Nursing School

A lot of people ask me whether or not prior medical experience is a prerequisite for nursing school, and I summarize it in a word…no. This is the short answer, however, there is a longer answer. You don’t need formal medical training prior to entering nursing school, but spending some time in a medical facility around patients is a good idea. Why, you ask? Nursing is a highly specialized field…
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Before I became a nurse, I was clueless as to how to go about becoming one. It was by pure accident that I got the degree I did. So here are some tips on the steps you can take to become a nurse and maximize your time.

1. Research the degrees

There are a lot of degrees out there that people consider “nursing school”. There are also some certifications with the word…
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When I was twelve years old, I volunteered as a candystriper in a local hospital and I found my new home. I soon became friends with one of the patients, Mr. Gillespie. He was in a coma, but I still sat by his side and held his hand and talked with him. I went on vacation and when I got back, he was gone. I didn’t have the nerve to…
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