- 1 votesPassing your NCLEX exam is a very important milestone on your way to becoming a nurse, however it can be a bit difficult if you don’t take the time to prepare yourself. Use these ten best practices to help you ensure that you pass your NCLEX the first time. Create A Study Plan It is [...]
- 2 votesIt is often the case that new nurses find their first year on the job to be the most difficult, particularly if they work in a hospital setting. At some hospitals, new nursing school graduates represent over 50 percent of the employee turnover rate, according to a 2007 study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins [...]
- 2 votesMaking the transition from nursing student to actual working nurse can be difficult without adequate preparation. Prospective students should ask questions and consider several factors when assessing potential work environments. Some areas of particular importance include first-year turnover rates, availability of orientation and preceptor programs, and the level of support provided to new nurses. Observing [...]