By identifying where your stress originates, you will be able to better take control of the pressures surrounding you. Stress comes in a variety of forms and from a number of places. The following are the most common types: Personal stress. Comes from your personal life and includes your own perception of yourself and relationships. Impacts your self-esteem and feelings of self-worth. Physiological stress. Results from various kinds of stress and how your...  Read More »

Tammy Adams, a senior in the nursing program at Salem State College in Salem, MA, took some time to share her story about finding a job in light of the well-known national shortage. The shortage varies from state to state, with California, Texas, and Florida at the top of the list. Adams told us about the difficulties she is facing in Massachusetts: So, how about that nursing shortage? Remember when we were in high school, contemplating our futures, and our...  Read More »

A recently launched 20-month program at Grand Canyon University (GCU) is pumping more graduates into the Arizona nursing pipeline. Thanks to a partnership with the Hospital Council of Southern Arizona, GCU is working with a nine-hospital consortium that will help reduce the shortage in the state and help chop some of the long waiting lists at other Arizona nursing schools. The consortium will cover nearly all of a student’s expenses-$30,000 from the...  Read More »

The end of nursing school is a series of hurdles, all different shapes and sizes. There’s finishing up final exams. There’s graduation. There’s saying goodbye to all your close friends and professors. There’s the job search. And we’re forgetting something . . . oh yes, there’s the dreaded NCLEX-RN®, the most exciting $200 you’ll ever spend. Well, we’re here to help you make it a worthwhile investment with a crucial...  Read More »

Summer means many things to many people. Flip flops, extra hours of sunlight, the beach, backyard barbecues, and school vacation are just the tip of the iceberg. Summer is also the perfect time to sit back, set your mind at ease, and enjoy a concert or two. Which ones are you checking out this year? Here’s our list of some of the can’t-miss shows of the summer. Now before we begin, let’s make it clear how varied everyone’s musical interests...  Read More »

Nurses, by nature, are caring, compassionate individuals. They want what is best for the patient and oftentimes, find themselves helping people outside of the hospital environment. In short, nurses take care of people. But do they take care of themselves? With so much stress from dealing with school, passing the NCLEX, and fitting into a new life on a unit, it is easy to lose sight of one’s own health. Eating right takes a backseat to a meal on-the-go...  Read More »