Can You Get into Nursing School with a Misdemeanor? | The Big Question
For those who don’t have a clean record but have high hopes of attending nursing school, there is probably one big question looming over your head. Can you get into nursing school with a misdemeanor? The answer is maybe. I know, that’s not exactly helpful or definitive, but the truth is that getting into nursing school with a misdemeanor is on a case-by-case basis. Schools and clinical programs are all different, with different...
Violence Towards Nurses: The Untold Threat
No matter what job you have, there are always going to be certain things that make you dread going to work from time to time. Maybe you have a stressful presentation coming up, or you just got denied the promotion you had been dreaming about. Usually these things are just minor setbacks, and are not enough to sway you from loving the job itself. As a nurse, you go to work expecting to get covered in blood or bile at some point in the...
How to Get a Nursing Scholarship – 5 Tips for Success
Alright, let’s talk about the dreaded subject. Yep, I’m talking about how you’re going to pay for your nursing education. It’s no secret that nursing school can be a pretty penny. With tuition, textbooks, and other medical equipment required, it can be tough to come up with the money to pay for your education. While it’s a good idea to look into loans that you’re eligible for, there’s also a lucrative way to get the funding you need...
Health Tips for Night Shift Nurses
The night shift: can you survive it? Yes, you can! We’ve put together some of the BEST health tips for night shift nurses so you can power through each shift feeling healthy, happy, and motivated. If you’re still not feeling it, we hope to give you some real advice to get you back on track. Your career is important to you, and you’ve earned it. Pay no attention to the clock! Let’s get to work. As a nurse, one of the best things you...
Travel Nurse Housing: What to Do When You Are Struggling to Find it
There is nothing worse than landing your dream travel nurse assignment and coming up short on your housing search. Even if you spent time researching beforehand, if you are going to a popular destination for travelers, moving during a busy season, or relocating to a small town where rental options are limited, you might find yourself struggling when it comes time to actually book a place to stay. The travel nurse housing market...
Do Nurses Have a Responsibility to Physically Distance?
Do nurses have a responsibility to physically distance and how do travel nurses stay safe on the road? Here are the things nurses are thinking about and struggling with as they are travel nursing during COVID-19. Do Nurses Have a Responsibility to Physically Distance? Travel nurses and other healthcare workers are all asking themselves – what responsibility do I have to physically distance in order to keep my patients safe? Some have...