Month: November 2023

Nurse vs. Phlebotomist: Who Draws Your Blood and Why?

You’re sitting in the exam room, the door opens, and in walks a professional with a needle and a collection of vials. Ever wondered who...

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How to Know If You Passed the NCLEX: The Only Ways

The silence after clicking “end exam” is deafening. Your palms are sweaty, your heart is racing, and you’re desperately searching for any sign—a gut feeling,...

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Best Second Careers for a 30-Year-Old Male Nurse

So, you’re a 30-year-old male nurse at a career crossroads. Maybe the 12-hour shifts are wearing you down, or perhaps you feel your skills could...

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Nurse Pay Frequency: Complete Guide to Nursing Pay Schedules

Have you ever stared at your calendar wondering exactly when your next paycheck will hit your bank account? Understanding nurse pay frequency is more than...

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Got a DUI? A Nurse’s Guide to Reporting the Board

That sinking feeling in your stomach is real. You’re a nurse, a trusted professional, and you’ve just been charged with a DUI. Fear, panic, and...

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Do All Nursing Schools Require HESI?

Staring at nursing school applications and wondering about entrance exams on top of everything else? You’re not alone. The question about HESI requirements is one...

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Nurse to Speech Pathologist: The Ultimate Career Guide

Ever watched a speech-language pathologist work with a patient and felt a pull? Maybe you were on a med-surg floor, helping a post-stroke patient communicate...

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Is Dialysis Nursing Stressful? An Honest Nurse’s Guide

You’ve seen the job postings, maybe even shadowed a nurse for a day. The beeping machines, the precise routines, the same patients coming back three...

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How Long a BON Investigation Takes & What to Do

Opening a letter from your state Board of Nursing (BON) can be a heart-stopping moment. Your hands might shake as you read the words “complaint...

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Can an LPN Be a Wound Care Nurse? (Yes, Here’s How)

Thinking about specializing as an LPN wound care nurse? It’s a fantastic goal that can lead to a rewarding career where you see your patients...

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