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What are some of the best study tips, time management strategies, and survival tools for students 35 and older entering a nursing program?
I recently got accepted into a nursing program and would love to hear from others who’ve been through this, especially those who returned to school later in life. How did you manage school, family life, and everything in between while staying motivated? Why do you think certain habits or...

I'm a senior in High School committed to Miami University as a nursing major; what is the best way to prepare for a future in the healthcare field and keep my passion for it when it gets difficult or overwhelming?
I am incredibly excited to be a nursing student, but my biggest fear is getting burnt out easily. I am used to difficult high school courses, but how will that translate over to college? I also plan on double majoring or minoring in family/child studies, female studies, or neuroscience in order...

What is the preparation for becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner? I plan to double major, but is that necessary? Would a major and a minor work as well?
I'm an upcoming college freshman considering double majoring in nursing and psychology. I've researched and personally heard stories about double majoring and the rigorous workload that comes with it, but would it be necessary for my career path?

What financial tips do nursing graduate students have when it comes to further financing your career, not only that, what resources do certain contract have? #Spring25
As a second-year undergrad student, who has an on-campus job, what other resources can I locally use that could benefit me as a young first-gen and Mexican female, whose parent are no longer in the country?


What is the work place environment ?
Is working in the phlebotomy field a organized area or are most nurses unorganized?

What does the life of a life flight nurse/drs days consist of?
I am a sophomore in high school who knows they want to work in the medical field but not quite sure just what. I'm really interested in being a life flight nurse/dr but I feel like I don't know enough about it to know for sure if it's the path I wanna take.

How long does classes usually take to work in the phlebotomy field?
If you really want to work with blood and drawing it is it worth going through all the nursing?

What programs/ Scholarships have furthered your career/ education in nursing?
I'm a junior in Perry, Georgia who would like to become a travel registered nurse. I am interested in reading, animals, and cooking. I love meeting new people and being able to help whenever I'm needed.

How can I best set myself up for nursing school and the professional setting?
I am an aspiring pediatric nurse practitioner. Next year I will be in my first year of nursing school. What is the best way to maximize my chances of a quick transition into the nursing field and obtain a high paying position. #Spring25

For those who have made the transition from LVN to RN, what's one mindset shift or piece of advice that helped you step into the expanded responsibilities of being an RN?
Especially when advocating for patients and navigating new roles.

How can I balance a social life with academic work in nursing school #Spring25?
I'm entering a BSN program in the fall and I'm nervous that academic will consume me, leaving no time for work-life balance.

As a nurse, what have been your favorite and least favorite departments to work in? Why? ?
I'm early on in school and I've been thinking a lot about where I might like to start my career as a nurse once I get my RN. I know some nurses love ICU or ED while others have a gift for hospice or mental health/psychiatric. I'd love to hear your stories and advice about finding the right fit,...

What is the hardest thing in college when pursuing a nursing degree?
By the end of that year, I was ranked 7th and became a straight-A student. That shift made a huge difference in my life. Now, as a senior, I have a 3.8 GPA and I'm ranked 5th in my class. I'm really proud of what I've accomplished, especially considering how far I've come from my freshman year....

What can you do to prepare for nursing school? Looking back what do you wish you had known before starting nursing school? What suggestions do you have for surviving and thriving in nursing school? What suggestions and/or tips do you have for learning and remembering the material taught?
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