Author: Olivia Grant

Hepatitis B Non-Responder? Yes, You Can Still Be a Nurse

Receiving the news that you’re a Hepatitis B non-responder can feel like a sudden roadblock on your nursing journey. You’ve done everything right—completed the vaccine...

Maintaining a Social Life in Nursing School: Yes, You Can

Social life nursing school might sound like an oxymoron to you right now. Between textbooks that weigh more than small children and clinical shifts that...

How Hard Is Nursing School Admission? Real Stats & Requirements

Getting into nursing school has never been more competitive, and if you’re feeling anxious about your chances, you’re not alone. The reality is that nursing...

Nursing School vs Other Majors: Which is Harder?

Staring down a nursing program application, you’ve likely heard the whispers. “It’s brutal,” they say. “Nursing school will consume your life.” But is the nursing...

How to Write a Nurse Pinning Ceremony Speech

Standing at the podium, looking out at a sea of white uniforms and proud families—it’s a moment filled with honor and pressure. Crafting the perfect...

LPN to RN vs Direct RN: Which Path is Best?

Feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice on starting your nursing career? You’re not alone. One of the most common questions we hear is, “Do...

Do You Need to Be Good at Math and Science to Be a Nurse?

That little voice in your head asking if you have what it takes to be a nurse—we’ve all heard it. And for many, the biggest...

Nursing School Requirements: The Complete Applicant’s Guide

You’ve pictured it: the crisp scrubs, the stethoscope around your neck, the profound satisfaction of making a difference. But getting there starts with a daunting...

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...