Navigating Nursing School With Your Nursing Tutor
(Help and Support for Nursing Students)
Nicole Whitworth
I’m Nurse Nicole, the founder of Your Nursing Tutor and the VIP Tutoring Membership. Nursing School shouldn’t be torture…you can study less, and live more! Lear...
Nervous about Dosage Calc? Did you know you're probably going to have a required test on it at some point in Nursing School? In this podcast episode, I'll explain what the typical passing requirements are, the challenges you face as a nursing student trying to learn med math, and tell you the best method to use for the different types of dosage calculation problems.
More Info: https://mtr.bio/your-nursing-tutor
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Prepping for Nursing School: When to Start and How to Succeed
It's NOT too early to prepare for Nursing School! In the 100th episode of our podcast, here's the 4 most important things soon-to-be nursing students should be thinking about:
Time Management: Understanding and managing time realistically, learning to delegate tasks, and setting appropriate standards for various activities.
Managing Nerves: Developing strategies to combat test anxiety and nervousness, which can affect performance in tests, clinical skills, and interactions with instructors.
Learning Dosage Calculations: Understanding that nursing programs may not teach these calculations, and recommending the dimensional analysis method over the formula method for accuracy and ease.
Effective Study Techniques: Highlighting the importance of studying to understand and think like a nurse rather than just memorizing information, and introducing the "Silver Bullet Study System" to aid in this process.
Whether you've already started nursing classes, or you're still pre-nursing, you can learn more about getting the help you need at www.YourNursingTutor.com/membership
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Prep for Success in Nursing School--from Day 1 (episode 99)
Join us as we chat with Justine Bailey, a seasoned nurse educator and entrepreneur, to uncover practical strategies for marketing yourself as a nursing student. Whether you're just starting nursing school OR gearing up for graduation, this episode is packed with invaluable advice on professionalism, choosing specialties, and building lasting relationships within the nursing community.
We'll explore the significance of early preparation for your ideal nursing career, how to approach the vast possibilities within nursing specialties, and why mastering soft skills could be your ticket to a fulfilling nursing career. Every interaction and decision contributes to your professional image, and this is how you can make the most of your nursing school experience to secure the job of your dreams.
Don't miss out on these expert insights that could shape your future in nursing! Tune in now to start building a strong professional foundation that will support your career for years to come.
Connect withour special guest, Nurse Justine:Website: www.itsjustlikethat.ca (She has a sale on resume templates in May/June 2024!)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juslikethatig/
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Right or Left? Unlocking the Mysteries of Heart Failure (episode 98)
Want to know the most important information about Heart Failure for your next nursing exam? Join Nicole, a professional nursing tutor with over 15-years experience, as she simplifies your studying using the Silver Bullet Study System. By the end of this episode, you'll finally understand BOTH left-sided AND right-sided heart failure in a way that makes total sense and you will NEVER forget.
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5 Tips for Getting Things WRONG in Nursing School (And why you should DO IT!) (episode 97)
I'm a professional nursing tutor, and I want you to make more mistakes in Nursing School. Why? Join Nicole, your guide with over 15 years of experience as a nursing tutor, to learn why (and how!) to get your mistakes out of the way during your studying time, so that you can get better grades on your nursing exams.
We'll break down the stigma around academic perfection and redefine what success in nursing school really looks like. You'll discover why making mistakes now is crucial for your exams and future clinical practice, and how this approach can ease your journey through nursing education.
Embrace your mistakes, manage frustration constructively, and focus on the real goals of your education. Whether you're a pre-nursing student or knee-deep in your studies, this episode is a must-listen to shift how you perceive and tackle the inevitable hurdles of nursing school.Remember, making mistakes is not just part of learning—it's essential to becoming a competent, compassionate nurse!
Feel free to share this episode with fellow students or anyone who might benefit from a fresh perspective on education and personal development in nursing. Thank you for listening, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful episodes like this!
About Navigating Nursing School With Your Nursing Tutor
(Help and Support for Nursing Students)
I’m Nurse Nicole, the founder of Your Nursing Tutor and the VIP Tutoring Membership. Nursing School shouldn’t be torture…you can study less, and live more! Learn how with weekly episodes filled with actionable study tips, lots of encouragement, and hope that you CAN reach your nursing dreams.
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