Student Nurse Teacher

With the holiday season upon us, perhaps you have been wondering what to get for that nursing student or nurse on your list. I reached out to a few of my nursing friends for some ideas and they came through big time! (Thanks, friends!) So without further ado, here are the best gifts for nurses and nursing students. They are organized by category and then loosely organized by price, so you're sure to find something that fits your budget and warms their heart! Food: Chocolate If you stop reading here and buy chocolate for everyone on your list, you are already a winner. Coffee Coffee is always a good option. Arizona Green Tea I love this tea! Cute lunch boxes Water bottle Especially ones that keep drinks cold for hours like  this one . Mug Contigos  are the way to go! They keep hot drinks hot! Tervis A  Tervis  serves double duty: cold drinks stay cold, and hot drinks stay hot. Tools: Retractable Badge Clips You want one that can rotate 360°...

Group projects shouldn't look like this--one person giving orders and everyone else going in different directions!! Do you enjoy group projects? Or do you inwardly groan and hope you don't end up in a group with "that person"? They can be effective and even enjoyable if you follow these guidelines. 1. Communicate, communicate, communicate. Never assume anything about any part of the project. Discuss roles, deadlines, ideas, everything.  2.  At the beginning, look at the project and divide it up evenly. Make sure everyone knows what they are expected to complete.  3.  Set early deadlines for your group. Is the project due Friday? Have everyone in the group finish their part by Wednesday and come together to make sure you didn't forget anything.  4.  Be honest when filling out those group evaluations. If you think you did all the work and your classmates did nothing don't be afraid to speak up, but do so kindly and always assume the best ...

Nursing school includes a lot of tests, and they are different from other tests you have taken. Many nursing test questions are designed to give you practice for NCLEX-style questions, so learning how to be successful with them will help you tremendously when you take the test-of-all-tests to become a Registered Nurse. Here are my top 5 test-taking tips. 1. Read the question carefully.      Understand exactly what it is asking. Does it say "which of the following is NOT a symptom?" Or, "what is the FIRST thing the nurse should do?" Break the question apart and reword it in your mind. Even before looking at the answer choices, get a good grasp on the question. Figure out what material it covers: therapeutic communication, respiratory system, nurse-patient relationship, etc. 2. Look for key words.     These are words like FIRST, MOST IMPORTANT, ASSESS, OUTCOME etc. These words are the key to understanding the question. There may be more than on...

Growing up, I didn't want to be a nurse. Never even considered it. I liked science and math, but I also liked English and history and all my other classes (I was a bit of a nerd). I was going to be an elementary school teacher. And then, 8th grade hit and my life changed forever. First was the tumor, and visits to the surgeon, plastic surgeon, and oncologist. Then my surgery and subsequent recovery. A few months later, I dislocated my knee and was in physical therapy for months. And after that, I got mono and was sick for several months. One health problem after another and hours upon hours in doctor's offices and hospital rooms. These months gave me a greater understanding of and appreciation for the medical community, nurses in particular. The nurses were always there, taking care of me as a person. They were the ones who answered my call light, and most of my questions. They were the ones who took my vital signs, gave me my medications, and brought me an extra blanket. The...

Student. Nurse. Teacher.  Perhaps each of those words conjures up a different picture in your mind. But, all three of those words describe me. Here's why.  Student. I am first a student of the Bible and seek to live my life by It's principles, resting in my relationship with God through Jesus Christ. This is the most important thing about me, and I would love to share more with you. ❤ From 2012-2016 I was a nursing student. Those years were difficult yet rewarding and laid the groundwork for my current credentials: RN, BSN! I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in counseling so that I can help others work through difficulties they may face. We are all students, even if we don't sit in a classroom all day. We learn from the people around us and the situations we encounter every day. Nurses should be continually learning and growing in their field. I plan to share lots of nursing school tips and tricks so let me know what kinds of things you would like to hear...