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Your First Nursing Job: How to Transition into Your LPN/LVN Role with Confidence

Your First Nursing Job: How to Transition into Your LPN/LVN Role with Confidence

Becoming a newly licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) is an exciting milestone, but stepping into your first job can also feel overwhelming. Suddenly, you’re not just studying nursing—you’re living it. The shift from student to professional nurse comes with responsibilities, challenges, and plenty of learning moments. But don’t worry—you are more prepared than you think!

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Gamification in Nursing Education: How Fun Learning Boosts Retention

Gamification in Nursing Education: How Fun Learning Boosts Retention

Nursing school is no joke. The sheer volume of information—from pharmacology and pathophysiology to clinical procedures and NCLEX prep—can feel overwhelming. Traditional study methods often lead to burnout, frustration, and the dreaded "information overload." But what if studying could be fun, interactive, and actually help you retain information better? That’s where gamification comes in.

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The Power of Group Study Sessions: Why Nursing Students Should Study Together

The Power of Group Study Sessions: Why Nursing Students Should Study Together

Nursing school is one of the most challenging yet rewarding journeys a student can undertake. With complex concepts, heavy workloads, and high-pressure exams like the NCLEX, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. While solo study sessions have their place, group study sessions offer unique benefits that can significantly enhance learning and retention.

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Mental Health Support: Discussions on managing stress and maintaining well-being during nursing school

Mental Health Support: Discussions on managing stress and maintaining well-being during nursing school

Embarking on a nursing career is both rewarding and demanding. The rigorous academic schedule, coupled with clinical responsibilities, can often lead to heightened stress and challenges to one's mental well-being.

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Time Management Tips: Advice on balancing coursework, clinicals, and personal life

Time Management Tips: Advice on balancing coursework, clinicals, and personal life

Balancing coursework, clinical rotations, and personal life is a formidable challenge for nursing students. Effective time management is essential to navigate these demands successfully. One invaluable resource designed to assist in this endeavor is the Nurse Life Digital Planner by The Nurse Sam.

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Study Hacks for Nursing Students: Techniques to enhance learning and retention of nursing material

Study Hacks for Nursing Students: Techniques to enhance learning and retention of nursing material

Embarking on a nursing education journey is both exhilarating and demanding. The vast array of information, from anatomy to pharmacology, requires not just hard work but also smart study strategies to ensure success. The Nurse Sam has the best Study Hacks for Nursing Students.

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