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Bachelor of Arts in Communications, University of Alabama
You’ve worked hard to get through nursing school, and now there’s just one exam standing between you and your license. With so much riding on it, figuring out the best way to prepare can feel like its own test – especially when deciding where to invest your time, energy, and money. You might even wonder: Is an NCLEX review worth
If you're reading this, you’ve probably reached the moment in your nursing school journey where you’re ready to learn how to access a port. Accessing a port-a-cath (your client's mediport) is one of the most common procedures for administering long-term medication or treatments, and a must know clinical skill. It may seem intimidating at first, but once you break it
Let’s be real — nursing school is hard. One day, you’re trying to master vital signs, and the next, you’re deep into pharmacology, wondering how you’ll ever remember all those medications. Add clinicals, care plans, and prepping for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), and it’s no wonder nursing students feel overwhelmed. If you’ve ever thought, “How am I going
If you love the idea of serving your country while practicing nursing, becoming a military nurse might be the perfect fit. You’ll swap hospital scrubs for military fatigues, provide medical care in high-pressure situations, and enjoy incredible benefits. But how do you get there? We'll explain it step by step. But first, let's explore what it means to be a
Caring for clients during the final stages of life takes a special kind of nurse — one with strong clinical judgment, patience, and compassion. If that sounds like you, becoming a hospice nurse might be your calling. Hospice care nurses help ease pain and offer emotional support to clients and their families during end-of-life care. Here’s everything you need to
If you’ve ever felt drawn to caring for newborns — especially the tiniest, most vulnerable ones — you may want to consider becoming a NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) nurse. NICU nursing isn’t just about knowing how to take care of babies. It’s about being the steady hands that swaddle a fragile newborn, the calm presence in a storm of
Have you ever watched a medical drama and heard someone yell, “Clear!” before delivering a shock? That scene likely depicts cardioversion or defibrillation, two life-saving procedures for certain types of arrhythmias. Though both involve electrical shocks to the heart, they serve different purposes. Let’s break down cardioversion vs. defibrillation, when to use them, and what every nursing student needs to
