Nurse Confession: I’ve Hated Nursing School

Hello! It is that time again! Another confession. For this post I want to confess that I hate nursing school…Keep reading if you are interested. So I said it. I hate nursing school. This has been obvious in my other rant posts, but I really do abhore nursing education. I enjoy school, in fact I really enjoyed my prerequisites (read about that here), but all that changed when I started the nursing program. I’ve found that nursing education is laughable, actually laughable compared to other healthcare professions. After second-semester, I have always been embarrased to tell people I am in … Continue reading Nurse Confession: I’ve Hated Nursing School

Day In the Life of A Nursing Student: COVID-19 Edition + Bad News

Hello all! I know it has been a long time since I have posted on here, I’ve had so many ideas but have not acually executed them due to job searching and sudent organization happenings. I hope everyone is staying safe and washing their hands. In honor of COVID-19, I decided to share a full day in my life. UPDATE: Before we get started, I wanted to go ahead and share the bad news… Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. I will not have a pinning ceremony, a graduation ceremony or be able to complete my requirements for my license on … Continue reading Day In the Life of A Nursing Student: COVID-19 Edition + Bad News

Nursing School Confession #1: I Never Liked My Classes?

Hello all! I wanted to start something a little different, where I publish a brief post with one “confession”. My first one is about nursing school classes. Every time someone asks me if I like nursing school I hesitate a bit. People will say that is normal and that lot’s of nurses hated nursing school. I don’t hate nursing school, nor do  I think it is extremely difficult. I do think there should be some sort of education reform for the nursing profession, as I feel nursing education alone is lackluster. Upon reflecting on my past three years in college, … Continue reading Nursing School Confession #1: I Never Liked My Classes?