Month: January 2026

NCLEX vs MCAT: Which Exam Is Actually Harder?

Standing at a career crossroads, wondering whether to pursue nursing or medicine, you’ve likely asked yourself one critical question: “Which exam is going to be...

Is Nursing a Profession or a Trade? Defining Your Career Identity

Ever finished a grueling 12-hour shift and paused to wonder what you actually do for a living? Are you simply a skilled worker performing tasks,...

Rachel Allen NCLEX Review: Worth The Cost?

Every nursing student faces that gut-wrenching moment when they realize the NCLEX is just around the corner. The pressure is immense, the clock is ticking,...

Nurse Bullying & Lateral Violence: Why It Happens and How to Stop It

That sinking feeling in your stomach before a shift. The icy glare from a coworker in report. The “helpful” critique in front of a doctor...

Are Clogs Good for Nurses? A Nurse’s Foot Health Guide

You know that feeling. It’s hour eleven of a twelve-hour shift. Your feet are screaming, your back is aching, and you feel every single one...

The Surprising Origin of ‘Good Night Nurse’

You know that feeling when you stumble across an old phrase that makes absolutely no sense? “Good Night Nurse” is one of those mysterious expressions...

Should Nurses Learn Spanish? (Pros, Cons, & Career Impact)

Picture this: You’re rushing through your rounds when you hear a patient’s call bell. You enter the room to find Maria, a 68-year-old post-op patient,...

Is Pre-Op Nursing Easy? The Surprising Truth About the Role

You’ve heard the whispers in the breakroom or seen the online posts: pre-op nursing is the “cushy” surgically-aligned job. It’s often portrayed as a calm,...

CCRN vs NCLEX: Which Exam is Actually Harder?

Ever wondered if passing the NCLEX truly prepares you for the world of critical care certification? As you contemplate your career path in the ICU,...

Hating Nursing Clinicals? What to Do & How to Cope

Let’s be honest. That feeling hits you in the car on the way to the hospital, or maybe the night before, a knot of dread...