSN or MSN?

Let’s look at MSN jobs and BSN jobs so you can make an informed decision on which degree is best for you.

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: BSN, BSN jobs, MSN in Nursing Education, MSN jobs, nurse, nurses, nursing school

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

Traits to Develop as a New Grad Nurse – An Interview with Nurse Mo

June 23, 2022 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 1 Comment

S7E74: Traits to Develop as a New Grad Nurse an Interview with Nurse Mo

Join Kati and Nurse Mo as they discuss helpful traits to develop as a new grad nurse. These traits will help you as a new nurse and beyond.

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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

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 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

Math Exam Tips For Nursing School – Tips from a Nurse!

April 21, 2020 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

Worried about the math classes in nursing school? I’ve got the best and most effective math exam tips for you. Read them, learn them, use them. They will help you out! Math Exam Tips for Nursing School I hated nursing school math exams.  I’m not the best at math, at all.  I’ve never taken a […]

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

Pharmacology Tips for Nursing Students – From a Nurse!

October 24, 2017 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 2 Comments

Pharmacology is challenging in nursing school, but it doesn’t have to destroy your life, soul, and all that you hold dear.  If you take a few steps in organizing yourself before you tackle this class, it will make it easier to learn and recall later down the line.   Pharmacology tips – just for nursing […]

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: education, flashcard apps, medications, meds, NCLEX, nursing school, nursing school meds, pharmacology

Preparing for the NCLEX – 4 Tips from a Nurse

June 27, 2017 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 4 Comments

Preparing for the NCLEX - 4 Tips from a Nurse

Preparing for the NCLEX is a daunting task. I took the NCLEX back in 2010 and passed in 75 questions in 1 hr and 20 minutes. I’m not a great test-taker and wasn’t a 4.0 student.  I did, however, do what I outline in this post. I wanted to share my thoughts with you in […]

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: education, NCLEX, NCLEX prep, nursing school, nursing school tips, student nurse

Master of Science in Nursing: Trying Out FlexPath Online Learning

April 26, 2017 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 9 Comments

This post on the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) FlexPath program is sponsored by and crafted with Capella University; however, all opinions are my own. At the beginning of last year Capella University launched a new learning format for their RN-to-BSN program they describe as self-paced called FlexPath. Being a self-starter that style of […]

Filed Under: Nurse Products & Reviews, Professional Development for Nurses Tagged With: education, masters of science in nursing, msn, nursing school, professional development, recommendations, recommended, sponsored

How to Stay Ahead in Nursing School

December 6, 2016 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN 1 Comment

Nursing school is a big unknown scary thing. So join me as I help you stay ahead in nursing school despite how overwhelming and demanding it is day to day.

  How to stay ahead in nursing school I’m a planner… an organizer… a person who sets her clothes out and packs lunch the night before a shift. I have my favorite lunch box, lunch containers and reusable ziplock bags. via GIPHY Yea guys, I’m that person. But, there is no shame to my organization […]

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX® Tagged With: Academy, NCLEX, new nurse, NRSNG, nurse, nursing school

Clinical Tips for Nursing Students (from Experienced Nurses!)

October 21, 2016 By Kati Kleber, MSN RN Leave a Comment

I recently started a hashtag on Twitter asking experienced nurses for their input on clinical tips for nurses. The tips were incredible.

I recently started a hashtag on Twitter asking experienced nurses for their input on clinical tips for nursing students.  I thought the response was incredibly helpful and valuable and I wanted to to share these clinical tips with you! Experienced nurses – What other tips for nursing students just starting clinicals do you have? Current […]

Filed Under: Nursing School and NCLEX®, Patient Care Tagged With: Encouragement, helpful hints, how-to, nursing peer support, nursing school

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