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How to Become a Nurse

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Ask yourself if nursing is right for you, gain tips to study, pass nursing school, and the NCLEX, and survive night shift!
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Always do your research! Get your mind prepared!
Steps to Become a CA RN
 
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Steps on how to become a PHRN
How to Become a Public Health Nurse
 
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A beginner's guide on how to become a nurse. Take a step back to see the big picuture.
How to Become a Nurse
 
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I love the questions this website asks you.
Become a Nurse
 
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Nursing can start in high school! Prepare and be proactive are the KEYS to success!!!!!!!!!
10 Ways High School Students Can Prepare For A Nursing Career | NurseJournal.org
 
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Nursing does not always have to be in the hospital! That is one of the beauties of being a nurse, there are so SO many avenues! If you are thinking of wheather or not to become a nurse this is great to keep in mind!
Best Remote Nursing Roles Forecasted For High Demand in the Next 2-3 Years

Study

 
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Research which NCLEX study program is best for you! Each program is rated so you can get a good idea about them.
Best NCLEX Review Courses & Study Materials
 
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Khan Academy everything/anything! The videos explain things extremely well and with visual aid! I loved watching these videos during nursing school to really understand certain health/pathophysiology/etc topics!
Flow through the heart | Circulatory system physiology | NCLEX-RN | Khan Academy
 
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Watch this video to see how NCLEX boot camp works. There are so many programs to help you study and pass the NCLEX!
How It Works | HOW TO PASS THE NCLEX® with NCLEX Bootcamp
 
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Videos are one of the best for learning! Especially the more complicated subjects.
Cirrhosis of the Liver | Signs, Symptoms, Interventions & Nursing Care
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Get that study mindset right!
Nursing School Study Tips & Hacks: How to Study Efficiently in Nursing School
 
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I hear a lot of good things about U World! It works on helping you to pass the NCLEX! Some of my co-workers have only used this alone to pass!
NCLEX-RN®

Survival Tips

 
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With or without a baby these are great tips to make it through nursing school!!! And if you are going through nursing school as a new mom-you are already a huge ROCK STAR!!!!!🤩⭐️ I know many people who've made it through nursing school with a baby o...
How to Survive Nursing School With A Baby
 
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Great tips on how to survive night shift!  I recommend you prepare! Prepare your bedroom to sleep in during the day. Block out ALL light, wear a sleep mask, get a sound machine, wear ear plugs, and wear comfortable pjs. Do whatever you need to make your sleep environment as comfy and cozy as ... Add extra blankets/warm PJs when its cold (I'd imagine there are more issues with weather being hot)! Lastly, group your shifts together, take lots of care of yourself (hydrate, nutrition, and exercise), and give yourself extra grace!
Surviving the Night Shift: 9 Tips from Experienced CNAs
 
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Night shift PROS: Less phone calls, less commotion, less PT/OT/routine radiology/imaging trips for your patient, and sometimes less admissions. You don't ever have to wake up early, and of course your night shift co-workers!
Night Shift vs. Day Shift Nursing: The Pros and Cons of Each

Books

IF you are a book person, I thought these books do a great job explaining and informing you on how to become a nurse! 

 
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Great read on the journey of becomming a nurse.
From Nothing to Nursing: Become an RN in US
 
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I like this book because it talks about caring for yourself. The saying is so true; You can't take care of someone else if you don't take care of yourself. 💯💯💯
Becoming Nursey: Care for Patients & Yourself