Ellen Mary, MSN, RNNursing School Prerequisites What are nursing school prerequisites? Which classes do you take in pre-nursing? What are the courses you need to take before you can be accepted into a nursing program? Prerequisites in nursing are the classes you need to take before your nursing classes. You need to know and understand Anatomy & Physiology … Read more
What is a registered nurse? A registered nurse (RN) is a licensed medical professional who has graduated from an approved nursing program and has taken the state boards (NCLEX) test to obtain a nursing license. A licensed RN can then work in a variety of settings providing patient care. See What Do Nurses DO? An … Read more
What does a registered nurse’s 12-hour shift really look like? Well, a nurse’s day never, ever looks the same. There’s really no such thing as a typical day in the nursing profession. Every unit in the hospital has their own routines. And every patient has their own medical issues and individual personality. But I’ll try … Read more
If you’re considering a career in health care, you may wonder, “What does a registered nurse actually DO?” What does your day look like as a nurse? Is it busy? Is it hard? Is it fun? Is is sad? Is it gross? You may have seen nurses portrayed on TV and wonder if that’s what … Read more
What’s your best path to a registered nursing degree? You’ve decided you want to be a registered nurse. You want to go to nursing school. And now you find out there are 2 different paths to a registered nursing degree- ADN and BSN. How do you decide between ADN or BSN nursing school programs? We … Read more